Entries from September 2019
Police report
Between Monday, September 9 and Monday, September 16 the Barnesville Police Department made the following arrests:
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Barbara Hale Gresham Twilley
Barbara Hale Gresham Twilley, 88, passed away September 13, 2019. She was the daughter of Jessie Hale and Walter Quinn Gresham of Milner, GA. She earned degrees from GSCW (now Georgia College) in Milledgeville and from Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA and was a retired Cobb County school teacher.
She was a communicant of St. James’ Episcopal Church of Marietta, a member of the Philips Legion chapter of UDC, Smyrna, and the Fielding Lewis chapter of DAR, Marietta. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert F. Twilley, Sr.; her youngest daughter, Jean Shelton Twilley Rodie, of Keller, TX; and her brother, Walter Shelton Gresham. She is survived by daughters, Ann Twilley Henderson (Mick), Virginia Quinn Twilley Aiken (Michael), both of Kennesaw, GA,; her son Robert F. Twilley, Jr., of Marietta; her son-in-law, William Rodie of Keller, TX; grandchildren Jessie Henderson Kidd (Alan) of Ball Ground, GA, Gracie Henderson Yates (Andrew) of Sandersville, GA, Walter Thomas Aiken and George Robert Aiken, both of Kennesaw, Gresham William Rodie and Robert Bennett Rodie, both of Keller, TX; great grandchildren Caleb, Emma, Griffin, and Liam Kidd, and several much-loved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Blue Horizons Personal Care Home at 1760 Shillings Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at West Cobb Funeral Home in Marietta. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Friday, September 20 at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Marietta, GA.
She was a communicant of St. James’ Episcopal Church of Marietta, a member of the Philips Legion chapter of UDC, Smyrna, and the Fielding Lewis chapter of DAR, Marietta. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert F. Twilley, Sr.; her youngest daughter, Jean Shelton Twilley Rodie, of Keller, TX; and her brother, Walter Shelton Gresham. She is survived by daughters, Ann Twilley Henderson (Mick), Virginia Quinn Twilley Aiken (Michael), both of Kennesaw, GA,; her son Robert F. Twilley, Jr., of Marietta; her son-in-law, William Rodie of Keller, TX; grandchildren Jessie Henderson Kidd (Alan) of Ball Ground, GA, Gracie Henderson Yates (Andrew) of Sandersville, GA, Walter Thomas Aiken and George Robert Aiken, both of Kennesaw, Gresham William Rodie and Robert Bennett Rodie, both of Keller, TX; great grandchildren Caleb, Emma, Griffin, and Liam Kidd, and several much-loved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Blue Horizons Personal Care Home at 1760 Shillings Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at West Cobb Funeral Home in Marietta. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Friday, September 20 at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Marietta, GA.
Dead skunk in the middle of the road
By Mike Ruffin
I tend not to notice roadkill until it’s too late.
I’ll be driving merrily along, and I’ll feel that little bump from running over something that’s already dead.
If my Good Wife is a passenger in the car I’m driving, she’ll cringe when I run over a dead animal. Kindly and gently, she’ll say, “I started to tell you it was in the road, but I figured you’d see it.” [Full Story »]
I tend not to notice roadkill until it’s too late.
I’ll be driving merrily along, and I’ll feel that little bump from running over something that’s already dead.
If my Good Wife is a passenger in the car I’m driving, she’ll cringe when I run over a dead animal. Kindly and gently, she’ll say, “I started to tell you it was in the road, but I figured you’d see it.” [Full Story »]
Fine ride for Grand Marshal
Reigning citizen of the year Kelly Hughes will serve as grand marshal of the Buggy Days parade Saturday and she and her family will be riding in style. They will traverse the parade route in this stagecoach provided by Dean Ryan of Concord. The stagecoach will be pulled by a team of Percheron draft horses.
The parade will form up in and around Summers Field Park. It gets underway at 2 p.m.
The parade will form up in and around Summers Field Park. It gets underway at 2 p.m.
Buggies to roll Saturday
Buggy Days chairman Dick Esco vowed to make every effort to bring back buggies to Buggy Days and he has succeeded. There will be more buggies on display and in the parade than at anytime in recent history. “If we have one buggy, it will be more than in recent years,” Esco quipped.
Grand marshal Kelly Hughes and her family will ride in a stagecoach pulled by a team of Percheron horses provided by Dean Ryan of Concord. Ryan will also bring several other horse- or mule-drawn vehicles to town. If all goes well, the last ever buggy to roll of the Jackson G. Smith production line will also be featured in the parade.
Buggy Days got underway Saturday with the Miss Buggy Days Pageant. Winners are listed on page XX. The main event weekend is now upon us. Here is a day-by-day schedule of events.
Thursday, Sept. 19:
Kickoff Party: Deraney’s Two City Tavern, 5-11 p.m. This event will incorporate a chamber after hours event for members from 5-7 p.m. but the party, featuring live music by local favorites Lady Creech, will continue until closing time.
Saturday, Sept. 21:
Buggython Road Race: Summers Field Park, 8 a.m. The Buggython includes 5K and 10K road races and a one mile fun run and is sponsored by the LC athletic program. For information, call Mike Oberg at 770-358-8641.
Arts & Crafts Fair: Downtown Barnesville, 9 a.m. Crafters will line the streets all day and local churches and civic groups will operate various food booths. These groups often make their budgets for the entire year from Buggy Days patrons. A kids’ park will operate in the United Bank parking lot all day as well. Great emphasis has been placed on attracting true crafters to the festival and the weeding out of the ‘Walmart vendors’.
Buggy Days Parade: Downtown Barnesville & Summers Field Park, 2 p.m. One of the longest parades in Georgia, featuring bands, floats, antique vehicles, buggies and mounted riders. The parade will be led by grand marshal and reigning citizen of the year Kelly Hughes.
Street Dance: Rodeo arena on Roberta Drive, 6 p.m. This party will feature music by The Limelighters and Barnesville’s own Master Blasters. Fireworks will light the sky at 9:30 p.m. Football fans can watch the Georgia-Notre Dame football game on two large screen televisions. Beer and wine available.
Sunday, Sept. 22:
Community Worship Service: Depot Plaza downtown, 10 a.m. Hosted by First United Methodist Church, this event will feature the church choir, bell choir and the Crossroads praise team band. The United Methodist Men will provide biscuits, coffee and water. Pastor Cyndi McDonald will bring a brief story-telling style sermon entitled “A Fish Tale”. For more information, call 770-358-1494.
Arts & Crafts Fair: Downtown Barnesville, 1-5 p.m.
For more information, call the chamber office at 770-358-5884 or visit buggydays.org.
Grand marshal Kelly Hughes and her family will ride in a stagecoach pulled by a team of Percheron horses provided by Dean Ryan of Concord. Ryan will also bring several other horse- or mule-drawn vehicles to town. If all goes well, the last ever buggy to roll of the Jackson G. Smith production line will also be featured in the parade.
Buggy Days got underway Saturday with the Miss Buggy Days Pageant. Winners are listed on page XX. The main event weekend is now upon us. Here is a day-by-day schedule of events.
Thursday, Sept. 19:
Kickoff Party: Deraney’s Two City Tavern, 5-11 p.m. This event will incorporate a chamber after hours event for members from 5-7 p.m. but the party, featuring live music by local favorites Lady Creech, will continue until closing time.
Saturday, Sept. 21:
Buggython Road Race: Summers Field Park, 8 a.m. The Buggython includes 5K and 10K road races and a one mile fun run and is sponsored by the LC athletic program. For information, call Mike Oberg at 770-358-8641.
Arts & Crafts Fair: Downtown Barnesville, 9 a.m. Crafters will line the streets all day and local churches and civic groups will operate various food booths. These groups often make their budgets for the entire year from Buggy Days patrons. A kids’ park will operate in the United Bank parking lot all day as well. Great emphasis has been placed on attracting true crafters to the festival and the weeding out of the ‘Walmart vendors’.
Buggy Days Parade: Downtown Barnesville & Summers Field Park, 2 p.m. One of the longest parades in Georgia, featuring bands, floats, antique vehicles, buggies and mounted riders. The parade will be led by grand marshal and reigning citizen of the year Kelly Hughes.
Street Dance: Rodeo arena on Roberta Drive, 6 p.m. This party will feature music by The Limelighters and Barnesville’s own Master Blasters. Fireworks will light the sky at 9:30 p.m. Football fans can watch the Georgia-Notre Dame football game on two large screen televisions. Beer and wine available.
Sunday, Sept. 22:
Community Worship Service: Depot Plaza downtown, 10 a.m. Hosted by First United Methodist Church, this event will feature the church choir, bell choir and the Crossroads praise team band. The United Methodist Men will provide biscuits, coffee and water. Pastor Cyndi McDonald will bring a brief story-telling style sermon entitled “A Fish Tale”. For more information, call 770-358-1494.
Arts & Crafts Fair: Downtown Barnesville, 1-5 p.m.
For more information, call the chamber office at 770-358-5884 or visit buggydays.org.
B&G Club construction underway
Crews are in place on the LCES campus erecting the new facility which will house the Boys & Girls Club of Barnesville. James Blackmon, who is heading up the project for the City of Barnesville, said the work should be complete by the middle of next week.
The club will open in early January and a major fund drive to finance operations is getting underway.
The club will open in early January and a major fund drive to finance operations is getting underway.
Milner city council meeting almost escapes controversy
By Kay S. Pedrotti
During the calmest Milner city council meeting in recent memory, Mayor Joe Bostwick and five council members took care of routine business, including a unanimous vote to raise the city's millage rate from 3.83 to 4 mills.
Council member George Weldon voted with the majority to approve the city's budget, but noted some sections in the document that need to be adjusted “so we know that everything is covered.” He recommended the next council meeting include a vote to amend the budget.
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During the calmest Milner city council meeting in recent memory, Mayor Joe Bostwick and five council members took care of routine business, including a unanimous vote to raise the city's millage rate from 3.83 to 4 mills.
Council member George Weldon voted with the majority to approve the city's budget, but noted some sections in the document that need to be adjusted “so we know that everything is covered.” He recommended the next council meeting include a vote to amend the budget.
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Sheriff's report
Between Friday, September 6 and Thursday, September 12 the following were processed through the Lamar County jail:
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Tommie Raye Pitts Winzell
Mrs. Tommie Raye Pitts Winzell, age 86, of Barnesville, formerly of Griffin, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Harborview Nursing Home.
Raye was born on Monday, March 20, 1933 to the late Owen Pitts and the late Amelia Loetta Penley Pitts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James W. Winzell and brother, Earnest Pitts. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching television.
Raye is survived by her daughter, Diane Coggin; son, Terry Winzell; grandchildren, Stephanie and Mike Williams and Meredith Medina; brother, Richard “Bubba” Pitts; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mrs. Raye Winzell will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. A private entombment will follow in Oak Hill Mausoleum.
To sign the online registry or to send a condolence online, please do so at www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com
Williams- Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is serving the Winzell family.
Raye was born on Monday, March 20, 1933 to the late Owen Pitts and the late Amelia Loetta Penley Pitts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James W. Winzell and brother, Earnest Pitts. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching television.
Raye is survived by her daughter, Diane Coggin; son, Terry Winzell; grandchildren, Stephanie and Mike Williams and Meredith Medina; brother, Richard “Bubba” Pitts; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mrs. Raye Winzell will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. A private entombment will follow in Oak Hill Mausoleum.
To sign the online registry or to send a condolence online, please do so at www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com
Williams- Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is serving the Winzell family.
Ronald "Ronnie" Paul Reece
Ronald “Ronnie” Paul Reece, 64, of Milner, GA passed away September 13, 2019 after an extended illness. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Rachel Reece of Milner. He is survived by a son Chris Reece and daughter Kimberly Jenkins, both of Milner; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will accept visitors from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on September 17 at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home in Griffin, GA.
Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr.
Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr.
Mr. Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr., age 81, passed away Sunday, September 08, 2019. Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday Afternoon, September 12, 2019 in the Great Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Eatonton. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the service time. Burial will take place 2:00 Pm, Friday afternoon, September 13, 2019 at Fredonia Congregational Methodist Church in Barnesville, GA.
Mr. VanHouten was born on February 13, 1938 in Culloden, GA to the late Jackson Garrett VanHouten and the late Gracie Kate Smith VanHouten. T.J. loved fishing, bird hunting and had a passion for light construction. He also loved scuba diving and reading. He was a volunteer firefighter and a member of the masons. He was an Eagle Scout who also was awarded the Vigil for the Order of the Arrow. He was a member of the First United Methodist church where he served on the staff pastor relationship committee and the nominating committee. He was preceded in death by his brothers Stanley VanHouten and David VanHouten, as well as his daughter Zackie VanHouten Boen.
T.J. is survived by his wife Ann VanHouten of Eatonton, son Thomas Jackson VanHouten, Jr. and wife Mistie of Burleson, TX, sisters Kathey Turner and husband Wendell of Zebulon, GA, and Marsha VanHouten of Kingsland, GA, brother Marcus VanHouten and wife Randee of Monroe, GA, as sister Denise Dixon and husband Eddie of Acworth, GA, sisters-in-law Linda VanHouten of Goshen, KY, Mary VanHouten of Butler, GA, Emily Brown and Faye Walker and husband Bobby both of Barnesville, GA, grandchildren Thomas Jackson VanHouten III, Maxwell Reed, and Samantha Ann.
To express condolences and sign the guest book please visit www.williamsfuneral.net
Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton has charge of arrangements.
Mr. Thomas "T.J." Jackson VanHouten, Sr., age 81, passed away Sunday, September 08, 2019. Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday Afternoon, September 12, 2019 in the Great Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Eatonton. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until the service time. Burial will take place 2:00 Pm, Friday afternoon, September 13, 2019 at Fredonia Congregational Methodist Church in Barnesville, GA.
Mr. VanHouten was born on February 13, 1938 in Culloden, GA to the late Jackson Garrett VanHouten and the late Gracie Kate Smith VanHouten. T.J. loved fishing, bird hunting and had a passion for light construction. He also loved scuba diving and reading. He was a volunteer firefighter and a member of the masons. He was an Eagle Scout who also was awarded the Vigil for the Order of the Arrow. He was a member of the First United Methodist church where he served on the staff pastor relationship committee and the nominating committee. He was preceded in death by his brothers Stanley VanHouten and David VanHouten, as well as his daughter Zackie VanHouten Boen.
T.J. is survived by his wife Ann VanHouten of Eatonton, son Thomas Jackson VanHouten, Jr. and wife Mistie of Burleson, TX, sisters Kathey Turner and husband Wendell of Zebulon, GA, and Marsha VanHouten of Kingsland, GA, brother Marcus VanHouten and wife Randee of Monroe, GA, as sister Denise Dixon and husband Eddie of Acworth, GA, sisters-in-law Linda VanHouten of Goshen, KY, Mary VanHouten of Butler, GA, Emily Brown and Faye Walker and husband Bobby both of Barnesville, GA, grandchildren Thomas Jackson VanHouten III, Maxwell Reed, and Samantha Ann.
To express condolences and sign the guest book please visit www.williamsfuneral.net
Williams Funeral Home of Eatonton has charge of arrangements.
Flamingos deployed to raise disaster relief funds
First United Methodist Church is deploying flocks of pink flamingoes to help raise disaster relief funds to aid those impacted by Hurricane Dorian. “We hope this will go community-wide not just church-wide,” organizer Cyndy Roberts said.
You can have a flock arrayed in a friend or relative’s yard for a donation of $10. They can pay $10 to have the flock removed and another $10 to find out who ‘flocked’ them. A donation of $30 will provide you and your yard with flock insurance to help you avoid the tackiness.
Donors are also encouraged to feed the flock with any donation and 100% of the money will go to the disaster relief fund. For more information, call the church office at 770-358-1494.
You can have a flock arrayed in a friend or relative’s yard for a donation of $10. They can pay $10 to have the flock removed and another $10 to find out who ‘flocked’ them. A donation of $30 will provide you and your yard with flock insurance to help you avoid the tackiness.
Donors are also encouraged to feed the flock with any donation and 100% of the money will go to the disaster relief fund. For more information, call the church office at 770-358-1494.
Updated: High school football scores of interest
LC was off Friday night in preparation for this week's Battle of Potato Creek in Zebulon. Pike County was also off.
Here are some scores of interest to Trojan fans:
Lovett 29 Mary Persons 27
Rock Springs 45 Cherokee Christian 6
Fitzgerald 52 Upson-Lee 48
Temple 22 Mt. Zion 16
Rockmart 47 Heard County 14
Griffin 7 Newnan 6
Callaway 69 Cross Keys 0
Bremen 10 Cedartown 7
Spencer 35 Schley County 31
Here are some scores of interest to Trojan fans:
Lovett 29 Mary Persons 27
Rock Springs 45 Cherokee Christian 6
Fitzgerald 52 Upson-Lee 48
Temple 22 Mt. Zion 16
Rockmart 47 Heard County 14
Griffin 7 Newnan 6
Callaway 69 Cross Keys 0
Bremen 10 Cedartown 7
Spencer 35 Schley County 31
Alleged shooter busted in SWAT raid released on bond
A 25-year-old Barnesville man, who was arrested during raids by the Georgia State Patrol SWAT team here July 1, has been released on bond.
Judge Tommy Wilson set bond for Khalif Lee at $25,000. BB’s Bonding assisted Lee in posting the bond and he was released shortly thereafter. [Full Story »]
Judge Tommy Wilson set bond for Khalif Lee at $25,000. BB’s Bonding assisted Lee in posting the bond and he was released shortly thereafter. [Full Story »]
Pageant kicks off Buggy Days
Planning continues and an army of volunteers is at work behind the scenes as the 46th annual Buggy Days festival gets underway Saturday with the Miss Buggy Days Pageant. Lovely ladies of all ages will compete for crowns beginning at 10 a.m. at the Fine Arts Center. Admission is $5 and kids under age get in free.
Many other events are on the schedule for next week:
Thursday, Sept. 19:
Kickoff Party: Deraney’s Two City Tavern, 5-11 p.m. This event will incorporate a chamber after hours event for members from 5-7 p.m. but the party, featuring live music, will continue until closing time.
Saturday, Sept. 21:
Buggython Road Race: Summers Field Park, 8 a.m. The Buggython includes 5K and 10K road races and a one mile fun run and is sponsored by the LC athletic program.
Arts & Crafts Fair: Downtown Barnesville, 9 a.m. Crafters will line the streets all day and local churches and civic groups will operate various food booths. A kids’ park will operate in the United Bank parking lot all day as well.
Buggy Days Parade: Downtown Barnesville & Summers Field Park, 2 p.m. One of the longest parades in Georgia, featuring bands, floats, antique vehicles, buggies and mounted riders. The parade will be led by grand marshal and reigning citizen of the year Kelly Hughes.
Street Dance: Rodeo arena on Roberta Drive, 6 p.m. This party will feature music by The Limelighters and Barnesville’s local favorite The Master Blasters. Fireworks will light the sky at 9:30 p.m. Football fans can watch the Georgia-Notre Dame football game on two large screen televisions. Beer and wine available.
Sunday, Sept. 22:
Community Worship Service: Depot Plaza downtown, 10 a.m. Hosted by First United Methodist Church, this event will feature the church choir, bell choir and the Crossroads praise team band. The United Methodist Men will provide biscuits, coffee and water. Pastor Cyndi McDonald will bring a brief story-telling style sermon entitled “A Fish Tale”. For more information, call 770-358-1494.
Arts & Crafts Fair: Downtown Barnesville, 1-5 p.m.
For more information, call the chamber office at 770-358-5884 or visit buggydays.org.
Many other events are on the schedule for next week:
Thursday, Sept. 19:
Kickoff Party: Deraney’s Two City Tavern, 5-11 p.m. This event will incorporate a chamber after hours event for members from 5-7 p.m. but the party, featuring live music, will continue until closing time.
Saturday, Sept. 21:
Buggython Road Race: Summers Field Park, 8 a.m. The Buggython includes 5K and 10K road races and a one mile fun run and is sponsored by the LC athletic program.
Arts & Crafts Fair: Downtown Barnesville, 9 a.m. Crafters will line the streets all day and local churches and civic groups will operate various food booths. A kids’ park will operate in the United Bank parking lot all day as well.
Buggy Days Parade: Downtown Barnesville & Summers Field Park, 2 p.m. One of the longest parades in Georgia, featuring bands, floats, antique vehicles, buggies and mounted riders. The parade will be led by grand marshal and reigning citizen of the year Kelly Hughes.
Street Dance: Rodeo arena on Roberta Drive, 6 p.m. This party will feature music by The Limelighters and Barnesville’s local favorite The Master Blasters. Fireworks will light the sky at 9:30 p.m. Football fans can watch the Georgia-Notre Dame football game on two large screen televisions. Beer and wine available.
Sunday, Sept. 22:
Community Worship Service: Depot Plaza downtown, 10 a.m. Hosted by First United Methodist Church, this event will feature the church choir, bell choir and the Crossroads praise team band. The United Methodist Men will provide biscuits, coffee and water. Pastor Cyndi McDonald will bring a brief story-telling style sermon entitled “A Fish Tale”. For more information, call 770-358-1494.
Arts & Crafts Fair: Downtown Barnesville, 1-5 p.m.
For more information, call the chamber office at 770-358-5884 or visit buggydays.org.
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