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The LC Wrestling team defeated Dodge County last weekend 54-22 and will host the GHSA Class AA State Duals Championships Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.

The meet will be held in the new high school gym.

Eight teams qualified. In addition to Lamar, they are Oglethorpe County, Dade County, Lovett, Banks County, Vidalia, Toombs County and East Laurens.

The City of Barnesville is warning of water service interruptions beginning Wednesday, Jan 27 on Washington, Jenkins, Jackson, 1st and 2nd streets. The disruptions will be intermittent for the next three weeks.

There may also be some water discoloration after service is restored. Residents should run their cold water until it is clear before drinking or doing laundry.

The city is improving water and sewer infrastructure in the areas listed and received $750,000 in CDBG funds to do the work. The water line work is 90% complete. Sewer line work will begin within the next month.

If you need more information or have questions, call city hall at 770.358.0181.

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held here Jan. 28 from 1-6 p.m. in the fellowship hall at First United Methodist Church. The drive is sponsored by the Barnesville Rotary Club and the Women’s League.

Safety protocols will be in effect including a mask requirement, distancing and hand sanitizing. The Red Cross will screen for COVID-19 antibodies so donors will be able to learn if they have been exposed to the virus.

Lamar County has been very supportive of blood drives. The previous 42 drives have collected almost 2000 units of blood. The goal for this drive is 55-60 units.

You can make an appointment and get more information by calling 1.800.RED CROSS or by visiting redcrossblood.org and using the sponsor code ‘lamar’.

Registration and orientation for the extended semester program at Lamar County High School is set for Jan. 21 at the media center from 3-6 p.m. The program is designed to help students who have failed one or more classes.

For more information, call the high school at 770.358.8641.

Lamar County is growing, adding homes and the people who live in them. Fire chief Douglas Matthews and his team have to plan to grow their department to meet the ever expanding needs that growth brings.

“As the number of structures increases and our population increases, our call volume grows,” Matthews said. So, the county fire department is looking to hire six full time firefighters and is currently taking applications. [Full Story »]