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Sullivan

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Tuesday, July 7. 2009

Betty Louise Samples Sullivan, 75, of Milner died Sunday, June 28, 2009. Services will be held Thursday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home. [Full Story »]

Morgan

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Tuesday, July 7. 2009

Patsy C. Morgan, 80, of Milner, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, in Warren Haisten Memorial Chapel. [Full Story »]

Willis

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Tuesday, July 7. 2009

Charles Williams Willis, 72, of Zebulon, died June 22, 2009. Services were held Wednesday, June 24, at Zebulon Baptist Church. [Full Story »]

in defense of sarah palin...

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Tuesday, July 7. 2009

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A recent Associated Press hit job on Sarah Palin on apnews.myway.com by Rachel D'Oro, obviously no fan of the governor, refers to her as "the controversial hockey mom," several times referring to her as "controversial." [Full Story »]

'BOLT' to Ritz Friday for free movie

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Monday, July 6. 2009

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Walt Disney's BOLT will be screened Friday at dusk (about 8:30 p.m) at Ritz Park in downtown Barnesville. [Full Story »]

CSM Barry Smallwood's message to his troops

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Monday, July 6. 2009

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Command Sergeant Major Barry Smallwood of Pike County forwarded these remarks he published in the newsletter which is distributed to his 148th Brigade Support Battalion. [Full Story »]

a nation of cowards....

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, July 6. 2009

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check out this video... [Full Story »]

Harmon

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Monday, July 6. 2009

Murray "Jack" Harmon, 52, of Barnesville died Saturday, June 20, 2009. Services were held Tuesday, June, 23, at 2 p.m. at Pike County First Assembly of God. [Full Story »]

West Georgia Shutterbugs set meeting July 14th

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Monday, July 6. 2009

The West Central Georgia Shutterbugs will meet on Tuesday, July 14th, at 6:30 p. m. at the Thomaston-Upson Arts Council (TUAC) Gallery and Gift Shop, located next door to the Ritz Theater on the courthouse square. [Full Story »]

Stewart

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Monday, July 6. 2009

Mrs. Caroline Stewart of 200 Poplar St., Barnesville died late July 5 at an Atlanta hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. [Full Story »]

Burousas laid to rest

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Sunday, July 5. 2009

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Apparent homicide victim Jimmie (Buzz) Burousas Jr. was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville Sunday afternoon with a small crowd of family and friends on hand. [Full Story »]

Passing the torch: Waller elected president/CEO of LCW

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Saturday, July 4. 2009

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Little Children of the World directors and advisory council held a special called conference on June 5-7, in Etowah, Tenn., to honor Dr. Bettie Elwood and her husband Dr. Douglas Elwood, who retired from their leadership positions May 31. They elected Glenna Houk Waller of Barnesville as the new president and chief executive officer.

Serving as chief financial officer and vice president for the past 11 years, Waller is the wife of Lamar County Sheriff Larry Waller and daughter of Dean and Peggy Houk of Barnesville. Bettie Elwood is her aunt. [Full Story »]

Happy Independence Day

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Saturday, July 4. 2009

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Inspired by the fireworks celebration this evening as well as the thoughts brought on by a busy and troubled week in the world. May independence be yours this night and forevermore.

The song is "If I Die Before You Wake" by Dustin Evans. [Full Story »]

Water audit is ‘clean bill of health’

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Saturday, July 4. 2009

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The Lamar County water authority got a clean bill of health on its 2008 audit at its June 23 meeting.

"We're in a pretty good financial situation," said auditor Tom Melvin. General manager "Amberly (Ferris) is doing a really good job down here."
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Trojan coaches to host youth football camp

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Friday, July 3. 2009

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The LCCHS Trojan football staff, in conjunction with the Trojan Gridiron Club, will host a youth football camp July 13-16 at the high school practice fields. [Full Story »]