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Local soldier killed in action

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Monday, April 2. 2012

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Pfc. Jonathon F. Davis was killed in action Thursday in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan. Davis, 20, was from Griffin. [Full Story »]

Butler: Unemployment insurance fund "broke"

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, April 2. 2012

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By Mark Butler
Georgia Labor Commissioner

Georgia faces a crisis that, if ignored, has the potential to cause long-term, severe financial distress to our residents, our businesses and our stretched-thin state budget. [Full Story »]

Get pumped for BBQ & Blues 2012

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Friday, March 30. 2012

Roger McLeod of Barnesville put together this promo video for BBQ & Blues. [Full Story »]

Charlotte Jackson obituary

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Friday, March 30. 2012

Miss Charlotte Jackson, age 47, formerly of Barnesville, Ga., died on Monday, March 26 at the Oakview Nursing Home in Waverly Hall, Ga.
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Renita Brown obituary

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Friday, March 30. 2012

Miss Renita Brown, age 51, who resided at 307 Ward Dr. in Barnesville died on Saturday, March 24, at the Upson Regional Medical Center.
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John Henry Dixson obituary

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Friday, March 30. 2012

Mr. John Henry Dixson, age 76, who resided at 201 Akins St. in Barnesville died on Friday, March 16, 2012. [Full Story »]

Jimmy Lee Mahone obituary

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Friday, March 30. 2012

Mr. Jimmy Lee Mahone, age 46, who resided at 174 Hawk Dr. in Woodbury died on Wednesday, March 14, at the Medical Management Nursing Home in Macon, Ga. [Full Story »]

Jimmie Lewis Caslin obituary

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Friday, March 30. 2012

Mr. Jimmie Lewis Caslin, age 57 who resided at 140 Fredonia Church Rd. in Barnesville died on Wednesday, March 21.
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John Henry Davis obituary

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Friday, March 30. 2012

Mr. John Henry Davis, age 76, who resided at 85 Mt. Zion Rd in Atlanta, Ga., died on Saturday, March 17 at the Grady Memorial Hospital. [Full Story »]

Enumerating the errant, criminal element among us

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Friday, March 30. 2012

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The following cases were on the docket March 20 in Lamar superior court. Judge Bill Fears presided.

Carmella C. Parker, aggravated assault; revoked two years probation.
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Trojans' Housley tosses no-hitter

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, March 30. 2012

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Diamond Trojan pitcher Eli Housley tossed a no-hitter at the Greene County Tigers Wednesday in Eatonton. [Full Story »]

Burnette to seek commission seat

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Thursday, March 29. 2012

Bobby Burnette reported Thursday he plans to run for the third district seat on the Lamar County commisison. [Full Story »]

Over half no longer think Gordon is top asset

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Thursday, March 29. 2012

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In a totally unscientific poll conducted here on barnesville.com, over half the respondents said Gordon College is no longer the community's top asset. [Full Story »]