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Tom Weldon succumbs

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Tuesday, November 8. 2011

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Prominent Lamar County farmer and longtime Lamar EMC general manager Tom Weldon has died. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 at Milner United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home.
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Don't forget to thank a veteran

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, November 8. 2011

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By Spencer Price

Every year, America sets aside a special day – Veterans Day – to thank its veterans for their service and sacrifice. And well we should. [Full Story »]

Vote today!

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, November 8. 2011

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Lamar countians have the opportunity to go to the polls today to cast ballots in the E-SPLOST referendum. If the referendum carries, a currently implemented one percent sales tax to fund education in the county would be continued.

Polling places throughout the county will be open until 7 p.m.

The issue drew light interest from early voters. [Full Story »]

What's up with Milner's moldy, mildewed McMansion?

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Walter Geiger

in Features

Monday, November 7. 2011

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Eyesore or esoterica? [Full Story »]

Veterans Pkwy ablaze again

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, November 7. 2011

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For the second time in three short weeks, former forest land devastated by the April 28 tornado was ablaze Monday morning. [Full Story »]

Edge obituary

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, November 7. 2011

Kelly Denean Carter Edge died Oct. 23, 2011. Services were held Friday, Oct. 28, at p.m. at Bentley and Sons Funeral Home. Burial was in West Mt. Sinai Cemetery. [Full Story »]

Stafford obituary

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Walter Geiger

in Obituaries

Monday, November 7. 2011

John Walter Stafford died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2011.
Services were held Thursday, Nov. 3, at 12 noon at West Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Rev. Eddie F. Collier officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. [Full Story »]

Undefeated Trojans = Undisputed Champs!

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, November 4. 2011

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The Lamar County Trojans routed the Monticello Hurricanes 48-6 Friday night at Trojan Field. Lamar notched the first 10-win regular season in school history and claimed the Region 4AA crown. They will host Bleckley County November 11 in the first round of the state playoffs. Lamar beat Bleckley 27-21 in Cochran in the first game of the season.

Drenched in Powerade from a celebratory, postgame bath, Trojan head coach Jason Strickland told his team, "You have changed this community!".

Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Walter Geiger

6:22 1st: Lamar 6-0. Lawrence Austin 22-yd. TD run. PAT failed. [Full Story »]

Regents eye college consolidations

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, November 4. 2011

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has produced coverage on a long-rumored plan by the Board of Regents to consolidate college campuses across the state. The most often heard scenario would combine Gordon College with Georgia College and State university in Milledgeville. [Full Story »]

Dr. Max Burns has worn many hats

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Walter Geiger

in Headlines

Friday, November 4. 2011

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Dr. Max Burns, who will assume the presidency of Gordon College January 1, has worn many hats and lived myriad experiences in the years leading up to his new posting.
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Trojan fans: Arrive early tonight!

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Ken K. Green

in Headlines

Friday, November 4. 2011

Due to an expected overflow crowd at Trojan Field, Lamar County Schools Athletic/Activities Director Calvin Scandrett is asking late arriving local fans to Friday's game between Lamar County and Monticello to be prepared to be directed to sit on the visitor's side of the stadium. [Full Story »]

McCreary obituary

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Walter Geiger

in Obituaries

Thursday, November 3. 2011

Valerie Hineline McCreary, 50, of Barnesville died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011. Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. atWilliams Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, Nov. 4, from 5-7 p.m. [Full Story »]

Newton obituary

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Walter Geiger

in Obituaries

Thursday, November 3. 2011

Bobby “Blake” Newton of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Barnesville, died Oct. 10, 2011. Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, Nov. 12, from 12 noon until the service hour. [Full Story »]

Lamar-Monticello football preview

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Laura Geiger

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Thursday, November 3. 2011

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Lamar County hosts Monticello Friday night as the Trojans celebrate Senior Night in Thunder Alley. The Trojans are undefeated at 9-0 and 7-0 in Region 4-AA where they claimed the championship with last week's win at Greene County. The Hurricanes are 4-5 overall and 3-4 in region play having won three of their last four games. Lamar is averaging 39.2 points per game while yielding 11.6. [Full Story »]

E-SPLOST early voting ends Friday

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, November 3. 2011

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The early voting period for the Nov. 8 E-SPLOST referendum ends Friday, Nov. 4. Election day voters can cast ballots countywide from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. next Tuesday. [Full Story »]