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Karla Kay Skibbe obituary

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Monday, October 29. 2012

Mrs. Karla Kay Knudson Skibbe, age 63 of Barnesville, Ga., passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 at her residence. [Full Story »]

Congressman visits today

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, October 29. 2012

U.S. Congressman Lynn Westmoreland will be in Barnesville this afternoon to visit with constituents. [Full Story »]

Trojans dethrone Royals

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, October 26. 2012

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The Lamar County Trojans (6-0-1) routed the Bleckley County Royals (6-1) in a critical region showdown Friday.

Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Walter Geiger. [Full Story »]

Romney-Ryan signs being stolen, defaced

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Friday, October 26. 2012

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Two citizens have reported the theft or defacing of their yards signs supporting Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan overnight.
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Scouting legal dustup includes past local leaders

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, October 26. 2012

Boy Scouts of America have maintained a file of “ineligible volunteers” for many decades as a way of insuring that people with any hint of improper conduct in their backgrounds do not find a place in Boy Scouting, said Chuck Brasfield, Flint River Council scout executive. [Full Story »]

Spooktacular Halloween events abound

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Walter Geiger

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Friday, October 26. 2012

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By Sherri Ellington

As Halloween nears, bringing with it the traditional Trick or Treat on Thomaston and neighboring streets, several local events are kicking off this weekend in the wake of the annual Dolly Goodpuppy Barks and Boos fundraiser held last Saturday. [Full Story »]

Mantie Byrd Penn Hill

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Staff Writer

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Thursday, October 25. 2012

Mrs. Mantie Byrd Penn Hill, 92, of Yatesville, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2012 at Providence Health Care. [Full Story »]

Milner buying former Rudy's location

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, October 25. 2012

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The City of Milner has entered into an agreement to buy the ill-fated former Rudy's House of Ribs building downtown. [Full Story »]

Mathieson sweeps awards at Ga. National Fair

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, October 25. 2012

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By Sherri Ellington

Local woodturner Niall Mathieson ran away with all the awards, including people’s choice and best of show, again this year at the Georgia National Fair in Perry for his massive wood turnings and carvings. This is his third year competing, and he had several other pieces place but they have not yet been officially announced. [Full Story »]

Lamar-Bleckley Co. preview

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Walter Geiger

in News

Thursday, October 25. 2012

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The Lamar County Trojans play host to the Bleckley County Royals in a key region battle Friday night at Trojan Field. Georgia High School Football Daily lists the game as number one among the state's most important games for the week. It also has Lamar as a nine-point favorite.

Ken Green's analysis follows:

Lamar County hosts Bleckley County this week with sole possession of first place in Region 4-AA on the line. The Trojans are 6-0-1 for the season while the Royals are 6-1. Both teams are 4-0 in region play. [Full Story »]

Joseph Stanley Van Houten obituary

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Tuesday, October 23. 2012

Joseph Stanley Van Houten, 69, of Goshen, Ky., passed away at his home on Oct, 21, 2012. [Full Story »]

Health Department offers free breast exams

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Staff Writer

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Tuesday, October 23. 2012

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it's time to check the "great pumpkins" on Monday, Oct. 29 from 8-4 p.m. Appointments are required. [Full Story »]