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Whitworth requests, is granted recount

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Friday, December 4. 2009

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Larry Whitworth has requested and been granted a recount of the ballots cast in the December 1 runoff for the ward four seat on the Barnesville city council.
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Animal Shelter reopens with new zest

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Friday, December 4. 2009

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The Barnesville Animal Shelter reopened November 18 after nearly six weeks of renovation work. [Full Story »]

Thomson

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Friday, December 4. 2009

Doris Marie Quatkemeyer Thomson, 83, of Barnesville died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Park in Jonesboro. Friends may visit the family Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. [Full Story »]

Cost of garbage collection in county rises from $10 to $11 a month

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Thursday, December 3. 2009

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Increasing costs have required the Lamar County Rural Solid Waste Authority to return to the $11 rate it charged in 1994.
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Barnesville pastor goes web 2.0 to counsel couples

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Thursday, December 3. 2009

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Want to take your marriage beyond ordinary? Need a coach to encourage and equip you? Rev. Jay Tenney, pastor of Barnesville First UMC, has developed a tool to help: www.mymarriagecoach.com. [Full Story »]

Four roads remain closed

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Thursday, December 3. 2009

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Lamar County public works director Bill Brown reported Thursday that four county roads remain closed after heavy rains hit the area Wednesday. [Full Story »]

Are you doing the pink glove dance?

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Thursday, December 3. 2009

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The latest viral video to become a hit on YouTube is not only entertaining, it’s saving lives. It’s called the “Pink Glove Dance” and it was put together by an unlikely group of performers - more than 200 doctors, nurses, lab technicians, administrators and kitchen and janitorial staff from the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Ore. [Full Story »]

Journey To The Manger canceled tonight only

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Thursday, December 3. 2009

The Centennial Baptist Association will present Journey To The Manger, a live nativity play, at The Rock Ranch on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5 from 6-10 p.m.

There was originally a Thursday night time slot but it has since been canceled due to wet and sloppy conditions left by yesterday's rain. [Full Story »]

Driver sought in Piedmont Road hit and run

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Thursday, December 3. 2009

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A man was struck by a hit and run driver at 597 Piedmont Road Wednesday night at approximately 7:50 p.m.

Sheriff's deputies are searching for the assailant who is driving a 1987-1991 Ford F-150. The vehicle is thought to be a light color with primer spots. The truck will show damage on the passenger side from the door to the taillight. It will, however, be missing the taillight as it was damaged in the wreck and left on scene. There may be some damage to the undercarriage too evidenced by the accident scene. (this is a change from the original lookout [Full Story »]

Guns VS Hoses charity basketball game tomorrow

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Thursday, December 3. 2009

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The Guns vs. Hoses charity basketball game will be held Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. at the high school gym.

Local law enforcement will take on fire and rescue personnel. [Full Story »]

Worthy motions denied!

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Thursday, December 3. 2009

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In a severe blow to his defense, motions filed by Morehouse College police chief Vernon Worthy in Lamar County superior court have been denied by Judge Tommy Wilson. [Full Story »]

Boat rescue victim: "God watched over us."

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Thursday, December 3. 2009

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Emergency personnel rescued an engaged couple from rain-swollen Potato Creek Wednesday afternoon. [Full Story »]

Drought? What drought? Forget global warming, too.

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Wednesday, December 2. 2009

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At 1 p.m. Dec. 2, most areas of Lamar County had recorded in excess of 3.5 inches of rain with much more on the way in from the southwest. [Full Story »]

Presidential Ball turns 10 with Wolfman Jack and friends

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Wednesday, December 2. 2009

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The 10th annual Lamar County Activity Center Presidential Ball will feature a howling good time with the Wolfman Jack Midnight Special variety show. [Full Story »]

Timeless classic ‘The Nutcracker’ to grace FAC stage

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Wednesday, December 2. 2009

The Lamar County school system and Griffin Ballet Theater will present the timeless Christmas classic 'The Nutcracker' at the new Fine Arts Center in Barnesville on Friday, December 4. [Full Story »]