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Moose Club shooter gets 15 years

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

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John (Big John) Holcomb was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Spalding County superior court Wednesday for the July 27, 2008 shooting death of Bruce Knowles. The shooting took place in the parking lot of the Griffin Moose Lodge. [Full Story »]

Cheesy Chicken

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

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You save time and money with a recipe this easy and chicken breasts for only 99-cents a pound at Giant Mart. [Full Story »]

Man arrested after police chase

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

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Law enforcement authorities made one arrest following a high speed chase that ended at the intersection of Thomaston Street and Murphey Avenue in Barnesville Thursday. [Full Story »]

Gordon men's basketball gears up for post-season play

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

The Gordon College men’s basketball team will find out Friday who they will meet in post-season tournament play. [Full Story »]

Georgia unemployment rate hits record high

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

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The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to a record-high preliminary 8.6 percent in January.

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NAACP celebrates 100 years

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

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The Barnesville-Lamar County Branch of the NAACP will celebrate its parent organization’s 100th anniversary with a banquet Feb. 27 at the Barnesville Civic Center. [Full Story »]

Moore

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

Myrtis Julia Thompson Moore, 87, of Barnesville died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the funeral home. [Full Story »]

Abbott

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

Charles Mitchell Abbott, 80, of Thomaston, Ga., died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009. Services will be held Thursday, Feb. 26, at Coggins Funeral Home in Thomaston, Ga. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the funeral home. [Full Story »]

Buchanan

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

Mr. Don Allen Buchanan, 67, of 989 Hwy. 19 S., Meansville, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2009, at his residence. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23. [Full Story »]

Teen making miraculous recovery after being crushed

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

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Nothing short of a miracle. [Full Story »]

Masterworks on tap: Griffin Choral Arts to perform

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

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Griffin Choral Arts – which has a number of local members – will perform its second annual spring concert at the Gordon fine arts auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5. (video after the jump) [Full Story »]

From the Desk of Rep. Jim Cole - Legislative Update as of Feb. 25

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

Dear Friend,

There is one issue this legislative session that is on everyone's mind at the State Capitol - the economy. [Full Story »]

Economic Study Estimates Meth Abuse Costs Georgia $1.3 Billion, $23 Billion Nationally

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Wednesday, February 25. 2009

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A recent RAND Corporation study, “The Economic Cost of Meth Use in the United States,” estimates that the national cost of Meth abuse in one year alone exceeds $23.4 billion. [Full Story »]

Truby’s Trojan Tidbits: March Madness

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Wednesday, February 25. 2009

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The allusion to the NCAA tournament gets the adrenaline flowing to be sure. Without question, it's a very exciting time of year. Having been a basketball player and coach for most my life, I can honestly say the “win or go home” mentality sure adds to the drama of the season. [Full Story »]

Milner prepares to allow beer, wine by the drink

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Wednesday, February 25. 2009

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Milner city council approved a first reading of a pouring license code that will allow the new Backwoods Grill to serve beer and wine by the drink. Owner Tracy Wallace hopes to open the grill in the former Rudy's Restaurant soon after council gives final approval at its March 18 meeting. [Full Story »]