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Police report

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Arrests
Thursday, December 12. 2019
Between Monday, December 2 and Monday, December 9 the Barnesville Police Department made the following arrests: [Full Story »] 

Lamar Arts presents 'Wood Remastered'

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Headlines
Thursday, December 12. 2019
The opening reception for Lamar Arts Inc. will be held at the Depot Gallery on Friday, Dec. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and continue from Dec. 13, 2019, to Jan. 25, 2020, featuring another outstanding exhibit from the Barnesville Woodturners. Gallery director Angela Preston notes, “These talented wood turners continue to win numerous prizes in competitions and shows - they master wood as new beauty. Lamar Arts is proud to continue the tradition of showcasing their work at the Depot Gallery in Barnesville.”
[Full Story »] 

Advent

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Opinion
Wednesday, December 11. 2019
By Mike Ruffin

The church is in the middle of the Advent season. The word Advent means “arrival.” During Advent, we anticipate the arrival of Jesus Christ.

There are four Sundays of Advent. The fourth and last one is the Sunday before Christmas Day. So Advent is a season to anticipate the arrival of Jesus Christ in his birth, which we celebrate on December 25, the first day of the twelve days of the Christmas season.

Jesus was born 2,000 years ago, so we aren’t actually waiting for him to be born. We are rather waiting for our celebration of his birth.

On the other hand, we might keep in mind the prayer request in the Christmas hymn “O Little Town of Bethlehem”: “O holy child of Bethlehem, descend to us we pray. Cast out our sin and enter in; be born in us today.”
[Full Story »] 

Clark retrial hearing postponed until January

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Headlines
Wednesday, December 11. 2019
Convicted killer Jennifer Clark was scheduled to appear in Lamar superior court Dec. 3 for a hearing on her motion for a new trial but that proceeding has been continued until Jan. 13. [Full Story »] 

Christmas calendar of events

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Top Stories
Wednesday, December 11. 2019
Churches, schools and community groups throughout Lamar County have multiple Christmas events on tap as Santa’s sleigh ride draws nigh. What follows is an overview of the events we have been notified about.

Ongoing:

The Labyrinth, Sundays in December, First United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Prayer and contemplation. Info.: 770-358-1494.

Mary’s Angels, collecting blankets, hats, scarves, etc. for elderly citizens with no local family. Drop-off at Deraney’s Two City Tavern. Info.: 706-968-0213.

Thursday, Dec. 12:

Senior adult Christmas luncheon at The Branch, Rock Springs Church, 1 p.m. Worship with Pastor Benny Tate and Joey Pitman, Tickets $10. Info.: 770-229-8663.

Tree Lighting, downtown Milner, 6:30-8 p.m. Info.: 770-358-1604.

‘The Glory of the Lord Shall be Revealed’, a Christmas concert by Griffin Choral Arts, First Baptist Church, Griffin, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15. Info.: 888-746-4188.

Friday, Dec. 13:

Golf Cart Caroling and hayride, First United Methodist Church, 5:30 p.m. Caroling at the homes of shut-ins. Marshmallows around the fire pit afterwards. Info.: 770-358-1494. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff's report

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Arrests
Tuesday, December 10. 2019
Between Friday, December 6 and Thursday, December 12 the following were processed through the Lamar County jail: [Full Story »] 

Updated: Alleged puppy mill operators indicted on racketeering, 35 other counts

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Features
Monday, December 9. 2019
Updated: 22 hours ago
Comments (2)
The December term Lamar County grand jury indicted alleged Johnstonville puppy mill operators John David Matthews and Latitia Adelle Matthews on three counts of racketeering and issued true bills on 35 additional counts Monday, according to district attorney Jonathan Adams.
[Full Story »] 

Beware of traffic issues at deadly intersection starting Monday

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Top Stories
Friday, December 6. 2019
The Department of Transportation will begin work at the deadly intersection of Rose Avenue and Veterans Parkway in Barnesville Monday morning to align the left turn lanes on the eastern and western sides of the intersection. Currently, there is a blind spot for eastbound traffic on Rose Ave. and those tuning left on the four-lane from the eastern side.

Work will be conducted weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

For the complete story, see the 12.10.19 print edition of The Herald Gazette.

Police report

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Arrests
Thursday, December 5. 2019
Between Monday, November 25 and Monday, December 2 the Barnesville Police Department made the following arrests: [Full Story »] 

A glorious day on The Flats

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Opinion
Wednesday, December 4. 2019
I’m not really sure where the name The Flats came from but it refers to Grant Field at Bobby Dodd Stadium on the campus of Georgia Tech. Bulldogs fans, who were there in force Saturday, refer to it as Mark Richt Field or The Joke By Coke.

Richt never lost there, thus the first moniker. The historic stadium sits in the shadow of the huge Coca Cola building, thus the latter.

Georgia fans deride the facility but I have always enjoyed going there. It is steeped in history and boasts a panoramic view of the Atlanta skyline. I also like it because Georgia almost always wins there.
[Full Story »] 

Watts to lead B&G Club

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Headlines
Wednesday, December 4. 2019
Veteran local educator Sandra Watts has been hired to serve as director of the Barnesville Boys & Girls Club. The club building is under construction on the elementary school campus and will open next month.

Watts took on her new role Monday and began training in Madison. She is currently administrative assistant at LCMS where she will continue to serve. [Full Story »] 

After Hours to benefit Empty Stocking Fund

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Top Stories
Wednesday, December 4. 2019
It was a busy Black Friday for Empty Stocking Fund coordinators Vicki and Glenn Forsyth as they were at Wal-Mart at 6 a.m. to buy Christmas toys for just over 300 needy local children. “We were there when they opened and started the sale. I was going to help with the boot drive Saturday but Vicki broke her leg and I had to take her to the hospital. I will be back out there this Saturday with bells on,” Glenn reported Monday. [Full Story »] 

Send your letters to Santa (e-mail works!)

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Features
Tuesday, December 3. 2019
Santa's helpers at The Herald Gazette want to make sure your letters get to the North Pole before Christmas. Letters may be mailed to P.O. Box 220, Barnesville 30204; dropped off at our office 509 Greenwood Street or emailed to [email protected] Letters will be published in the Tuesday, December 17 edition. The deadline for letters is noon Thursday, Dec. 5.

Sheriff's report

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Arrests
Tuesday, December 3. 2019
Between Friday, November 22 and Thursday, November 28 the following were processed through the Lamar County jail: [Full Story »] 

Christmas season has arrived

Posted by
Walter Geiger
in Top Stories
Wednesday, November 27. 2019
Santa Claus arrived in downtown Barnesville Thanksgiving eve and greeted a huge crowd gathered for the annual Illumination Celebration.

The community-wide worship service held at First United Methodist Church also drew a packed house. The evening was the perfect mix of worship, music and frivolity.

We are blessed!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from all of us at The Herald Gazette and barnesville.com
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