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A preview of the 4.15.2014 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, April 14. 2014

Centurion:
Community to celebrate Harold Matthews' 100th birthday at big party Saturday.

10th anniversary:
2014 BBQ and Blues festival menu is packed full of tasty treats, sublime music in honor of anniversary.

Run for the Roses:
Lamar Arts hosts its annual Kentucky Derby party May 3 so get your hats ready.

She wants out:
Alleged child beater Linda Jessica Gunn in court to seek bond April 23.

Stricken:
Chief magistrate judge William Thomas battling blood disorder but remains upbeat.

School system seeks parental input through online survey

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Sunday, April 13. 2014

Lamar County parents are invited to participate in the Annual Title I Quality & Improvement Parent Survey. The survey will be available online from April 9, 2014 until May 1, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. [Full Story »]

Grab a banana

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Saturday, April 12. 2014

For only 39-cents a pound, bananas can be peeled and eaten as a good source of potassium and energy or used in your favorite recipe for banana pudding.

Do you recognize this thief?

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Friday, April 11. 2014

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's helping with identifying the man in the photo above. The man pictured is wanted in connection to a burglary that occurred March 17, 2014 which was reported to the MCSO last weekend when the homeowner noticed his lawn care equipment was missing. The suspect's photo was captured by home security cameras as he took lawn care items such as a weed eater and backpack style leaf blower from a home storage shed/shop building in Culloden. Anyone with any information about this incident or the suspect is asked to contact Sgt. Travis White, Investigator, at 478-994-7043.

GSC art on display

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Friday, April 11. 2014

Gordon State College Professor of Art, Marlin Adams, stands with some of the art currently on display as part of “Lamar Arts Presents: The Arts at Gordon State College.” The show features visual art work by students and faculty in a variety of mediums.
The exhibit is open through May 5 and is on display in the Foundation Room on the second floor of the Student Center. It is free and open to the public daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LC health sciences students visit GSC pediatrics lab

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Friday, April 11. 2014

Lamar County High School students who are taking health sciences courses in conjunction with the Lamar County College and Career Academy recently visited the Pediatric Simulation Lab at Gordon State College. [Full Story »]

Arrest made in Super Speedzone case

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Friday, April 11. 2014

As result of tips obtained during the continued investigation of the early morning April 1, 2014 shooting at the Super Speedzone Convenience Store, located at 678 North Expressway, Griffin GA, the suspect, Justin Adam Holloway has been arrested.

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Co-founder Carl Pruett to be honored at BBQ & Blues

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Thursday, April 10. 2014

By Sherri Ellington

It all started with hot wings at a chamber of commerce party and notes scribbled on napkins. Now in its 10th year, BBQ & Blues will honor one of its founders with the Georgia Music Legend Award that was his own brainchild. [Full Story »]

Dukes to be honored at Friday reception

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Thursday, April 10. 2014

Former Outstanding Citizens of the year and community philanthropists Charles and Jean Dukes will be honored by friends Friday, April 11 from 5-7 p.m. at the Depot.

They are moving to Suwanee from their home at 530 Thomaston Street to be closer to two of their chlldren.

In the 30 years here, they have generously opened their home to countless organizations for fundraisers and events. This past weekend, it was used for as a site for junior-senior prom pictures. [Full Story »]

Soccer teams surging as postseason nears

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Wednesday, April 9. 2014

The high school soccer teams remained perfect in region play with a sweep of Bleckley County. Both squads saw long winning streaks come to an end with losses at non-region rival Pike County. [Full Story »]

Updated: Where, oh where, is missing airliner?

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Wednesday, April 9. 2014

Updated: 6 days ago

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By Walter Geiger

At this writing, authorities from multiple governments and navys are concentrating their search for the missing Malaysian airliner in an area of the Indian Ocean where sophisticated equipment has picked up pings consistent with those emitted by aircraft flight recorders known as black boxes. [Full Story »]

One dead, one life flighted after shooting

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Wednesday, April 9. 2014

A 34-year-old man was found dead outside a vacant residence due to gunshot wounds on Ray Drive in Meansville early Wednesday morning when sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call made at 5:47 a.m. A 33-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds was located in his home on Ray Drive and he was life flighted to an area hospital.

Sheriff Jimmy Thomas said he does not believe the gunman is in Pike County, but the GBI, sheriff's office, Zebulon Police Department, District Attorney's office and coroner's office are all working together on the case.

Image slideshow inside…Photos by Greg Parrot, Rachel McDaniel, Jennifer Taylor and Nolan George. [Full Story »]

Abrams named Trojans' head football coach

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Tuesday, April 8. 2014

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The Lamar County BOE has hired a head football coach and head basketball coach. [Full Story »]

A preview of the 4.8.2014 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, April 7. 2014

Recuperating:
Jaywalking GSC student recovering after being hit by truck on College Drive.

Easter affairs:
Peter Cottontail is on his way and Easter events abound locally.

Prom:
LCCHS juniors, seniors enjoy 'A night in the city'.

Reception:
Jean and Charles Dukes to be honored at Friday event at Depot.

A second legend:
BBQ & Blues cofounder Carl Pruett to be honored at 2014 festival.