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A preview of the 10.15.2013 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, October 14. 2013

Polluted creek:
EPD sends mixed messages about status of investigation into contaminants.

Resignation:
Chamber president Emily Rowland resigns after arrest for hindering an investigation.

Walking Dead:
Milner zombies are downright inhospitable so don't expect any sightings or autographs.

Homecoming week:
Multiple activities on tap as top-ranked Trojans battle Putnam here Friday night.

Spooktacular:
Frightful events on tap leading up to All Hallows Eve.

Details released on arrest of chamber president

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Monday, October 14. 2013

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Chamber of Commerce president Emily Miller Rowland resigned her position Oct. 11. The resignation came just two days after her arrest for hindering an investigation. [Full Story »]

Lookout cancelled for veteran

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Friday, October 11. 2013

The Griffin Police Department have located a veteran who went missing from the Griffin area and he is home and safe. [Full Story »]

Trojans blow out Canes 47-7

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Friday, October 11. 2013

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The top-ranked Lamar County Trojans scored early and often Friday night as they left the Monticello Hurricanes blowing in the wind at Trojan Field.

The final was 47-7.

Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Walter Geiger.

Slideshow, area scores inside.

[Full Story »]

Rowland resigns chamber post

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Friday, October 11. 2013

Emily Rowland has resigned her post as president/CEO of the Chamber of Commerce. The chamber board accepted the resignation of Rowland who was arrested Wednesday for obstruction of an officer.

In a statement, the chamber board noted, "(we) appreciate all of the hard work and effort Emily has put into this position and wish her well with a successful future."

Man lifeflighted after crash

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Friday, October 11. 2013

A man was lifeflighted to the Macon Medical Center after a traffic accident on Hwy. 341 South Friday morning. [Full Story »]

Trojan Xcountry runners at Disney, on ESPN

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Friday, October 11. 2013

By Ken K. Green

The Lamar County cross country teams are in Kissimmee, Florida where they will compete in the 18th annual Disney Cross Country Classic presented by New Balance at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

[Full Story »]

Hurricane watch: Lamar-Monticello preview

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Friday, October 11. 2013

By Ken K. Green

Lamar County continues its quest for a third consecutive Region 4-AA title this week when they host Monticello at Thunder Alley. The Trojans are 5-0 for the season and 2-0 in region play. [Full Story »]

As expected, murder case delayed

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, October 10. 2013

As expected, the upheaval in the public defender office has resulted in a delay in a high profile Lamar County murder case. [Full Story »]

Casteel plea expected October 23

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Thursday, October 10. 2013

Jessica Amanda Casteel, one of three codefendants in the overdose death of Ryan Lovick, did not enter a plea in Lamar superior court Thursday.

She is expected to plea October 23.

-from Walter Geiger in Lamar superior court.

Creek pollution source possibly isolated

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Thursday, October 10. 2013

EPD officials have ordered a local industry to halt a discharge in connection with a polluted creek that has been an issue here for nearly two weeks now. [Full Story »]

Chamber president arrested; chamber issues statement

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Thursday, October 10. 2013

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The president of the Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber of Commerce was arrested October 9.

UPDATE: The chamber of commerce has issued a statement which is published in its entirety inside. [Full Story »]

GBI probing Monroe pursuit, arrest

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Wednesday, October 9. 2013

A man convicted of burglary fled the Monroe Co. courthouse Wednesday after being convicted on burglary charges and sentenced to 20 years. The man bolted after his mother fainted in the courtroom. It is not known if her antics were part of the escape plan.

UPDATE: The suspect had a weapon on him when arrested.

The suspect is reportedly from Butts County. [Full Story »]

Sports writers rank Trojans #1

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Wednesday, October 9. 2013

Lamar County and Greater Atlanta Christian are co-No. 1’s in Class AA in the most recent Georgia Sports Writers Association Prep Football Poll. [Full Story »]

Government shutdown hits home

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Wednesday, October 9. 2013

The political football that is the current government shutdown has hit home. Though there are no accurate numbers, many Lamar countians employed by government have been furloughed and are not getting paychecks. [Full Story »]