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Lamar-Metter preview

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Thursday, November 14. 2013

By Ken K. Green

Lamar County opens the GHSA Class AA playoffs the week hosting Metter. The Trojans (10-0) are the champions and top seed from Region 4-AA while the Tigers (7-3) are the number four seed from Region 2-AA.

UPDATE: The JROTC members will present the large Rotary Club flag on the field prior to the game. Veterans among fans from both teams will then be asked to come onto the field and help hold the flag for the National Anthem. Veterans who wish to participate should get to the stadium early. The flag ceremony will take place between 7-7:15 p.m.

When and Where:
Friday 7:30 p.m. at Trojan Field. [Full Story »]

Paintball benefit upcoming

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Walter Geiger

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Thursday, November 14. 2013

This event will benefit Service for Service. For more information, contact Jennifer Pritchett at Lamar County Magistrate Court who volunteers with Service for Service.

Alleged thief caught on deer cam sought

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Thursday, November 14. 2013

Authorities are seeking a homeless man whose image was captured on a deer cam. [Full Story »]

Authorities seeking debit card fraud suspects

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Thursday, November 14. 2013

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Authorities are on the lookout for several suspects in a widespread debit card fraud ring that has blossomed here.

Photo slideshow of suspects inside.
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Woman dies in crash on her own property

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Thursday, November 14. 2013

A Monroe County woman was killed in a one car accident on private property Nov. 13, 2013. Glen Cunningham was driving a Chevy pickup truck on his property on Juliette Road with his wife, Peggy, 81 years old, as passenger, when the truck went down a steep embankment around 5:30 p.m. At the time of this press release the cause of the accident is unclear. The Cunninghams were both transported to the Medical Center of Central Georgia where Peggy was pronounced dead. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

- Allison Selman-Willis, MCSO.

Community preps for Illumination Celebration

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, November 13. 2013

The chamber of commerce invites the community to attend Illumination Celebration activities on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The night will begin with a community church service and combined choir at 6:30 p.m. at Barnesville First United Methodist Church. All churches are invited to participate. [Full Story »]

Two benefits for Gavin Lance upcoming

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Walter Geiger

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Wednesday, November 13. 2013

By Sherri Ellington

A First Baptist Church Sportsman’s Bible Study turkey shoot set for Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Ag Center Field on Roberta Drive is one of two upcoming benefits for Gavin Lance, who suffered a severe brain injury in a car accident in August. [Full Story »]

Trojans begin playoff quest

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Wednesday, November 13. 2013

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The top-ranked Trojans closed out regular season play Friday night with a 53-0 rout of Crawford County in Roberta. Lamar finished undefeated at 10-0.

Lamar has not lost a regular season game since Oct. 29, 2009. They are 22-1-1 since head coach Franklin Stephens took the helm prior to the 2012 season. [Full Story »]

PGP to install noise abatement equipment

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Walter Geiger

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Tuesday, November 12. 2013

Piedmont Green Power has ordered and expedited shipment of equipment to cut noise from its wood-fired power generation facility off MLK bypass here. [Full Story »]

Radio personality busted for meth after chase

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Tuesday, November 12. 2013

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The Zebulon police department attempted to pull over Michael “Bill” Bailey, 59, of Thomaston Tuesday, Nov. 5, but he fled from officers.

Bailey worked as a WTGA Fun 101 DJ, but was fired after his arrest. [Full Story »]

A preview of the 11.12.2013 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, November 11. 2013

Titletown:
Trojans win region crown, begin postseason play Friday when Metter comes to town.

The weave hits the fan:
Woman files complaint after her hair and extensions are mangled at local nightclub.

Quiet time?:
Piedmont Green Power to shutdown plant to install noise abatement equipment.

Shooting:
One dead, one jailed after .40 caliber fired in Washington St. home.

Veterans Day:
Multiple observances held on day set aside to honor fighting men and women.

Vets feted on their day

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Walter Geiger

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Monday, November 11. 2013

Multiple Veterans Day observances were on tap Monday throughout Barnesville-Lamar County. A large crowd was on hand for the tradition observance at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month at the Veterans Memorial in front of the library.

Slide show of images inside. [Full Story »]

Milner man killed on four-lane in Pike

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Sunday, November 10. 2013

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On November 9, 2013 at approximately 4:10 am the Pike County Sheriff’s Office responded to State Route 7 at Shackleford Road in reference to a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. The pedestrian Brandon Lee Redding 21 from Milner was struck by a 2004 Nissan Titan. Redding passed away from his injuries caused by the accident. The accident is still under investigation at this time by the Georgia State Patrol, and Pike County Sheriffs Office.

Arrest made in Turnipseed shooting; bond denied

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Friday, November 8. 2013

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A local man who is no stranger to law enforcement has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Deontez Turnipseed. [Full Story »]

The Eagle has crash landed: Trojans roll 53-0

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Friday, November 8. 2013

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By Walter Geiger

In, perhaps, the biggest rout since Hitler vs. France in 1940, the Lamar County Trojans rolled into Roberta Friday night and went all blitzkrieg on the hapless Crawford County Eagles, rolling to a 53-0 win that could have easily been 153-0.

The entire game was played in one hour and 38 minutes as the Trojans built a massive lead and the officials went to a running clock with over three minutes left in the first period of play.

Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Walter Geiger.

Game action photo slideshow inside. See a photo you like? We will e-mail it to you free if you are a subscriber. [Full Story »]