Entries by Walter Geiger

In addition to the usual wish lists seeking the newest and coolest toys and electronic gadgets, this year’s crop of Santa letters are both funny and poignant. Hundreds of letters to St. Nick from local kids are published in the 12.17.19 print edition of The Herald Gazette.

Sarah Mullins included a question in her letter. “How many years have you been alive”,” she wants to know of Santa.

Austin Carson Selph has a question and a health alert for the man in red. “How do you see us from the North Pole” and “Hope you don’t get sick and eat too much cookies”.

Seeking only balloons, Alliyah writes, “I know you know I’ve been good. I just want to tell you again and, yes, I’ll keep up the good work for you Santa.”

Trinity writes, “I know that it is not Thanksgiving it’s Christmas but I am thankful for you and my family on Christmas Day.” Raegan Fennell make an obvious, helpful comparison, “I have been good this year. Kehleigh been bad. I love you so so much.”

“This year I have been good. I do the rite thing wen my mom ses to this year,” notes Jaxson Nathan.

Asking for nothing for herself, Addison writes, “My mom has had a hard time because once my Dad make a lot of money, he’s moving away. So, I wish my mom could just be happy.” In a similar vein, Lilly writes, “For my grandma I wish she has lots of love from us. I want my mommy and daddy to get back together.”

Between Friday, December 6 and Thursday, December 12 the following were processed through the Lamar County jail: [Full Story »] 

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.”
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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.

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.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019:

Christmas Bazaar, Calvary Baptist Church, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info.: 770-358-1208.

Holiday Hustle 5K and fun run to benefit Dolly Goodpuppy Society, 5 p.m. Summers Field Park. Info.: 678-877-9532.

Sunday, Dec. 15:

Christmas Musical, First United Methodist Church, 10 a.m. Features chancel choir, unusual characters, children’s choir, Crossroads praise team, adult and youth bell choirs and an original hymn by Rev. Mike Ruffin. Info.: 770-358-1494.

Christmas Recital, Ozier School of Dance, Fine Arts Center, 3 p.m. Tickets $5 - $10. Info.: 770-358-4500. [Full Story »] 

Between Friday, December 6 and Thursday, December 12 the following were processed through the Lamar County jail: [Full Story »] 

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.
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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.

Between Monday, November 25 and Monday, December 2 the Barnesville Police Department made the following arrests: [Full Story »]