Entries by Sherri Ellington

Unemployment lowers slightly

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Wednesday, July 1. 2009

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Lamar County’s unemployment rate stayed almost steady, at 12.6% in May from a revised 12.8% in April. Joblessness was 6.8% in May 2008. [Full Story »]

BOE $18.1 million budget approved

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Tuesday, June 30. 2009

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In addition to approving its $18.1 million budget as advertised, the board of education took care of a few other financial items at its June 23 meeting.
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DNA links burglar to more crimes

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Thursday, June 25. 2009

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A Milner man serving time for burglaries in Lamar County has been linked to two more break-ins in Spalding County. Robert F. Funderburk, 28, incarcerated in Wheeler County, is headed back to Griffin to face the additional charges.
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Mayo record focuses spotlight on county personnel policy

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Tuesday, June 23. 2009

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Allegations surfacing about the Lamar County assessors board hiring chief appraiser Linda Mayo before her criminal background check was done have revealed county personnel policy does not authorize background and drug tests on potential employees. [Full Story »]

Assessors begin revaluations

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Sherri Ellington

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Friday, June 5. 2009

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Assessors plan to hit the streets to begin revaluations in north Lamar County Monday, but the brand new House Bill 304 means they must give prior notice first. [Full Story »]

Lamar County tops heap in area joblessness

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Thursday, June 4. 2009

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Lamar County’s unemployment rate jumped 2.1% to 13% in April from 10.9% in March. Joblessness was 6% in April 2008. It tied with Spalding County to lead the pack in terms of highest unemployment. [Full Story »]

Con-GRAD-ulations: LCCHS valedictorian does it all...and then some

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Wednesday, May 27. 2009

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When valedictorian Dinh Le takes the stage at graduation to make his speech and accept his diploma, it will be the culmination of the American dream for his family. [Full Story »]

Eagle Scout proposal turns into new resource for JROTC

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Thursday, April 30. 2009

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It began as an Eagle Scout project proposal, but it will end with a new resource for the Lamar County JROTC unit – with a little help from the community. [Full Story »]

Disabled girl gives hope to all

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Thursday, April 30. 2009

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High school honor roll student Hannah Bradberry, 21, needs a new van. Not just any van – Hannah has cerebral palsy, so she needs one that is handicap equipped. [Full Story »]

Relay for Life entertainment announced

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Sherri Ellington

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Tuesday, April 28. 2009

Plenty of entertainment is on tap for the 2009 Lamar County Relay for Life. [Full Story »]

Milner cuts off water

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Wednesday, April 15. 2009

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Milner will have a planned citywide water outage at 12 noon Thursday, April 16, beginning at 12 noon to hook the water tank up to the main line. [Full Story »]

Local diver on quest for Atlantis

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Friday, April 10. 2009

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Lamar County's own treasure hunter Kelly Garrett is at it again – and this time he's going for a treasure of mythological proportions. The Edgar Cayce Foundation is paying expenses for the diving team Garrett works with to inspect a find its experts think may just be the ruins of the lost continent of Atlantis. [Full Story »]

Henry runs marathon for human rights

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Tuesday, April 7. 2009

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Modern day abolitionist Phillip Henry ran the ING half marathon to raise money to help stop human trafficking on March 29 in Atlanta. After having taken part in the 15,000-runner event, he plans a local event to continue raising funds to promote awareness of and stop modern day slavery.
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United States Census 2010: Annual estimates show slight growth

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Sherri Ellington

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Thursday, April 2. 2009

With the 2010 Census coming up, the U.S. Census Bureau has released its annual estimates of population as of July 2008. The figures indicate Lamar County saw a slight growth over the past eight years after the 2000 Census was adjusted. [Full Story »]

Contaminated wells may not be dangerous

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Thursday, March 26. 2009

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Out of 70 wells tested by the health department since last March, 35% were found to be positive for coliform bacteria. Environmental health inspector Todd Driver said this number is not as alarming as it sounds. [Full Story »]