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 »]
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 »]
A beer and wine pouring license for Tracy Wallace, who is working toward a spring opening for the Backwoods Grill, was approved by Milner city council at its March 18 meeting.
[Full Story »]
Monroe Academy will partner with Rock Springs Christian Academy in Lamar County for the 2009-10 school year as it phases out its elementary school.
[Full Story »]
The Lamar County board of education held the first meeting in its new offices March 10, announcing an open house for the building from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26.
[Full Story »]
A third serial church arsonist, part of a group of young men who vandalized and burglarized churches throughout middle Georgia, has been paroled.
[Full Story »]
Fighting in the trenches of Holland during World War II, Billy Boles never knew Staff Sgt. Hugh D. Johnson of Lamar County, who died far away from home fighting a war for freedom.
Nevertheless, Boles is seeking Johnson's family in an attempt to get them in touch with a Dutch family who has adopted Johnson's grave in the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, Holland.
[Full Story »]
"Oh, the places you'll go! You'll be on your way up! You'll be seeing great sights! You'll join the high fliers who soar to high heights,"Dr. Seuss spells out in the book Oh, The Places You'll Go!
The book has become one of the most popular gifts for graduates everywhere and spells out some of life's smaller lessons about believing in yourself and always being encouraged. But it is not a book that will be read at graduation.
[Full Story »]
Griffin Choral Arts – which has a number of local members – will perform its second annual spring concert at the Gordon fine arts auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5. (video after the jump)
[Full Story »]
Milner city council approved a first reading of a pouring license code that will allow the new Backwoods Grill to serve beer and wine by the drink. Owner Tracy Wallace hopes to open the grill in the former Rudy's Restaurant soon after council gives final approval at its March 18 meeting.
[Full Story »]
All budget cuts aside, Lamar County adult literacy specialist Wanda Easton has ambitious plans for the local GED program. Cut to two days a week last year due to funding concerns, it is now full time again.
[Full Story »]
Lois Milligan’s champion 19 month old French bulldog Joey is set to compete in the Westminster Dog Show in New York City Monday, Feb. 9.
[Full Story »]
In the weeks before Christmas, three Lamar County families lost their infants simply doing what many parents do – taking their baby into their bed for the night. All three of the children suffocated when a parent rolled over onto them while sleeping.
[Full Story »]
Comments