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Barnesville Police request the eyes of the public

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Thursday, November 19. 2009

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Barnesville Police are asking for the help of the community in identifying the man pictured as he is a possible suspect in regards to at least four burglaries in Barnesville.

If anyone has any knowledge of the suspects identity please contact Al Moltrum or Dicky Carreker at the BPD by calling 770.358.1244 or emailing watchdawg2@charterinternet.com. [Full Story »]

Murder suspect arrested in Pike allegedly slit man's throat

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Tuesday, November 17. 2009

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Pike County Sheriff's S.W.A.T. team members removed 20-year-old Jeffery Taylor, who is wanted for first degree murder, from a home on Pitts Lane yesterday. [Full Story »]

Toxicology complete in mystery deaths

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Monday, November 16. 2009

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Toxicology tests on four Lamar countians who died unexplained deaths over a short period of time last month have been completed by technicians at the state crime lab, according to GBI public affairs officer John Bankhead. [Full Story »]

Injured Trojan released from hospital

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Monday, November 16. 2009

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Terrance Childs, a Trojan defensive back injured in the Lamar-North Oconee game Friday night, was released from the hospital over the weekend. [Full Story »]

Advance voting for city runoff set

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Thursday, November 12. 2009

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The advance voting period for the December 1 Barnesville city council runoff has been established but absentee ballots are not yet available. [Full Story »]

Runoff from heavy rain breaches local dam, closes roads

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Wednesday, November 11. 2009

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Nearly 36 hours of continuous rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane ida, pushed Potato Creek well out of its banks and caused the failure of at least one Lamar County dam. [Full Story »]

Get rich like Rex

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Tuesday, November 10. 2009

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The Lamar County Gridiron Club will run its 50-50 raffle again this week with the drawing to be held at halftime of the big Lamar Co.-North Oconee playoff game Friday at Summers Field.
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Lamar Co. health department administering FluMist vaccine

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Tuesday, November 10. 2009

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Several dozen people were already in line at 8 a.m. today to receive their H1N1 FluMist vaccine.

The Lamar County Health Office has a limited supply of the vaccine and is currently offering it to healthy individuals between the ages of 2 and 49. [Full Story »]

More carnage at killer intersection

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Tuesday, November 10. 2009

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A three-vehicle crash at the deadly intersection of highways 18 & 341 in Barnesville left four people, including two children, injured Tuesday morning. [Full Story »]

Remnants of hurricane could drench Lamar

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Monday, November 9. 2009

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The remnants of Hurricane Ida, now downgraded to a tropical storm, are expected to continue depositing heavy rains to Lamar County through early Wednesday morning. [Full Story »]

Vote today! Polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, November 3. 2009

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Voters in Barnesville wards four and five go to the polls today, Nov. 3, to choose their city councilmen for the next four years. The polling place at the Barnesville Civic Center is open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Check back here tonight for up to the minute election results.

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City voters go to polls tomorrow

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Monday, November 2. 2009

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Voters in two Barnesville wards will go to the polls next Tuesday, Nov. 3, to cast ballots in two city council races. [Full Story »]

Five local churches are planning special events for Halloween

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Friday, October 30. 2009

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Bethel Baptist on Johnstonville Road will hold a Hallelujah Festival from 12 noon to 5 p.m. There will be food, fellowship and games.

Barnesville First United Methodist will hold a Family Fun Fest from 5-6:30 p.m. on its lawn. There will be games, music and a cupcake walk for children with free corn dogs, popcorn and drinks. Photos will be taken of children in costume.

Rock Springs will hold Hallelujah Night from 5-8 p.m. There will be games, attractions, candy and food. Admission is one canned food item per person. $1 tickets will be sold for food, drink and the cake walk. [Full Story »]

Advance voting ends today

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Friday, October 30. 2009

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Voters in two Barnesville wards have until today at 5 p.m. to cast their advance vote for two city council races.

Polls inside the old Martin Building at 408 Thomaston Street (now the Board of Elections office) will be open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. [Full Story »]

Chili cook-off brings the heat; winners announced

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Thursday, October 29. 2009

Plenty of entertainment and an array of simmering chili pots welcomed a host of participants to the second annual Dewaine T. Bell Chili Cook-off Thursday at Lamar County High School. [Full Story »]