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Chamber golf tourney is Wednesday

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Monday, June 15. 2009

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The chamber of commerce will host its third annual golf tournament June 17 at Morgan Dairy Golf Club. Local attorney Bill Lindsey, a Civil War re-enactor, will fire his cannon to begin the tournament at 1 p.m. [Full Story »]

Two injured in 341/18 impact zone; victims identified

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Saturday, June 13. 2009

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Two people were seriously injured and a third shaken up after yet another high-impact collision at the ever-dangerous intersection of highways 341 and 18 in Barnesville Thursday.

The most seriously injured victim in the 2:15 p.m. crash was lifeflighted with what appeared to be head injuries after being extricated from the Ford Ranger pickup in which he was a passenger.

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Kiwanis reverse raffle is tonight

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Friday, June 12. 2009

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The Kiwanis Club's reverse raffle event is scheduled for tonight (Friday) at the Barnesville Civic Center.

Ticket purchasers will have the opportunity to win a tricked-out golf cart or $5000 in cash.
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Historic Antioch Baptist Church devastated by fire

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Wednesday, June 10. 2009

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The historic Antioch Baptist on Yatesville Road, pastored by Dr. Jeffery Morgan, was heavily damaged Wednesday by fire. (interview video after jump) [Full Story »]

One seriously injured in four-lane crash; victim identified

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Tuesday, June 9. 2009

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One man was seriously injured in a traffic accident this morning at the ever-dangerous intersection of Highway 41 north and the Highway 36 bypass. A gray, four-door sedan hit a guardrail which nearly ripped its top off.

A medical evacuation helicopter was called to the scene for the driver, identified as 29-year-old Jarrod Trice of Milner, but his condition worsened rapidly and he was rushed to a Griffin hospital. He is now in critical condition at Atlanta Medical Center where he is expected to undergo surgery Saturday morning..

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Three from 48th Brigade killed in Afghanistan

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Saturday, June 6. 2009

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Three Georgia National Guardsmen from the 48th Brigade have been reported KIA in Afghanistan.

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Assessors begin revaluations

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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 »]

Meth Summit anything but a bust

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Tuesday, June 2. 2009

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Many have wondered. Is it an epidemic? Is it a widespread and growing societal problem. The answer became abundantly clear when Jim Langford, executive director of the Georgia Meth Project, asked the audience before him if they or their family had been directly effected by methamphetamine. Everyone raised their hand. [Full Story »]

AG keynotes meth summit Tuesday

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Monday, June 1. 2009

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The Lamar County sheriff’s office is spearheading a multi-agency effort to present a methamphetamine summit here June 2. [Full Story »]

Class of '09 takes its place in history

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Friday, May 29. 2009

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The Lamar County Comprehensive High School Class of 2009 took its place in history May 29 as the first to march to 'Pomp & Circumstance' on Trojan Field at Lamar County Stadium. [Full Story »]

136 graduates bid LCCHS farewell tonight

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Friday, May 29. 2009

As the strains of ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ fill the air, 136 Lamar County Comprehensive High School graduates will participate in commencement exercises tonight at Lamar County Stadium at 7 p.m. [Full Story »]

Abreu faces the music June 8

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Thursday, May 28. 2009

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Former Barnesville municipal judge Henry Abreu will go before Judge Tommy Wilson at 9 a.m. Monday June 8 for his second probation revocation hearing in less than a month. [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 »]

Deputies sorting out home invasion claim; two arrested

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Tuesday, May 26. 2009

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As reported here earlier, sheriff's investigators spent the day May 26 working an alleged home invasion at 271 Shadowmore Drive off Crane Road near the Pike County line.

Two Hispanic males who lived a the home where they claimed the robbery occurred have been arrested.
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Sheriff's investigators probing alleged home invasion

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Tuesday, May 26. 2009

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Sheriff's department investigators are on the scene of an alleged home invasion that occurred early this morning at a residence on Shadowmore Drive near the Pike County line. [Full Story »]