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Glass, Heiney draw opposition; 7th candidate enters senate race

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Friday, March 7. 2014

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Qualifying came to a close at noon Friday but not until after two last-minute qualifiers showed up at the elections office [Full Story »]

Lamar gets federal disaster declaration, funds

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Friday, March 7. 2014

Lamar County is among dozens in Georgia declared federal disaster areas and eligible for funding for up to 75% of damages associated with winter weather.
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Woman charged with abusing three-month-old daughter; bond denied

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Tuesday, March 4. 2014

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A 19-year old Lamar County woman is in jail facing nine counts of first degree cruelty to children after her three-month-old daughter suffered a broken leg after allegedly being beaten against a headboard.

UPDATE: Chief magistrate William Thomas denied bond for Gunn (aka Street) at a hearing late Tuesday afternoon.

UPDATE: This has kicked up a storm on social media. Links inside... [Full Story »]

Highlanders qualify for GCAA playoffs

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Monday, March 3. 2014

The Gordon Highlanders mens basketball team will play South Georgia Tech in the first round of the GCAA playoffs Tuesday in Americus.

County seeking input on animal shelter construction

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Saturday, March 1. 2014

As National Spay/Neuter Week was noted by representatives of two local animal rescue groups, plans for a public meeting hosted by the county animal shelter committee was announced. [Full Story »]

County still working to collect fire fees

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Friday, February 28. 2014

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By Sherri Ellington

The list of property owners who did not pay their county fire fees in 2011 and 2012 is still a work in progress, said county commission chairman Jay Matthews. “We’re still going over the list, which is a litigation issue at this time. It’ll go to magistrate court and we’ll put liens on the property,” said Matthews. “We’ll release the list when it’s ready to go to court. It’s a whole lot shorter now than it was a couple of years ago.” [Full Story »]

‘Rectify’ is shooting here

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Friday, February 28. 2014

A film crew is here today shooting scenes for an upcoming episode of Sundance Television’s hit series ‘Rectify’. Crews are in Barnesville at the Huddle House and will later move to Milner near Swint’s where a pair of American flags are waving from the front of the historic building and a newspaper box is at the door.

‘Rectify’ follows the fictional story of Daniel Holden who is released from prison after serving 19 years for the murder of his girlfriend.

Garrett working on underwater reality show

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Thursday, February 27. 2014

By Sherri Ellington

Aqua Quest International, which employs Barnesville’s own Kelly Garrett as one of its boat captains, is working on its own documentary. The company’s years of seeking out history lost to the sea will be the focus. [Full Story »]

Miss Georgia coming to Pretty for Prom kickoff Thursday

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Wednesday, February 26. 2014

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Due to the winter weather, the Pretty for Prom kickoff was rescheduled. The new date is Thursday, Feb. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Beautique/Sun Solace. [Full Story »]

Common Core constantly changing

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Tuesday, February 25. 2014

By Kay S. Pedrotti

With disparate groups on either side of whether the Common Core Curriculum is needed in Georgia, local school systems are struggling in the middle with constant changes, says schools superintendent Dr. Bill Truby. [Full Story »]

Schools mull Common Core Curriculum

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Sunday, February 23. 2014

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At the only government meeting that was not cancelled due to the snowstorm last week, learning support specialists from each school gave a report on current test data and other changes due to the Georgia Common Core Curriculum to the board of education.

“Lamar County elementary is tired of putting a Band-Aid on our kids, scratching the surface so they can pass the state test and get to the next level,” said Marci Vining at the Feb. 11 meeting. “When we run the new reports they go way deep. We have third graders who are at a kindergarten level in some areas. The status quo is no longer acceptable.” [Full Story »]

Eight-year-old struck by car in Milner

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Friday, February 21. 2014

An eight-year-old child was struck by a car and injured Friday on Mathews Road north of Milner.

UPDATE: The boy has been released from the hospital and is on the mend. [Full Story »]

Flash, bang, boom

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Friday, February 21. 2014

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The stock crew at Ingle’s heard a loud sound about 4:30 a.m. Friday as thunderstorms entered the area. [Full Story »]

Merrit family won first round

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Thursday, February 20. 2014

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The Merritt family from Barnesville won their first round Wednesday on "Family Feud," earning $20,000, according to Adrianne Neal, who lives here. [Full Story »]

Students will have to make up ice days

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Tuesday, February 18. 2014

Lamar County schools did not plan to add any more days to its calendar to make up for the four days students missed during the recent snowstorm – but last week’s ice storm changed that. [Full Story »]