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Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas

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Monday, December 23. 2013

Those of us here at The Herald Gazette and barnesville.com wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas.

Be of good cheer but be safe this holiday season.

Marshall Hooks to lead chamber

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Friday, December 20. 2013

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Marshall T. Hooks of Dawson has been hired as president of the Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber of Commerce. He was one of two candidates called back for a second interview and the chamber board voted unanimously Dec. 19 to offer him the job which he accepted. [Full Story »]

Trojans earn Region 4-AA honors

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Wednesday, December 18. 2013

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The all region team has been announced and the Trojans dominated it.

All Region 4-AA:
Player of the Year- Lawrence Austin
Offensive Player of the Year-Lance Austin
Defensive Player of the Year-Qua Searcy
Kicker-Tyler Scandrett
Offensive Line –James Banister
Running Back-Juan Tucker
Defensive Line-Rashad Johnson
Linebacker-Ray Lyons

Honorable Mention:
Offensive Line-Dilon Gilbert
Defensive Line-Marcus Fuller
Linebacker-Jason Caslin & Pippin Davis
Defensive Back-Sedtavious Piercy

Restaurant owners shot

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Tuesday, December 17. 2013

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A couple who own a local restaurant were assaulted in their home Monday night.

The Upson County Sheriff's Office has finally issued a release on this shooting.

UPDATE: The shooter apparently used a small caliber weapon. The Reeves have been released from the hospital. [Full Story »]

To attend or not to attend…we think you should

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Monday, December 16. 2013

Romeo & Juliet to be performed at Depot. [Full Story »]

Flournoys win Trojan photo contest

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Friday, December 13. 2013

The Flournoy family has won The Herald Gazette's Picture Perfect Trojan photo contest. They will receive four tickets to Saturday's state championship game and a pre-game meal from Shane's.

Congratulations! [Full Story »]

Friday football parade postponed

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Wednesday, December 11. 2013

Friday's parade to honor the Trojans has been postponed. Plan accordingly.

List grows: Who is LC's #1 fan?

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Thursday, December 5. 2013

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With the biggest game in the history of local football set to kickoff Friday night when the Lamar County Trojans host the Cadets of Benedictine, The Herald Gazette is searching for the LC’s #1 fan.

UPDATE; Thus far those nominated are Matthew Smith, Khris Burk, Ryan Christopher, Kenny Green, Buddy Lanier, Lee Otis Butler, James Mann, Danny Turner, Tom Coffey, Taylor Burk, Coach Wimberly, Dr. & Mrs. Harris, Mr. Hightower, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Byars, Dr. Olivier & Mrs. O'Neal!!! Make your opinion known in the comments section. [Full Story »]

Illumination brings solemnity, song, shimmer and Santa

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Tuesday, November 26. 2013

Santa Claus is coming to downtown Barnesville on Wednesday to delight kids of all ages during the traditional Illumination Celebration. [Full Story »]

Trojans host defending champs Friday

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Sunday, November 24. 2013

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By Ken K. Green

Defending Class AA state champion Jefferson invades Thunder Alley this week for the quarterfinal round of the GHSA playoffs. [Full Story »]

Local legend celebrates 100th birthday

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Wednesday, November 20. 2013

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By Kay S. Pedrotti

A legend in at least two counties, Nannie Celia Rebecca Abercrombie Haygood of Culloden attributes her long and healthy life to “walking everywhere ... I was never let drive.” [Full Story »]

Round 2: Trojans face storied program in Thomasville

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Sunday, November 17. 2013

By Ken K. Green

When Thomasville visits Trojan Field Friday night for the second round of the GHSA playoffs, the Bulldogs will bring with them one of the most storied programs in the history of high school football in the state of Georgia. [Full Story »]

PGP to install noise abatement equipment

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Tuesday, November 12. 2013

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Piedmont Green Power has ordered and expedited shipment of equipment to cut noise from its wood-fired power generation facility off MLK bypass here. [Full Story »]

Stone wins, Devane ousted; Samples, Weldon win in Milner

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Tuesday, November 5. 2013

Barnesville will have a new city council member effective Jan. 1, 2014 as Larry Whitworth won a narrow decision over incumbent Neal Devane in the Ward 4 race. In Ward 5, incumbent Mark Stone rolled to an easy win over challenger T.J. Imberger. Only 341 of the 1015 city voters eligible to cast ballots in the two races bothered to go to the polls for a turnout of 33.6%.

The school board initiative to offer property tax breaks for senior citizens passed easily. Turnout for the referendum was just over 13%, according to preliminary figures.

Barnesville city council:

Ward 4:
Neal Devane: 83
Larry Whitworth: 89*

Ward 5:
T.J. Imberger: 59
Mark Stone: 109*

Milner city council (top two vote getters take office):
Roger Samples: 44*
Tracey Smallwood: 37
George Weldon: 42*

School tax relief for senior citizens:
For: 1150*
Against: 135

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

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Tuesday, November 5. 2013

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Today will determine two city elections and a countywide special election that could give senior citizen homeowners a tax break. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Barnesville elections are being held at the civic center and Milner elections are at Milner Baptist church. Those voting in the county election will go to their usual precincts. [Full Story »]