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New pitch on old school is three-year lease

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Tuesday, October 15. 2013

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The Lamar County commission took up the question of the old Booker School campus and its programs for the underprivileged at its meeting Tuesday night. The new pitch is for the county to lease the facility. No decision was made. [Full Story »]

Homecoming spotlight focused on top-ranked Trojans

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Tuesday, October 15. 2013

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The spotlights are not reserved for the big egos on The Walking Dead set in Milner this week as the Lamar County Trojans, ranked atop the Class AA football polls, host homecoming events.
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Details released on arrest of chamber president

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Monday, October 14. 2013

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Chamber of Commerce president Emily Miller Rowland resigned her position Oct. 11. The resignation came just two days after her arrest for hindering an investigation. [Full Story »]

Chamber president arrested; chamber issues statement

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Thursday, October 10. 2013

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The president of the Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber of Commerce was arrested October 9.

UPDATE: The chamber of commerce has issued a statement which is published in its entirety inside. [Full Story »]

GBI probing Monroe pursuit, arrest

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Wednesday, October 9. 2013

A man convicted of burglary fled the Monroe Co. courthouse Wednesday after being convicted on burglary charges and sentenced to 20 years. The man bolted after his mother fainted in the courtroom. It is not known if her antics were part of the escape plan.

UPDATE: The suspect had a weapon on him when arrested.

The suspect is reportedly from Butts County. [Full Story »]

Government shutdown hits home

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Wednesday, October 9. 2013

The political football that is the current government shutdown has hit home. Though there are no accurate numbers, many Lamar countians employed by government have been furloughed and are not getting paychecks. [Full Story »]

'Walking Dead' ready to stroll in Milner

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Tuesday, October 8. 2013

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By Sherri Ellington

Milner is bracing for an influx of The Walking Dead which is slated to begin Friday as crews from the popular TV show stage sets for filming. [Full Story »]

Gordon prof on 'Jeopardy' tonight

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Friday, October 4. 2013

After years of being a fan, Gordon State College Professor Marc Muneal finally made it to the set as a contestant on the iconic game show, Jeopardy. [Full Story »]

What's in old safe? Find out tonight.

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Thursday, October 3. 2013

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By Sherri Ellington

Lamar Arts Silent Auction and Cocktail Party will have an added interest this year. The plan is for a 100-year-old safe to be opened during the auction. Neither the Dukes nor the previous owners of the house, the Radfords, have been able to open it. [Full Story »]

Lamar Arts hosts Silent Auction Thursday

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Monday, September 30. 2013

Anyone thinking about a weekend getaway or the perfect painting for that bare space on the wall should be sure to attend Lamar Arts’ 10th annual Silent Auction and Cocktail Party. It will be held Thursday, Oct. 3, from 7-9 p.m. at the home of Charles and Jean Dukes on Thomaston Street. [Full Story »]

Old pecan purveyors' buildings get new life

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Wednesday, September 25. 2013

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By Kay S. Pedrotti

Many years ago, motoring south to Florida on Highway 41 included a number of tourist attractions – two of the sweetest were probably Swint’s Candies in Milner and B. Lloyd’s Pecans in Barnesville. [Full Story »]

Adding a new twist to recycling

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Tuesday, September 24. 2013

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Ever heard of “plarn”?

Some local folks are helping an Atlanta church do some darn good things with plarn. They are helping the homeless and the ecology at the same time. [Full Story »]

County Line Rd. crash results in fatality, injury

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Sunday, September 22. 2013

A Buggy Days weekend traffic accident resulted in the death of a Spalding County man in a one vehicle crash on County Line Road.

UPDATE: The injured passenger has been identified as Chad Hullman. [Full Story »]

Chasing pigs: PETA hates it; B'ville loves it!

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Saturday, September 21. 2013

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A large crowd braved steady rain to attend the Buggy Days Old Fashioned Games Saturday night at old Summers Field. They were rewarded with the thrill of the (pig) chase and a fine fireworks display.

Slideshow inside. [Full Story »]

Pig chase will go on rain or shine

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Saturday, September 21. 2013

The pig chase, other old fashioned games and fireworks will be held rain or shine at Summers Field tonight. It will be more like a true pig chase with the rain.

Put on your rain gear and get there.