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Huge meth bust nabs locals

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Tuesday, December 10. 2013

A huge, multi-jurisdictional investigation into methamphetamine production and distribution has resulted in numerous arrest including those of alleged local drug dealers. [Full Story »]

Updated: 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 »]

Two killed in I-75 crash; victims identified

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Sunday, November 3. 2013

An early Sunday crash on I-75 resulted in two fatalities. Both victims were from Forsyth. [Full Story »]

Set clocks back tonight

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Saturday, November 2. 2013

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. Set your clocks back one hour before going to bed tonight and enjoy the extra hour of sleep.

Ribbon cut at College Career Academy

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Wednesday, October 30. 2013

The school system held its ribbon cutting for the new College Career Academy at the high school this morning, with guests ranging from students to Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, the keynote speaker. [Full Story »]

Chamber helping T St. residents with candy supplies

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Tuesday, October 29. 2013

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For the first time, the chamber of commerce is helping Thomaston Street residents provide candy for the thousands of trick-or-treaters coming to Barnesville Thursday night. [Full Story »]

Man struck by train, killed

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Saturday, October 26. 2013

A middle-aged black man died after being struck by a train in Milner Friday night. [Full Story »]

Halloween festivities abound

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Thursday, October 24. 2013

Downtown Barnesville again hosts thousands of trick-ortreaters on Halloween night, Thursday Oct. 31, with residents and businesses preparing to give out uncountable numbers of candies.

Law enforcement, emergency medical services and fire/rescue personnel will be on hand to handle any mishaps. City officials encourage parents to stay with their children at all times, and teens to be careful around little ones.

The weekends before and after Halloween also are full of fun activities for all ages. [Full Story »]