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Grand jury to convene with thick docket

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Friday, February 27. 2015

By Walter Geiger

The March term Lamar County grand jury will convene March 9 with a vast list of cases to consider.

One involves charges brought by the GBI against Cornelius Walker charging him with attempted murder of or threatening witnesses and influencing witnesses. [Full Story »]

As expected, snow a no-show

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Thursday, February 26. 2015

As predicted, Winter Storm Remus carried only the punch of Uncle Remus locally as B-LC got a lot of rain and little else though Brer Rabbit may have drowned if he lay low.

We would like to know how much rain you had and if you have photos of flooded areas or overflowing streams or ponds, e-mail them to news@barnesville.com

GSC shuts down until noon Thursday

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Wednesday, February 25. 2015

Gordon State College shut down its Barnesville campus at 1:30 Wednesday due to the threat of winter weather. The campus will reopen at noon Thursday.

Trojans advance to Sweet 16

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Wednesday, February 18. 2015

Coach Prelvis Paster's Lamar County Trojans defeated the East Laurens Falcons 77-71 Tuesday night at the LC gym to advance to the Sweet 16 round of the GHSA Class AA state basketball tournament.

UPDATE: The Trojans will play at Pace Academy at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. [Full Story »]

Trojans win, advance to round two

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Tuesday, February 17. 2015

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The Lamar County Trojans made an incremental advance from the abyss in which they had been mired for several seasons with a good performance in the Region 4AA tournament last week. They improved to the point that they will host a first round GHSA state tournament game - a feat that seemed highly unlikely last week.

Live quarterly scoring updates will be provided from courtside by Walter Geiger. [Full Story »]

Big weekend for Trojan sports

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Friday, February 13. 2015

Two Lamar County wrestlers and the Trojan basketball team are involved in tournament action this weekend.

Trojans Going to State: The Trojans ran away from the Monticello Hurricanes 71-59 in the region semifinal Friday night and will play for the region title at 8:30 p.m. in Roberta. The Trojans have clinched home court advantage for the state playoffs and will host a game here Wednesday. [Full Story »]

Former sheriff Larry Waller has died

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Wednesday, February 11. 2015

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Larry Waller, former Lamar County Sheriff, died Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the Lamar County Fine Arts Center. Interment will follow in the Waller Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening (2-13-2015).

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to Little Children of the World, 333 Sims Street, Barnesville, GA 30204 (www.littlechildren.org)

Waller, the son of a former sheriff, rounded out his law enforcement career as the head of the Towaliga Accountability Courts. The complete obituary will be announced later by Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville.

Check back for updates. [Full Story »]

Locals react to plan to cut benefit package

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Tuesday, February 10. 2015

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By Sherri Ellington

Gov. Nathan Deal has presented a budget to the Georgia General Assembly that would cut health insurance funding for about 11,500 parttime school staffers in Georgia, including bus drivers and cafeteria workers. The change could affect over 20 local school workers. [Full Story »]

GSC Theatre presents 'Doubt: A Parable'

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Monday, February 9. 2015

The Gordon State College Theatre production of “Doubt: A Parable” opens Wednesday. [Full Story »]

Committee wants control of Booker High campus

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Friday, February 6. 2015

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After a year of study, a committee looking into the fate of the old Booker High School building has determined at least one thing: The property is owned by the Georgia National Guard. One group would like to see the complex restored. [Full Story »]

Blast from the past: Morgan Corley jailed after high speed chase

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Wednesday, February 4. 2015

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A local man who has spent a large portion of his adult life in prison and whom National Geographic once called the "largest (volume) meth dealer in the south" is back behind bars at the Lamar jail after allegedly leading law enforcement on a high speed chase here Tuesday afternoon. [Full Story »]

Indications are plea deal possible in murder case

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Wednesday, February 4. 2015

What was supposed to be a 10 minute break for jurors in the Jamarris Williams murder trial at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday turned into a 45-minute break. Jurors were called back into the courtroom just after 11 a.m. and subsequently sent to lunch early with instructions to return at 1 p.m.

There were indications that Williams and his defense team were considering a plea deal. [Full Story »]

Murder trial: Day one, part two:

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Tuesday, February 3. 2015

A long, interesting afternoon of testimony in the murder trial of Jamarris Latuan 'Man' Williams ensued after the lunch break Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Williams is charged with hijacking the cab of John Dixson on March 15, 2012, stabbing Dixson in the throat and leaving him to die in a southeast Lamar County ravine off Forsyth-Yatesville Road known as 'the dropoff'.

State witnesses were examined by assistant district attorney Scott Johnston or his colleague Matt Bridges. Cross examination was done by public defender Douglas Smith or his assistant Rusty Knox.

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Jury selected in Dixson murder case

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Monday, February 2. 2015

Jury selection in the murder trial of Jamarris Williams was completed Monday at the Monroe County courthouse in Forsyth and opening statements will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday. [Full Story »]