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Judge Crumbley must hear motion that his puppy mill order be reconsidered

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Monday, May 20. 2019

Substantial changes have been made in the timetable for a hearing on the state's motion for reconsideration of an order by senior Judge Wade Crumbley that all dogs seized from an alleged puppy mill must be made available for veterinary exams paid for by defendants John David and Latitia Matthews. [Full Story »]

Updated: State seeks 'reconsideration' of order in alleged puppy mill case

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Friday, May 17. 2019

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As expected, the prosecution has filed a motion of reconsideration in the case of alleged puppy mill operators John David and Latitia Matthews. [Full Story »]

Updated: Judge: Dogs seized from alleged puppy mill must be made available for vet exams

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Thursday, May 9. 2019

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The prosecution and those who adopted dogs seized in a raid on an alleged puppy mill here March 13 lost round one in Lamar superior court Thursday when senior Judge Wade Crumbley ordered all the animals be made available for examination by a veterinarian. [Full Story »]

Alleged puppy mill operators want all seized animals returned for vet exams

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Wednesday, May 8. 2019

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The operators of an alleged local puppy mill have filed motions seeking to have all animals seized from their property at 900 Johnstonville Road March 13-14 returned here for examinations by their veterinarian. A hearing on the motion is set for Lamar superior court Thursday, May 9.
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Local man pleads guilty to three bank robberies

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Saturday, May 4. 2019

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A Barnesville man entered guilty pleas in U.S. District Court in Macon Thursday to charges stemming from three bank robberies in September, 2017. [Full Story »]

Fire destroys Crawford Road home

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Friday, May 3. 2019

Fire destroyed a home at 1705 Crawford Road here Thursday evening. The home, owned by Herman Coffey, was fully involved when firefighters arrived, according to fire chief Douglas Matthews.

The home was a total loss but there were no injuries. A cooking fire was the original cause of the fire, Matthews added.

The original 911 call came in at 7:48 p.m.

National Day of Prayer is Thursday

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Wednesday, May 1. 2019

The National Day of Prayer will be observed locally on Thursday, May 2 at 12:10 p.m. at First Baptist Church. The 2019 them is ‘Love One Another’’. The LCHS Chorus, led by Na’Toya Fletcher, will provide special music.

The event is presented by the Lamar Christian Ministerial Association (LCMA) and many of its pastor members will have roles in the service. After the ceremony, lunch will be provided for a $1 donation to the LCMA fund.

For more information, call the church office at 770-358-2353.

The papers are here! Come get yours

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Tuesday, April 30. 2019

Today's Herald Gazette is hot off the press after mechanical problems delayed this morning's delivery. Subscribers may come to the office today and get a free paper since mail delivery will be postponed until Wednesday. Racks around town will be filled with newspapers soon for readers who want to buy single copy sales. We apologize for the delay and thank you for reading The Herald Gazette.

The e-edition may be easily accessed with the link at the top right of barnesville.com.

Questions, call 770.358.NEWS or drop by 509 Greenwood Street.

Bloodhound tracks down assault suspect

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Monday, April 29. 2019

A man wanted for aggravated assault got into an additional altercation on Matbeth Road here Thursday morning and fled. He later wrecked his car and ran into the woods near Johnstonville Road.

A huge law enforcement response followed and the man, Ronnie Glenn Moore, was quickly located once a bloodhound arrived on the scene. He was taken into custody without incident.

More on this story in the 4.30.19 print edition of The Herald Gazette.

Huge book sale at library Saturday

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Friday, April 26. 2019

The Friends of the Library will host a huge used book sale Saturday morning at the Barnesville Library from 8 a.m.-noon. The stock includes hundreds of cookbooks in addition to fiction, nonfiction and other works.

Additionally, local author Dr. Marye Smith will have autographed copies of her book 'There is No Balm in Gilead' available.

For more information, call 770-358-3270.

Lady Trojans advance; Diamond Trojans eliminated

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Thursday, April 25. 2019

The LC Lady Trojans won their first round match in the Class AA state soccer playoffs handily Thursday evening by mercy-ruling Rabun County 12-2 at Trojan Field.

Up in Elberton, the LC Diamond Trojans were eliminated from postseason play by Elbert County which won the rubber game of a three-game series 9-3.

Chase ends when felon crashes motorcycle

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Wednesday, April 24. 2019

A convicted felon, who has an arrest record including multiple arrests for methamphetamine violations, led authorities on a brief chase on his motorcycle in Barnesville Wednesday morning before wrecking the bike and going to jail. [Full Story »]

Woman arrested after children found alone in apartment without food, electricity

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Monday, April 22. 2019

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A Barnesville woman is being held in the Lamar County jail after she allegedly left two juvenile children unattended in her apartment without food.

Tamara Princess White, 32, is charged with first degree cruelty to children (deprivation of sustenance). She remains in jail on a $10,000 bond. [Full Story »]

Rescheduled egg hunt is Saturday

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Thursday, April 18. 2019

The community-wide Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by First United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church, will be held Saturday, April 20 at Summers Field Park from 2-3:30 p.m.. It was rescheduled from Palm Sunday due to inclement weather. For more information, call 770.358.1494

Rabies confirmed in raccoon here

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Monday, April 15. 2019

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The Department of Public Health (DPH)state laboratory confirmed rabies in a raccoon which was killed after tangling with a dog in the Zebulon Road area. The lab confirmation was dated April 4. [Full Story »]