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Man miraculously revived after 341/18 crash

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Monday, August 10. 2009

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Two people were critically injured in a late morning crash today at the deadly intersection of highways 341 and 18 in Barnesville.

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Weaver memorial ceremony is today

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Monday, August 10. 2009

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Ceremonies will be held this morning to rename a stretch of Highway 36 East in Lamar County in honor of MSG Davey N. Weaver who was killed in action in Afghanistan on May 18, 2008. [Full Story »]

Despite bad economy, Carter's profits soar

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Saturday, August 8. 2009

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Kicking Barnesville and its local employees to the curb has not hurt profits at Carter’s, Inc. [Full Story »]

Trojans' Soap Game is tonight

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Friday, August 7. 2009

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Tonight is the night for the second annual Soap Game. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Trojan Field. [Full Story »]

Burousas bond hearing postponed; counsel named

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Thursday, August 6. 2009

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The first appearance bond hearing for alleged killer Teresa Mangham Burousas has been delayed two weeks due to a scheduling conflict involving her defense attorney. [Full Story »]

Burousas bond hearing set for August 21

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Tuesday, August 4. 2009

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A late August bond hearing is scheduled for accused murderer Teresa Mangham Burousas, according to the office of Judge Paschal English of the Griffin circuit. [Full Story »]

Worker injured at Gordon, lifeflighted

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Monday, August 3. 2009

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A man working with a crew installing an irrigation system at Gordon College was struck in the head by a trenching machine Monday afternoon. [Full Story »]

Schools open today; watch for kids

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Monday, August 3. 2009

After a delay due to state mandated teacher furloughs, Lamar County schools open today for the 2009-2010 school year. [Full Story »]

Car wash proceeds to help raise money for cancer walk

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Friday, July 31. 2009

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The Boobilicious Buggytown Babes (Triple B's) will hold a Car/Dog wash, Saturday morning, Aug. 1 at the parking lot next to First National Bank.

Proceeds to benefit the Atlanta Breast Cancer 3 Day. [Full Story »]

Leadership Lamar class inducted

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Thursday, July 30. 2009

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Secretary of State Karen Handel was the keynote speaker tonight at the Barnesville Civic Center as the Leadership Lamar Class of 2009 was inducted. Handel was introduced by county commissioner Nancy Thrash. [Full Story »]

Tax free weekend begins in Georgia

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Thursday, July 30. 2009

The discount is designed to provide relief to back-to-school shoppers. Not every item is tax-free however. Here is some information directly from the Georgia Department of Revenue: [Full Story »]

National Night Out observed in Barnesville

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Thursday, July 30. 2009

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The accompanying image is the exact letter submitted to Herald-Gazette by Sheriff Larry Waller and Chief Chuck Keadle. [Full Story »]

SOLD! Foreclosures auctioned on courthouse steps

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Wednesday, July 29. 2009

It's a hurry up and wait process, but Roger Hollandsworth has been buying foreclosed properties from the courthouse steps for 25 years, beginning when he ran a Century 21 franchise in West Virginia. He has seen many changes in the market over the years. [Full Story »]

Public a no-show at millage hearing

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Tuesday, July 28. 2009

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Five citizens and one reporter were on hand July 29 for a public hearing on Lamar County's portion of the millage rate. None spoke for or against the rate. [Full Story »]

Blood Drive this Thursday

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Tuesday, July 28. 2009

Southern Rivers Energy is hosting a blood drive Thursday, July 30 from 1-6 PM.

Call Erin Cook at 770-358-1383 ext. 332 to make an appointment.

Walk-ins are always welcome but donors with a scheduled appointment will be taken first. There is a constant need for blood so please consider donating and give the gift of life. [Full Story »]