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Sheriff to be released from hospital today

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Tuesday, July 14. 2009

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Lamar County sheriff Larry Waller, who has been a patient at the Macon Medical Center since July 8, expects to be released today. [Full Story »]

One-man welcome wagon

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Monday, July 13. 2009

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This man caused quite a stir on Honeysuckle Lane in Barnesville Monday morning. [Full Story »]

Rabid animals found in Lamar County

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Monday, July 13. 2009

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The State Laboratory has confirmed that two foxes have tested positive for rabies. Health officials are urging residents of the area to stay away from wild or stray animals that appear to be unafraid of humans and those that exhibit behaviors that are unusual of their characters. [Full Story »]

Waller improving but remains hospitalized

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Friday, July 10. 2009

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Lamar County sheriff Larry Waller is improving markedly each day but he remains in the Macon Medical Center awaiting test results. [Full Story »]

Brown proposes new requirements for firms receiving tax abatements

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Thursday, July 9. 2009

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Commissioner George Brown appealed to the members of the Barnesville-Lamar County Industrial Authority, seeking restrictions in tax abatement agreements with new industries which would require them to pay their property taxes promptly or lose those abatements. [Full Story »]

Sheriff hospitalized after possible stroke

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Wednesday, July 8. 2009

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Lamar County sheriff Larry Waller remains in the Macon Medical Center where he is receiving treatment after suffering a possible stroke July 8.

Lisa Goddard of Little Children of the World (LCOW), the charitable agency run by the sheriff's wife Glenna Waller, reported Thursday morning that Larry Waller may not be released for at least another 48 hours. [Full Story »]

Teen injured while riding on trunk of car

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Wednesday, July 8. 2009

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Just as the rain hit Barnesville three teenagers' short ride to the city pool ended badly, putting one in the back of an ambulance headed to Spalding Regional Medical Center.

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Fox discovered on Atlanta Street

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Wednesday, July 8. 2009

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Dispatch called out a Code 29 this morning alerting Barnesville Police Department and city workers that a fox had been spotted roaming about. [Full Story »]

Laid To Rest

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Tuesday, July 7. 2009

Jimmie (Buzz) Burousas Jr., a Barnesville native, was apparently shot and killed in the driveway of his Concord home in Pike County July 1.

Burousas was the son of former Lamar County chief magistrate Jimmie Burousas Sr. and his wife, Bobbie.

No arrests in the case had been made at presstime Monday. [Full Story »]

'BOLT' to Ritz Friday for free movie

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Monday, July 6. 2009

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Walt Disney's BOLT will be screened Friday at dusk (about 8:30 p.m) at Ritz Park in downtown Barnesville. [Full Story »]

Burousas laid to rest

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Sunday, July 5. 2009

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Apparent homicide victim Jimmie (Buzz) Burousas Jr. was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville Sunday afternoon with a small crowd of family and friends on hand. [Full Story »]

Happy Independence Day

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Saturday, July 4. 2009

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Inspired by the fireworks celebration this evening as well as the thoughts brought on by a busy and troubled week in the world. May independence be yours this night and forevermore.

The song is "If I Die Before You Wake" by Dustin Evans. [Full Story »]

Burousas funeral services set

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Friday, July 3. 2009

Funeral services for murder victim Jimmie (Buzz) Burousas Jr. have been set for Sunday, July 5. [Full Story »]

Teresa Burousas released from hospital; victims may have known attackers

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Thursday, July 2. 2009

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Teresa Mangham Burousas has been released from Grady Hospital in Atlanta where she was lifeflighted after being savagely beaten at her Caldwell Bridge Rd. home near Concord July 1. [Full Story »]