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Lamar goes to the polls today; 40% have already voted

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Tuesday, November 6. 2012

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By Walter Geiger

Fueled by a bitter presidential race and two hotly-contested local races, turnout is expected to be high today as Lamar voters cast ballots in the general election. [Full Story »]

Burns investiture set for November 9

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Sunday, November 4. 2012

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Max Burns will be invested as President of Gordon State College in a special ceremony Friday, Nov. 9 in the Fine Arts Theatre on campus.
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Set your clocks back tonight

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Saturday, November 3. 2012

Daylight Saving Time comes to an end Sunday at 2 a.m. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour at bedtime tonight.

Tricks, treats tonight on T Street

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Wednesday, October 31. 2012

The annual extravaganza that is trick-or-treating on Thomaston Street in Barnesville is tonight and residents there have stockpiled treats for those daring to seek them. [Full Story »]

DOT will not change signals at dangerous intersection

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Tuesday, October 30. 2012

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By Kay S. Pedrotti

The good news: paving, added lanes and striping on Highway 341 through Barnesville probably will be finished by the end of November, but mid-December is the extended deadline.

The bad news: The intersection where Highway 18 and Rose Avenue come into Veterans Parkway (341) will not have any changes in signals, meaning the east-west route is not scheduled for “green arrow” left turns. [Full Story »]

Spooktacular Halloween events abound

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Friday, October 26. 2012

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By Sherri Ellington

As Halloween nears, bringing with it the traditional Trick or Treat on Thomaston and neighboring streets, several local events are kicking off this weekend in the wake of the annual Dolly Goodpuppy Barks and Boos fundraiser held last Saturday. [Full Story »]

Rotary honors WWII vets

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Tuesday, October 23. 2012

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By Kay S. Pedrotti

A World War II veteran who is Georgia’s commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services was the featured speaker Tuesday at a Barnesville Rotary Club tribute luncheon honoring 58 WWII vets from this area. [Full Story »]

African vacation brings peace for Angela Mack

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Monday, October 22. 2012

By Kay S. Pedrotti

Angela Mack did not take a real vacation for 20 years. When she did, she went halfway around the world to visit friends in Nigeria. [Full Story »]

Ex-pastor gets 10 years for kiddie porn

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Thursday, October 18. 2012

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A man who once pastored a local church pleaded guilty to one of 19 counts of sexual exploitation of children in Lamar superior court Thursday and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. [Full Story »]

Legislative delegation visits today

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Wednesday, October 17. 2012

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By Sherri Ellington

A number of state and local dignitaries will be on hand for the Hometown Connections legislative meeting set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Barnesville Civic Center.
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Early voting underway

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Monday, October 15. 2012

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The early voting period for Georgia's November 6 general election got underway Monday. [Full Story »]

Lamar-Monticello football preview

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Thursday, October 11. 2012

By Ken K. Green

Lamar County travels to Monticello this week for a Region 4-AA match up with Monticello. The Trojans are 4-0-1 for the season and 2-0 in region play. The Hurricanes are 1-3 overall and 0-2 in 4-AA. [Full Story »]

Property taxes due Nov. 15

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012

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By Sherri Ellington

Tax bills are due Thursday, Nov. 15, leaving property owners just five more weeks to get them paid. [Full Story »]

Auction celebrates Dukes/Smith house centennial tonight

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Thursday, October 4. 2012

By Sherri Ellington

Lamar Arts’ Silent Auction will be held Thursday, Oct. 4 from 7-9 p.m. at the century-old home of Jean and Charles Dukes, formerly known as the Walter B. Smith home. [Full Story »]