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It has been over 40 years since students and teachers walked the halls of Gordon Grammar School.

Those who grew up in Barnesville and are over 50 may have been one of those students.

For over a year, a committee of former students has been working to obtain the names and address of former students and teachers, and planning a reunion that will be held Saturday, May 16, at the Gordon State College Alumni House. [Full Story »] 

By Kay S. Pedrotti

Barnesville Church of the Nazarene will continue to exist in its role as a leading light in community ministry but its beloved pastor Lonnie Grant has accepted appointment to the Valdosta Nazarene Church. [Full Story »] 

Enjoy an evening of 'trop-rock' for a great cause at the Gordon State College Founder’s Day Concert and Scholarship Fundraiser featuring the Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band A1A. [Full Story »] 

The driver of a Chevrolet pickup was killed just before 6 p.m. Friday after failing to negotiate a curve on Kings Road. The driver overcorrected causing the truck to overturn. The driver, who was partially ejected, was killed. [Full Story »] 

Alexis Bedgood has signed with the South Georgia State College Hawks soccer team. Coach Don Davis coached her in recreation for 12 years. She is the first Lamar County player to play Athena soccer and to sign for a college. She played Athena A of Henry County.
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The First United Methodist Church community Dad Daughter Dance will celebrate its ninth year on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Barnesville Civic Center. The cost is $5 per person.

The dance will begin at 6 p.m. for younger girls ages 4 and under. This session will feature dancing and games appropriate to their age group. The dance will open at 7 p.m. for daughters of all ages. The 4 and under age group can stay for the entire dance.

Reflections Photography will take pictures beginning at 5 p.m. There will be refreshments and a carnation for each girl plus some surprises.

Daughters can attend with any special man in their life. The attire for dads is dressy casual and Sunday dress for daughters.

Tickets can be bought at First United Methodist Church, Goggan’s Florist or the E.P. Roberts Center. For information call 770-358-1494 or 770-330-6567.

By Kay S. Pedrotti

It’s just a thing that family members of Pamela and the late Dr. George Henry do -- becoming STAR students -- but Juliette Henry is exceptional, according to many who know her.

This year’s STAR doesn’t believe that the honor came to her because of all of her educational accomplishments but because of her devotion to God, family and helping children. While the academic competition is tough and she came through it all with excellent results, she knows that a STAR has stars in her own life, she told the assembly at the chamber of commerce’s annual awards banquet last week. [Full Story »] 

Demolition of the old Premier Car Wash on Veterans Parkway should begin within two weeks, clearing the way for site prep and construction of a Waffle House location. [Full Story »] 

Lamar County’s first baby of 2015 is Kylan Lamar Foster, who was born at 12:42 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at Spalding Regional Medical Center. [Full Story »]