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Updated: Boggs brushed history

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Monday, June 17. 2013

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By Sherri Ellington

Growing up in a small town in Newfoundland was just a normal childhood for Georgina Boggs – except the word “Titanic” could never be mentioned. Her father had unknowingly watched it sink.

“My father wasn’t a fisherman – none of his father’s sons followed in his footsteps – but he had a vessel he’d hire out to take people places,” she said. “They were out there watching her and didn’t know she had struck an iceberg. They heard the band and people singing and thought they were having a gorgeous time out there. He thought the flares they sent up were just to let the people know they were passing by.” [Full Story »]

Still room in week two of arts camp

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Friday, June 14. 2013

Scott Votaw said there are still openings for the second session of Lamar Arts Kids Art Camp June 17-21. Week two will be a little different. Those interested can call 770-468-0288 or 770-358-5888 or just come before 9 a.m. Monday. [Full Story »]

Updated: Lorax attack at Ritz Park Friday

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Wednesday, June 12. 2013

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Dr. Seuss' Lorax will be the feature movie Friday night at Ritz Park. The screening will begin at sundown and admission is free. The event is sponsored by Slices Pizza and the B-LC Chamber of Commerce.

Kim Ozier dancers dazzle

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Saturday, June 1. 2013

The talented men, women, girls and boys from the Kim Ozier School of Dance wowed audiences at two shows at the Fine Arts Center in Barnesville Saturday, putting awesome local talent on display.

The performances brought out a range of emotions, including tears when senior dancers Mariana Ozier and Savannah Turner danced with their dads, Jim Ozier and Tim Turner.

(Slide show inside.) [Full Story »]

And off they go....

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Saturday, May 25. 2013

One hundred fifty five seniors received their diplomas Saturday morning at graduation exercises for Lamar County High School which were held at Trojan Field. (Photo slideshow inside.) [Full Story »]

Venable named Provost at GSC

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Monday, May 20. 2013

Dr. Margaret Venable has been named Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Gordon State College.

Her appointment becomes effective July 1. [Full Story »]

Nature photography reception set for May 18

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Tuesday, May 14. 2013

Georgia Nature Photographers’ Association - Central is currently exhibiting a nature photography show at A Novel Experience Bookstore in Zebulon. The show will run through the end of May. On Saturday, May 18, GNPA-Central will host a reception at the bookstore from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. [Full Story »]

Graduate photos wanted

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Friday, May 10. 2013

The Herald Gazette will publish a tribute to the graduating class of 2013. Lamar County High School has provided senior photos. Students who attend other schools or are home schooled are asked to email photos to pam@barnesville.com or drop off photos at The Herald Gazette office by 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 14. The office is located at 509 Greenwood Street, Barnesville. [Full Story »]

Pritchett displays talents at Cherry Blossom Festival

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Wednesday, May 1. 2013

Jesse Pritchett, 7, son of Jason and Jennifer Pritchett, the clerk in the Lamar County Magistrate Court, won 2nd place in the art contest at the 2013 Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon for his division of first and second graders. He is a second grader at Griffin Christian Academy and his art teacher is Monta Rae Purser who submitted his work for judging.

BBQ & Blues a big hit!

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Tuesday, April 30. 2013

By Walter Geiger

The ninth annual BBQ & Blues Festival held in downtown Barnesville over the weekend was among the best ever with nothing but positive reports, according to event chairman T.J. Imberger.

New to the festival this year was the filming of an episode of the hit television program BBQ Pitmasters. Feedback from the cast and crew was overwhelming. [Full Story »]

Pitmasters intrigued by Plein Aire

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Wednesday, April 17. 2013

By Sherri Ellington

Lamar Arts played a big role in getting the Pitmasters show filming here in town. Member Alan Stecker spoke with a production assistant at Pitmasters production company and was told the reason it chose Barnesville from the hundreds of small town celebrations was because Barnesville has Lamar Arts’ plein aire paint out included.

Lamar Arts is still seeking artists for its Paint the Town event in Barnesville, Saturday, April 27, during the BBQ & Blues Festival. [Full Story »]

Fifth generation Dog enjoys G Day game

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Monday, April 8. 2013

Capt. Al Moltrum of the Barnesville Police Department traveled to Athens with his grandson, Landon Sneed, for the annual G Day game Saturday in Athens. Landon is a fifth generation Bulldog. [Full Story »]

Big hole at Summers Field

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Thursday, March 28. 2013

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City crews dug deep beneath old Summers Field in downtown Barnesville Thursday, exposing a peat bog and and old storm sewer. [Full Story »]

State of the System Address

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Tuesday, March 26. 2013

Superintendent Dr. Bill Truby gave a state of the school system address March 19 at the Fine Arts Center. The text of his speech is as follows: [Full Story »]

Library looks to expand, needs support

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Friday, March 22. 2013

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The Barnesville-Lamar County Library in Barnesville is looking to expand and the Friends of the Library group is leading the fund-raising charge. The library circulates nearly 50,000 items per year but has outgrown its meeting room, has limited shelf and storage space and had to turn kids away from its summer reading program last year.

You can help by joining the Friends of the Library or by making a donation. Dues are $20 per year. The next meeting is Tuesday, March 26 a 7 p.m.

Call 770.358.3270 for more information.