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Advance voting underway

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Wednesday, February 17. 2016

By Rachel McDaniel

Around 100 Lamar County voters cast their vote in the first week of advance voting for the March 1 Presidential Preferential Primary. Advance voting will be held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 and 1:30 to 5 p.m. through Feb. 26, with a day of Saturday voting offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 20. [Full Story »]

NWTF Banquet is Feb. 17 here

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Monday, February 15. 2016

The annual National Wild Turkey Federation banquet is set for Feb. 17 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Barnesville Civic Center.

The evening will begin with a social hour followed by a steak dinner, raffles and live and silent auctions.

The NWTF built its reputation by leading what is recoginized by many as the greatest conservation success story in this country’s history - bringing the wild turkey back from near extinction.

For tickets or information, contact Stan Hambone Hamrick at 770-358-2113

Burial vault disintegrates in crash

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Friday, February 12. 2016

A burial vault was shattered Friday afternoon after the driver of the vehicle hauling it lost control on Hwy. 341 South. The driver was slipping in and out of consciousness at the scene but a lifeflight helicopter readied to transport him was later told to stand down. [Full Story »]

Trojans win triple OT thriller; Ladies roll

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Tuesday, February 9. 2016

The Lamar County Trojans overcame a 17-point first half deficit to come back and beat Bleckley County in three overtimes in the first round of the Region 4AA playoffs at the LC gym Tuesday night. [Full Story »]

Career criminal gets 10 years for selling cocaine

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Tuesday, February 9. 2016

The leopard doesn’t change its spots and some folks just seem to like prison stripes. [Full Story »]

Abrams, Adams have resigned

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Friday, February 5. 2016

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Though he has not taken the Griffin High job as rumored, Trojan head football coach Jamie Abrams has resigned.

Abrams confirmed just after noon Friday that he has stepped down and is "pursuing opportunities".

School board member Danny Turner reports LC principal Matt Adams has also resigned and interviews are underway to fill his job.

More to follow...

Abrams quashes rumor of his taking GHS job

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Friday, February 5. 2016

Friday dawned with the high school sports world consumed with a rumor that Lamar County head coach Jamie Abrams was taking the same job at Griffin High School. [Full Story »]

Firefighter injured in wreck has died

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Thursday, February 4. 2016

James 'Tickle' Hawkins, who was severely injured in a horrific traffic accident here last year, has died of his injuries. [Full Story »]

Deputies arrest man who planned assaults

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Thursday, February 4. 2016

During an ongoing narcotics investigation Jan. 21, Lamar deputies obtained information that an angry Brooks man was on his way here to kill multiple members of a family. [Full Story »]

Lamar under flash flood watch

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Wednesday, February 3. 2016

Lamar County is under a flash flood watch until 1 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. According to the National Weather Service, flooding of streams, creeks and rivers is possible and temporary flooding of streets could occur as well. Lamar County experienced flash flooding Dec. 30 when many roads and yards were flooded as well as streams, rivers and lakes. [Full Story »]

Ten posts up for re-election this year

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Thursday, January 28. 2016

By Kay S. Pedrotti

Lamar County has 10 positions scheduled for the voters’ choices this year, according to ballot information from the board of elections and registration office. [Full Story »]

Annual awards night banquet is Thursday

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Wednesday, January 27. 2016

Barnesville-Lamar County will honor its best and brightest Thursday at the 33rd annual Community Awards Banquet. The event is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Barnesville Civic Center.

Multiple community awards will be presented at the banquet. [Full Story »]

Missing a Labrador?

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Wednesday, January 27. 2016

This black male Labrador Retriever was found on Old Highway 41. It has on a camo collar and appears to be well cared for.

If you recognize it, call 404.263.5730.

UPDATE: The owner saw the dog on barnesville.com and has been reunited with his Lab.

Forsyth church donates land, sanctuary to Rock Springs

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Monday, January 25. 2016

Second Baptist Church of Forsyth has donated its sanctuary and acreage on Juliette Road to Rock Springs Church of Milner. [Full Story »]

Not snow fast...

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Friday, January 22. 2016

Though snow was falling early Friday in extreme north Georgia, Barnesville-Lamar County will see only a light dusting of flakes and you will have to get up early Saturday to see those if current forecasting models hold true.

At present, snow is expected here during the 3 a.m. - 6 a.m. time period Saturday. Temperatures will rise above 32 degrees by 9:30 a.m. so any snow on the ground won't be there long.

Lamar took another heavy rain overnight Thursday and sustained winds of 15-20 mph are expected to blow in Saturday. Therefore, the biggest danger here likely will be downed trees impacting roads and power lines.

Weather models can change. Be vigilant. Check back for updates.