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Dr. Max Burns has worn many hats

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Walter Geiger
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Friday, November 4. 2011
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Dr. Max Burns, who will assume the presidency of Gordon College January 1, has worn many hats and lived myriad experiences in the years leading up to his new posting.
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Trojan fans: Arrive early tonight!

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Ken K. Green
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Friday, November 4. 2011
Due to an expected overflow crowd at Trojan Field, Lamar County Schools Athletic/Activities Director Calvin Scandrett is asking late arriving local fans to Friday's game between Lamar County and Monticello to be prepared to be directed to sit on the visitor's side of the stadium. [Full Story »] 

E-SPLOST early voting ends Friday

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, November 3. 2011
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The early voting period for the Nov. 8 E-SPLOST referendum ends Friday, Nov. 4. Election day voters can cast ballots countywide from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. next Tuesday. [Full Story »] 

Greenco expected to get extension

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Walter Geiger
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Tuesday, November 1. 2011
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In anticipation of a Nov. 17 meeting with Greenco owner Tim Lesko and members of the DeKalb County commission, Lamar County commissioners are expected to take an amended agreement before Judge Tommy Wilson tomorrow or Thursday that will allow Greenco to stay open through at least March.
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Lost trees take years to replace

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Walter Geiger
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Friday, October 28. 2011
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Disaster strikes, and the right first concern is people. When the people begin to recover their homes and lives, the focus can shift to the loss of another Lamar County treasure: thousands and thousands of beautiful trees. [Full Story »] 

Blue Ribbons for local quilter

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, October 26. 2011
Ann Floyd’s superb home decor looks as if it cost a fortune -- actually, she makes a lot of it herself. [Full Story »] 

Mill shutting down

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Walter Geiger
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Thursday, October 20. 2011
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In a big blow to a local economy that is already struggling mightily, Jordan Forest Products is shutting down its local chip-n-saw mill for 10 weeks through the key holiday shopping period. [Full Story »] 

Local family to be featured on NBC

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Laura Geiger
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Wednesday, October 19. 2011
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The Johnston family of Barnesville-Lamar County will be featured on the Anderson Cooper Show on NBC TV Friday, October 21 at 3 p.m. [Full Story »] 

Tribute to Elizabeth Sellers

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, October 12. 2011
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By Kay S. Pedrotti

Elizabeth Sellers of Barnesville is not 90 years old anywhere except on her birth certificate, but she celebrates that milestone on Oct. 19. [Full Story »] 

SRE food drive

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Staff Writer
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Thursday, October 6. 2011
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Southern Rivers Energy is inviting the community to take part in a local food drive as part of Electric Cooperative Week of Volunteerism, Oct. 1-8. [Full Story »] 

Summers Field work to start in two weeks

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, October 5. 2011
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Work on the new Summers Field park is still in the engineering stages and detailed plans and specifications have not been completed. [Full Story »] 

Be on the lookout for Ranger and a yellow Lab pup

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, October 3. 2011
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Ranger, an eight-month-old German Shepherd, has been missing from his McCollum Road home since September 17. If you know of his whereabouts, call Bruce Thames at 770.853.4038 or 770.358.3277.

Also missing from the Hendricks Rd. area in Milner is a yellow Lab puppy six to eight weeks old. The pup has no collar and a reward is offered. If you spot the pup, call 404.844.9148. [Full Story »] 

Gordon Theatre opens season

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, September 28. 2011
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The Gordon College Theatre opens its season this month with the musical “The Spitfire Grill.” [Full Story »] 

Battle of Potato Creek: Let the smack talk begin

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Walter Geiger
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Monday, September 26. 2011
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The Lamar County Trojans travel to Zebulon Friday to take on the Pike Pirates. Lamar (5-0, 3-0) is undefeated. Pike (4-1, 3-0) has one non-region loss.

There is no shortage of bad blood between the two county line rivals. Who will win? Let the smack talk begin! [Full Story »] 

County hires administrator

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Walter Geiger
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Wednesday, September 21. 2011
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Robert “Bob” Zellner of the Redbone community in south Lamar County is now the county administrator. His hiring came after a brief closed session at a called meeting Sept. 13 at the county administration building. Zellner was at work two days later. His salary was set at $60,000 a year. [Full Story »] 
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