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Forsyth St. search result of hoax

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Friday, December 14. 2012

Cadaver dogs were involved in an operation off Forsyth Street early Friday afternoon.

UPDATE: At 4 p.m., the searchers had left the home. Later. Lt. Al Moltrum reported the search was conducted out of an abundance of caution following a hoax. [Full Story »]

Milner library drive near funding goal

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Friday, December 14. 2012

The Milner Friends of the Library have earned $1,867.65 in the last three weeks toward the matching funds goal needed to receive the $750,000 state grant for the building. [Full Story »]

Vickey Vaughan is #1

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Wednesday, December 12. 2012

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Barnesville’s Vickey Vaughan, a graduate of one of the earlier associate degree nursing programs at Gordon College, has been named Nurse of the Year in Women’s Health by the Georgia Chapter of March of Dimes. [Full Story »]

12.12.12 One Day Sales!

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Tuesday, December 11. 2012

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Click to see 12.12.12 coupons from our local businesses. [Full Story »]

Shark tales a plenty in Sandy's wake

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Thursday, December 6. 2012

By Sherri Ellington

Barnesville’s own sea captain Kelly Garrett has been on plenty of dives while recovering countless items from the bottom of the ocean – sometimes even sand from the bottom of the ocean itself. He has a few shark encounters under his belt, too. A thousand sharks at one time makes for a tall sailor’s tale, but Aqua Quest International, the marine archaeological recovery company for which Garrett works, decided to get the footage to prove what the crew saw. [Full Story »]

Lost dog

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Tuesday, December 4. 2012

Griffin Choral Arts presents Christmas concert

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Monday, December 3. 2012

Christmas with Griffin Choral Arts, under the direction of Dr. Stephen J. Mulder, will be presented on Thursday, December 6, at 7:30 PM at Griffin First Baptist Church (106 W. Taylor St.). [Full Story »]

Slide show of Lamar-Benedictine action

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Tuesday, November 27. 2012

163 images from Friday night's thrilling win over Benedictine inside for your enjoyment. [Full Story »]

GSC Xcountry closes out best season

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Monday, November 26. 2012

The Gordon State College cross country team recently closed out its best season ever. [Full Story »]

Gordon to host blood drive for Sandy victims

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Friday, November 16. 2012

Gordon State College Community Education and GSC Student Activities are cosponsoring a community blood drive with the American Red Cross to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
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Lamar-Cook Co. preview

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Thursday, November 15. 2012

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By Ken K. Green

Lamar County hosts Cook this week in the first round of the GHSA Class AA state playoffs. The Trojans (9-0-1) are champions of Region 4-AA while the Hornets (7-3) are the number four seed from Region 1-AA. [Full Story »]

Milner citizen’s driver’s license renewal stymied

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Wednesday, November 14. 2012

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By Kay S. Pedrotti

Helen Elizabeth Buchenau Riggs, naturalized as a United States citizen in 1959 in Ohio, has become fearful that she will no longer be able to drive in Georgia -- or even may be declared an “illegal.” [Full Story »]

Veterans celebrated here

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Monday, November 12. 2012

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The annual Veterans Day celebration was held Monday morning in front of the Memorial at the Barnesville-Lamar County Library. Junior Hamrick, a Korean War vet and commander of the Marion Matthews Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars presided. [Full Story »]

Holmes named chief deputy

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Thursday, November 8. 2012

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Sheriff Larry Waller has announced that sheriff-elect Brad White has appointed Captain Leslie Holmes, currently commander of the patrol division, to major and chief deputy sheriff. [Full Story »]

Chamber president resigns

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

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Emily Johns resigned as President of the Barnesville Lamar County Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Johns said, “Lamar County is one of the most wonderful places I have ever been. The town is picturesque and filled with the most wonderful people.”

Ms. Johns began her work with the Chamber in July and effectively managed Summer Sizzle and Buggy Days alongside the Committee Chairs, TJ Imberger and Tim Turner and multiple volunteers. Julia Ann Ridgeway, Chair of the Board of Directors, stated that the board wished her well and appreciates her work while serving as President.

Emily Rowland, the Administrative Assistant, will be taking care of daily operations and the Board invites the community to the upcoming Illumination Ceremony scheduled for November 21, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Barnesville. [Full Story »]