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Victim's roommate fingers Eleby, Spinks

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Friday, March 2. 2012

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The roommate of murder victim Danavan Bussey testified Friday in Lamar superior court that he was sure the two men who burst into his home when his friend was killed were Lakievius Eleby and Shameik Spinks. Eleby is on trial here for murder. [Full Story »]

Fire fee issue still smoldering

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Thursday, March 1. 2012

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The Lamar County commission is taking the heat for once again flubbing 2010 fire and ambulance fee bills. Several citizens spoke out against the re-billing of what was meant for only those who had not paid their fees. Instead, many people who received bills had already paid. [Full Story »]

Missing Monroe teen located

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012

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A 15-year-old girl for whom an Amber Alert was issued Monday night has been found safe and the man she was with has been arrested. [Full Story »]

Spinks pleads guilty, gets life

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Monday, February 27. 2012

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In a surprise move, Shameik Spinks entered a guilty plea Monday in Lamar County superior court to the December 2010 home invasion murder of Danavan Bussey.

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Newt rips Obama at Rock Springs

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Monday, February 27. 2012

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Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich ripped into President Barack Obama while speaking at a God and Country Rally at Rock Springs Church here Sunday night. [Full Story »]

Cops probe accidental shootings

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Friday, February 24. 2012

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Two accidental shootings within a 28-hour span kept city and county law enforcement and emergency personnel busy earlier this week. [Full Story »]

Reception set for Amanda Rose

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Tuesday, February 21. 2012

The Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber of Commerce board of directors will hold a drop-in reception in honor of Amanda Rose, the departing president, on Friday, Feb. 24, from 2-5 p.m. in the board room.

NWTF banquet is Wednesday

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Monday, February 20. 2012

The 12th annual Lamar-Monroe National Wild Turkey Federation banquet is set for Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the Barnesville Civic Center.
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Assessors address 'glaring errors'

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Saturday, February 18. 2012

As the Lamar County assessor’s office continues to correct errors on people’s taxes, it is becoming more obvious people should send in property tax returns so they can be sure their taxes are correct. [Full Story »]

Hambrick funeral postponed

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Thursday, February 16. 2012

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Due to the grave condition of her sister, funeral services for 10-year-old fire victim Anna Hambrick have been postponed. The visitation had been set for Friday with the funeral scheduled on Saturday. [Full Story »]

Coach Jason Strickland leaving LCCHS

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Thursday, February 16. 2012

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Trojan head football coach Jason Strickland is leaving LCCHS. [Full Story »]

Fire victims' conditions worsen

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Thursday, February 16. 2012

The conditions of two of those hospitalized following Sunday's fire that killed Anna Hambrick took a turn for the worse overnight. [Full Story »]

DOT to complete turn lanes in August or September

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Tuesday, February 14. 2012

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New turn lanes being constructed through Barnesville will not be complete for quite a while – so drivers need to continue to be careful in the work zone. It will be August or September before the roads are relined. New signals are scheduled to be in place by September or October. The final topping of asphalt should be applied in fall as well. [Full Story »]

Early primary voting underway

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Tuesday, February 14. 2012

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Early voting for the Super Tuesday March 6 Presidential Preference Primary starts Monday, Feb. 13 and goes through March 2 at the Lamar County board of elections and registration office. [Full Story »]

Smoke coming from Big Lazer burn

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Monday, February 13. 2012

Jeff Kenerly of the Georgia Forestry Commission reports smoke in the area stems from a controlled burn at Big Lazer WMA in Talbot County. [Full Story »]