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Jail getting new leader

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Thursday, January 12. 2012

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Capt. Carole Sutton is retiring effective Jan. 31 from her position as jail administrator at the Lamar County S.O. She has 12 years of service over two stints with the department and 20 years with the Spalding Co. sheriff's office [Full Story »]

City wreck results in multiple injuries

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Tuesday, January 10. 2012

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A very serious traffic accident Monday night at the intersection of College Drive and Spencer Street in Barnesville resulted in numerous injuries. At least two people were sent to the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. [Full Story »]

Local MLK Day observance set

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Friday, January 6. 2012

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Christopher Hightower reports that plans have been finalized for the local celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day here Jan. 16.

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New year, new rules for golf carts

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Tuesday, January 3. 2012

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Golf cart owners in Barnesville – and other places in Georgia – will soon have stricter requirements to follow if they want to drive their carts on roadways. [Full Story »]

Dogs missing in Hwy. 36W area

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Monday, January 2. 2012

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The Smith family is missing two dogs. Nestle, a chocolate Lab, and Takka, a Husky, were last seen Wednesday near Berry Rd. and Hwy. 36W. A reward is offered. If you have seen the dogs, call Jason Smith at 770.584.8606. [Full Story »]

Academy QZAB bond approved

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011

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In a single night, both the Lamar board of education and the county commission approved a Quality Zone Academy Bond issuance that will help put a wing on the high school to house the new College Career Academy charter school.
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Butts mega project worries High Falls residents

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Friday, December 23. 2011

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A huge economic development project which would largely be built in Butts County but encroaches into Lamar County, is a source of concern for High Falls residents and water quality activists.
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Another pet missing

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Thursday, December 22. 2011

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Phoebe has been missing from the Houston Street area in Barnesville for three weeks, leaving behind three brokenhearted kids who adored her. If you have seen Phoebe, contact Tiffany Logan at tntlogan@gmail.com [Full Story »]

Tragedy strikes Patel family

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Wednesday, December 21. 2011

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Three members of the widespread Patel family were killed Monday in a bus crash in their home country of India. [Full Story »]

Putting Christ back in Xmas

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Tuesday, December 20. 2011

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I remember the first time I ever saw the term Xmas. I was just a kid. It was a week or so before Christmas and my brother and I had gone to spend the night with an older sister, her husband, and their young son. On a large mirror in the living room of their home, written in white shoe polish, were the words “Merry Xmas!” I was confused. [Full Story »]

GSP: Don't drink and drive during holidays

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Monday, December 19. 2011

The Georgia State Patrol is reminding motorists to plan carefully before hitting the highways for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel periods. Troopers are cautioning drivers to plan for a sober designated driver if alcohol consumption will be part of the celebrations. [Full Story »]

Former deputy court clerk succumbs

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Friday, December 16. 2011

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Longtime deputy court clerk Joan Brooks Ruffin died early Friday morning in an area hospital.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Dec. 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Ruffin home at 7029 Yatesville Rd. in Yatesville. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church. [Full Story »]

Mom appreciates Empty Stocking Fund

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Wednesday, December 14. 2011

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When Marjorie Chambley moved to Barnesville three years ago, she lost her job right at Christmas and the Empty Stocking Fund came through for her children. Marjorie expected to be on her feet by now, but the rug was pulled out from under her when her beloved brother, Chris Chambley, was shot to death in June 2010. [Full Story »]

Gordon gives to ESF, other charities

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Monday, December 12. 2011

From Tamara Boatwright, Gordon College

It took several trips for members of the Barnesville Fire Department to collect all the gifts donated to the Empty Stocking Fund Monday by the Gordon College staff and faculty. [Full Story »]

Jimmy Hammett has died

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Friday, December 9. 2011

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Barnesville native Jimmy Hammett died Thursday. Hammett pastored churches in Pike County and was a historian who chronicled the life of Ches McCartney, also known as the Goatman.
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