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Landscaper needed after wreck

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Thursday, June 11. 2009

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A three car collision at the intersection of Thomaston and Byrd streets in Barnesville this morning left three people shaken up and the yard at the Kinney residence at 720 Thomaston in shambles. [Full Story »]

18-year-old Butts teen killed in crash here

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Wednesday, June 10. 2009

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An 17-year-old Butts county girl was killed in a single vehicle crash on High Falls Road in Lamar County Wednesday. [Full Story »]

Grand jury gets meth murder; Clark slaying case delayed

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Tuesday, June 9. 2009

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The Lamar County grand jury took up the case against Ronald Smith today. Smith is accused of murder in connection with the slaying of his alleged meth dealer Charles Graves Adams. [Full Story »]

Lamar Arts art camp a huge success

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Tuesday, June 9. 2009

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Lamar Arts is currently holding a two week Kids Art Camp at the Depot in town.

There are two one week sessions for dramatic and visual arts. Although this week's session is full, registration is currently underway for the second camp Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 19. It is held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. [Full Story »]

Attorney Norman Smith has died

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Monday, June 8. 2009

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Prominent local attorney Norman Smith died Sunday at his residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. [Full Story »]

Geiger to lead state press association

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Saturday, June 6. 2009

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Herald-Gazette publisher Laura Melton Geiger was elected president of the Georgia Press Association Saturday morning at the association's annual convention at the historic Jekyll Island Club. [Full Story »]

Lamar County tops heap in area joblessness

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Thursday, June 4. 2009

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Lamar County’s unemployment rate jumped 2.1% to 13% in April from 10.9% in March. Joblessness was 6% in April 2008. It tied with Spalding County to lead the pack in terms of highest unemployment. [Full Story »]

Meth Summit anything but a bust

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Tuesday, June 2. 2009

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Many have wondered. Is it an epidemic? Is it a widespread and growing societal problem. The answer became abundantly clear when Jim Langford, executive director of the Georgia Meth Project, asked the audience before him if they or their family had been directly effected by methamphetamine. Everyone raised their hand. [Full Story »]

Oh, what a night....(a valedictory address)

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Tuesday, June 2. 2009

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By Dinh Le
Valedictorian, LCCHS

Wow, what a night. I would say that I am speechless but that defeats the purpose of me standing here. Before I started on this speech, I went around asking for advice on what to say. The advice that constantly popped up was to keep the speech short. [Full Story »]

Firefighters do battle with persistent barn blaze

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Monday, June 1. 2009

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Lamar County firefighters finally extinguished a barn fire on The Rock Road late Monday afternoon after battling it since about midnight Sunday. [Full Story »]

Class of '09 takes its place in history

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Friday, May 29. 2009

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The Lamar County Comprehensive High School Class of 2009 took its place in history May 29 as the first to march to 'Pomp & Circumstance' on Trojan Field at Lamar County Stadium. [Full Story »]

Five injured in 341-Yatesville Rd. crash

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Friday, May 29. 2009

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Five people were injured - including two children who were seriously hurt - in an two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon at the intersection of Hwy. 341 and Yatesville Rd. in Barnesville [Full Story »]

Spalding Co. man has swine flu

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Thursday, May 28. 2009

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Authorities have confirmed that a 31-year-old Spalding County man has the immediate area's first case of swine flu. [Full Story »]

Vereen to head up civic center

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Thursday, May 28. 2009

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Felicia Vereen has been promoted to the position of manager of the Barnesville Civic Center.

She replaces Buddy Lanier who is leaving the center next week to serve as Lamar County recreation director.

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Southern Rivers Energy hosts blood drive

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Wednesday, May 27. 2009

Thursday May 28th, Southern Rivers Energy on Highway 341 south, will be hosting a Red Cross blood drive from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Please come out and support your local blood bank.
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