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Milner raises new water tower

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Wednesday, February 11. 2009

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A new video for those who were unable to attend the raising. [Full Story »]

Gordon to cut timber

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Tuesday, February 10. 2009

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Gordon College has notified homeowners near property it acquired off Collier Road several years ago that it plans to cut timber there beginning this month. [Full Story »]

AKC champ heads back to show

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Tuesday, February 10. 2009

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Lois Milligan’s champion 19 month old French bulldog Joey is set to compete in the Westminster Dog Show in New York City Monday, Feb. 9. [Full Story »]

Wilson won't seek reelection

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Monday, February 9. 2009

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Barnesville city councilman Lynn Wilson reported at tonight's meeting that he will not seek reelection to his post in the November city vote. [Full Story »]

Health dept. to distribute child safety seats

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Monday, February 9. 2009

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The Lamar County Health Department has received a mini-grant which will allow it to distribute child safety seats and educaitonal information to eligible parents. [Full Story »]

Rotary auction coming up

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Monday, February 9. 2009

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The Barnesville Rotary Club is seeking donations for its annual silent auction. Area businesses are being asked to donate an item worth at least $35 to be auctioned off Saturday, Feb. 21. [Full Story »]

Red Cross closes last regional office

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Monday, February 9. 2009

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First its Thomaston office shut down.

Now, the American Red Cross is without a presence in the Lamar County area after its Griffin office was shut down due to a lack of funding. [Full Story »]

Meet The Trojans banquet set

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Thursday, February 5. 2009

The Trojans Dugout Club will hold a Meet The Trojans Banquet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, in the middle school cafeteria. [Full Story »]

Vulcan Lamar quarry on the rocks?

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Thursday, February 5. 2009

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Despite a contract to buy water exclusively from the Lamar County Water & Sewer Authority, Vulcan Materials has not used any county water for the past several months at its northeast Lamar quarry site. [Full Story »]

Unemployment rate in county at 25-year high

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Wednesday, February 4. 2009

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Reflecting the dismal economy nationwide, Lamar County’s unemployment rate rose to 8.8% in December, up from 8.3% in November and 4.8% in December 2007. [Full Story »]

Rudy's set to reopen

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Monday, February 2. 2009

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A new opening for the former Rudy's Restaurant in Milner is expected to lead to the passage of the pouring license for beer and wine that was put on hold when former restauranteur Randolph Vaughn was arrested. [Full Story »]

Scouting for food

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Monday, February 2. 2009

Scouting for Food is this weekend! [Full Story »]

Gordon College nursing program hosting site review

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Monday, February 2. 2009

The Gordon College nursing program will host a site review for continuing accreditation of the nursing program Feb. 17-19. [Full Story »]

Alleged shooter makes first court appearance

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Sunday, February 1. 2009

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Alleged killer Ronald Eugene Smith made his first court appearance Feb. 1 before chief magistrate William Thomas and was bound over to superior court without bond on one count of malice murder. (video of the appearance after the jump)

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Suspect identified; DA says killing tied to drugs

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Saturday, January 31. 2009

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The man charged in connection with the January 30 shooting death of 56-year-old Charles G. Adams here has been identified as Ronald Smith. Smith, 28, has been charged with murder and malice murder. [Full Story »]