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Another murder? Man shot on Grove Street

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Friday, January 30. 2009

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Some nine hours after it was found, the body of a middle aged white male now positively identified as Charles G. Adams, 56, was removed from a doorway at 488 Grove Street after a fatal shooting that occurred at about 7 a.m. Friday.

Just after 7 p.m., an arrest was made. The suspect was not identified. [Full Story »]

Gordon football rumor laid to rest by president

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Thursday, January 29. 2009

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Despite multiple denials by all parties involved, rumors of Gordon College buying Summers Field from the City of Barnesville and starting a football program arose again last week [Full Story »]

Frigid temps call for drastic measures

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Thursday, January 29. 2009

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When the temperature gets below 20 degrees, Marvin Alspach runs an extension cord to his pump house and plugs in an electric heater to keep the water tank from freezing. [Full Story »]

Milner to up patrols due to increased thefts

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Thursday, January 29. 2009

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Due to a rise in thefts, the Milner police department has increased its hours of patrol. [Full Story »]

Auto wreck closes down Brook Road

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Thursday, January 29. 2009

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A devastating one-vehicle crash closed Brook Road near Walton Road yesterday but, miraculously, the driver of the mangled vehicle survived. (video after the jump) [Full Story »]

Dept. heads told to cut 3%; second tax bills may be mandatory

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Wednesday, January 28. 2009

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Lamar County constitutional officers and department heads were told last week to look for ways to cut their budgets by three percent to make up for the apparent loss of the homeowner relief grant. [Full Story »]

Local banker reaches pinnacle of profession

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Wednesday, January 28. 2009

After a long, rigorous course of study, Vicki Chamberlain of Lamar County has achieved a certification held by only 19,438 persons worldwide. [Full Story »]

Rock Springs burns note

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009

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Sunday, Jan. 11, Rock Springs Church celebrated the elimination of its debt on the 4,000 square foot house purchased for the Potter’s House Ministry. [Full Story »]

Judge Thomas again offers free Valentines Day weddings

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009

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Chief magistrate William Thomas and his staff will hold their annual free weddings day on Valentines Day Feb. 14 from 1-4 p.m. [Full Story »]

Rep. Billy Maddox named deputy whip

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009

During the first week of the 2009 legislative session Representative Billy Maddox was selected to serve as deputy whip in the Georgia House of Representatives. [Full Story »]

The 26th annual Community Awards Banquet

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009

The 26th annual Community Awards Banquet will be held at the Barnesville Civic Center on March 5 beginning at 7 p.m. [Full Story »]

Game & Fish banquet is Thursday here

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Monday, January 26. 2009

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The 13th annual Barnesville Game and Fish Banquet is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29, in the gym of First Baptist Church in Barnesville. The evening begins with free seminars at 6 p.m. The banquet begins at 7 p.m. [Full Story »]

Cole appointed senior floor leader

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Monday, January 26. 2009

Governor Sonny Perdue has appointed Rep. Jim Cole of Forsyth (District 125) to serve as senior administration floor leader in the Georgia House of Representatives. [Full Story »]

Sophie has been found

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Monday, January 26. 2009

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Virginia Carter's missing Yorkie was found on Mill Street this morning and rescued by city animal control officer Josh Humphrey.

The Carters thank everyone who kept an eye out for her. [Full Story »]

Two to question commission's axing second monthly meeting

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Monday, January 26. 2009

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The Lamar County commission's vote January 13 to cut back its regular meeting schedule to one meeting per month is expected to draw fire from two citizens January 27. [Full Story »]