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Monday, January 18. 2016

No more camp outs:
Pre-K selection process goes to lottery system.

Presidential blowback:
As Obama touts gun control, Lamar residents rush to buy concealed carry permits.

Linda Jessica Gunn:
Baby-beating mom gets hard prison time after tearful hearing.

Banquet:
Honors night upcoming; chamber award nominees are listed.

It's back!:
Devils's Backbone Golden Eagle has returned to Flint River area for the winter.

A preview of the 1.12.16 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, January 11. 2016

STARs:
Tempe Korb is STAR student; selects Kenny Roberts as STAR teacher.

MLK Observance:
Annual march set for Jan. 18; keynote addresses to be made by Nancy Thrash, Benny Horton.

Beaten baby case:
Linda Jessica Gunn may plead guilty Tuesday; if not, trial is Feb. 1.

All State:
Trojan linebacker Pippin Davis named first team all state by Georgia Sports Writers Association.

'My Lord has responded':
Eliana Faith Hayes of Milner is Lamar County's first baby of the year.

A preview of the 12.22.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, December 21. 2015

All I want....:
Kids say the darnedest things in their letters to Santa Claus.

Sweet tooth:
In an exclusive interview, Santa admits he eats a lot of cookies and can't make it down some chimneys.

Beneath the cross:
Local barber's razor 'encouraged' relighting of cross on Hog Mountain.

Nice prize:
LC baseball team will raffle off a 2016 Honda Civic LX four door; tickets are $100.

Milestone:
General Manager Missy English Ware has spent 30 years at your local newspaper The Herald Gazette.

A preview of the 12.15.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, December 14. 2015

Kingpin:
Morgan Corley going back to prison until August 29, 2024.

Big losses:
Former commissioner Ray Brinkley and former councilman Joe Keadle have died.

Like lights?:
Where to go to look for biggest, brightest holiday displays.

Over $9 million:
County approves 2016 budget; industries help unburden individual property owners.

Commencement:
Gordon State College dishes out degrees to 277; speaker Larry Weill quotes Bob Dylan.

A preview of the 12.8.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, December 7. 2015

'Go west, young teams':
Lamar County High School athletic teams moving to Region 5AA beginning next fall.

Pinta Lodge will dedicate a memorial to Jason Shirey at new park on Dec. 17.

Acid killing:
Bond for alleged shooter Joshua James Cox dropped from $5 million to $1 million.

Student thief:
Gordon student who allegedly pilfered credit cards from cars out on $20,000 bond.

All-Region:
LC players dominate football, softball selections; Alyssa Maisonet, Pippin Davis are players of the year.

A preview of the 12.1.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, November 30. 2015

'Tis the season:
Empty Stocking Fund drive short of cash; you can help at Thursday's After Hours at United Bank.

Persistence pays off:
Four years after it was pilfered by a con man, Rickey Shannon gets his classic car back.

Operation Christmas Child:
Local drive nets 3,183 shoeboxes of toys for kids in third world and war-torn countries.

On the move:
Bobby and Amberly Ferris leaving community; he will head up EMC in Abbeville, S.C.

Tired of jail:
Alleged credit card thief wants to be released on bond; Judge Wilson will decide.

A preview of the 11.24.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, November 23. 2015

Blessings:
We are thankful for all those who read, advertise in and otherwise support The Herald Gazette.

Wet work:
Statistics indicate this November is the wettest on record for Barnesville-Lamar County.

Santa's on his way:
The Man in Red makes his local debut at Illumination Celebration Wednesday in downtown Barnesville.

Holiday spirit:
Annual Christmas tour will feature decorated homes and churches.

Rescue lauded:
Driver in serious condition after dump truck overturns; Mitch Buice lauds efforts of emergency personnel.

A preview of the 11.17.2015 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, November 16. 2015

Milestone:
At 91.23%, LCHS graduation rate is the highest in the area and rivals state's best systems.

Unforeseen consequences:
County's tax settlement with Piedmont Green Power means loss of big bucks for school system.

James King:
Pastor spent 42 and a half years cleaning up Barnesville's wastewater before releasing it downstream; plant to be dedicated in his honor.

End of the line:
Trojans bow out after making state football playoffs for seventh consecutive season; all time record now at 234-251-6.

Holidays at the HG:
Letters to Santa coming Dec. 22, Year in Review on tap Dec. 29; advertisers get a price break for running in both. Kids' letters to Santa are due by Dec. 10 at noon.

A preview of the 11.10.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, November 9. 2015

Veterans Day:
Observances scheduled at Veterans Memorial and on campus at Gordon State Wednesday.

Cold, wet, slimy:
Alleged drug dealer crawls into storm drain while handcuffed; marijuana and cocaine found in vehicle.

Gary Littlejohn:
Veteran killed the largest deer in Lamar County only to receive life-altering head wound after returning to Vietnam.

Teacher of the Year:
LCMS special education instructor Whitney Andino takes system-wide honor.

Playoffs:
Trojans enter postseason as #2 seed; host Ealry County here Friday night.

A preview of the 10.27.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, October 26. 2015

He gone:
Georgia Tech's Lance Austin, a former LC star, puts a dagger in the heart of #9 FSU.

Vote:
Barnesville's municipal election is Nov. 3; advance voting continues through this week.

Hearing footsteps, seeing orbs:
Employees at old Carter's facility swear it is home to paranormal activity.

Homecoming:
Trojans rout Putnam County to tie up home field advantage; Jessica Wyatt is homecoming queen.

Hot bats:
LCMS Lady Trojans pull off huge comeback, host division title game Tuesday if weather permits.

A preview of the 10.20.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, October 19. 2015

Homecoming week:
Seniors Courtney Cochran, Katie Jo Daniel, Peyton Haddock, Lexie Welch and Jessica Wyatt in line for coronation.

Spooktacular:
Fall festivals, Halloween happenings crowd local calendars.

Breast cancer:
Dreaded diagnosis led to the ride of her life for Susan Roberts.

Round two:
Lady Trojans whack Early County; host Union County Wednesday as playoff run continues.

More softball:
LCMS Lady Trojans go undefeated in division play; host Carver Road in round one Tuesday.

A preview of the 10.13.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, October 12. 2015

Making history:
Lady Trojans win school's first region softball title; host state tourney games starting Wednesday at Aldora Field.

Long range eyesight:
Murray Deen Jr. celebrates 12th birthday with 750 pound bull elk shot at 330 yards in Utah.

An honor:
Lamar native Merrill Smith Jr. named to world civil rights board of directors.

You can vote now:
Registered Barnesville voters may cast advance ballots daily at board of elections office.

Football:
Trojans move to 4-2 with 21-7 win over Bleckley County in region opener.

A preview of the 10.6.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, October 5. 2015

City election:
Mayoral, city council candidates square off at political debate Tuesday at 6 p.m. at civic center.

Suicide:
Chase starts in Lamar, ends with driver dead in Crawford County.

A place of healing:
Rock Springs Clinic needs donations to maintain and expand services to the needy.

Fun fundraiser:
Lamar Arts to host annual silent auction Tuesday; tickets are $25.

Football:
Trojans return to gridiron Friday as they host Bleckley County in the first of five straight region games.

A preview of the 9.29.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, September 28. 2015

Roger Murphy:
Aspiring chef gets Presidential thumbs up.

Death and taxes:
Property tax bills hit home; average increase is about $50 over last year.

Showdown:
Mayoral, city council candidates to square off at political forum here Oct. 6.

Fun fundraiser:
Lamar Arts to host annual silent auction Oct. 6; tickets are $25.

Football:
Trojans have a week off to determine extent of quarterback's injury; rep his replacement.

A preview of the 9.15.15 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, September 14. 2015

Whooooooo!:
42nd annual Buggy Days, powered by over 140 volunteers, gets into full swing this week in Barnesville.

Ch...ch...ch...changes:
First same sex marriage licenses issued in Lamar County; newlyweds listed.

Stick built:
Milner has issued four permits for new home construction, the first in seven years.

Error prone:
Trojans shoot themselves in the foot, lose to MP and drop out of Top 10 poll.

Gunsmoke:
Rotary Club selling tickets for raffle that will offer a gun a week for 52 weeks.