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Monday, May 26. 2014

A fight for her life:
Maj. Leslie Holmes shot woman who bit her after claiming to be HIV positive.

Blood red water:
Junior Hamrick recalls his experiences during the Korean War.

Fatal disrepair:
City tearing down old Dunrovin guest house at expense of owner.

Vets honored:
'Barnesville Remembers' event set for Saturday at Fine Arts Center.

Cha ching:
Grant money finally comes through for conversion of Summers Field to city park..

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Monday, May 19. 2014

On the march:
146 seniors will be awarded diplomas at LCCHS commencement exercises Saturday at Trojan Field.

Tragedy hits home:
BPD officer hits, kills two pedestrians who were crossing Veterans Parkway in the middle of the night.

Vote Tuesday:
Polling places throughout the county open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. for primary voting.

Top honors:
Jesse Waters, Ikia Richardson are valedictorian and salutatorian for LCCHS Class of '14.

And one more…:
Barnesville's Allie Bankston is valedictorian at Georgia College and State University.

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Monday, May 12. 2014

State champs!:
Trojan thinclads earn first state title in history of Lamar County High School.

A chance to help:
Great Day of Service is Saturday here and your strong back, special skills are needed.

That murderous summer:
Crime came home to roost 30 years ago with Morgan disappearance and murders of Johnson, Rowland.

Drag strip:
In wake of fatal crash, Sims Street residents demand city do something about speeders on their street.

Umbrella drinks:
It may be a tad early for vacation, but Barnesville Kiwanis can get you in the mood at its Luau here Friday.

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Monday, May 5. 2014

All-nighter:
Parents, teachers included, camp out at Fine Arts Center for coveted Pre-K slots.

Face off:
Candidates in county commission, state senate, state house and Congressional races invited to forum Thursday at civic center.

Beautiful yet beastly:
LCES drama students present Disney classic Thursday at Fine Arts Center.

Soccer success:
Trojans, Lady Trojans advance to round two in the GHSA state soccer playoffs.

Big day:
Laura West, who first visited Gordon in sixth grade, among 351 graduates to receive degrees at graduation Friday.

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Monday, April 28. 2014

Relay for Life:
Multiple events on schedule for observance Saturday; survivors to turn out in force.

Uplifting:
National Day of Prayer to be observed Thursday at 12:10 p.m. at First Baptist Church.

Run for the Roses:
Lamar Arts hosts its annual Kentucky Derby party May 3 so get your hats and mint julep recipes ready.

New digs:
Barnesville's Farmers Market will kickoff new season at new location adjacent to Akins on Veterans Pkwy Thursday.

Dangerous:
Driver hit speeds of up to 130 mph during chase that ended with crash at intersection of MLK and Hwy. 341 Monday afternoon.

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Monday, April 21. 2014

BBQ & Blues:
We'll tell you which events you must take part in and which bad traffic areas you should avoid at all costs.

He boosts Barnesville:
Hayward Cox is a mover and a shaker who gets things done.

Run for the Roses:
Lamar Arts hosts its annual Kentucky Derby party May 3 so get your hats ready.

On the mend:
Chief magistrate William Thomas back at home, avoiding infections.

Weigh your options:
First of three candidate forums set for May 8 at civic center.

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Monday, April 14. 2014

Centurion:
Community to celebrate Harold Matthews' 100th birthday at big party Saturday.

10th anniversary:
2014 BBQ and Blues festival menu is packed full of tasty treats, sublime music in honor of anniversary.

Run for the Roses:
Lamar Arts hosts its annual Kentucky Derby party May 3 so get your hats ready.

She wants out:
Alleged child beater Linda Jessica Gunn in court to seek bond April 23.

Stricken:
Chief magistrate judge William Thomas battling blood disorder but remains upbeat.

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Monday, April 7. 2014

Recuperating:
Jaywalking GSC student recovering after being hit by truck on College Drive.

Easter affairs:
Peter Cottontail is on his way and Easter events abound locally.

Prom:
LCCHS juniors, seniors enjoy 'A night in the city'.

Reception:
Jean and Charles Dukes to be honored at Friday event at Depot.

A second legend:
BBQ & Blues cofounder Carl Pruett to be honored at 2014 festival.

A preview of the 4.1.2014 edition of The Herald Gazette

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Monday, March 31. 2014

Big job:
School board faces monumental task of replacing superintendent, principal and head football coach.

A love affair:
Jean and Charles Dukes are moving out of their Thomaston St. home where they have hosted dozens of benefit events.

Big bucks:
BBQ & Blues' 10th anniversary means $10,000 in prize money for top cook teams.

Honor flight:
Another group of veterans winging their way to war memorials in Washington.

Long list:
Prosecution has lengthy roster of witnesses to call in Jamarris Williams' murder trial.

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Monday, March 24. 2014

Big bucks:
Millions earmarked for improvements to Barnesville, Hightower libraries.

Our own legend:
Veteran lawman calls local stretch of I-75 the area's Bermuda Triangle.

Drag race death:
No charges filed against Taurean Collier or Vontae Collier - yet!.

Cab driver killing:
Motions hearing tips defense plan to pin murder of John Dixson on another man.

Superintendent search:
School board to begin interviews of candidates to replace Dr. Bill Truby who is stepping down.

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Monday, March 17. 2014

Fatality:
Illegal street racers kill innocent man; six others injured.

Look out, Ladies:
Handsome for Prom is gearing up as well.

Big deal:
Acquisition would make Milner Milling the third largest company of its kind if approved.

Cattlemen beware:
High prices, cutting of local man's fence increase fears of rustling.

No kill:
Support for animal shelter blossoms but money, as always, is the big problem.

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Monday, March 10. 2014

Child abuse:
Teen jailed after allegedly battering her three-month-old daughter and breaking her femur.

Blue out:
Colorectal cancer awareness event set for March 13 at Gordon State College.

Qualifying:
Four contested races loom on ballots; seven qualify for state senate seat.

Tanning dangers:
Melanie Bramlett looks back with regret on her tanning days after long battle with melanoma.

Big band sound:
Dance the night away and help John's Place at Saturday's Shamrock Ball.

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Monday, March 3. 2014

Qualifying:
Multiple candidates for local, state offices officially enter races.

Blue out:
Colorectal cancer awareness event set for March 13 at Gordon State College.

Milner on the map:
Swint's transformed for shooting of scenes for TV series 'Rectify'.

Spring forward:
Change your clocks and lose an hour of sleep Saturday night.

Giving back:
Diagnosed with leukemia at age four, McKenzie Dyer, now 18, fought back and now gives back to community.

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Monday, February 24. 2014

Rectified:
Sundance Television crew to shoot film for episode of hit series 'Rectify' here Friday.

Common Core:
Constantly evolving curriculum standards a problem for those in the trenches.

Icy aftermath:
Though volunteers eased the burden, costs are still mounting.

On the mend:
Child hit by car while riding bike near Milner is back at home.

Overcoming:
Her family has history of cancer but Jerry Farr looks forward to Relay's survivor's lap.

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Monday, February 17. 2014

Round two:
Old Man Winter brings his best punch; power outages the main issue here.

Gobble, gobble:
Looka here now: NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet is Wednesday.

Make ups coming:
Lamar students will make up snow days on March 14 & 17.

Get tested:
Victor Gotell is praying for a living kidney donor.

The earth moved:
Valentine's earthquake rattled the community Friday night.