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Dog found at Gordon College

nospam@example.com (Andrew Odom) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:11:51 +0000

A beautiful pup appeared Monday on the campus of Gordon College near the IC Building.

Although she has no tags she has a sweet temperament albeit a bit shy. According to those who are currently caring for her she gets along well with other dogs and even cats and appears to be housebroken.
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Community Foundation Donations give back to Barnesville-Lamar

nospam@example.com (Andrew Odom) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000

It all began with a simple loaf of bread.

Two years ago, Barnes-ville First Baptist Church began giving bread to Rev. Jimmy Fambro, a 14-year member of its custodial staff.

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Case added to Nov. 12 calendar

nospam@example.com (Andrew Odom) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

One case has been added to the already crowded court calendar for Nov. 12.
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Runoff from heavy rain breaches local dam, closes roads

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:26:40 +0000

Nearly 36 hours of continuous rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane ida, pushed Potato Creek well out of its banks and caused the failure of at least one Lamar County dam.
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Vote for Marching Trojans

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:23:30 +0000

The LCCHS Marching Trojans are in a playoff in an online battle of the bands sponsored by WMGT TV in Macon.

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Are high-tech prostheses fair?

nospam@example.com (Andrew Odom) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:39:00 +0000

This past week, another scientific study on running raised the issue of athletes with lower-leg amputations who use high-tech prosthetics having a bionic advantage in contests against ordinary competitors.
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Vets honored for their service, sacrifice

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Rep. Billy Maddox delivered the keynote address Wednesday at the annual Veterans Day observance in Barnesville. The event, held at the Barnesville Civic Center due to weather, drew a standing room only crowd.

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Gun, drugs, cash seized; two arrested on interstate

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Lamar deputies working drug interdiction on I-75 made two arrests and seized a firearm, marijuana, ecstacy and a large amount of cash Nov. 2.

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ESF and Toys for Tots plan fundraisers here

nospam@example.com (Sherri Ellington) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0000

The Empty Stocking Fund and Toys for Tots have two big fundraisers coming up in their bid to help a record number of families in need this Christmas. The ESF aims to collect $20,000 while Toys for Tots has set no goal.

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DC sniper to ride needle tonight

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:52:01 +0000

DC sniper John Allen Muhammad has been denied clemency and will die by lethal injection tonight at 9 p.m.
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Fallen officer Marty Jackson remembered

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:31:31 +0000

The Lamar County commission honored the late Marty Jackson, a Barnesville police officer who died of a heart attack August 12, at its regular meeting November 10.
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Get rich like Rex

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:19:10 +0000

The Lamar County Gridiron Club will run its 50-50 raffle again this week with the drawing to be held at halftime of the big Lamar Co.-North Oconee playoff game Friday at Summers Field.

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Trojan Field hosts first playoff game Friday

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The Lamar County Trojans got a clutch performance from quarterback Mike Bloodser and defeated the Manchester Blue Devils 28-27 Friday at Trojan Field.

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Torch used to burn residual propane gas

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

A large torch is being used to burn off residual propane from the troubled gas cavern north of Milner.

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Stimulus dollars to pave HFP Rd.

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:01:00 +0000

Governor Sonny Perdue has announced nearly $500,000 in stimulus funds have been released for a local resurfacing project.
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