By Kay S. Pedrotti A resident and local teacher in Lamar County since 2007, LCES second grade teacher Kim Basso has a classroom reflecting her methods of teaching in many different ways. “I tell the…
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Lamar school bus involved in crash, no injuries
A Lamar County school bus was involved in a collision Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Silver Dollar Road and Ga. Hwy. 7.
Initial indications were the school bus was crossing the four-lane from Silver Dollar Road and broadsided a northbound Chevrolet pickup.
Neither driver was injured and no kids were on the bus.
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident.
“We are thankful no students were on the bus and no injuries were reported. We do not anticipate any interruptions to our routes from this incident,” superintendent Dr. Jute Wilson said.
Homecoming parade participants sought
The LC homecoming parade will be held Thursday, Sept. 29 and the community is invited to participate by attending or entering a parade float. The parade will form up at the Gordon College parking lots…
Dual enrollment workshop set at LCHS
Administrators and counselors at Lamar County High School will host a dual enrollment workshop for interested students and parents. The event is set for Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. For…
School system to lower millage rate
The Lamar County school system is lowering its millage rate by a ful mill from 16.101 last year to 15.101 this year. The surge in home building home combined with increased property values will result…
School system issues millage rate update
As a follow up from property tax notices that were sent out in May, we would like to take a moment to update you on the status of the 2022 millage rate. • Notices sent…
School opens Friday; record enrollment expected, meal prices increased
Lamar County schools open their doors Friday and the expectation is a record number of students will walk through those doors as the 2022-23 school year gets underway. “We are on pace to have record…
LCMS students make perfect scores on Georgia Milestones tests
The following students at Lamar County Middle School scored 4 on recent Milestone tests. The top score a student can attain is 4. 6th GRADE: English Language Arts (ELA):Erinn Goolsby, Reese Harper, Madison Melton, Scout…