Poll workers have been underwhelmed thus far today as voters have avoided voting in the special election to fill the ward two seat on the Barnesville city council like the plague.As of 11 a.m., only…
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Barnesville ward two voters go to the polls
By Staff Writer on March 16, 2009
Voters in Barnesville’s Ward 2 go to the polls Tuesday to choose between two candidates to fill the unexpired term of former city council member Annie Mae Harris who resigned last summer.Seeking the seat are…
Paper & Clay exhibit ongoing
By Staff Writer on March 15, 2009
The Paper & Clay exhibit, hosted by Lamar Arts, continues its run at the Barnesville Depot Gallery.The show features the work of 14 local artists.Opening receptions for the show were held this weekend and drew…
B’ville’s recycle(d) center opens
By Staff Writer on March 13, 2009
Since 1984 Barnesville has been offering curbside recycling in city limits.Folks who live in the county must still do their own sorting and drop off. This will no longer be a huge issue as Barnesville…
Magistrate Richard Stokes is dead
By Staff Writer on March 12, 2009
Lamar County Magistrate Judge Richard B. Stokes passed away this morning. Stokes was 58 years old. EMS arrived at Stokes’ Spencer Street home around 4:30am and immediately transported him to Spalding Regional Medical Center.He was…
Grove Street auto graveyard claims a couple more
By Staff Writer on March 11, 2009
Just after lunch hour the now infamous corner of Grove Street and GA-7 played witness to another car accident.Traveling south on GA-7 a blue Chevy Lumina T-boned a late model silver Hyundai Santa Fe SUV.…
Ugandan Thunder rescheduled
By Staff Writer on March 10, 2009
According to Pastor Ian Bowers, the Ugandan Thunder concert scheduled at Calvary Baptist Church for March 11 is being rescheduled.Although few details are known it appears as if the boys had a problem with visas…
Interest in city election light so far
By Staff Writer on March 10, 2009
Candidates Chris Hightower and Ronald Horton will square off next Tuesday in a special election to fill the unexpired term of former Barnesville city council member Annie Mae Harris who resigned last summer.The polling place,…