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Wednesday, FEB 11, 2009
February Is Black History Month
Photo by R.N. Devane
The Lamar County Board of Commissioners proclaimed February as Black History Month at its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10th in Barnesville. The move echoed a similar proclamation issued one day earlier by members of the Barnesville City Council. In the above photo, Aaron Brown accepts a framed certificate on behalf of the community from District 1 Commissioner Bennie Horton.
Another Accident At New Hope Road
There were no injuries in this Tuesday afternoon collision at New Hope Road and the four-lane, just north of the Lamar County line. The increasingly dangerous intersection has been the site of a number of similar incidents here in recent months. The accident was worked by Deputy Allen Goldston of the Pike County Sheriff�s Office. Photo by R.N. Devane.
Council Honors Former Member

February 10, 2009

The contributions of former city council member Annie Mae Harris were recognized Monday in a Resolution passed by the Barnesville City Council. She was also presented with a�plaque and certificate�by Mayor Pro Tem Lynn Wilson.

Harris was the city�s first female African-American to hold elective office and served the citizens of Ward 2 for a total of three terms. A change of residence prompted her retirement effective September 8, 2008.

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County Secures Mini-Grant For Child Safety Seats

February 9, 2009

The Lamar County Health Department has been awarded a 2009 Mini Grant to distribute child safety seats and educational information to eligible parents.The program is a collaborative effort with the Governor�s Office of Highway Safety that strives to prevent fatalities on Georgia�s roads.

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Timber Crackdown Is Underway

Greg S. Williams - February 8, 2009
Code enforcement officers say a crackdown is underway on unregistered timber companies operating inside Lamar County. In addition to lost tax revenue, officials say the heavy equipment is also taking its toll on�local roads.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the board of commissioners at 770-358-5146 if they suspect�an illegal harvesting operation is in progress in their area.

Is It Over For The Ag Authority?

February 8, 2009

The Lamar County Board of Commissioners is expected to take up the issue of dissolving the beleaguered Agricultural Exposition Authority at its regular 7:00pm meeting on Tuesday, February 10th.

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Capitol Report

By House District 127 Representative Billy Maddox
(R-Zebulon)
February 7, 2009

As we move further into the legislative session, the General Assembly builds momentum.Just a few weeks ago we were being sworn in and receiving our committee assignments.Then the committee process started and we began studying proposed legislation.Now we are finally starting to see the fruits of that work.This week we voted on several pieces of legislation, including one bill affecting the HOPE Scholarship and Grant program.We also heard from the Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice and learned of a newly proposed state-wide transportation plan.

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Fire Station Opens In Concord
Photo and coverage courtesy of Becky Watts and PikeCountyTimes.com

The Pike County Board of Commissioners held a groundbreaking/opening ceremony at the Hollonville-Pedenville Fire Station in Concord on Thursday, February 5, 2009.

Pictured from left are Pike Commissioner Tommy Powers, Commission Chairman Doug Mangham, Station Captain Tim Nance, Fire Chief Danny Henderson, Battalion One Chief Jim Totten, Commissioner Roosevelt Willis, Dee McLeRoy, Commissioner Don Collins, firefighter Randy Snyder, Trisha Dabbs, John Morrison, Gene Dabbs, and his dog, Bleu.

The site for the station was donated by Gene and Trisha Dabbs with the help of John Morrison, who acted as a liaison with Pike County officials.


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