Earlier this month, Officer Chad Moxon's dog, Jimi, was stolen from his home then shot to death and dumped along the side of Culloden road.

Notice, Probate Court of Lamar County RE: Petition of Charlie Frank Ham to probate in solemn form the will of John Thomas Ham, deceased, and for Letters of Administration with will annexed, upon which an order for service was granted by this court on Oct.

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.

Mattie Jo Crews Boney, 99, formerly of Barnesville, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Services will be held Friday, Nov.

The Lamar County Middle School Trojans stopped Manchester 25-12 last week and will play for the division title today.

In the Barnesville city council election Tuesday, November 3, challenger Mark Stone defeated incumbent Cecil Butch McDaniel in the Ward 5 race.

Acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, Milner police chief Jake Sutton was able to arrest an alleged burglar within minutes of his having broken into Greater Spring Hill Baptist Church at 117 Locust Street Monday.

The Lamar County sheriffa s office has begun a new program targeted at young drivers.

From the Annals of 1909 A delightful party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Keith at their home on N. Sixth Street.

Between Friday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 15, the Lamar County sheriff's office made 16 arrests: Adrian Cody Whatley, 30, Griffin, VGCSA; Aaron Jourdan Copeland, 21, Adel, following too closely, VGCSA and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Between Friday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 8, the Lamar County sheriff's office made 14 arrests: A Jerome Cary Daniel, 29, Thomaston, possession of methamphetamines with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of drug related objects; James Alvin Barrett, 39, Thomaston, possession of meth with intent to distribute and ...

From the Annals of 1909 W. Lee Almon of Rushton, La., was spending a few days with relatives and friends in Griffin.

Dr. Benny Tate, Senior Pastor of Rock Springs Church, will serve as Guest Chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday September 9. If you would like to see him open the session with prayer at 10:00 am, be sure to tune in for the live broadcast on C-SPAN. ------------------------------- Dr.

The economic downturn created a boon for the Lamar County water authority as bids for the upcoming water line project came in.

From the Annals of 1909 The Huckaby brothers held their first family reunion at the home of their brother-in-law William Fisher, at Milner.

Barring public outcry, former Milner restaurateur and paving contractor Rudy Vaughn will be released from prison on parole September 14.

Between Friday, Aug. 21, and Thursday, Aug. 27, the Lamar County sheriffs office made 27 arrests: Nakeyla Deon Thomas, 26, College Park, interference with custody; Paul Wade Melton, 46, Barnesville, possession of marijuana; Marcus Kevin Pitts, 33, Griffin, possession of drug related objects; Anthony Tyrone Wilson, 32, Milner, probation violation; ...

Between Friday, Aug. 14, and Thursday, Aug. 20, the Lamar County sheriff's office made 28 arrests: Thaddeus Lavette Bonds, 27, Macon, DUI, open container, following too close and weaving over roadway.

From the Annals of 1909 The young men of the city gave a dance at the Commercial Club complimentary to the bevy of attractive young lady visitors and the home girls.

From the Annals of 1909 Lewis H. Beck attended the district meeting of the Odd Fellows at Forsyth, being a delegate from Warren Lodge of this city.