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September 8, 2005 / Front Page

Governor takes steps to reduce the price of gas

In light of the recent jump in gasoline prices, Governor Sonny Perdue has signed an executive order which mandates that Georgia consumers will be exempt from the state motor fuel tax through the end of this month. More...

Collecting for refugees

In an effort to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina, the Lincoln County Cheer Devils will be taking up donations at a public pep rally set for Thursday, September 15, at Buddy Bufford Field at the conclusion of the JV game between LCHS and the Th More...

Qualifying for city offices to be held Sept. 13-16

Qualifying for three seats on the Lincolnton City Council will be held Tuesday, September 13, through Friday, September 16, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. More...

Devils use big plays to topple Knights

BY LEX McGEE

The Lincoln County Junior Red Devils scored on three big plays last Thursday, September 1, at Blanchard Stadium in Evans to improve to 2-0 on the young JV season. More...

News

Ga. OHS-GMEA offers advice on best ways to help disaster victims

With the outpouring of sympathy and support for Hurricane Katrina victims becoming a major focus here and throughout the nation, Office of Homeland Security More...

Hunters need new deer harvest record before opening day

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) reminds deer hunters who purchased a big game license between Sept. 11, 2004 and Jan. More...

Don’t lick the bowl

News for Families & Consumers The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Martha Partridge Family & Consumer Science Agent Lincoln & Wilkes Counties

Have you ever wondered if it is safe to sample or More...

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Sports

Hunters fund conservation efforts in Ga.

Whenever a Georgia hunter purchases a hunting license, a shotgun, ammunition or a new bow they support the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program. More...

Deer hunters ready for season

Deer hunting is the most popular form of hunting in the State of Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). More...

Hunters must have HIP permit before dove hunting

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) reminds hunters to pick up the free Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program Permit (HIP Permit) before hunting doves this year. More...

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Community Calendar

Auxiliary anniversary Open house Sept. 13 Loco Baptist Church will hold Homecoming Services Sept. 11 with Rev. Kenneth Jones. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. and worship service begins at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow the worship service. More...

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Blood drive will help meet needs of hurricane victims

A Lincoln County Community Blood Drive will be held Saturday, September 10, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Lincolnton Baptist church. More...

Commission accepts bid for door-to-door trash pick-up

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners voted three-to-one to accept the low bid of $12.19, submitted by Advanced Disposal of Grovetown, for weekly garbage collection. More...