March 29, 2007 RSS feed / Front Page

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Sixth Annual Relay for Life takes to the field May 11-12

Preparations have begun in earnest for the Sixth Annual Lincoln County American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay for Life. The community celebration will take place Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12, from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. More...

LCHS Literary Team captures wins at state and region levels

The LCHS Literary Team recently completed a successful season with wins at both the region and state levels. More...

Community Holy Week Services

Community Holy Week Services will be held Monday through Friday, April 2-6, at various churches throughout Lincoln County. The services will begin at 12 noon, with lunch served by the host church every day at 12:30 p.m. More...

Juniors to attend Girls State

Five LCHS juniors will attend Girls State, a week-long leadership conference during which girls from all over the state meet and work together to form a mock government. More...

Team improving after slow start

The LCHS Baseball Team is off to a 3-5 start, with a 2-2 record in Region 7-A play. "Inconsistency has marked the Devils' efforts this season," stated Coach Billy Beale. "We're improving but we've still got to get things together at the same time. More...

News

Help family find Shannon

MISSING: Shannon is 6 years old and 83 pounds, she is a Lab mix with white chest and white feet. Last seen running from downtown area by Lincoln County Vet's office towards Kelly Street on March 26, 2007. More...

Ga. agriculture will continue to monitor and test pet food

Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin said Friday afternoon that his department will continue to look for the pet food recalled last week and will test several samples of both dog and cat food produced by Menu Foods, Inc. More...

Leathersville News

By Mrs. William Bentley

.. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dowell visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fizer Friday afternoon. .. Mark Beebe of Marietta and Alan Fizer spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fizer. .. More...

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People

Elizabeth K. Wiley to wed Adam Bohler June 30

Mrs. Rachel Lovern Wiley of Elberton announces the engagement of her daughter, Elizabeth Kaye, to Adam Bohler, son of Gene Bohler and the late Cindy Bohler of Tignall. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Joe Howard Wiley of Rutledge. More...

Hill honored on two occasions at Augusta State

Amanda Catherine Hill, a senior Early Childhood Education major at Augusta State University, was honored Friday, March 16, 2007 on two different occasions. More...

Enjoying the warm Florida sunshine

James and Catherine Bowen enjoyed a trip to the Florida Keys recently. They visited the many different Keys and had their picture made in Key West at the "Southern Most Point of the United States. More...

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Worship

Man's Resources

In Biblical times water was a scarce commodity and was much appreciated by the people of Palestine. Everyone was dependent upon springs and fountains, and water was even sold in the streets. More...

Ralph Freeman to present message at Anthony Chapel

Ralph Freeman, an inspiring world class singer, will be presenting the morning worship message at Anthony Chapel UMC, on Metasville Road, Lincolnton, Ga., on Sunday, April 1 at 11:00 a.m. More...

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SPLOST referendum passes; plans underway for new school

Lincoln County voters approved a referendum to renew the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), which runs out on June 30, 2007, and provide for the issuance of up to $25,150,000 in general obligation bonds, supported by sales and property More...

Mulberry C.M.E. will host worship service Good Friday

Mulberry Christian Methodist Episcopal (C.M.E.) Church will host its sixth annual ecumenical service for the community on Good Friday (April 6) beginning at 7 p.m. More...

Spanish honor society inductees

The new inductees into the National Spanish Honor Society at LCHS are: (front row, l-r) Kitty Ball, Asonta Johnson, Hattie Collins, Breauna Jenkins, Tiquila Williams, Brooke Epps, Amy Boland, Kayla Crookham, Lindsey McWhorter, (back row) Donnell More...

UGA climatologist reports state is now entering mild drought

Most of Georgia is now entering a mild drought, according to Dr. David Stooksbury, state climatologist and professor of engineering and atmospheric sciences at the University of Georgia. More...

Editorial Page

Forget jewelry, forget shoes, forget furs. Today's hottest fashion accessory for women is the power drill. I kid you not. Women have gone bat-crazy over tools. More...

News for Families & Consumers

Are Easter eggs safe?
By: Martha Partridge

Eggs are often decorated, used as decorations, and hunted at Easter time. Most years I receive calls concerning the safety of this tradition. More...

To the Editor

Thanks for quick response
TO THE EDITOR

It's great to live in Lincoln County. It's great because we have one of the best sheriff departments in the state of Georgia. More...

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Sports

LCMS baseball team defeats Thomson Middle School Mon.

The Lincoln County Middle School baseball team defeated Thomson Middle School 21 - 10 Monday, March 19, at the Curry Colvin Recreation Field. The win improved the young Devils record to 2-2 this season with a big double-header Saturday at 11 a.m. More...

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Obituaries

Ottieree Allen Easler

Ottieree Allen Easler, 100, passed away in her sleep from natural causes Wednesday, March 21, 2007. Graveside service were held at 2 p.m. on Fri., March 23, at Westview Cemetery. She was a lifelong resident of Richmond County. More...

Richard M. Garrard

Mr. Richard M. "Ricky" Garrard, 57, of Swainsboro, entered into rest on Saturday, March 24, 2007 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, at Lincolnton United Methodist Church with Revs. More...

Joel Ray Myers, Sr.

Mr. Joel Ray Myers, Sr., 68, of Ralph Goolsby Road, entered into rest on Monday, March 19, 2007 at Heartland Hospice in Augusta. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. More...

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Mini golf tourney Elijah Clark State Park invites you to bring the entire family to the Masters Week Parent/Child Mini Golf Tournament. Each team consisting of one parent and one child will play 18 holes of mini golf. More...

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