Corps announces deer hunts schedule for Bussey Point
      The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at J. Strom Thurmond Lake Office will conduct primitive weapon deer hunts in Bussey Point located in Lincoln Co., Ga.
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SRCW Connection to hold luncheon at Tara Country Club
      The Savannah River Christian Women's Connection, in affiliation with Stonecroft Ministries, will have their next luncheon on Aug. 8, at Tara Country Club in Savannah Lakes Village. It will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the cost is $12.00 per person.
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Leathersville News
By Mrs. William Bentley
      .. Nancy Bailey visited her family in Gainesville and Duluth this past weekend. The family celebrated her granddaughter Whitney's sixteenth birthday. .. Mr. and Mrs. Lindy Chalker visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley Friday morning.
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McCall named to President's List at Ga. Southern
      Rachel D. McCall, junior, Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, has been named to the President's List for the Summer 2007 term at Georgia Southern University President's List for Summer 2007. Rachel has achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average with a minimum of 12 credit hours for the semester.
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Walker reunion
      The annual Walker reunion for the descendants of Daniel Lumpkin Walker and connected families will be held August 19th at Fishing Creek Baptist Church. A covered dish dinner will be served at 1 PM. Please plan to bring your favorite dishes to share.
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Kick-off party
      New Work Baptist Church is having an AWANA kick-off party Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please come, fellowship, register your child and find out what AWANA is all about. Everyone is invited.
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Homcoming at Prices GBC
      Prices Grove Baptist Church will have Homecoming Day Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Henry Parks and Jesus Christ Church family from Charlotte, N.C. Everyone is invited. Rev. Jackson Parks is pastor.
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Homecoming at Ebenezer
      Ebenezer will observe Homecoming Day Sun., Aug. 12 at 10:45 a.m. The public is invited. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.
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Library closing
      All public libraries in the East Central Georgia Regional Library system will be closed Wed., Aug. 8, for an in-service staff training day. This includes all public libraries in Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, Richmond and Warren counties.
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LCHS/MS open house
      Lincoln County Middle and High School invites students and parents to an open house Thurs., Aug. 2 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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New business
     Owner, Maria Prince and helper, Kaitlyn Howard, are pictured outside the newly opened Konfetti Balloons & Party Supplies located at 118 Main Street in Lincolnton. Not pictured, helper Brandtley Harris.
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Unclaimed Property Unit protects owners of abandoned property
      The unclaimed Property Unit of the Department of Revenue has the mission of executing Georgia's Unclaimed Property Act, which protects the rights of owners of abandoned property. Banks and financial organizations, insurance companies, utilities, and other businesses are required to remit abandone...
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What parents should know about vaccines
By Dr. Dennis Murray, Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases MCG Children's Medical Center
      Many parents have questions and concerns regarding immunizations. Are they safe? What about the link between vaccines and disorders such as autism? Would my child be better off without vaccines? The following guide answers the top four questions parents have about vaccines.
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Lincoln County School System Calendar 2007-2008
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Ga. surveillance team confirms presence of mosquito born viruses
      Surveillance data gathered by the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Public Health confirms horses in Bibb and Lowndes counties have tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and two pools of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been found in Fulton County.
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Mobile unit at HD
      The University Health Care System Mobile Breast Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Dept. on July 31, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please call the health dept. at 706-359-3154 to inquire about services.
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Consumers get answers from Georgia Department of Agriculture
      Prepared by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs Tommy Irvin, Commissioner. Call Consumer Q's Hotline at 1-800-282-5852. Consumer Recall: Batteries Used With Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co.
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Blood drive to be held at Lincolnton Baptist Church Sat.
      A Lincoln County Community Blood Drive will be held Saturday, August 4, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Lincolnton Baptist church. Sponsored by the Shepeard Community Blood Center, the goal for the drive is 30 donors.
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Tax-free holiday begins just in time for school
      Local residents are reminded that Georgia's sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 Friday, August 2, and continues until midnight Sunday, August 5. For the fifth consecutive year, shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase school supplies, clothing, computers, and computer accessories tax free, co...
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