After helping others beat the sweltering heat with generous servings of ice cream, the employees of the Milky Way Freeze Bar decided to do a little cooling off of their own. Pictured are: (l-r) Chris Turner, Alyssa Belangia, and Mary Glaze. More...
End-of-Course Test (EOCT) scores and a new policy for gifted students were under discussion at the regular meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Education held Tuesday, July 15. More...
If attitude can heal, Lyndsie Beggs, 21, has won her battle against ovarian cancer. "When I was 19, everything in my life was going just the way I had planned. I was going to attend cosmetology school and then marry the man of my dreams. We were going to have our perfect house and our perfect children and live happily ever after. Cancer was never a part of my perfect plan. More...
A man wanted for attempted first degree murder in North Carolina was arrested by officers with the Lincolnton Police Department and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Thursday, July 10. According to Jim Justice, chief of police, "At 11:18 a.m., we received a call in reference to an individual climbing through the front window of a residence on Goshen Street. More...
LCMS Principal Pam Carmichael was selected as one of the 112 "High Performance Principals" by Governor Sonny Perdue and Kathy Cox, state superintendent of schools. These principals were singled out for having overseen dramatic improvements in student achievement in Georgia public schools and for fostering school environments that are conducive to student achievement. More...
The Lincoln County Steer and Heifer Team made a good showing at the Georgia Junior Beef Futurity held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry Thursday, July 17, through Saturday, July 19. The weekend began with the showmanship competition on Thursday. Local exhibitors placing in showmanship were: C.J. More...
The Lincoln County Grand Jury will convene on Monday, August 4, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lincoln County Courthouse. Judge Harold A. Hinesley is set to preside over the proceedings. In his comments, Superior Court Clerk Bruce Beggs asked jurors to call 706-359-5505 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. the week prior to court to verify the receipt of their summons. More...
Due to press constraints, The Lincoln Journal was unable to publish the results of a "straw poll" that was conducted in conjunction with the Georgia General Primary held Tuesday, July 15. Georgia Law allows both parties to conduct non-binding straw polls to gauge voter opinion on a variety of issues. More...
A new restroom/storage area has been constructed at the Curry Colvin Recreation Complex, near Burke Field. Most of the work on the new addition to the complex was done by county employees. More...
The American Cancer Society will hold its next Look Good...Feel Better volunteer training class for licensed beauty professionals on August 11, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at your local American Cancer Society office in Augusta. More...
"Oh-My-Lord!! Please tell me you didn't join Facebook!" said my teenager nephew. "Yes, I did," I told him. "What's wrong with that?" " Everything!" he said. "You're... gosh, how old are you anyway? You're too old to be on Facebook. More...
The Huffs took their Lincoln Journal to the gulf coast with them on their annual vacation trip to Panama City Beach. Pictured are Brandon Coussens, Kendall Huff, Clint & Anne Huff, Danielle Danner & Tyler Huff. More...
Mr. Melvin Edward Partridge, 89, Partridge Town Road, died Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Lake Crossing Health Care Facility, Leah, Georgia. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, July 20 from New Hope Baptist Church, with the Revs. Benny Pate and Paul Reviere officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. More...
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Georgia, Lincoln County This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. More...
Board of elections meetings The regular meetings of the Lincoln County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will be held the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Board of Elections, The Lincoln Center, 160 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga. More...
Local 4-H Club members enjoyed a variety of summer activites