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December 25, 2008  RSS feed
Dedication of new gym at rec complex set for Dec. 30
The new gymnasium at the Curry Colvin Recreation Complex will be named after Walker Norman, chairman of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, at a dedication ceremony set for Tuesday, December 30, beginning at 7 p.m. The commissioners voted name the gym after Norman at their regular meeting held Thursday, December 11. More...
Little sugarplums

With visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads, Noah, Lorali, and Shelby Clark listen intently as their mother, Jill, reads the classic poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement C. Moore. More...

Beggs honored for years of service to the community

Superior Court Clerk Bruce Beggs, whose term expires December 31, 2008, was recognized for 24 years of service to the people of Lincoln County during a ceremony held Tuesday, December 16, in the courtroom at the Lincoln County Courthouse. More...

Smith will be guest speaker at EPO

The 146th Annual Emancipation Proclamation Observance will be held Thursday, January 1, at 10 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The guest speaker for the occasion is Roy Smith, Jr., mayor of McCormick, South Carolina. A native of Mt. Carmel, Mayor Smith has been employed by Flexible Technologies of Abbeville for the past 27 years. More...

Say it loud, say it proud
Merry Christmas!

When did we start calling Christmas the "holidays," all in the name of political correctness? Words are powerful. In ancient times, a person's name was thought to embody his character. By bending to the will of the PC gods, we dilute the meaning of Christmas by referring to it as anything other than what it is. More...

Hinesley presides over waived jury trials

Waived jury trials were held Monday and Tuesday, December 15 and 16, at the Lincoln County Courthouse, with Judge Harold A. Hinesley presiding. The following cases were disposed of during the proceedings: .. Nathaniel Leverett pleaded guilty to simple battery and was sentenced to 12 months probation and a $500 fine plus surcharges. More...

 News
• DOT opens lanes for holiday travelers and issues advisory
For holiday travelers, Georgia DOT will suspend construction-related lane closures on all interstates and major state routes from 12 p.m., Tuesday, December 23 until 5 a.m., Monday, December 29. Permanent lane closures may also be in place on I-85 in Meriwether and Coweta counties, I-75 in South Georgia and I-95 on the coast. More...
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 Editorial Page
• article has image Dear Hearts and Gentle People
Before the next Journal hits the mailboxes it will be 2009. Hard to believe, isn't it? I remember thinking that the world was going to explode or something the year it turned 2000. I think I sat in a corner in my basement all day long. More...
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 People
• article has image Bridgett E. Berry to wed Joseph N. Wells May 16
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Berry Jr. of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Bridgett Elizabeth, to Joseph Nicholas Wells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wells of Lincolnton. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. West of Washington, the late Charles E. Berry and the late Ellen Smith of Rayle. More...
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 Obituaries
• Zachery T. Courtright
Zachery T. Courtright, infant son of Thomas Charles and Rebecca Parrish Courtright died Monday at University Hospital, Augusta. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. More...
• Cheryl Bentley Hagan
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 Public Notices
• LEGALS
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is given that, articles of incorporation, which will incorporate Saleen & Associates, Inc., have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. More...
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 Community Calendar
• Community Calendar
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 5:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Board of Elections, The Lincoln Center, 160 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga. More...
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