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January 10, 2008
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Attorney swears in new councilmen; cuts in water production discussed
The Lincolnton City Council conducted routine "beginning of the year" business at its first regular meeting of 2008 held Monday, January 7, at City Hall. At the outset of the meeting, attorney Stephen Brown of Fulcher Hagler, LLP administered the oath of office to incumbent councilman Chuck Beggs... More...
Three county employees plead guilty to theft-related charges

Three former Lincoln County employees were sentenced after pleading guilty to theft-related charges during a recent session of Lincoln County Superior Court. Chief Judge Roger W. Dunaway, Jr. More...

Elections board is accepting requests for absentee ballots

The Lincoln County Board of Elections and Registration is currently accepting applications for those wishing to vote absentee in the Presidential Preference Primary set for Tuesday, February 5. Since Georgia does not register voters by party, the primary is "open," and voters must choose either a... More...

Public hearing set to discuss mitigation plan

The Lincoln County Department of Public Safety's Office of Emergency Management will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 22, from 7 until 9 p.m. at The Lincoln Center. The purpose of the meeting is to review the Lincoln County Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan and to receive public input ... More...

Community blood drive to be held at Lincolnton Baptist Sat.

A Lincoln County Community Blood Drive will be held Saturday, January 12, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Lincolnton Baptist Church. "Thank you, Lincoln County," said Linda Walker, recruitment coordinator for the Shepeard Community Blood Center. More...

Cope wins logo design contest

Lori Cope, art teacher at LCHS, was named the winner of the Augusta Colts' logo design contest during a press conference held at Famous Dave's Barbecue in Augusta on Thursday, January 3. More...

  News
•Chamber Chatter
Happy New Year! It's 2008! I can't begin to explain how excited I am to be a part of an amazing community! Lincoln County is like NO OTHER county! I am so excited to be the 2008 President for the Lincolnton/ Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce. More...
•Cold and drought blast Georgia landscapes
•Leathersville News
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 Editorial Page
•Happy New Year, dear hearts!
Still nursing a whopper of a cold, I am happy to say that a pin-head-sized hole in my left nostril has allowed me to breathe again and I am back at the computer compiling my new year's resolutions. While I've not always been successful at keeping them, I always do my best to make sure I improve a ... More...
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 People
•Brim receives degree
Mary Brim, a former student of Lincoln County High School and a graduate of Nitro High School in Nitro, WV, completed her Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice on December 16, 2007. She graduated with the GPA of 3.1 and was placed on the Dean's List. More...
•Leverett earns degree from Albany State Univ.
•Moss named to Dean's List at Mercer Univ.
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 Sports
•Sweet Wynn at sUGAr Bowl
Jarius Wynn (#99), a former Red Devil who now plays defensive end for UGA, is shown "high-fiveing" fans during Georgia's 41-10 victory over the Hawaii Warriors at the Sugar Bowl, held in New Orleans on New Year's Day. More...
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 Obituaries
•Betty Jo Adams
Ms. Betty Jo Adams, 73, of South Washington Street, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Heartland Hospice in Augusta. Graveside service were held at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2008 at St. Paul United Methodist Church cemetery with Rev. Paul C. Reviere officiating. More...
•Charles Ward Elam
•Joe C. May
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 Public Notices
•LEGALS
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS NOTICE All creditors of the Estate of Edwin R. Drinkard, deceased, late of Lincoln County, Georgia, are hereby required to render in their claims or demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment t... More...
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 Community Calendar
•Community Calendar
GED/Adult classes Augusta Technical College and Lincoln County Family Connection are offering GED/Adult Literacy classes on Mon., Tues., and Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Wed., from 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-3425 or 706-359-5769. More...
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