Lincolnton, GA

PDF of print edition Lincoln County dominates area steer show       The day couldn't have been much sweeter for Lincoln County! Justin Ashmore of Lincoln County exhibited the grand champion steer and C.J. Goldman, also of Lincolnton, the reserve champion at the 54th Annual Washington Area Steer and Heifer Show, which was dedicated to Herbert Powell, former coordi... More ... Helping at-risk students      SFC Johnny G. Hearst (r) and Sgt. Rodney Neal of the Georgia National Guard visited at-risk students at LCHS to talk about the importance of having a positive attitude, making good choices, resisting peer pressure, and setting short and long-term goals. The men are pictured here with Regina Reid, th... More ... City prepares to upgrade sewer lines for new school       In light of the construction of a new high school off of Metasville Road, the Lincolnton City Council discussed upgrading the sewerage system at the group's regular meeting held Monday, March 3, at City Hall. A couple of options to ensure the system could handle the extra load were presented to t... More ... County to rename portion of Hwy. 378 after Pop Lewis       The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution urging the Georgia General Assembly to name a portion of Georgia Highway 378 the "James Roy 'Pop' Lewis Highway." The action was taken at a called meeting of the commission held Thursday, February 28, at the courthouse. More ... Police continue to investigate armed robbery       An armed robbery took place at around 11 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, at the Sunrise Minit Market. According to Lincolnton Police Chief Jim Justice, "Three black males, one brandishing a firearm, entered the business and demanded money from the store manager. After the manager gave the men an u... More ... Mountain makes top 20       Lincoln County's Graves Mountain is number 20 on Charles Seabrook's list of "35 Natural Wonders in Georgia You Must See Before You Die." Seabrook is a freelance columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In his comments on "The Mountain," he writes, "Rock hounds from all over the world co... More ... Broun sponsors essay contest       Dr. Paul Broun has announced that he will sponsor an essay contest for students in the 10th Congressional District, which includes Lincoln County. Broun is asking students to write an essay of up to 250 words on one of the three virtues listed on the banner that wraps around the arch on the Georg... More ...