One is never too young to start reading The Lincoln Journal! Fortson Partridge took the newspaper with him to Helen, Georgia, on his first vacation ever. The young traveler is the son of Scott and Stephanie Partridge of Lincolnton. More...
The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld Superior Court Judge T. Penn McWhorter's decision to grant Lincoln County's petition for declaratory judgment relief, filed against Sheriff Gerald Lawson on February 16, 2007. The unanimous ruling by the court was issued Tuesday, July 8, by A. Harris Adams, app... More...
Sergeant Jerry A. Hearst of Lincolnton was recently awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action, while providing support for Operation All-American Tiger in Iraq. The medal was presented to Hearst by his brother, SFC Johnny G. More...
For the past 18 years, teenagers or "angels" have touched lives and learned lessons in servanthood through "River of Life." The interdenominational ministry is sponsored by the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC), under the direction of Rev. Bob Beckwith. More...
An activity report for the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office was issued recently by Sheriff Gerald Lawson. According to the sheriff, the following arrests were made last month in the county: ..Lisa Marie Bass, 30, charged with one count of felony theft by taking in connection with a jewelry theft ... More...
Work continues to progress on the new gymnasium at the Curry Colvin Recreation Complex. When the facility reaches completion in September, it will feature such amenities as a fitness center, a concession stand, and a meeting room. The project is being funded by SPLOST revenues. More...
The decision made by the Georgia Court of Appeals to grant Lincoln County's petition for declaratory judgment relief, filed against Sheriff Gerald Lawson in February of 2007, was discussed at the regular meeting of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners held Thursday, July 10. More...
Students at LCES, LCMS, and LCHS will be alarmed to know that there is less than month left of summer vacation. School is set to start on Friday, August 8, with teachers returning to work on August 4. More...
.. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cox of Greenwood visited Mr. and Mrs. William Bentley Wednesday afternoon. .. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Bryant attended the 50th Wedding Anniversary reception for Rev. and Mrs. Roy Cates at Fishing Creek Church on Saturday, June 28. More...
This year, 2008, all my friends and I turned 60 years old and the transition into senior-citizen-hood has been everything I've been told it would be and nothing at all like I expected. And if you're thinking I'm one of those young-at-heart, age-doesn't-matterit's what's-inside creetons, then think... More...
Lucy Nel (far right) spent the afternoon demonstrating the fine art of spinning linen on Saturday, July 5 at Elijah Clark State Park museum. Pictured with Lucy are (L-r): Mary Ann Hill, Sam Hill, Ashlee Hill, Paden Garrard, and Cole Hill, all from Dublin, Georgia. More...
Mr. James Granville Hutton, 67 of Joy Dr. died Fri., July 11, 2008 at Trinity Hospital, Augusta. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton with Rev. Philip Kinney officiating. More...
Rev. Donald Walton will lead the revival at Goshen Baptist Church beginning with Homecoming on Sunday, July 20, 2008. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. each night Monday through Friday. Worship through music will be led by Stephen Rayner and Peyson Moss. 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...