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Budget and water are hot topics for General Assembly

Not surprisingly, budget cuts are the main topic of discussion during the first session of the 2010 term of the Georgia General Assembly. More...

Community bids farewell to former chief of police

There are good and honest men, who move quietly amongst us, touching our lives in ways we do not fully appreciate until they are gone. More...

Brown will be guest of honor at reception Sun.

A reception will be held Sunday, January 31, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Lincolnton Clubhouse in honor of Henry Brown, the first black mayor of the City of Lincolnton. More...

Blood drive will be held at LBC Sat.

The Shepeard Community Blood Center will hold a blood drive on Saturday, January 30, from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Lincolnton Baptist Church. The goal for the drive is 40 units. More...

News

Consumers get answers from Ga. Department of Agriculture

Prepared by the Office of Public Affairs Georgia Department of Agriculture Tommy Irvin, Commissioner www.agr.georgia.gov Question: One of my shrubs looks like it has been killed by the cold weather. I thought it was hardy. More...

UGA, WRD set out to determine effects of coyotes on fawns

Coyotes are found in every county in Georgia and their presence has hunters and wildlife biologists alike wondering how these predators are affecting white-tailed deer populations. More...

FBLA members attend Region 15 Leadership Conference in Madison

Lincoln County High Schools Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) student organization attended Region 15 Leadership Conference at Madison County High School on January 19th, 2010. More...

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People

Leathersville News

By Mrs. William Bentley

..Rev. Deryl Odom visited Irene Bailey recently. .. Stephanie Coburn of Lawrenceville, Ga. spent the week with her sister, Nancy Bailey. ..Alan Fizer spent the weekend with Art and Lois Fizer. More...

Cullars named to Dean’s List at Paine College

Daravious Cullars a freshmen at Paine College in Augusta, Georgia has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester 2009. More...

Hinson inducted into Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society at Reinhardt

Tyler Hinson, a junior history major from Lincolnton, Ga., was inducted into Reinhardt College’s chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, a national college honor society, on January 21, 2010. More...

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Obituaries

Bernice Jones

Ms. Bernice Jones entered into rest on Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Medical College of Georgia. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 23 at New Tabernacle Baptist Church were Rev. Matthew Harden is pastor and Rev. More...

Mary Catherine McKellar

Mrs. Mary Catherine McKellar, 81, of May Ave. entered into rest on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at the Medical College of Georgia Hospital. The funeral service were held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27 at Loco Baptist Church with Rev. More...

Mary L. Parks

Mrs. Mary L. Parks entered into rest on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Wills Memorial Hospital. More...

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Students and presenters enjoy career fair at LCHS Jan. 25

Over 50 students and their parents took part in a career fair held Monday, January 25, in the LCHS Cafeteria. The event was sponsored by the school’s guidance office and the CTAE (Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education) department. More...

Nine young ladies will vie for title of Young Miss tonight

The Lincoln Young Miss Pageant will be held tonight (Thursday), beginning at 7 p.m. in the LCHS Auditorium. The pageant is being sponsored by the school’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter. More...

Local tournament a success

Twenty-two schools from across the state, including some of Georgia’s top nationally-competitive debate programs, took part in the “Ninth Annual Winter by the Lake Tournament” held at LCHS on Saturday, January 23. More...

Here’s to many more birthdays

Close to 35 people attended the kickoff for the 2010 Lincoln County ACS (American Cancer Society) Relay for Life held Tuesday, January 19, at the Lincoln County Library. More...

Grand jury will convene at 9:30 at courthouse

The Lincoln County Grand Jury will convene on Monday, February 1, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lincoln County Courthouse. Chief Judge Roger W. Dunaway, Jr. is scheduled to preside over the proceedings. More...

Editorial Page

Dear Hearts and Gentle People

“A dollar and 25 cents! That’s absolutely ridiculous!” my mother shouted. “For a Coca Cola?” (People her age still call it that) I started to place our order at the drive through window. More...

Across The Savannah

An Unforgettable Character
By TOM POLAND tompol@earthlink.net

“He’s a real character.” No doubt you’ve heard that expression. More...

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Impact of ethanol on gas engines

TO THE EDITOR:: I enjoyed Monte Stephens article on ethanol and how it has impacted gasoline engines nationwide. I recently had a $200.00 carburetor rebuild and got an expensive education first hand. More...

Red Cross seeking volunteers

TO THE EDITOR: The American Red Cross of Augusta responds to disasters of all kinds, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and house fires throughout an 11 county region in our community. More...

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Sports

2010 LCHS Baseball Schedule

Date Location Time Feb. 19 at Hephzibah 5:00 Preseason scrimmage Feb. More...

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar

NA meetings N.A. meetings are held at the Lincoln County Library from 6 - 7 p.m. every Friday. For more information, please call 706-359-5808. More...

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