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Collins directing Dixie Swim Club

Emma Collins and Rose Weser, both of Lincolnton, are involved in the Washington Little Theatre Company’s production of the “The Dixie Swim Club,” set for August 13-15 at the Bolton L More...

LCES and LCMS set to implement Positive Behavior Supports program

LCES and LCMS will be implementing Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) this year to promote and maximize behavioral competence and academic achievement. PBS fits into Georgia’s Response to Intervention (RTI) program. More...

News

Beginners boater safety class to be offered by TLSPS

The Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron will be teaching the new “ABC Beginning Boaters Class” beginning August 10th! More...

Officers installed at Post 194

The American Legion Post 194 and /uxilary Unit 194 held its installation ceremony for legion officers on July 17, 2010. More...

Between the Bookends

The Lincoln County Public Library has great books and movies for patrons to take home and enjoy. More...

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Opinions

Across The Savannah

Name - Dropping
By TOM POLAND
tompol@earthlink.net

Ours is a society that worships celebrities. Do you? What would you be willing to do to see a celebrity? Hop on a jet? Cross the street? Walk a mile? Stand in a line all night? My advice is simple: don’t bother. More...

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Sports

F&M Bank takes first place

The Lincoln County Adult Softball League’s spring/summer season came to an end Monday, July 19. Finishing the season in first place was F&M Bank with a 10-2 record. More...

Learning the basics

Football camp is being held this week at the Curry Colvin Recreation Complex. Glen Matthews (c), an assistant coach at LCHS, is serving as the instructor. More...

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Obituaries

Grace L. Lockhart

Grace L. Lockhart, 23, entered into rest Monday, July 5, 2010. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 9, at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church, Lincolnton with Revs. Frankie Jones, Willie J. White and Dennis J. Quinn officiating. More...

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Community Calendar

Lions Club meeting

The Lincolnton Lions Club meets the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Call Jim Butler at 706-359- 4114 or Sharon Bryan at 706-359- 1258for more information. More...

Donations needed

James Edmond has been paralyzed from the neck down for the last 16 years. He is in need of donations to have spinal cord treatment in Cologne Germany. More...

Revival at Harmony

Revival services will be held at Harmony Baptist Church beginning Mon., Aug. 2 - Thurs., Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor Kenneth Clay and New Creation Christian Church of Augusta, Ga. will be our revivalist for the week. More...

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Board passes final budget with cuts to classroom supplements

The 2010 General Fund Budget was passed by the Lincoln County Board of Education at its regular meeting held Tuesday, July 20. The budget reflects an estimated $10,856,663 in revenues and $11,296,549 in expenditures. More...

Sweet treats beat the heat

With the thermometers hitting the 100s, staying cool has become a major concern of most local residents. For Sammarrian Graham (l) and Kierra Fanning, ice cream is a delightful way to beat the heat. More...

Senior citizens center earns perfect score on inspection

The Lincoln County Senior Citizens Center received perfect marks on an in-depth inspection performed by the Georgia Department of Human Resources’ Division of Aging Services. Located on May Avenue, the center is operated by Pam Parton. More...

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Cartoon

Full Story

Automobiles have been a huge part of our lives since 1769 when the first steam-powered car was created and our love affair with them has not waned since then. More...

Lawson selected as finance chairman for State YMCA

Sheriff Gerald S. Lawson has been selected to serve as the 2010 Chairman of the Lincoln County Finance Drive for the State YMCA of Georgia. More...

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People

Amanda Lili Charping weds John Amos Holloway June 19

Amanda Lili Charping of Washington and John Amos Holloway of Round Oak exchanged wedding vows in a beautiful outdoor wedding Saturday, June 19, at four o’clock in the afternoon at Pembroke, residence of William and Ginna Pope, on West Robert T More...

Evans and Newsome to exchange vows in ceremony Aug. 28

Elliott Leary Evans of Hawkinsville announces the engagement of his daughter, Margaret Rae, to George Burdette Newsome III, son of George Burdette Newsome Jr. and the late Sherry Wallace Newsome of Washington. More...

Leathersville News

By Mrs. William Bentley

.. Jane Young of McCormick visited Dollie Smalley, Jan and Kerry Whitner and William and Lee Bentley Thursday afternoon. .. Jackie Bonner visited William and Lee Bentley Friday afternoon. .. More...

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Worship

Homecoming, revival services set for Phillips Mill Church

The 225th Homecoming for Phillips Mill Church will be Sunday, August 8. More...

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