The largest Friday night crowd in the history of the BBQ & Blues Festival crammed into downtown Barnesville Friday night for custom cars, contests, pig meat and partying. Continue reading "Q & Blues '12 draws record Friday crowd" »
Downtown Barnesville was transformed overnight Thursday into a barbecue lover's paradise and the sweet sounds of free music will fill the air beginning at 5 p.m. Continue reading "BBQ & Blues smoking; music starts at 5 p.m." »
Mrs. Sue Ellen Poss Abreu, age 62, of Barnesville passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 in a Bibb County healthcare facility. Continue reading "Sue Ellen Poss Abreu obituary" »
Campers and smokers are already showing up in the BBQ & Blues event area in downtown Barnesville in preparation for the big event weekend. Continue reading "Cook teams rolling in" »
As part of its mission to reduce the number of unwanted pets, the Barnesville-Lamar County Humane Society will transport animals to a low cost spay/neuter clinic Tuesday, May 1st . To make an appointment or for additional information, please call 770-3... »
The Board of Regents has requested Gordon’s input on altering its name from ‘Gordon College’ to ‘Gordon State College’ to recognize its state college status. Continue reading "GC to seek input on switch to Gordon State College" »
By Walter Geiger Organizers and an army of volunteers are gearing up for the 8th annual Barnesville BBQ & Blues Festival. Over 40 competition barbecue teams from all over the southeast will begin rolling into town Thursday and, by nightfall, the savory... »
Jasmine Nabers of Farmington Hills,MI is still missing and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is asking for the public's help in locating her. The child is believed to be in the Barnesville,GA area and may be in need of assis... »
Between Friday, April 13, and Friday, April 20, the Barnesville police department made five arrests: Continue reading "Barnesville police report" »
The 'new' Smith Hall on the campus of Gordon College was officially dedicated with a ribbon cutting Friday, April 20. Continue reading "Gordon's Smith Hall rededicated" »
It is nearly time for one of my favorite annual events - the Barnesville BBQ & Blues Festival. Continue reading "BBQ & Blues offers up fun!" »
The Barnesville Blues Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 2137 held annual Confederate Memorial Program at Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville Saturday, April 21. Continue reading "Confederate history feted at Greenwood Cemetery" »
A Barnesville man who was drunk when he caused a crash at the intersection of Grove St. and Hwy. 41 last June arrived in court drunk Thursday, April 19. Continue reading "Man charged with vehicular homicide comes to court drunk" »
Lamar County's Relay for Life was well underway at the Ed Taylor Memorial Recreational Complex on Gordon Road in Barnesville Friday night. Continue reading "Relay '12 rolling " »
Mrs. Helen Jenkins Parson, 88, of 256 Railroad St., Barnesville, died April 12, 2012. Continue reading "Helen Jenkins Parson obituary" »
