Barnesville NewsLocal news for Barnesville, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.'Green' power plant coming to Lamar- June 21, 2008 What makes this plant green The plant will create steam power by burning wood chips from logging or land-clearing operations that normally would rot in the forest or in landfills.http://www.topix.net/city/barnesville-ga/2008/06/green-power-plant-coming-to-lamar?fromrss... 19.JUN.08 Joseph McMichael Seeks Election- June 19, 2008 Joseph E. "Joe" McMichael is challenging Carl Pennamon for the District 1 County Commission seat.http://www.topix.net/city/barnesville-ga/2008/06/19-jun-08-joseph-mcmichael-seeks-election... Officials say $160 million power plant slated for Georgia- June 17, 2008 Officials in Lamar County say a $160 million plant will produce electricity from biomass and create up to 25 jobs and a payroll of up to $1.5 million.http://www.topix.net/city/barnesville-ga/2008/06/officials-say-160-million-power-plant-sla... Soldier Remembered as "An Asset'' During Funeral- June 1, 2008 Davy Nathaniel Weaver during his euoogy, "I have known good soldiers over the years, yet none any better.'' The 39-year-old Weaver died May 18th after his Humvee was hit by an improvised explosive device in ...http://www.topix.net/city/barnesville-ga/2008/05/soldier-remembered-as-an-asset-during-fun... |