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Marjorie Florene Barnett Burel, age 83, of Tyrone

Marjorie Florene Barnett Burel, age 83, of Tyrone, Ga. died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013.

She was born in Hapeville, Ga. to the late Phillip Hansel and Julia Kidd Barnett.

She was preceeded in death by her husband of 60 years, the late Raymond J. Burel. Marjorie was a devoted wife, mother, Nannie and a life-long member of Hapeville First Baptist Church. She loved God and her family. She worked for Delta Air Lines then several government agencies ending up at Fort McPherson before quitting in the late 60's to become a full-time housewife and mother. Read More»

Legacy Theatre gets back to work with '9 to 5'

The women of “9 to 5: The Musical,” Mandy Mitchell, Amy Bridges and Ally Duncan. Photo/Special.

“9 to 5! What a way to make a living!” Read More»

4 indicted for phony pain clinic

Tyrone location was one of 3 in metro area; owner, docs face federal charges

The August raid on a pain clinic in Tyrone, along with several other locations in the metro Atlanta area, has resulted in four people being indicted on federal drug and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Atlanta.

The probe of the AMARC clinic began in 2009 when the federal Drug Enforcement Administration learned that AMARC physicians “prescribed pain pills outside the bounds of legitimate medical practice,” prosecutors said. Read More»

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Rep. Westmoreland, speak up about guns

Lynn Westmoreland is my Congressional representative. He may be yours as well.

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, Rep. Westmoreland accepted a significant financial contribution from the National Rifle Association (NRA) in the 2012 cycle.

However, he has yet to release a statement about the assault-weapon massacre of children in Newtown, Conn.

Come on, Rep. Westmoreland, you’re a family man. What do you have to say?

Irene Cheyne

Tyrone, Ga.

Tyrone officials review 2012, look ahead to 2013

The year has all but wound down and 2013 is just around the corner. For Tyrone, the town’s financial position could hardly be better. Providing a look at some aspects of 2012 and providing a glimpse into 2013 were Mayor Eric Dial and Town Manger Kyle Hood. Read More»

Burch Elementary’s Care Bears

Students at Robert J. Burch Elementary School in Tyrone participated in a coin drive to help show their Burch value of kindness. Burch students and teachers set a goal of raising $500 to help impoverished families in third-world countries through World Vision. Fourth grade teacher Cori Davis brought the idea to Burch and students embraced the philosophy of “Burch Bears Care” raising $675 for the World Vision fundraiser. With the funds raised in Burch’s “Spirit of Christmas” coin drive, they will help nine families by providing six goats and 18 chickens to families in need. Read More»

Dogwood Church will offer GriefShare in January

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the GriefShare program held at Dogwood Church.

Those attending will find encouragement, comfort and help in grieving the death of a loved one.

GriefShare will be held on Wednesdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 9 in the office building of Dogwood Church (975 Ga. Hwy. 74 in Tyrone).

To register or for questions, call 770-692-7634 or email ddarby@dogwoodchurch.org.

Howard Smith of Tyrone

Mr. Howard Smith of Tyrone (formerly of East Point) passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Genina Smith and is survived by his son, Leslie Smith and wife, Lynn of Fayetteville; daughter, Deanna Smith of Tyrone; sister, Marge Huff and husband, Dale of Roswell; grandchildren, Christy Davidson and Michael Smith.

A funeral service was held Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home with Darwin Caldwell officiating. Interment followed at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Read More»

Sandy Creek takes AAAA state title

Sandy Creek seniors Corey Griffin (7) and Jamon Rowe (58) hold up the championship trophy for the 2012 GHSA Class AAAA state championship. The Patriots captured their third state title in four years by defeating the Ridgeland Panthers 45-10 on Saturday evening. For more on the game, see www.thecitizensports.com. Photo/Rick Sauer.

Holiday show benefits Sandy Creek fine arts department

Carla’s Dance Factory and Georgia Youth Ballet will again present their production of A Christmas Spectacular and The Nutcracker, Land of Sweets in collaboration with Sandy Creek High School’s Choral and Drama Departments next weekend. It is a show designed with the entire family in mind and truly has something for everyone. Read More»

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