The Lincoln Journal

12/10/2025

11/22/2025

Area High School Football Roundup
By Editor | November 22, 2025 |

Lincoln Red Devils 56-0 over Hawkinsville Red Devils
Devils remain undefeated and advance to next round

Washington-Wilkes Tigers fall to Bowdon Red Devils 24-54
Tigers ends season in 2nd round of State Playoffs

11/17/2025

https://www.thejournalmessenger.com/2025/11/17/ga-lt-gov-burt-jones-in-lincolnton-this-wednesday/

GA LT GOV Burt Jones in Lincolnton this Wednesday....

GA Lt GOV Burt Jones in Lincolnton this Wednesday By Editor | November 17, 2025 | 0 Georgia Lt. Governor and gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones will speak and field questions in Lincolnton this Wednesday, November 19 at 1pm at the Lincoln County Agricultural Center, 2080 Rowland-York Road for about....

11/05/2025

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 ELECTION RESULTS
LINCOLN COUNTY – 100% of precincts reporting
Public Service Commission
District 2
Tim Echols (R) – 67.38%
Alicia Johnson (D) – 32.62%
District 3
Fitz Johnson ( R) – 67.27%
Peter Hubbard (D) – 32.73%

Board of Education Resolution
YES – 61.90%
NO – 38.10%

FLOST
YES – 71.44%
NO – 28.56%

11/01/2025

Friday High School Football Action

* Lincoln Red Devils remain undefeated beating Greene 42-0

* Washington-Wilkes Tigers lose defensive battle to Warren 6-0

* McCormick Chiefs falls to Dixie 41-12

Read the full game reports in this week’s Journal Messenger & Reporter in newsstands Tuesday, online Wednesday, and mail boxes Thursday

10/18/2025

OCTOBER 18 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP:

Lincoln Red Devils whip Lake Oconee Academy 41-3
Devils remain undefeated, #1 ranking

McCormick Chiefs blow out Calhoun Fall Charter 57-28
Chiefs take first win of the season, Hearst rushes for 323 yards

WW Tigers beat Greene County 35-28
Tigers Region record 2-1, on track for playoffs

09/25/2025

NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The City of Lincolnton has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in
property taxes by 4.88 percent.
All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at City
Hall, Council Chambers, 125 North Peachtree Street, Lincolnton, Georgia on September 25,
2025, at 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
Times and places of additional public hearings on this tax increase are at City Hall, Council
Chambers, 125 North Peachtree Street, Lincolnton, Georgia on October 7, 2025, at 6:45 P.M.
This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 6.624 mills, an increase of 0.308 mills.
Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more than 6.316 mills. The
proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $200,000.00 is approximately
$24.64 and the proposed tax increase for a nonhomestead property with a fair market value of
$100,000.00 is approximately $12.32.

09/20/2025

FRIDAY NIGHT AREA FOOTBALL UPDATES:
https://www.thejournalmessenger.com/2025/09/20/high-school-football-updates-sep-20-2025/

08/28/2025

NEW MILLAGE RATE TO BE SET TOMMOROW IN CALLED MEETING
AGENDA
Called Meeting
Friday, August 29, 2025
9:00am

1. Call Meeting to Order Chairman Norman
2. Invocation Commissioner
3. Approval of Agenda Chairman Norman
4. Set the County-wide Millage Rate Chairman Norman
5. Adjourn

01/09/2025

Lincoln County schools closed Friday

All Lincoln County Schools will be closed on Friday due to potentially hazardous winter weather conditions. This decision has been made with the utmost priority on the safety of students, staff, and families.

The potential for icy roads and other dangerous conditions makes travel unsafe. Everyone is encouraged to take appropriate precautions and remain indoors if possible. Stay tuned to local media and the school district's website and social media sites for any updates.

01/04/2025

FUGITIVE EVAN BULLER BEHIND BARS IN LINCOLN COUNTY

Evan Buller behind bars in Lincoln Co. after joint law enforcement effort By Editor | January 3, 2025 | 0 Evan Buller, 45, on the run and wanted on felony charges since early December, was apprehended on Jan. 3, said newly-elected Lincoln County Sheriff Clay Smith. Local officers from the Lincoln Co...