Entries from May 2008

Three killed in early morning Barrow wreck

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, May 13. 2008
Three people were killed in a head-on collision in Barrow County on Hwy. 11 South at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday morning. Captain Dennis Dorsey of the City of Winder Police Department said officers responded to the scene in reference to a head-on collision. After talking to a witness it appears that one of the vehicles involved was passing on a double ... [Full Story »] 

YearOne Experience set for May 16-18

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, May 13. 2008
The YearOne Experience begins this Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Road Atlanta in Braselton. The annual automotive event includes a multi-make car show, drag racing, autocrossing and a variety of family events. This year’s event will also feature the Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. 0-60-0 Challenge, a manufacturer’s midway, dry autocross course, wet ... [Full Story »] 

Chateau Elan to host junior golf tournament

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, May 13. 2008
The American Junior Golf Association will hold the Medicus Preseason Junior Series at Chateau Elan on May 24-26. Mill Creek’s Shawn Yim will be among the local talent competing in the boys’ tournament. Other area golfers include: Anders Albertson, Woodstock; Barrett Binion, Norcross; Mookie DeMoss, Duluth; Will England, Gainesville; ... [Full Story »] 

Let’s blame the media

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, May 13. 2008
It’s easy to blame the media for all that is wrong with the world. Test scores are down. Let’s blame the media for reporting the scores. Taxes going up. It must be the media’s fault for reporting it. I’ve heard time and time again that “negative press” is the problem. I don’t know how many times I have responded, “We just report ... [Full Story »] 

Wilma Williamson

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, May 13. 2008
Wilma Hix Williamson, 93, of Commerce, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was born in Madison County, the daughter of the late Luther and Pearl Bolton Hix. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Ms. Williamson was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Williamson. Survivors ... [Full Story »] 

Lillie Clark

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, May 13. 2008
Lillie Bell Clark, 80, of Winder, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, at her residence. A native of Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Elisha and Maude Johnson West. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. J.W. Clark. Survivors include children and spouses, ... [Full Story »] 

Atlanta Dragway Racer Grabs ‘Pinks All Out’ Prize

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Monday, May 12. 2008
The popular Speed TV show, ‘Pinks All Out,’ came to Atlanta Dragway this past weekend to tape an episode of its series. Well over 20,000 spectators (a one-day attendance figure rivaled only by the NHRA Southern Nationals) packed the grandstands on both sides of the track. Fans received their money’s worth during the event, which featured ... [Full Story »] 

BOE to hold budget meeting

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, May 12. 2008
The Barrow County Board of Education will meet for a work session and called board meeting on Thursday, May 15 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Barrow County Professional Development Center and Central Offices, 179 W. Athens Street, in Winder. The purpose of the work session is to discuss the FY 2009 Budget. The called board meeting ... [Full Story »] 

Lucille Shoemake

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, May 12. 2008
Lucille Geneva Roberts Shoemake, 87, of Braselton, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Willow Wood Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Hall County and the daughter of the late William Clay and Pearl Ethel Simpson Roberts. She was a homemaker and a member of Chestnut Mountain Baptist Church. Mrs. Shoemake was ... [Full Story »] 

Mary Huff

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, May 12. 2008
Mary Evelyn Garrett Huff, 93, of Snellville, died. She was born on April 6, 1913, in Oconee County, one of eight farm children born during the depression. She graduated from Athens Normal School and University of Georgia, with a bachelor of science in education, the first of the family to graduate college. Mrs. Huff was preceded in death by her ... [Full Story »] 
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