Entries from May 2008

Eagles Wrap Up Spring Practice

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Thursday, May 22. 2008
The East Jackson Eagles wrapped up spring football practice on Friday, and according to head football coach Frank Caputo, it was a productive session. “We were able to figure out some depth issues that we had,” Caputo said. “We had quite a few kids participate, which was good. We found some kids that we actually didn’t expect to do as ... [Full Story »] 

Six arrested on drug charges at Commerce residence

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Thursday, May 22. 2008
Six people were arrested following their arrest at a Commerce address for drug-related charges, Banks County sheriff Charles Chapman said. The arrests occurred last Friday following the obtaining of a search warrant for the residence at 1876 Duncan Road in the Commerce side of Banks County. Arrested and charged were: •Charles Edward Bryant, ... [Full Story »] 

James Brooks

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Wednesday, May 21. 2008
James L. Brooks, 72, of Hull, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008. A native of Elbert County, he was the son of the late Odell and Lillie Mae Saxon Brooks. He was a plumber pipe fitter and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amanda K. Brooks. Survivors include his wife, Alma Jean Autry Brooks; ... [Full Story »] 

Charlie Parham

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Wednesday, May 21. 2008
Charlie Fred Parham, 85, of Comer, died Saturday, May 17, 2008. He was born on March 19, 1923, the son of the late Shelby Parham and Allie Mae Wood, and was a member of Meadow Baptist Church. Mr. Parham was preceded in death by a stepson, John David Booth. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Parham; daughter and son-in-law, Lydia and Wayne ... [Full Story »] 

Agnes Ray

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Wednesday, May 21. 2008
Agnes Davison Ray, 82, of Royston, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Franklin County on August 2, 1925, the daughter of the late Frank Harbin Sr. and Tee Jacks Harbin. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elberton and served on the outreach committee, the Women of Evangelism Church Committee and as ... [Full Story »] 

BCHS players have busy summer set

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Wednesday, May 21. 2008
Blair Armstrong has plenty of pride in what he does. The Banks County High School football coach has pride in his program, pride in his players and pride in the progress the Leopards made last fall. Therefore, it should come as no surprise the BCHS summer football program is called “Pride of Summer.” The detailed summer schedule is outlined ... [Full Story »] 

Tommye Nicholas

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Wednesday, May 21. 2008
Tommye J. Nicholas, 78, of Baldwin, died Monday, May 19, 2008, at a private care facility. She was born on October 30, 1929, in Fulton County, the daughter of the late Thomas Elmer and Mary Anna Akin Reeves. She was a member of the Mableton First Christian Church and was retired from Benefits and Service Records Company with 15 years of ... [Full Story »] 

Tommy Dale

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Wednesday, May 21. 2008
Tommy Junior Dale, 65, of Maysville, died Monday, May 19, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late Tom and Bernice Greenway Dale. He worked 36 years at Milliken, New Holland Plant and was an active member of Unity Christian Church in Maysville. He loved fishing, Nascar Racing, ... [Full Story »] 

Freddie Wood

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Wednesday, May 21. 2008
Freddie Alma Short Wood, 96, of Commerce, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. She was born on September 20,1911, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Thomas Coy and Hettie Moss Short. She was the oldest female member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where she had been a member since joining at age ... [Full Story »] 

Mattie Sears

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Wednesday, May 21. 2008
Mattie Roberta Wideman Sears, 73, of Commerce, died Sunday, May 18, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Selma Wideman and was a homemaker. Mrs. Sears was preceded in death by her husband, Dwayne Sears; a daughter, Kathy Sears; brothers, Ralph Wideman, Jim Frank Wideman; and sisters, Maude Wideman Dallas and Cleo Wideman Brewer. ... [Full Story »] 
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