Entries from June 2008

Joel Holloway

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
Joel T. Holloway, 72, of Danielsville, died Monday, June 2, 2008. Survivors include brothers, Henry and Hertis Holloway. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 5, at 2 p.m., at Macedonia Holiness Church Cemetery. Brown Funeral Home, Danielsville, is in charge of arrangements.

‘Pete” Wythe

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008
Peter “Pete” James Wythe, 59, of Winder, died Monday, June 2, 2008. He was born in Detroit, Mich., the son of the late Harry Fredrick and Laura Blay Wythe and was Catholic. He was a machinist and worked for Attica Hydrolics Exchange. Mr. Wythe was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy and Air Force National Guard. Survivors ... [Full Story »] 

Advice to those ready to work

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
After hundreds of students across the county got their high school diploma a few weeks ago, they entered a new stage of their life. For many, they are entering the work force for the first time ever. For students used to relying on their parents, beginning to work may be a hard adjustment to make. Believe it or not, bosses actually expect more ... [Full Story »] 

Arcade man charged with animal cruelty

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
An Arcade man was arrested last week after he allegedly killed a kitten in front of a child. David Edward Seagraves, 31, 2570 Athens Hwy., Jefferson, was charged with cruelty to animals, cruelty to children and theft by taking. According to witnesses, he allegedly took the kitten from the hands of an 11-year-old girl and fed it to his pit ... [Full Story »] 

BOC approves heavy equipment purchase

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
New tractors, graders and other heavy equipment will soon be rolling through Jackson County. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners agreed Monday night in a 3-1 vote to purchase heavy equipment for the road department from Yancey Brothers Company. Commissioners Bruce Yates, Dwain Smith and Tom Crow voted in favor of this, while Jody Thompson ... [Full Story »] 

Apple Valley road project to begin June 9

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
The intersection improvement project at State Route 15 Alternate and Apple Valley Road will begin on June 9. The project will be ongoing for approximately for three to four months during this summer. The work will require the closure of the intersection for approximately two to three months beginning on June 9. Detours will be in place for the ... [Full Story »] 

David McCune

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008
David Wayne McCune, 58, of Comer, died Saturday, May 31, 2008. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Clarence Edward and Annie “Gann” McCune. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert C. “Bobby” McCune. Survivors include sisters, Joyce Dillard, Hull, Betty Escoe, Decatur; brothers, Donald E. and Jerry E. McCune, both of ... [Full Story »] 

Ross Radey

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Wednesday, June 4. 2008
Ross Thomas Radey, Jr., 56, of Barrow County, died Sunday, June 1, 2008. He was born on March 10, 1952, in Long Beach, Calif., the son of the late Ross Thomas and Mary Radey. He attended Montgomery College in Rockville, Md., with a food management certificate and received a scholarship from National Association of Catering Executives. He spent ... [Full Story »] 

Arsonist destroys former Mac Barber residence

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
A fire started by an arsonist destroyed the former Shankle Heights residence of J. Mac Barber May 27. The vacant structure was fully engulfed in flames when firemen arrived. Commerce Fire Chief Keith Whitfield said the fire was the second in less than a week caused by arson. On Wednesday, May 21, a vacant house and detached building off U.S. ... [Full Story »] 

City Lights Festival band lineup announced

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
The musical lineup for the 2008 City Lights Festival has been announced. The festival, featuring music, food and arts and crafts, will be held in Spencer Park Saturday, June 28. Musical acts include: 11:00 - Solstice Sisters 12:15 - Peter Aland and Some Good 1:30 - Curley Maple 2:45 - 16 Tons 4:00 - The Healers 6:00 - Fatback Delux 8:00 - Tommy ... [Full Story »] 
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