Entries from July 2008

Horace Allen

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Tuesday, July 29. 2008
Horace Lee Allen, 71, of Lula, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness. Born in Hall County on April 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Lee and Floranell Pless Allen. He was the owner and operator of Allen’s Body Shop with over 50 years of service to the community and ... [Full Story »] 

James Gaddie

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Tuesday, July 29. 2008
James Paul (Franchie) Gaddie, 35, of Griffin, formerly of Winder, died Sunday, July 22, 2008. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Billy Gaddis and step-mother, Glenda Gaddis, of Warner Robins. Survivors include a son, Reid Gaddis, Winder; daughter, Kayla Gaddis, Cumming; sisters, Paula McCain, Griffin, and Misty Smith, Winder. Memorial ... [Full Story »] 

Mary Smith

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Tuesday, July 29. 2008
Mary Claire Neal Smith, 25, Thomson, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008. She was the daughter of Dr. Thomas Jefferson Neal Jr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Neal, of Thomson. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by grandparents, Dr. Thomas Jefferson Neal Sr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Neal, and Mr. and Mrs. Farriel Williamson. She was a lifelong resident of ... [Full Story »] 

‘Cart’ Cartledge

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Tuesday, July 29. 2008
Jeremy Keith “Cart” Cartledge, Conyers, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at the age of 22. He was the son of Jimmy and Susan Cartledge of Conyers, and loved all sports, but he especially loved baseball. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting, and also enjoyed going to the beach, loved ones stated. He was preceded in death by ... [Full Story »] 

Budget, water concerns topic at Maysville retreat

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, July 29. 2008
The 2009 budget, water concerns, sewer issues and downtown development were all part of the discussion during a Maysville City Council retreat. The council held the retreat at Unicoi State Park in Helen Saturday. The council agreed that the retreat was beneficial and another retreat has tentatively been scheduled for October 18 in Maysville. ... [Full Story »] 

Ray Ferguson

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Tuesday, July 29. 2008
Ray Ferguson, 83, of Winder, died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Luther and Delia Ash Ferguson. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and was a retired residential contractor. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by a son, Stanley Ferguson; and ... [Full Story »] 

James Dyer

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Tuesday, July 29. 2008
James Hubert Dyer, 78, of Lula, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness. He was born in White County on July 11, 1930, the son of the late Joe and Clifford Thomas Dyer. He was a mechanic and enjoyed camping. He was a member of Lula Assembly of Praise and attended Alto ... [Full Story »] 

Garrison responds to accusations; early voting begins

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, July 29. 2008
BY KRISTI REED With the hotly contested Barrow County chairman's race being decided in the August 5 runoff, both candidates are making a last ditch effort to get their message to the voters. Early voting begins this week in the runoff election between Doug Garrison and Danny Yearwood. August 2, supporters of candidate Daniel Yearwood will host ... [Full Story »] 

Advance voting under way; election day is next week

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, July 28. 2008
Campaigning for two key races in Jackson County is getting intense as the runoff election gets closer. Advance voting for the Aug. 5 runoff is under way through Friday of this week at the Administrative Building in Jefferson from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election day will be Aug. 5 when polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To be decide on the ... [Full Story »] 

Chateau Elan security guard stabbed in surprise attack

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, July 28. 2008
A security guard at Chateau Elan was stabbed by an unknown suspect on Sunday, according to Braselton police. The victim said he was sitting in front of a computer inside the guard house on Autumn Maple Drive when the lights were turned off just before 2 a.m. Taken by surprise, the victim said he felt something around his neck and a fight ... [Full Story »] 
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