Entries from August 2008

‘Bud’ Day

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008
William Albert “Bud” Day, 46, of Royston, died Sunday, August 3, 2008, at his residence. Born in Anderson, S.C., on June 25, 1962, he was the son of Judy Hopper Day of Hartwell and the late William “Bill” Day. He was a technician in the textile industry and was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Bowman. Survivors in ... [Full Story »] 

Emma Eavenson

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008
Emma Cornelia Hart Eavenson, 79, of Carnesville, died Monday, July 28, 2008, at the Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston. Born on December 30, 1928, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Dewitt and Bessie Langford Hart. She was the mother of Gary Eavenson, Royston; and sister of Alvin Hart, Herman Hart and Horace Hart, Royston; ... [Full Story »] 

Kay Coleman

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008
Kay Coleman, 56, of Royston, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was born in Franklin County on August 28, 1951, the daughter of Louise Cromer Fowler of Franklin Springs and the late Melvin Fowler. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Coleman was preceded in death by sisters, Elaine James and Twyla Williams. ... [Full Story »] 

Jeffrey Garner

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008
Jeffrey Richard Garner, 45, of Royston, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Elbert Memorial Hospital in Elberton. Born in Franklin County on February 13, 1963, he was the son of Richard and Pat Hart Garner of Canon. He was a builder in the construction industry and was a member of the Canon Baptist Church. He was an avid motorcycle rider. Survivors ... [Full Story »] 

Kathleen Jackson

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Tuesday, August 5. 2008
Kathleen Maret Jackson, 90, of Royston, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at the Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston. She was born in Franklin County on October 25, 1917, the daughter of the late Karl Eugene and Sophia Randall Maret. She was an administrative assistant having worked with L.R. Tucker Company and was a member of the Royston ... [Full Story »] 

Man takes stolen ATV to store for repairs

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, August 5. 2008
A man bragging about a “good deal” he received on a four-wheeler tipped off someone at a Hoschton store that the vehicle may be stolen. A Lawrenceville man dropped off an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) at Northeast Georgia Motorsports on Ga. Hwy. 53 on Thursday for repairs. The man made the comment that he received a “good deal” on the ... [Full Story »] 

Garbage truck catches fire

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, August 5. 2008
The West Jackson Fire Department responded to a garbage truck fire last week, according to an incident report. When firefighters arrived at a location on Ga. Hwy. 332, there was smoke coming from the rear of the truck. The fire was extinguished and there was no damage to the vehicle. The owner of the truck was told to contact the fire ... [Full Story »] 

Today's voting to decide BOC chairman, DA races

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, August 5. 2008
It's almost over. The 2008 Primary Election runoffs will be decided today to determine Jackson County's new chairman of the board of commissioners and the District Attorney for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit. Both races are on the Republican ballot. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across Jackson County. Last week, some 827 people ... [Full Story »] 

Arthur McGinnis

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Monday, August 4. 2008
Arthur Hoyt McGinnis, 90, of Nicholson, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Fite Living Center in Cartersville. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Dossie L. and Mae White McGinnis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rilla Fortson McGinnis; and a son, Larry McGinnis. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Linda ... [Full Story »] 

Reece Evans

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Monday, August 4. 2008
Reece Andrew Evans, 90, of Hoschton, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Floyd Jackson and Lula Cash Evans. He was a retired farmer, contractor, and a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Brooks Evans. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, ... [Full Story »] 
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