Entries from August 2008

Danielsville man charged with battery

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, August 28. 2008
A Danielsville man was arrested for aggravated battery last week after he allegedly ran over the arm of his companion with his truck. Johnny Keith Watson, 61, 208 Rogers Mill Road, was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) and DUI. According to the incident report, Deputy Michael Free was dispatched to a Sorrow ... [Full Story »] 

Long wait comes to an end

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 28. 2008
For those of you with an impatient nature, (I count myself as one of those) I’m sure you wondered if this week would ever arrive. Well, it has. The Banks County High School football team will take to the field this Friday night for a game that counts in the standings. It’s here folks. It’s time to put the football on the kicking tee and ... [Full Story »] 

Column: Long wait comes to an end

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 28. 2008
For those of you with an impatient nature, (I count myself as one of those) I’m sure you wondered if this week would ever arrive. Well, it has. The Banks County High School football team will take to the field this Friday night for a game that counts in the standings. It’s here folks. It’s time to put the football on the kicking tee and ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Real rules only in zoning administrator’s head

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, August 28. 2008
Dear Editor: I had an interesting experience recently with the Madison County Board of Commissioners and Zoning Administrator Linda Fortson about county zoning. It regarded a Comer property owner who installed a second dwelling without a permit on her agricultural land at Map 68 Parcel 29B off Hwy. 98 in District 4. This act pushed the limits ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Leopards find ways to win close contests

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 28. 2008
As Banks County High School softball coach Josh Lord looks over the scorebook from his team’s most recent games he sees a trend. The Lady Leopards have been involved in several close contests and have been finding ways to win them. “This past week was a lot like the first weekend in many ways,” Lord said. “Once again we were involved in ... [Full Story »] 

Susan Clark

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, August 28. 2008
Susan T. Clark, 65, of Winder, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Walter David and Mary G. Kessler Tennyson. She attended Northside Presbyterian Church and had worked as a legal secretary, a medical office manager, and a medical transcriptionist. She was a loving mother and grandmother, loved ones stated. Survivors ... [Full Story »] 

Kay Sturkie

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, August 28. 2008
Kay V. Sturkie, 57, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Born in Waukegan, Ill., she was the daughter of Don and Joan Collins of Dade City, Fla. She was an antique dealer and owned Von Kaylen Antiques. Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Len Sturkie, Jefferson; sons and daughter-in-law, Brian and Jacki Sturkie, ... [Full Story »] 

Hubert Murray

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, August 28. 2008
Hubert Murray, 89, of Clarkesville, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at his residence, following a brief illness. Born in Banks County on July 7, 1919, he was the son of the late Judge and Amanda Crump Murray and was Baptist. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Ivie Murray; son-in-law, Kenneth Baumgardner; sisters, Minnie ... [Full Story »] 

Norman Baird

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, August 28. 2008
Norman Baird, 51, of Pendergrass, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008. He was born on May 8, 1957, in Barrow County, the son of the late Ira Lee and Eulene Grier Baird. He was a truck driver for a rock quarry. Survivors include a son, Brandon Baird, Pendergrass; daughter, Chrystal Butler, Pendergrass; brothers, Randall Baird, Gillsville, and Terry ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers opening against Our Lady of Mercy, looking for win

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 28. 2008
The Jackson County Panthers were on the field Friday evening in a scrimmage game against Athens Christian preparing for their opening game this week. The Panthers will open at home at 7:30 p.m., Friday, to Our Lady of Mercy a region 5 single A team. The scrimmage game was a boost in morale for the Panthers, winning 14-6. The single A, Athens ... [Full Story »] 
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