Entries from November 2008

Royston to serve as Comer grand marshal

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Sunday, November 30. 2008
The Honorable Donald “Hoppy” Royston, long-time probate judge of Madison County, has been selected as this year’s grand marshal for the 2008 City of Comer Christmas Parade, according to a press release from the city. The parade is to be held Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m.. Born June 11, 1942, Hugh Donald “Hoppy” Royston is the son of the ... [Full Story »] 

WBHS fieldhouse repair needs stun BOE

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, November 29. 2008
Although the Winder-Barrow High School fieldhouse is still being termed “new,” it is already in need of numerous repairs. That was the overall report from assistant superintendent for facilities Jake Grant during Tuesday’s Barrow County Board of Education work session. Grant told superintendent Ron Saunders and BOE members the activities ... [Full Story »] 

Vacant houses damaged

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, November 29. 2008
Two vacant houses in a subdivision in West Jackson were damaged by vandals, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. While on patrol in the Charlotte Estates subdivision, located on Skelton Road, a deputy noticed an open door at one of the houses. The deputy said nothing appeared stolen from that house, but later noticed that another ... [Full Story »] 

911 taken from sheriff’s control, put under BOC

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, November 29. 2008
Madison County’s 911 services will now be under the authority of the county commissioners, not the sheriff. Outgoing Sheriff Clayton Lowe urged the BOC to make the change Monday. And the board unanimously agreed. “I’m asking you to put 911 under the county personnel system,” said Lowe. “The sheriff elect said he didn’t care one way ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce man sentenced to four years confinement for theft

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, November 29. 2008
A Commerce man was sentenced recently in Madison County Superior Court to four years in jail on a theft charge. Terry Wayne Caudle, 46, Commerce, was sentenced to four years confinement, six years probation and fined $1,465 for theft by taking. He was also sentenced to 10 years probation and fined $1,465 on another theft by taking charge. A ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: World needs to put an end to religious hatred

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, November 29. 2008
Dear Editor: In the name of religion, how much blood has been spilt down through the centuries in wars between the major religions or in fighting between sects of the same religion? In the 21st century, religious wars have become just as big a threat to the survival of the human race as global warming and the energy crisis. When new technology ... [Full Story »] 

They Need Something To Do

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, November 28. 2008
By Susan Harper I’m afraid I got hooked on the political pundits during the run-up to the recent elections. Their programs were more entertaining than most of what passes for television programming, and the stakes were high enough to compel my interest. I followed each day’s ups and downs in the polls with bated breath. Now, however, our ... [Full Story »] 

Hull woman charged with assault

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, November 28. 2008
A Hull woman was arrested early Monday morning, Nov. 24, after allegedly assaulting her 16-year old foster daughter in the presence of her autistic 15-year old daughter. Dorothy Marie Beatty, 51, 392 Belhaven Lane, Hull, was charged with one count of battery and two counts of cruelty to children. According to the incident report, Beatty called ... [Full Story »] 

Hilda Phillips

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, November 28. 2008
Hilda Winkles Phillips, 82, of Lula, died Thursday, November 27, 2008, at New Horizon’s West Nursing Home, following an extended illness. Services will be announced at a later date. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.

Commerce Police Responded To 2,564 Calls In October

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, November 28. 2008
The Commerce Police Department responded to 2,564 calls during October. Those calls included 2,303 dispatched by 911, 197 that came through the school resource officers and 64 walk-in calls at the police department. Officers generated 34 accident reports and 98 incident reports during the month. In addition the animal control officer responded ... [Full Story »] 
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