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Entries from November 2008

Paula Brock

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Monday, November 3. 2008

Paula Louise Cromer Brock, 52, of Colbert, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at the Landmark Hospital in Athens. She was born in Franklin County on December 27, 1955, the daughter of Shirley Hobbs Ford of Danielsville and the late Gene Cromer. She was a retail manager employed at Walmart. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her ... [Full Story »]

Gerald Burtchaell

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Monday, November 3. 2008

Gerald Daly Burtchaell Sr., 66, of Maysville, died early Friday morning at Lanier Park Hospital in Gainesville. Born in Fulton County, he was the son of the late William Daly and Willena Whatley Burtchaell. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. Survivors include sons, Gerald Daly Burtchaell Jr., Maysville, Chad Burtchaell, ... [Full Story »]

Dennis Dunagan

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Monday, November 3. 2008

Dennis Loyd Dunagan, 65, of Gainesville, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at his residence with all of his family at his side, following an extended illness. Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late Ray and Annie Montrella Cagle Dunagan. Mr. Dunagan was the brother-in-law of Bobby Lewallen of Talmo; and the brother-in-law of Gerald ... [Full Story »]

Kenneth Tatum

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Monday, November 3. 2008

Kenneth Harland Tatum, 51, of Demorest, died Monday, October 27, 2008, at Crawford Long Hospital, following a brief illness. Born in Habersham County on August 21, 1957, he was the son of Annie Lou Kinsey Tatum of Demorest and the late Arvil Tatum Jr. Mr. Tatum was the brother of Ronnie and Renee Tatum of Lula. Funeral services were held ... [Full Story »]

Annie Hue Moore

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Monday, November 3. 2008

Annie Hue Moore, 98, of Statham, died Friday, October 31, 2008. She was born in Walton County, the daughter of the late John Foster and Elizabeth V. Chandler McElhannon. She was a member of the Statham Methodist Church and taught school in 1929 and 1930 at Argonne School, after which time she went to work at Carwood Manufacturing Company, ... [Full Story »]

Over 6,000 vote early in Madison County

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MadisonJournalTODAY

Monday, November 3. 2008

Advance voting was a hit in Madison County, with 6,048 out of 16,154 registered voters (37.4 percent) casting early ballots. Early voting opened Sept. 22 in the county registrar’s office and continued through Friday, with the office staying open until 7 p.m. last week to accommodate voters. Over 600 absentee ballots were also issued for the ... [Full Story »]

Students evacuated from school bus

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BraseltonNewsTODAY

Monday, November 3. 2008

A Jackson County school bus packed with students was evacuated Monday morning after a small fire was reported near a wheel. Shannon Adams, superintendent of the Jackson County School System, said the bus had an estimated 60 students on board and was heading to Gum Springs Elementary School in West Jackson. The bus had students from all grade ... [Full Story »]

Panthers fall to Oconee Co. 44-17

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Sunday, November 2. 2008

The Panthers were hoping a strong showing at Elbert County the previous week would carry over to Friday night's game against Oconee County. While Jackson County put up a valiant effort, the result wasn't as close as they had hoped, as Warriors won 44-17. That leaves the Panthers continuing to search for their first region win of the year. ... [Full Story »]

Eagles take Dawson Co. 28-21

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Sunday, November 2. 2008

A touchdown pass from Evan Willimson to Cody Gibbs with four minutes left on the clock boosted the East Jackson Eagles ahead of Dawson County Friday night. An Eagle intercpetion of a Dawson County pass put East Jackson in the driver's seat, as they ended the game with a 28-21 victory, their third win of the year. East Jackson will close out ... [Full Story »]

Dragons clinch region title, squeak out 17-16 win

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Sunday, November 2. 2008

After a hard fought game, it came down to a North Oconee PAT with less than thirty seconds left on the clock. If they made it, they would spoil Jefferson's undefeated record for the year, and potentially rob the Dragons of their first Region title in over three decades. If they missed it, there would be jubilation in the Dragon Nation. A fierce ... [Full Story »]