Entries from December 2008

Sheriff contacts GBI over parts controversy

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, December 30. 2008
Barrow County’s retiring sheriff has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into an ongoing dispute with a Snellville supply firm that in 2007, outfitted 36 sheriff’s office vehicles with allegedly overpriced equipment that did not meet county specs. But an attorney for the parts dealer said this week the sheriff’s move was ... [Full Story »] 

Candles at town hall to help Relay for Life

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, December 30. 2008
In the remaining hours of 2008, several hundred candles will be lit at Braselton Town Hall. The candles — each in a white bag with a name written on it — are part of a fundraising effort to benefit Relay for Life teams in Jackson and Barrow counties. It’s one way to honor those battling cancer, those who are survivors of the disease and ... [Full Story »] 

No appeal yet in ruling for Braselton hospital

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, December 30. 2008
Northeast Georgia Health System hasn’t filed the paperwork yet to appeal a recent decision by a judge about its new hospital in Braselton. The Gainesville-based health system has until Jan. 14 to file a request with the Georgia Court of Appeals for a hearing. “We’ll definitely be meeting that deadline,” said Melissa Tymchuk, a ... [Full Story »] 

Two more arrested in Braselton clinic burglaries

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, December 30. 2008
The two remaining suspects in burglaries at the Guilford Immediate Care Clinics have been arrested, according to Braselton police. The Braselton Police Department arrested Eddie Curry, 20, ad Corey Quinn, 19, both of Flowery Branch on Dec. 23, and charged them with burglary. They were taken to the Hall County Jail for booking. Police say that ... [Full Story »] 

Donald Lord

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, December 30. 2008
Donald Lord, 70, of Nicholson, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late William French and Almera O’Kelly Palmer. He was a retired truck driver and a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Frances Nevelyn ... [Full Story »] 

Wanda Giddens

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, December 30. 2008
Wanda Anthony Giddens, 51, of Madison County, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at her residence due to a sudden illness. She was the daughter of Ruth Bagwell Anthony and the late Roger Anthony. She was a dedicated caretaker of her mother and will always be remembered for her love of flowers and animals, especially her three dogs, Georgia, Peanut ... [Full Story »] 

BOE approves increase in millage rate

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, December 29. 2008
After opposition from some county residents and concern from some board of education members, a millage rate hike was approved for the Banks County School System. In a unanimous vote at a called meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 23, the BOE approved a 1.5 mill increase. The 2008 millage rate will be 13.244 mills, up from 11.744 mills in 2007. Public ... [Full Story »] 

Murland Dumas

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 29. 2008
Murland B. Dumas, 66, of Colbert, died Saturday, December 27, 2008. Born on September 20, 1942, he was the son of the late William and Edith Dumas. He was employed with Holiday Inn in the transportation department. Mr. Dumas was a loving husband, loved ones stated. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Dumas; daughter, Jennifer Eileen Rakosnik; ... [Full Story »] 

‘Ann’ Moss

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 29. 2008
Annie M. “Ann” Shelton Kelly Moss, 84, of Hartwell, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at Hart County Hospital. Born on May 15, 1924, in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Lena Sanders Shelton. She was retired from Singer-Ryobi, Anderson Plant, as a machine operator, and was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church. Mrs. ... [Full Story »] 

Samuel Curry

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 29. 2008
Samuel Curry Jr., 75, of Hull, died Saturday, December 20, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Curry; daughters, Janice Wakefield and Gayle Brightwell; son, Samuel V. Curry III; siblings, Margie, Diane, Mattie, Geneva, James, John Henry, Darris and Larry. Funeral services were held Friday, December 26, at Faith Temple Church of God in ... [Full Story »] 
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