Entries from May 2009

Sales tax revenues down in Madison Co.

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, May 6. 2009
The pennies are trickling in — just not nearly as fast. Two Madison County sales tax revenue sources — the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and the Local Option Sales Tax — dropped significantly in the April. Those April figures actually reflect sales in the county from February. “Merchants would have remitted February ... [Full Story »] 

Elaine Knott

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, May 5. 2009
MACON – Elaine Candis Wilburn Knott, 48, died Saturday, May 2, 2009. Born on August 31, 1960, in Warner Robbins, she was the daughter of the late Roy C. Wilburn Sr. and Billie Ruth Parks Wilburn. Her favorite pastimes were bowling, shopping, cooking for family and friends, and arts and crafts, loved ones stated. Survivors include brothers, ... [Full Story »] 

Gracie Williams

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Tuesday, May 5. 2009
CLAYTON – Grace St. John Williams, 97, formerly of Talmo, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009. She was born on November 5, 1911, in Rockdale County, and was a homemaker and member of the Talmo Baptist Church. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her husband, Webb Williams; and a daughter, Betty Kinney. Survivors include a son, Robert H. Williams Sr., ... [Full Story »] 

Grady Esco

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Tuesday, May 5. 2009
WINTERVILLE – Grady Morgan Esco, 84, died Friday, May 1, 2009, at his residence. Born in Colbert, he was the son of the late Hal H. and Leight Couch Esco. He was inducted October, 1944, in the United States Army during World War II. He served in France and Germany as a member of the 63rd Division, 254 Reg. K co. 3 BN. After being discharged ... [Full Story »] 

Kayla Holmberg

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Tuesday, May 5. 2009
GAINESVILLE – Kayla Nicole Holmberg, 25, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness. Born in Fulton County, she was the daughter of Gail Stowers Scroggs and stepfather, Randall Scroggs of Lula, and Richard Henry Holmberg and stepmother, Pamela Murray Holmberg of Lawrenceville. She was a lifelong resident of Hall ... [Full Story »] 

Clarence Welborn

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Tuesday, May 5. 2009
BOWMAN – Clarence Owen Welborn, 78, died Monday, May 4, 2009, at the Hart County Hospital. Born in Iva, S.C., on July 13, 1930, he was the son of the late Harvey and Millie Sue Sanders Welborn. He was retired from Owens Corning Fiberglass in Anderson, S.C., and attended Faith Baptist Church in Bowman and Vineyard’s Creek Baptist Church in ... [Full Story »] 

‘Jean’ Nix

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Tuesday, May 5. 2009
HULL – Imogene “Jean” Nix died Friday, May 1, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospice House. Born in Greenville, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Gordie Lee Coker Jones. She was a member of Heritage Fellowship Church and was a retired inspector from Superior Paints after 25 years of service. Survivors include her husband, Alton Nix; ... [Full Story »] 

Chamber plans picnic on the lawn

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, May 5. 2009
The Banks County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual picnic on the lawn from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Ragsdale Mill. Tickets are $20 each. For ticket information and directions, contact the chamber office at 706-677-2108.

Viola Peppers

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Tuesday, May 5. 2009
WINDER - Viola Louise Peppers, 79, died Sunday, May 3, 2009. Born in Greenville, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Frances James Richardson. She was a member of Carter Hill Christian Church and had worked at Winder Rug Mill as a weaver. Mrs. Peppers was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Dean Peppers. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

‘Joe’ Jones

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Tuesday, May 5. 2009
ATHENS – Olius “Joe” Jones, 76, died Sunday, May 3, 2009. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Roy E. and Cora Lee Motes Jones and was a retired textile worker. He was a member of Joy Baptist Church. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by a son, Mike Jones. Survivors include his wife, Frankie S. Jones; children, Helen Hewell ... [Full Story »] 
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