Entries from June 2009

John B. Brooks Rd. to be closed at times for project

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 24. 2009
A road improvement project through one of Jackson County’s key industrial areas is creating the need for a major detour. John B. Brooks Road — located between U.S. Hwy. 129 and Ga. Hwy. 332 in north Jefferson — includes some of the county’s largest industries, such as Mission Foods, Seydel, Spectrum Brands and Hitachi. But the road — ... [Full Story »] 

Two arrested on drug charges

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, June 24. 2009
Madison County authorities arrested two on drug charges June 9 on Vaughn Circle near the Hart County line. The sheriff’s office booked Randall Eugene Parham, 41, of 3545 Hwy. 98 East, Comer, with possession of marijuana and possession manufacturing, distribution of methamphetamines (violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act) and ... [Full Story »] 

Electric guitar, computer taken from church

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 24. 2009
Thieves stole about $8,700 in equipment from a Braselton church, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The pastor of the Braselton Church of God of Prophecy Church reported that someone stole an electric guitar, computer, printer and DVD/CD player between Sunday, June 14, and Wednesday, June 17. The suspects entered the Ednaville ... [Full Story »] 

Hull mayor: Speeders pose threat to children on Pope-Miller

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, June 24. 2009
Hull city leaders want to slow speeders on Pope-Miller Road, fearing for the safety of children who live on the residential street. Pope-Miller is a popular cut-through route to Charlie Bolton Road for motorists, but too many drive too fast while taking the short cut, city leaders say. “There are multiple children over in that area that are ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: On 30 years of marriage

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, June 24. 2009
By the time you read this, my husband Charles and I will have celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. I’ve been married to my husband longer than I had either of my parents. In fact, since we married young, I guess you could say we raised each other (though I’m still working on him). Seriously, my parents were married only 27 years when my ... [Full Story »] 

BOC chops salaries; some depts. merged

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 24. 2009
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday night cut the salaries of more than half of the county’s 244 employees who don’t report to the sheriff. In addition, several county departments were combined resulting in demotions for some staff members, but also a handful of promotions and raises. The combination of demotions, pay ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow BOC chops salaries; some departments merged

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 24. 2009
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday night cut the salaries of more than half of the county’s 244 employees who don’t report to the sheriff. In addition, several county departments were combined resulting in demotions for some staff members, but also a handful of promotions and raises. The combination of demotions, pay ... [Full Story »] 

Mark Justice

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 24. 2009
Mark James Justice, infant son of Pamela Justice and Jessie Pophom died Monday, June 22, 2009, at BJC Hospital in Commerce. He was born on April 19, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his maternal grandmother, Christine Zumbro; grandfather, Troy M. Spivey; paternal grandmother, Martha Pophom; ... [Full Story »] 

‘Buz’ Ward

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, June 23. 2009
JEFFERSON – Winfield W. Ward III “Buz”, 59, died Saturday, June 20, 2009. Born in Detroit, Wayne County, Mich., on November 9, 1949, he was the son of the late Winfield Webb Ward II and Louise Newton Ward. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanne W. Sauban; and brother-in-law, Martin L. Johnson. Buz spent 30 years in the music ... [Full Story »] 

Frank Gilbert

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, June 23. 2009
JEFFERSON - Frank Clay Gilbert, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. He was born on August 6, 1937, in Jackson County, a son to the late Farris and Annie Sue Smallwood Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert was a retired Regional Sales Manager with Carhartt Manufacturing and a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson where he served as a Sunday ... [Full Story »] 
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