Entries from July 2009

Tax assessor chairman hasn’t paid ‘08 taxes

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, July 24. 2009
The man leading the local tax assessment board hasn’t paid his taxes for 2008, according to a county government website. According to madison.paytaxes.net, which includes records for all Madison County property owners, BOA chairman David Ragland owes a total of $1,706.82 in taxes for four pieces of property. The four Brickyard Road properties ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons, Garner to be recognized by Hall of Fame

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 23. 2009
As far as impressive streaks are concerned, no athletic program in Northeast Georgia has been on a run like the Jefferson High School wrestling team. Since 2001, the Dragons have reeled off nine consecutive traditional state titles and eight straight duals championships, giving the program 17 state titles in a nine-year span. The nearly ... [Full Story »] 

‘Jim’ Akins

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, July 23. 2009
STATHAM – Arthur James “Jim” Akins, 85, died Thursday, July 23, 2009. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Jeffie C. and Hattie M. Shaw Akins. He was retired after 46 years from Barrow Manufacturing Company and was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Nell Akins, Statham; sons and ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Remembering a first vacation

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, July 23. 2009
It’s interesting to talk with people about their vacations – I like finding out where folks go and what they do and see – as well as all the things, planned and unplanned, that happen while they’re on those trips. Charles and I have always tried to take a least a short vacation once a year, particularly when the kids were little. We ... [Full Story »] 

‘Tony’ Poole

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, July 23. 2009
GAINESVILLE – Anthony Lamar “Tony” Poole, 58, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Born on November 23, 1950, in Hall County, he was the son of Geraldine Harris Poole of Lula and the late Wallace J. Poole. He worked as a construction contractor during his lifetime, was a ... [Full Story »] 

Jesse Jackson

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Thursday, July 23. 2009
LULA – Jesse James Jackson Jr., 45, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Hall County, he was the son of Marrell Moon Jackson of Gainesville and the late Jesse B. Jackson. He lived most of his life in the Hall County and Banks County area. He worked at Wayne Farms as a mechanic and was a ... [Full Story »] 

Karen Turner

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Thursday, July 23. 2009
ALTO – Karen S. Oliver Turner, 46, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at Habersham County Medical Center following a sudden illness. Born in Hall County on August 10, 1962, she was the daughter of B.L. Oliver of Alto and the late Magdalene Lackey Oliver. She was a clerk with the United States Forestry, Albert International and Ace Hardware. She ... [Full Story »] 

Mildred Madden

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Thursday, July 23. 2009
DORAVILLE - Mildred Madden, 73, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009. A native of Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby Teat Toney. She had attended North Peachtree Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Michelle and Mark Schramm and Melissa Madden; grandchildren, Chris Schramm, Matt ... [Full Story »] 

Countdown to Pigskin Season

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 23. 2009
Just over a month separates the Banks County High School Leopards from another run at the state class AA football playoffs. Building on the successes of last year’s season, coach Blair Armstrong has spent the summer encouraging and preparing the players to be ready to take the field through camps and summer programs. One of the recent camps ... [Full Story »] 

Swimmers Set Team Record At North GA League Championships

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 23. 2009
Commerce’s Tiger Sharks are in the final stretch before the trip to the state swim meet this weekend. Twenty-two swimmers will travel to Tifton for the state championships on Friday and Saturday. The meet will also signal the end of the swim season for the Tiger Sharks. Commerce took in some final preparation last week as the team sent 28 ... [Full Story »] 
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