Entries from August 2009

BOC says no to new airport positions

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, August 7. 2009
Two new positions will not be created at the Jackson County airport, although contract labor may be hired to provide linemen services needed for special events. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners voted Monday night not to hire a airport program specialist and airport lineman. Last month, the BOC heard a request from airport manager Bob ... [Full Story »] 

Winder police bust Cumming couple

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, August 7. 2009
Winder narcotics officers today seized a pound of marijuana in an undercover operation that resulted in the arrests of a Cumming couple. Holly Ann Smith and Aaron Smith were both charged with sale of marijuana and sale of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school, according to a Winder Police Department press release. The Smiths allegedly brought ... [Full Story »] 

Ginn announces candidacy for senate seat

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, August 7. 2009
Frank Ginn of Madison County has announced his intention to run for State Senate in Georgia’s 47th Senate District. This seat is being vacated by incumbent Ralph Hudgens. The district includes Barrow, Jackson, Madison, Clarke, Oglethorpe and Elbert counties. Ginn is married to Robin Tardy Ginn, formerly of Athens, and they have two children, ... [Full Story »] 

‘Buddy’ Rutledge

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, August 7. 2009
WINDER - Hugh Addison “Buddy” Rutledge, Sr., 77, died Friday, August 7, 2009. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Clifford Addison and Mildred Manus Rutledge. A member of Winder First Baptist Church, he was the co-owner of Rutledge Construction Company. He was past owner of the Winder Golf Course and he built several golf ... [Full Story »] 

Car purchase creates altercation among foursome; leads to arrests

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, August 7. 2009
A group of four individuals who had been together all day had an altercation involving a car purchase. Two of the individuals purchased a car from David Ross Wike who wanted the car back. He approached the victim’s property with Joshua Allen Shanks to retrieve the car, whereupon the residents told them to leave the property. The female ... [Full Story »] 

Flood map to get first revision in more than 30 years

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, August 7. 2009
After more than three decades, Jackson County’s flood map is going to be updated. The board of commissioners heard from GIS director Joel Logan Monday night about FEMA’s map modernization program. At the Aug. 17 meeting, the BOC will take action on an agreement to work with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and FEMA to review the ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers prepare for 2009

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 7. 2009
The Lady Panthers fast pitch softball team will start their year on a renovated field later this month. The JCCHS booster club has funded a major overhaul to the field, including a batting cage, a new block backstop with netting and poles and various other renovations. The Lady Panthers will also have a new coach this year, as Lisa Robinson ... [Full Story »] 

Louise Patton

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, August 7. 2009
WINDER - Louise S. Patton, 94, died Thursday, August 6, 2009. Born in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late Than and Lena Doster Skinner. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Patton; and children, Carolyn P. Courson and William Terrell Patton. Mrs. Patton was the oldest member of the Winder First Christian Church and was a ... [Full Story »] 

Martha McEver

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, August 7. 2009
TALMO – Martha Lyle McEver, 80, died Thursday, August 6, 2009. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Belle Hooper Lyle. She was a homemaker and a member of Talmo Baptist church. Mrs. McEver was preceded in death by a son, Chris McEver; and sister, Mary Lyle Whitfield Survivors include her husband of 63 years, ... [Full Story »] 

Jane Ray

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, August 7. 2009
JEFFERSON – Jane Silman Ray, 80, died Thursday, August 6, 2009. Born on July 2, 1929, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Maxwell and Rena Mae Payne Silman. She was the retired head bookkeeper for the First National Bank of Jackson County and was a member of the Jefferson Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her ... [Full Story »] 
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