Entries from August 2009

Charlene Phillips

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, August 28. 2009
COMER – Charlene Hall Phillips, 46, died Monday, August 24, 2009. Survivors include her husband, Carey Dion Phillips; daughters, Summer and Skylar Phillips; brothers, James, Calvin, Joe, Doug, John and Frank Phillips; sisters, Gladis Johnson, Sarah Brown, Linda, Magalyn, Elizabeth Hall; sisters-in-law, Beatrice Hall and Katie Hall; and ... [Full Story »] 

Ada Sanders

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, August 28. 2009
COMMERCE – Ada Preston Sanders, 98, died Thursday, August 27, 2009, at BJC Nursing Home in Commerce. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Lambert and Edna Ray Sanders. She was a member of Homer Baptist Church and was employed by Commerce Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her husband, Williford ... [Full Story »] 

Maysville residents opposed to sale of beer and wine

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, August 28. 2009
More than 100 people attended three town hall meetings in Maysville Tuesday, Aug. 25, to air their concerns on the proposed sale of beer and wine in the town. The overwhelming majority were opposed to the idea. Only two people voiced support for the sale of beer and wine, while more than 50 people spoke in opposition to the proposed city ... [Full Story »] 

Pendergrass council attempts closed-door meeting

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, August 28. 2009
Following Tuesday night’s Pendergrass City Council meeting, a quorum of council members left the Depot building and walked across the street to Mayor Monk Tolbert’s private real estate office. The move was an apparent attempt by the mayor and council members to hold a closed door meeting out of the public domain, which under Georgia law is ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons, Garner to be honored Saturday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 28. 2009
The Jefferson Dragons wrestling team and former Jefferson wrestler Hunter Garner will be among those recognized by the Northeast Georgia Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday. The Northeast Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is located in the Northeast Georgia History Center on the campus of Brenau University. The History Center will recognize athletic ... [Full Story »] 

Group to work on membership renewals

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, August 28. 2009
The recession has been tough on members of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, but those who are past due with their 2009 dues can expect a call or visit from a chamber director. Linda Foster, the chamber’s manager of member services, called out names of past-due groups at last Friday’s board of directors meeting, waiting for ... [Full Story »] 

Marshal called to illegal outdoor burn

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, August 28. 2009
A county marshal was called to a Braselton residence after a homeowner was told to extinguish an illegal outdoor fire, according to the West Jackson Fire Department. Firefighters arriving in the area of Liberty Estates and Ga. Hwy. 53 said they found three men burning plant material, wood and Styrofoam behind a house. The homeowner was told ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: How out of touch can one be?

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, August 28. 2009
Billionaire New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has so much money he no doubt has several people on his payroll just to keep track of that. I don’t hold it against Bloomberg for being rich. Afterall, isn’t that what we all strive for? We all, if the truth is told, want to have so much money we don’t know what to do with it all. At the ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Tragedy highlights importance of spaying and neutering

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, August 28. 2009
It’s terrible to think of the final moments for the couple in Oglethorpe County killed by a pack of dogs. And the pain that their family is experiencing now is of the worst order. Meanwhile, people can’t help but discuss this event. It is a truly shocking incident that garnered national attention. I think back to the creation of the Madison ... [Full Story »] 

Man faces numerous charges after chase

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, August 28. 2009
A Commerce man faces numerous charges, including DUI/drugs, after he allegedly drove off without paying for $30 worth of gas at Neese Grocery on Hwy. 106 South. Dennis Caleb Blanton, 20, 7614 Hwy. 98 West, was also charged two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of obstruction of officers, ... [Full Story »] 
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