Entries from October 2009

‘Pete’ Rice

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Monday, October 26. 2009
HULL – Felton Asa “Pete” Rice, 84, died Sunday, October 25, 2009, at his residence. Born in Colbert, he was the son of the late Asa Lee and Maude Hart “Momma” Rice. He was retired from the US Postal Service as a rural route mail carrier and was a member of Hull Baptist Church. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy ... [Full Story »] 

‘Pete” Whelchel

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Monday, October 26. 2009
JEFFERSON – Kenneth “Pete” Darwin Whelchel, 66, died Monday, October 26, 2009. Born on October 26, 1943, in Fulton County, he was the son of the late Ned and Ester Whelchel. He was a member of Abundant Life Church. Survivors include his wife, Martha Whelchel; sons, Kenneth Whelchel Jr., and Jeff Whelchel; daughter, Kim Alexander; ... [Full Story »] 

BOC to meet Monday night

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, October 26. 2009
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet tonight (Monday, Oct. 26) at 6:30 p.m. in the county government complex. Agenda items include: 1. Chairman’s Report. (Chairman Dove) 2. Business Involving Guests, Groups or Multiple Visitors. a) Consider a proclamation recognizing November as Family Month. b) Consider displaying historical ... [Full Story »] 

Ina Belle Benton

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Monday, October 26. 2009
COMMERCE – Ina Belle Harris Benton, 91, died Friday, October 23, 2009. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Eddie and Claudia Nunn Harris. She was a member of Berea Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Benton was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Benton. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Latrelle and ... [Full Story »] 

Marless Yearwood

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Monday, October 26. 2009
COMMERCE – Marless L. Yearwood, 99, died Friday, October 23, 2009, at BJC Nursing Home. Born in Rabun County, she was the daughter of the late Davis and Latha Carver Lee. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Yearwood was preceded in death by her husband, Epps Yearwood. Survivors include a daughter, Jimmie Lou Pardue, Athens; two grandchildren; one ... [Full Story »] 

Juvenile charged with aggravated assault

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, October 26. 2009
A juvenile was arrested and charged with aggravated assault recently after he allegedly threw a knife at his brother during an argument at their grandmother’s home. According to the incident report, officers were dispatched to a home on Collins Bridges Road after a woman called to report that her grandsons were fighting and that one had ... [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. BOC keeps tax rates steady

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, October 26. 2009
Though revenues are dropping, Madison County commissioners kept tax rates steady in 2009. However, county homeowners can expect an approximate $240 tax hike on their upcoming tax bill, which is expected to go out next month, thanks to the state government’s decision to discontinue the Homeowners’ Tax Relief Grant. County commissioners met ... [Full Story »] 

SPD investigating armed robbery

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, October 26. 2009
Statham Police are investigating a Sunday evening armed robbery which took place at the Venture Food Mart on Atlanta Highway. A lone gunman entered the business just before 9 p.m. After stealing an undetermined amount of cash, the suspect fled on foot. There were no injuries reported in the incident. The suspect is described as a black male, 18 ... [Full Story »] 

Land use, customer service discussed

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, October 25. 2009
Land use, improving customer service and expanding the website were among the topics discussed by the Jackson County Board of Commission during a three-hour planning meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Pat Bell Conference Center. Among the issues discussed was a recommendation from planning director Gina Mitsdarffer on allowing more ... [Full Story »] 

Bullet heard flying by house in West Jackson

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, October 25. 2009
A West Jackson man said he heard a bullet come flying from a wooded area to his yard, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The man said he and a neighbor were standing in his yard at a River Bluff, Hoschton, address, when they heard the bullet. The man said it sounded like the bullet hit a rear deck of the house or a tree. The ... [Full Story »] 
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