Entries from October 2009

OPINION: Important that we have underground communications

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Tuesday, October 27. 2009
Remember CB radio? That became the method of choice for personal communication a couple of decades ago. If you wanted to talk to your buddy, whereever he might be, you just pick up your microphone and call for him. It was an interesting thing, people wanted to talk to the world, but they did not necessarily want the world to know who was ... [Full Story »] 

County teen seriously injured in crash

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, October 27. 2009
One Banks County teenager was seriously injured and three others complained of injuries following a single-vehicle accident on Wednesday, Oct. 21, on Grove Level Road. According to the Georgia State Patrol report, a 15-year-old female was driving a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica north on Grove Level Road when she lost control and traveled off the ... [Full Story »] 

Facility use requests approved by the BOE

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, October 27. 2009
The Banks County Board of Education approved several facility requests at its October 19 meeting. They included the following: •Banks County Literacy Council to utilize the primary school gym for magic show for families on November 12. •Banks County Chamber of Commerce to utilize the old softball field at the elementary school for cow patty ... [Full Story »] 

Budget, growth addressed at forum

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, October 27. 2009
Budget issues and future growth were among the issues addressed by candidates for the Banks County Board of Commission at a political forum held on Oct. 21. The Committee for Shaping Banks Future sponsored the forum which was held at the Banks County High School auditorium. Candidates attending the forum include the Post 2 candidates, Ray ... [Full Story »] 

Clara Mae Bellamy

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, October 27. 2009
JEFFERSON – Clara Mae Logan Bellamy, 85, died Saturday, October 24, 2009. Born on October 3, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Jessie Kidd Logan. She was a homemaker and a member of the Attica Baptist Church, but attended Nicholson Baptist Church. Mrs. Bellamy was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Bellamy; sisters, Janie ... [Full Story »] 

Ralph Catlett

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, October 27. 2009
MT. AIRY – Ralph Thomas Catlett, 93, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Habersham County Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Jackson County on June 24, 1916, he was the son of the late Thomas Gibson and Josephine Belle Crisler Catlett. He was a carpenter and was a United States Navy veteran. He was of the Methodist ... [Full Story »] 

Jack Ingram

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, October 27. 2009
COMER – Jack Ingram, 81, died Thursday, October 15, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness. Born in Maysville, he was the son of the late Henry and Agnes Parr Ingram and had worked for the City of Commerce. Mr. Ingram was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Hardy Ingram; and sons, Thomas and Phillip Ingram. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

Winder Police investigate car break-ins

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, October 27. 2009
The Winder Police Department is currently investigating a series of car break-ins that occurred between October 13 and October 19. Police took six entering auto reports on the morning of October 13. The incidents took place on Courtyard Circle and Harrison Lane. The following day, police took two entering auto reports from victims on Ryan Road ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton names new election supervisor

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, October 26. 2009
Hoschton named a new election supervisor on Monday during an emergency called council meeting. City clerk Kristen Mahan was sworn into office as the election supervisor in September. But a medical emergency means she won’t be able to fill the post, mayor Bill Copenhaver said after the brief meeting. Mahan’s absence didn’t affect advanced ... [Full Story »] 

Frances Hutchins

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, October 26. 2009
LAWRENCEVILLE – Frances Hardigree Hutchins, 79, died Saturday, October 24, 2009. Born on May 13, 1930, in Hoschton, she was the daughter of the late Thedford and Varie Allen. She lived in Lawrenceville for 25 years, having moved from Oakwood. She spent her life dedicated to her family and her work, and was a member of the Center United ... [Full Story »] 
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