Entries from November 2009

Lavender named Woman of the Year

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, November 29. 2009
Dee Lavender was named the Woman of the Year last week by the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business organization. “To say that I am shocked is an understatement,” Lavender said. “As you can tell from all the other women who were nominated, they are an awesome group. You can tell that all the time and effort they ... [Full Story »] 

Imposter ticketed in case of identity fraud

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, November 29. 2009
A Lawrenceville man reported to the City of Auburn municipal court after learning an individual had been ticketed while using his identity. The officer who issued the citation confirmed that the man present in court was not the person whom she had ticketed. The victim subsequently filed an identity theft report with Auburn Police. The suspect ... [Full Story »] 

Noise complaint leads to arrest

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BarrowJournal
Saturday, November 28. 2009
Auburn Police were called to a Hilltop Circle address after a complaint about a noisy domestic dispute. Jeffrey Hollis Bagwell, 38, of 82 Hilltop Circle in Auburn, was arguing with his mother, Barbara Waldroup, 59, when the two walked outside. The mother then walked back into the house and locked the door, leaving Bagwell unable to enter the ... [Full Story »] 

Flu vaccines still hit-or-miss locally

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, November 27. 2009
The availability of vaccines for both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu is a day-to-day thing for the Jackson County Health Department. Shipments of the vaccines are sporadic and so small that the department can’t advertise them, said Beth Heath, county nurse manager. “By the time we advertise it, it’s gone,” she said. “We’re ... [Full Story »] 

Lottery scam leaves woman without $3,000

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, November 27. 2009
Gwinnett County police say two suspects convinced a woman shopping at an area Wal-Mart store to get $3,000 in order for them to cash an alleged $500,000 winning lottery ticket. The victim was shopping at a Wal-Mart on Buford Drive when two suspects approached her. The suspects asked the victim for assistance in cashing in a winning lottery ... [Full Story »] 

Lou Nell Morris

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, November 27. 2009
COLBERT – Lou Nell Morris, 83, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at the Alzheimer’s Care in Commerce. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Onie Wade Childers, She was a member of the Colbert First Baptist Church. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband of almost 51 years, Ramie T. Morris; and a ... [Full Story »] 

Grace Pearl Cotton

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, November 27. 2009
MAYSVILLE – Grace Pearl Cotton, 89, died Friday, November 27, 2009, following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late John L. and Mittie Melissa Eugenia Blossom Rucker McCoy. She was a homemaker, a former Sunday School teacher, and a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Cotton was preceded in death by her husband, Morgan ... [Full Story »] 

Dick Detter

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, November 27. 2009
ROYSTON – Dick Detter, 83, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at his residence. Born in Royston on August 8, 1926, he was the son of the late Dewey and Berta Lee Anderson Detter. He attended Royston High School and in 1944 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the South Pacific Theater. He was a charter member of the Harrison ... [Full Story »] 

Authority to work on list for future projects

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, November 27. 2009
What projects will be in the works at the Jackson County Airport in six years? That will be determined by the airport authority, when it meets on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at noon, to hammer out its capital improvement plan (CIP) through FY 2015. The Georgia Department of Transportation’s aviation program is now in the process of updating its CIP ... [Full Story »] 

Irene Landon

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, November 27. 2009
SMYRNA – Irene Landon, 98, formerly of Center, died Thursday, November 26, 2009, at Marietta Nursing and Rehab. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Bert Gailey Anglin. She was a member of the Center United Methodist Church and was a retired dress shop salesperson. Mrs. Landon was preceded in death by her first ... [Full Story »] 
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