Entries from November 2009

Leonard Purdy

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, November 2. 2009
COMMERCE – Leonard Lee Purdy Jr., 62, died Sunday, November 1, 2009, at BJC Hospital in Commerce. Born in Fayetteville, N.C., he was the son of the late Leonard Lee Purdy Sr. and Vivian Parker Purdy. He was a retired GYSGT with the United States Marine Corps, having served in Vietnam. Survivors include his wife, Ann Richey Purdy, Commerce; a ... [Full Story »] 

Joe Ellis McCannon

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, November 2. 2009
HULL - Joe Ellis McCannon, 77, husband of Maudene C. McCannon, died November 1, 2009 at his residence. A native of Oglethorpe County, he was the son of the late Shubb and Lessie Patton McCannon. Joe was a member of Moriah Primative Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and treasurer. He retired from Cooper Tire Company after 30 years. While ... [Full Story »] 

Candidates face off at chamber forum

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BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, November 2. 2009
Candidates in the Nov. 3 election faced off for the final time before the election at a political forum sponsored Thursday night by the Banks County Chamber of Commerce. More than 60 people attended the forum held at the county annex. Those speaking were: Homer mayor candidates Doug Cheek and Sandra Garrison; District 2 board of commission ... [Full Story »] 

Tools stolen from camper on McGinnis Chandler Road

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, November 2. 2009
A man on McGinnis Chandler Road told deputies he came out to get something out of his car Friday night when he heard the door slam on his camper. As he went around the camper, he said he spotted a man, approximately six feet tall, 250 pounds with black curly hair running into the wood line. He then heard a vehicle crank nearby and got into his ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Thanks to Lions Club members and volunteers for a special fair week

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, November 2. 2009
Dear Editor: I read the editorial from Teresa Dove in the recent Madison County Journal where she was expressing appreciation to everyone who attended and participated in this year’s fair. That was very kind but allow me to express my opinion as to who should be thanking who. It is everyone who had the opportunity to experience an event that ... [Full Story »] 

Meet the Candidates

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, November 2. 2009
A look at who is on the Madison County municpal ballots Tuesday While 2009 is considered an “off” election year for most major political races, voters will get to have their say in four local municipal races on the ballot Tuesday, including the mayor’s seats in Danielsville and Comer. DANIELSVILLE Glenn Cross Glenn Cross has served as ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Waging war against the press

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, November 2. 2009
"And if all others accepted the lie which the Party imposed - if all records told the same tale - then the lie passed into history and became truth." - George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3. Like countless other students, I had to read 1984 in high school. Never did I imagine how frighteningly relevant the book could be. In the past couple of ... [Full Story »] 

James Massey

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Monday, November 2. 2009
COMMERCE – James Richard Massey Sr., 75, died Saturday, October 31, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness. Born on June 3, 1934, he was the son of the late Weldon and Chloe Pinion Massey. He was retired from the BJC Medical Center as director of radiology, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Commerce. He ... [Full Story »] 

Richard Massey

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Monday, November 2. 2009
COMMERCE – James Richard Massey Sr., 75, died Saturday, October 31, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness. Born on June 3, 1934, he was the son of the late Weldon and Chloe Pinion Massey. He was retired from the BJC Medical Center as director of radiology, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Commerce. He ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Waging war against the press

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, November 2. 2009
"And if all others accepted the lie which the Party imposed - if all records told the same tale - then the lie passed into history and became truth." - George Orwell, 1984, Book 1, Chapter 3. Like countless other students, I had to read 1984 in high school. Never did I imagine how frighteningly relevant the book could be. In the past couple of ... [Full Story »] 
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