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Entries from December 2009

Two Jefferson department heads get ‘no’ votes

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Wednesday, December 30. 2009

What is usually a routine action to approve department heads for another year changed Monday night when councilman C.D. Kidd asked that the council vote on the department heads one at a time instead of approving them all together. The council then voted on each department head individually with two getting no votes from two members of the ... [Full Story »]

First annual Jug Drop set for Dec. 31

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Wednesday, December 30. 2009

Looking for a fun way to ring in the New Year? Look no further than the Barrow County Museum. The Barrow County Historical Society will be hosting the inaugural New Year’s Eve “Jug Drop” at the museum on Thursday, Dec. 31. Local merchants will be on hand selling food and other merchandise. The event will also feature free drawings for ... [Full Story »]

Robbery suspect dies fleeing authorities

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Angela Gary

Monday, December 21. 2009

A suspect in an armed robbery is dead after a police pursuit ended in a fatal crash on Hwy. 11 near Bethlehem Church Road in Barrow County. Chief Deputy Bruce Wright of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office said Durwin Schofield, 41, of Winder, robbed the Dollar General Store on Hwy. 138 in Monroe at approximately 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon. ... [Full Story »]

Homeowners open fire on burglars

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Angela Gary

Tuesday, December 15. 2009

Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a Bethlehem residence early this morning after the homeowners reported firing several shots at two individuals. The homeowners were awakened just before midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 15. After noticing lights in their shed, the homeowners armed themselves. The homeowners believed the thieves were ... [Full Story »]

Rep. England putting support behind Rep. Ralston in wake of Speaker's departure

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Mike Buffington

Wednesday, December 9. 2009

Barrow County State Rep. Terry England said Tuesday he is supporting Rep. David Ralston as new Speaker of the Georgia Houses of Representatives. A new speaker will have to be elected since Rep. Glenn Richardson has resigned following reported personal issues, including a reported suicide attempt and an affair with a lobbyist. England supported ... [Full Story »]

Pendergrass slashes budget by 45 percent

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Angela Gary

Wednesday, December 2. 2009

Pendergrass has decreased its proposed 2010 budget by 45 percent from last year. Major cuts include the mayor and council foregoing salaries and doing away with all benefits, including insurance, for city employees. The revenue projection is $360,000, which is the lowest in six years. The town anticipates getting only $49,000 from property ... [Full Story »]

Lady Dragons drop tourney opener to Kell

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Thursday, December 31. 2009

The Jefferson Lady Dragons opened tournament play in Pickens County with a loss to the Lady Longhorns of Kell Monday night. Following tournament play, the Lady Dragons will resume their regular season on Tuesday when they play host to Mountain View. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. Jefferson found themselves fighting back early on in Monday ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson opens tourney play with win

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Thursday, December 31. 2009

The Jefferson Dragons are ringing in the new year by taking part this week in the Pickens County Christmas Tournament. They started off tournament play with a victory over Kell Monday night. They will continue play today (Wednesday), then return to regular season play on Jan. 8 when they play host to Banks County. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 ... [Full Story »]

Paul Standridge

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Thursday, December 31. 2009

MAYSVILLE – Paul John Standridge, 65, died Thursday, December 31, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Jackson County he was the son of the late Ruel and Annie Blalock Standridge. He was retired from Columbia Farms Feed Mill as an assistant plant manager. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Jean McKie Standridge, Maysville; ... [Full Story »]

Eunice Berry

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Thursday, December 31. 2009

BETHLEHEM - Eunice Berry, 88, died Thursday, December 24, 2009. Born December 6, 1921, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Anna Ruth Jennings. A member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, she was a faithful member of the Mission, Mother Board and the Choir. She retired as line leader from Marrell Chicken Poultry in ... [Full Story »]