Entries from February 2010

‘Bill’ Peugh

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, February 22. 2010
FORSYTH – Flora Deal “Bill” Peugh, 93, died Saturday, February 20, 2010, in Monroe County Hospital. Born on November 25, 1916, in Braselton, she had resided under the care of her great-niece, LaVue Sanders, for the past three-and-a-half years. She was the former owner and operator of Duchess Beauty Salon in Decatur, and later moved to ... [Full Story »] 

Lillie Mae Hayes

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, February 22. 2010
HOSCHTON - Lillie Mae Hayes, 94, died Friday, February 19, 2010. A native of Hall County, she had resided in Jackson County for most of her life and was the daughter of the late Dave and Evalena Kidd Self. She was a member of the Center United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hayes was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Hayes; and children, Sara ... [Full Story »] 

Bobby Joe Dalton

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, February 22. 2010
WINDER - Bobby Joe Dalton, 80, died Saturday, February 20, 2010. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was a son of the late George and Emma Page Dalton. Mr. Dalton was preceded in death by a son, John Dalton. He was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church and was employed for many years by the former Handy Andy Convenience Store and ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Creating jobs without a stimulus

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BarrowJournal
Monday, February 22. 2010
After more than two years of recession, is there finally light at the end of the tunnel? That is what the Obama administration, and everyone else for that matter, hopes. In his economic report to Congress, the President predicted that an average of 95,000 jobs will be added each month this year and 190,000 a month in 2011. However, even with ... [Full Story »] 

Request for weed leads to dispute

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BarrowJournal
Monday, February 22. 2010
A Winder woman was arrested after allegedly fighting with her two sisters regarding the purchase of some marijuana. According to the report, Tynesha Thurmond, 27, of 126 Capital Avenue, and her boyfriend Antonio Stillwell arrived home around 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 6 after an evening of drinking. One of Thurmond’s sisters admitted asking Stillwell ... [Full Story »] 

Another candidate in race for state senate seat

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BarrowJournal
Monday, February 22. 2010
Saying “enough is enough,” Oglethorpe County resident Doug Bower, 62, has announced his plans to seek the 47th District State Senate seat now held by Ralph Hudgens. Hudgens, who will run for state insurance commissioner, is not seeking re-election. Bower joins former Braselton mayor Pat Graham, Hoschton businessman Kelley Gary and Winder ... [Full Story »] 

Downtown Development Authority picks new logo

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, February 21. 2010
Braselton’s newest authority now has its own logo to identify its programs. The Braselton Downtown Development Authority selected a revised logo on Thursday of several entries it had received as part of a design contest. The new logo is oval shaped and features bricks, surrounded by the words “Downtown Development Authority” and ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Raiders run away with region title

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Sunday, February 21. 2010
Madison County won the one that counted -- convincingly. The Lady Raiders beat Loganville 66-47 Saturday to claim their third region title in four years, dominating a Lady Red Devil team that handed them a rare lopsided loss during the regular season. Loganville beat Madison County 64-47 back on Dec. 15. “We felt that we owed them ... [Full Story »] 

Raines’ buzzer-beater stuns Glads

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Sunday, February 21. 2010
Madison County senior Bradley Raines has taken plenty of shots in his high school career, none bigger than his final attempt Saturday night. Raines drilled a deep three-pointer at the buzzer as Madison County (22-6) stunned Clarke Central 60-57 in the third-place game at the Region 8-AAAA tournament. Raines, who led the Red Raiders with 24 ... [Full Story »] 

Expansion plans for The Potter’s House approved by BOC

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, February 21. 2010
A rezoning for an expansion plan at The Potters House in South Jackson was approved by the board of commissioners Monday night. The BOC approved the request from Williams & Associates to rezone 139 acres at 655 Potter’s House Road in order to expand the Potter’s House operation. Plans call for adding a community center with a gym, classroom ... [Full Story »] 
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