Entries from March 2010

Gerald Phillips

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, March 29. 2010
Gerald Keith Phillips, 53, died suddenly on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. He was born in Barrow County on August 24, 1953 and was a truck driver by trade. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Melvin and Myrtie Phillips; and paternal grandparents, Mr. J.B. Waldrup Sr. & Mrs. J.B. Waldrup, all of Jefferson Survivors ... [Full Story »] 

Amye Hawthorne

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, March 29. 2010
ORMOND BEACH, FLA. - Amye Lott Hawthorne, 84, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2010. Amye was born at the Hoschton Hospital on September 29, 1925, to Gladys Boggs Lott and Ralph Lott, and was a member of the Hoschton Methodist Church. After graduation from the University of Georgia, she taught school in ... [Full Story »] 

Former Baldwin council member charged with theft by taking

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BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, March 29. 2010
Former Baldwin council member Jeff Murray was arrested Friday by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and charged with theft by taking. The charges stem from missing money from the volunteer fire fighters fund. “Approximately 10 weeks ago, a concern was raised as to whether the Baldwin Fire Department Volunteer Fund was being handled ... [Full Story »] 

WBHS to host LHS Monday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Monday, March 29. 2010
Two of the teams expected to battle for the top spot in Region 8-AAAA will meet today in Winder as the No. 4 WBHS Diamond Doggs host No. 6 Loganville at 5:30 p.m. Coach Brian Smith's team enters the game at 11-2 overall and 5-2 in region play after wins against Heritage and Salem last week. LHS, coached by Jeff Segars, is a perennial state ... [Full Story »] 

Murder-suicide ruled in death of Schaefers

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BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, March 29. 2010
Former State Senator Nancy Schaefer and her husband, Bruce, were found dead in their home Friday afternoon. The ongoing investigation by the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation into the deaths of the Schaefers indicate that Bruce Schaefer shot his wife once then turned the gun on himself. The couple was ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: The process matters

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, March 29. 2010
The debate over health care reform has been a long, ugly divisive battle – and it is not over yet. In the past few months, the American public has seen the legislative process laid bare in an unprecedented manner. Yes, we all know that deal brokering is a long standing practice in Congress. The difference this time is that the sweetheart ... [Full Story »] 

Newly purchased car reported as stolen

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, March 29. 2010
A Bethlehem man received some unpleasant news when he attempted to register his newly purchased vehicle. While processing the man’s registration, an employee of the Barrow County Tag Office discovered the vehicle was listed as stolen in the Georgia Crime Information Center database. A Winder police officer and a Barrow County Sheriff’s ... [Full Story »] 

'An Evening with the King' set for April 17

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, March 29. 2010
A concert to remember “An Evening with the King” featuring Elvis tribute artist Damon Hendrix with The Lonely Street Band on Saturday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Barrow County Leisure Services Center located at 175 Second St. in Winder. Tickets are $15 each. Reserved seating. For tickets call 770-307-3994 or 404-583-5300.

Statham receives $25,000 for water quality

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, March 29. 2010
BY KATIE HUSTON Statham was awarded $25,000 to go toward helping to improve the city’s water quality. The grant, a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), will help provide solar-powered circulators for the water reservoir. A solar-powered circulator is an environmental approach used to improve water quality. They may be used in wastewater ... [Full Story »] 

Peoples Bank struggling

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, March 29. 2010
The nation’s banking crisis has reached Winder’s venerable Peoples Bank, which is working to comply with a consent order issued three months ago by federal regulators. Founded 84 years ago by the late Charles Maddox, then managed for decades by his son, Charles Maddox Jr., the bank is being navigated through the current economic crisis by ... [Full Story »] 
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