Entries from April 2010

Men charged with transporting guns, silencer

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, April 2. 2010
Three men arrested by the Jefferson Police Department are facing felony firearm charges for bringing unregistered weapons — including a silencer — across state lines. David Judge, 35, Zachary Griffin, 24, and Lawrence Dawson, 34, all of Greenville, S.C., were in a speeding 1999 Lincoln Town Car on March 30 when a Jefferson officer stopped ... [Full Story »] 

Community Bank & Trust locations to close

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, April 2. 2010
Branches in Auburn and Bethlehem are among 10 Community Bank & Trust locations to be closed in late May. The company could not immediately say how many jobs will be lost in the closings. “I don’t know but just two or three that will exit the company, said Bill Loyd, senior vice president. “Most of the folks will be transferred to ... [Full Story »] 

‘Peggy’ Conyer

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, April 2. 2010
Billie Lois “Peggy” Conyer, 81, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Born on August 4, 1929, in Weaverville, N.C., she was the daughter of the late William D. and Glenn Robinson Scoggins and had lived in Danielsville for the last 25 years. She retired from Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan with over 23 years of service. She was a ... [Full Story »] 

CB&T closing some branches

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, April 2. 2010
Branches in Maysville and in the Jefferson Kroger are among 10 Community Bank & Trust locations to be closed in late May. The company could not immediately say how many jobs will be lost in the closings. “I don’t know but just two or three that will exit the company, said Bill Loyd, senior vice president. “Most of the folks will be ... [Full Story »] 

Drive-by swearing leads to one arrest, one warning

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, April 2. 2010
A Winder man was issued a warning for disorderly conduct after shouting an obscenity at a Winder Police officer. The officer was standing in the parking lot of the Kangaroo station on East May Street when a passenger in a passing truck pointed in the officer’s direction and yelled, “You mother[expletive deleted]!” The officer got into his ... [Full Story »] 

ER director at Barrow Regional Medical Center hired by EMS

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, April 2. 2010
Dr. Eric Deal, emergency room director at Barrow Regional Medical Center, has been hired as medical director for Barrow County Emergency Services. Deal will be responsible for ensuring that medical protocols are kept current in order to provide better patient care. These protocols allow EMS personnel to administer necessary medications without ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Kill Saturday mail? That’s not the answer

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, April 2. 2010
Some reports suggest that Saturday mail delivery may go the way of the milk wagon and that a majority of Americans think that’s ok. Hold on. Congress must act first, and that is not likely to happen soon. Some Congressional leaders worry about trimming mail service, even if only 35 percent of people surveyed by Gallup last summer disapprove. ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County has strong late season run

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, April 2. 2010
It was a good outing for the Jackson County netters last week, as the boys picked up a win over Eastside in a 3-2 decision. Lex Mosley won at number one singles 6-2, 6-1. First time singles player Matt Compton won at number three singles in two sets. Franco Peredes and Bo Harris, who was playing his first match, also won at number two doubles ... [Full Story »] 

Banks adds Rabun doubleheader wins, faces Riverside Fri.

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, April 2. 2010
Banks County’s diamond Leopards improved to an 8-5 record this past week as the teams picked up a doubleheader win over Rabun County. While the school was on spring break this week, the baseball team remained active and has another doubleheader game ahead on Friday. The Leopards will head to Gainesville on Friday to face Riverside Military. ... [Full Story »] 

‘LifePath’ corridor planned for Ga. Hwy. 211

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, April 2. 2010
The development partner of Braselton’s Liberty Village and co-owner of ACE Hardware, Scott Snedecor, envisions the region’s first LifePath corridor for pedestrians, bicycles, Segways and golf carts. Utilizing legislation passed in 2007 authorizing the creation of a Community Improvement District (CID) in Braselton, he and business ... [Full Story »] 
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