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Entries from June 2010

Hull to decide on city limit signs

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Wednesday, June 30. 2010

By Jeremy Elrod Correspondent With the passing of both speeding vehicles and time, the city limit signs of Hull once again need to be replaced. “You may have noticed the absence of our city limit signs on the east and west locations of Hwy. 72,” said Hull Mayor Paul Elkins June 21. “This is because over the past five or six years the ... [Full Story »]

Versatile Smith joins college ranks

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Wednesday, June 30. 2010

Sure-handed Jefferson catcher Brittney Smith will continue her softball career in college. Smith, a middle infielder-turned-catcher who earned the nickname “Brick wall” for her abilities behind the plate, signed a scholarship with Emmanuel College Friday in front of family, friends and coaches. “I’m a little nervous as far as balancing ... [Full Story »]

New Hoschton law to allow gun dealers

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Wednesday, June 30. 2010

Saying it didn’t have a law allowing firearms dealers in the city, the Hoschton City Council voted Thursday to change its zoning ordinance after a council member said a gun shop was unfairly treated by officials. “We did not have this ordinance,” said Mayor Pro Tem Theresa Kenerly. “We’ve had some problems with a business license and ... [Full Story »]

Tony Martin

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Wednesday, June 30. 2010

COMMERCE – Tony Howard Martin, 50, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at his residence. He was the son of the late James W. and Ivola Peck Barnett and was in the textile industry. Survivors include brothers, Tommy Tanner, Athens, and Danny Shuler, Tallahassee, Fla.; sisters, Jennifer Collins, Maysville, Rhonda Coffee, St. Petersburg, Fla., and ... [Full Story »]

Susie Eberhart

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Wednesday, June 30. 2010

BUFORD – Susie Virginia Eberhart, 88, formerly of Commerce, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at her residence. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde P. and Ada Mullinax Eberhart. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was retired from Blue Bell. Survivors include a sister, Wilma L. Blackwell, Homer; nephew, ... [Full Story »]

Elena Edgmon

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Wednesday, June 30. 2010

COMMERCE - Elena Claire Hix Edgmon, 54, died Monday, June 28, 2010. Born in Athens, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Joseph and Mary Ellen Wilkes Hix. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education from the University of Georgia, where she also received her Master’s of Education. She retired from the Madison ... [Full Story »]

One dead, two hurt after Auburn shooting

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BarrowJournal

Wednesday, June 30. 2010

One man is dead and two other victims remain hospitalized after a Tuesday evening shooting in Auburn. The suspect in the shootings, 42-year-old James Bush, is hospitalized under 24-hour surveillance by deputies from the Barrow County Sheriff's Office. Bush is charged with murder and felony murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Antonio ... [Full Story »]

Artists needed for Auburn festival

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BarrowJournal

Wednesday, June 30. 2010

The Georgia Piedmont Arts Center (GPAC), Auburn, is partnering with the City of Auburn and the Auburn Downtown Development Authority to bring the “Harvest of Art” festival to downtown Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 11. Harvest of Art will showcase fine art and fine craft artisans from around the region. Also part of the event will be free mini ... [Full Story »]

Sentences issued in Superior Court June 10-16

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BarrowJournal

Wednesday, June 30. 2010

The Barrow County Superior Court recently sentenced the following people. Those charged and their sentences are listed below. Charges listed as nolle prosequi are those in which the prosecutor or plaintiff indicated they would not proceed with the case. In criminal cases, a disposition of nolle prosequi may be entered when evidence proves ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Whaddya mean ‘What’ll Ya Have?’

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BarrowJournal

Wednesday, June 30. 2010

Southerners have a way with words. One syllable words easily become three syllabic utterances when rolling from the lips of a Georgia peach dripping with syrup. For instance, a simple greeting to a gentleman named “Sam” become, “We-ell, hel-lo theah, Sa-a-am” and is often punctuated with fluttering eyelashes. The fluttering eyelashes ... [Full Story »]