Entries from June 2010

Hood Street man found dead

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
The Commerce Police Department is investigating the death of a 23-year-old Hood Street man who never awakened following a party the night before. The victim is Dustin Craven, 23, of 81 Hood Street, who was discovered dead by a man staying in the same residence. According to the police report, Craven was up and active when the other man went to ... [Full Story »] 

Not just ‘passing’ the time

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
JHS Dragons hosting Tuesday summer passing league The Friday night lights will have to wait. For now, it’s “Tuesday evening dusk.” Jefferson High School is hosting a series of seven-on-seven passing league games against other schools on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. as the Dragons bide their time over the summer. “They get tired of going ... [Full Story »] 

Energized Panthers turn attention toward summer

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
The Jackson County Panther football team finished the spring with 91 players on the field and 1,000 fans in the stands — two signs that indicate there’s a buzz surrounding coach Billy Kirk’s squad. “The place was packed,” said Kirk of the Panthers’ May 15 scrimmage game. “There’s a lot of excitement … It’s very exciting to ... [Full Story »] 

A visit to Sautee-Nacoochee: Folk pottery, contra dancing and more found in quaint community

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
Browsing through an old-fashioned general store, meandering through a museum filled with pottery from North Georgia artists, taking a swing around the dance floor at a community contra dance and enjoying some of the most wonderful cuisine were all part of a recent visit to the Sautee-Nacoochee Community. The Sautee-Nacoochee Community, located ... [Full Story »] 

Local football teams prepare for fall

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
Spring drills are now complete and the anticipation to the 2010 football season in Barrow County is less than three months away. For Apalachee High School coach Shane Davis and Winder-Barrow High School coach David Wagner, the coming weeks will also be important as fall practice approaches. Both coaches will have their players working in the ... [Full Story »] 

Mitchell steps down as Lady Dogg coach

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
After six seasons directing the Winder-Barrow High School fastpitch softball program, LeAnne Mitchell is stepping down to pursue other interests and because of family commitments. Mitchell told the Barrow Journal she has been looking for a job as an assistant principal for the past three years and has interviewed for two positions for the ... [Full Story »] 

Jordan Carter

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
STATHAM - Jordan Leroy Carter, 71, died Monday, June 1, 2010. Born in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Wesley L. and Marie J. Carter. He had served in the United States Air Force and had been employed by Wal-Mart. Survivors include sisters, Margaret Stewart and Raberta Knight, both of Monroe, La., and Rose E. Stepanek, Statham; 12 ... [Full Story »] 

James Mize

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
BOWMAN – James Carson Mize, 81, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Born in Hart County on January 12, 1929, he was the son of the late Otha C. and Quillie Winn Mize. He was a farmer and member of the Holly Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Mize was preceded in death by brothers, Julius, Lee, Ernest, Warren and Wilbur Mize; and two sisters, Dora Whitmire ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton sets budget hearings

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
Braselton has set several public hearings for its general fund and water sewer budget, and budgets for the downtown development authority and visitors bureau authority. They are: •The Braselton Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 7, at 3 p.m., on the proposed FYE 2011 town budget. •The Braselton Downtown Development ... [Full Story »] 

Winder FUMC hosting job seminar

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
The Winder First United Methodist Church will host a free employment seminar on Friday, June 4 from 9 a.m. until noon. The seminar will be held in the Church’s Fellowship Hall. Anyone seeking employment or a new career is invited to attend. Individuals with questions regarding continuing their education are also welcome. Local business ... [Full Story »] 
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