Entries from June 2010

Republicans hold ‘meet and greet’ for candidates

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
The Republican Party of Banks County hosted a political forum recently for candidates who will be on the ballot this year. The “meet and greet” was combined with a fundraising barbeque for the Republican Party. Each candidate was given four minutes to introduce themselves and speak to those gathered. An estimated 50 people were present to ... [Full Story »] 

MaryLeen Evans

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
COMMERCE – MaryLeen Evans, 96, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Peachtree Village. Born in Jackson County she was the daughter of the late James N. and Mary Elizabeth Short Edwards. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a Wal-Mart greeter. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband, Hoke S. Evans; and grandchildren, Emily ... [Full Story »] 

Maryleen Evans

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
COMMERCE – Maryleen Evans, 96, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at Peachtree Village. Born in Jackson County she was the daughter of the late James N. and Mary Elizabeth Short Edwards. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a Wal-Mart greeter. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband, Hoke S. Evans; and grandchildren, Emily ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County holds ‘battle of the books’ competition

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
Students from Madison County elementary schools in Colbert, Comer and Hull-Sanford fielded questions about twenty books during the annual Battle of the Books competition Thursday, May 13, at Comer Elementary School. Fourth and fifth grade champions from each elementary school competed against each other, earning points for questions answered ... [Full Story »] 

Statham Sunflower Festival set for Sept. 18

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
The City of Statham will host its annual Sunflower Festival on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The event features craft and food vendors, games, a car show, street dance and a fun run/walk. Vendor applications are available at Statham City Hall or online at www.CityofStatham.com/events. There are a limited number of booths ... [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Superior Court May 13-17

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 2. 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: Desperation…

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
One of the joys of my two year return engagement at the Home of the Georgia Bulldogs has been the knowledge that the culmination of this journey would be the writing of a thesis. For most graduate students, the word “thesis” is received with the same degree of enthusiasm as “a theme” as presented in the Christmas classic movie “A ... [Full Story »] 

Carl alcohol ordinance causes discussion

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
Carl’s newly adopted alcohol ordinance was back on the table for discussion, this time considering excise tax and distance regulations. According to state law, distilled spirits may not be sold within 100 yards of a church and within 200 yards of a school. Similarly, wine and malt beverages may not be sold within 100 yards of a school. ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Falling in love while catching tadpoles

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, June 2. 2010
I was an 11-year-old fifth grade student at University Demonstration School in Athens. She was a 21-year-old student teacher assigned to my class. She was my first big love! The city of Athens had a large school system, but the few rural families were left out. Most of us were sent to a school owned by the University of Georgia and used as a ... [Full Story »] 

Woman loses bid to overturn conviction

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, June 1. 2010
A Winder woman convicted of the May 2005 murder of her husband will remain in prison. Diane Hogsed was found guilty in 2006 of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. She was sentenced to life in prison for shooting her unarmed husband in the face during a dispute outside ... [Full Story »] 
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