Entries from July 2010

Gridiron Leopards ready to put on pads

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Thursday, July 29. 2010
The summer is winding down for the Banks County Leopards. The football team officially begins practice on Monday and this summer has been productive for the team, as the coaching staff and players worked their way through the Pride of Summer program and spent time at camp. Looking to improve on last season’s 2-9 record, the Leopards take a ... [Full Story »] 

“Nanny” Roberts

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Thursday, July 29. 2010
FLOWERY BRANCH - Retha “Nanny” Jane Roberts, 88, died very peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at her residence, following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in White County, the daughter of the late Johnny Roberts and Callie (Jarrard) Roberts Potts. She retired from being a seamstress ... [Full Story »] 

'Nanny” Roberts

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, July 29. 2010
FLOWERY BRANCH - Retha "Nanny" Jane Roberts, 88, died very peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at her residence, following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in White County, the daughter of the late Johnny Roberts and Callie (Jarrard) Roberts Potts. She retired from being a seamstress from ... [Full Story »] 

James Edwards

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Thursday, July 29. 2010
JEFFERSON – James Preston Edwards, 88, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Born on April 23, 1922, in Talmo, he was the son of the late Sam and Della Church Edwards. He was a self employed carpenter, farmer, trout fisherman, and was a member of Oconee Baptist Church. Mr. Edwards was preceded in death by brothers, William, Robert, Dennis and Edgar ... [Full Story »] 

Witness tips lead authorities to burglar’s home

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, July 29. 2010
A Statham man was charged with burglary after an alert neighbor was able to identify the man for authorities. Deputies were called to a Dooley Town Road home after a resident discovered her house had been burglarized. A 50” flat screen television, a laptop, personal documents and several pieces of jewelry were among the items reported ... [Full Story »] 

Coley, Ginn to make guest appearances on local radio shows

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, July 29. 2010
State Senate 47 candidates Shane Coley and Frank Ginn have been invited to participate in two radio broadcast interviews in advance of the August 10 Republican runoff. The first set of interviews, scheduled to air on WJJC’s (1270 AM) Straight Talk with Ron Johnson , will be held August 3 at 8 a.m. Coley has confirmed that he will participate. ... [Full Story »] 

Buses routes reorganized, RIFs and layoffs take place

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, July 29. 2010
Days before the new transportation director for Barrow County Schools came on board Tuesday, four bus drivers and three bus monitors were laid off in a cost-saving consolidation of bus routes. “We are looking for ways to be more efficient, and we’ve done that in the bus routing system,” said Jake Grant, assistant superintendent for ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Barnes comeback picks up steam

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, July 29. 2010
There were many story lines from last week’s primary. One could look at the pathetic voter turnout as a major story line. However, how many of us that really follow elections were really surprised by this? There seemed to be some shock from various “experts” that more people voted in the Republican primary than the Democratic one in ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Ready To Start Fall Practice

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, July 28. 2010
For the Eagle faithful, the next four weeks may seem like an eternity. That’s because we’re less than a month away from the opening of the East Jackson Eagles 2010 football season. The Eagles closed out their breakthrough 2009 season as the region runners-up, going 10-2 overall and 8-1 in the region. They made it into the second round of ... [Full Story »] 

Tigers Hit Practice Field Monday

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Wednesday, July 28. 2010
The minutes are counting down to the holiest of holy days for the Tiger Nation – opening day for Commerce Tiger football. The opening game, a non-region pairing with Commerce’s age-old rival, the Jefferson Dragons, is slated for Aug. 27, but the first major move towards that big day comes on Monday, Aug. 2, when the team takes to the field ... [Full Story »] 
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