Entries from August 2010

Mary Burousas

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, August 25. 2010
COMER – Mary Birchmore Burousas, 83, died Monday, August 23, 2010. Born in Anderson, S.C., and longtime resident of Comer, she was the daughter of the late John and Eula Vaughan Birchmore. She was a member of the Comer United Methodist Church where she served as choir director and Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a graduate of ... [Full Story »] 

Tax bills expected in early Sept.

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, August 25. 2010
Madison County property owners can expect their tax bills in the mail early next month. County tax commissioner Louise Watson said the state recently approved the county tax digest — the county’s overall property value. “So we are ahead of the game this time,” said Watson. “The bills should be going out about the first of ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Do you remember ‘The Nancy Hanks?’

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, August 25. 2010
Do you remember “The Nancy Hanks?” The Nancy Hanks was an intrastate passenger train owned by the Central of Georgia Railroad that used to run between Atlanta and Savannah with a stop in Macon. It was named for a race horse which had been named for Abraham Lincoln’s mother. The train left Savannah at seven o’clock each morning for the ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Important to save historic structure

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 25. 2010
The Granite Hotel represents our beginning. It is far more than the only granite building of its size left in the state of Georgia. It is one of the only buildings we have left that tells our earliest stories. Like Winder, it represents survival. The Granite Hotel has been virtually ignored for the past half-century save the existence of a ... [Full Story »] 

Winder CPA and junior academy to begin Sept. 2

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 25. 2010
The 15th session of the Winder Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy will begin Sept. 2. The twelve week program is designed to familiarize community members with the daily operations of the department and to teach participants how they can help prevent crime in partnership with the police department. Each class will provide participants ... [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Superior Court August 9 - 12

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 25. 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 »] 

Locked and loaded: BCSO range open to the public

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 25. 2010
Three months ago, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office began opening its range to the public once a month. The idea behind the plan was to educate the public about firearm safety, provide a safe place to practice and generate revenue at the same time. So far, the plan is working. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith said the response has been ... [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Barrow County Magistrate Court Aug. 10

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 25. 2010
The following animal control ordinance violation cases were heard in Barrow County Magistrate Court on August 10, 2010 with Judge June Davis presiding. Those charged and their sentences are as follows: •Lisa Thomas Allison, bench warrant. •Heather Michelle Bentley, 12 months probation and $348.50 in fines and court costs. •Elizabeth ... [Full Story »] 

Eunice Cotton

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, August 24. 2010
LULA – Eunice Mae Sisk Cotton, 86, died Sunday, August 22, 2010, at the residence of her daughter following an extended illness. Born in Banks County on May 14, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Henry L. and Minnie Moss Sisk. She was retired from the Cobb County School System and was of the Baptist denomination. She enjoyed reading, ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn called meeting Wednesday night

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, August 24. 2010
The Auburn City Council has scheduled a called meeting Wednesday, Aug. 25, to discuss a new storm water tax. Mayor Linda Blechinger said the purpose of the 6 p.m. meeting is to make sure the city council understands an alternative rate structure presented by the city staff for the first time at the city's second public hearing last night. The ... [Full Story »] 
Page 13 of 52, totaling 512 entries
Copyright © 2008-2012 MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.