Entries from August 2010

Harry Paul Compton

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, August 27. 2010
DANIELSVILLE – Harry Paul Compton, 56, died Thursday, August 26, 2010. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Howell N. and Margie Brady Compton. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Apostolic Church and was self-employed in the construction industry. Mr. Compton was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Compton. Survivors include his wife, ... [Full Story »] 

AHS picked third in 8-AAAA

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 27. 2010
The Clarke Central Gladiators, who advanced all the way to the Class AAAA state championship game in 2009, are the preseason pick to win Region 8-AAAA. The poll was voted on by sports writers who cover schools in the region. Clarke Central received all but one first place vote with the other going to Rockdale County, which battled the ... [Full Story »] 

AHS to host parent's night on Aug. 31

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BarrowJournal
Friday, August 27. 2010
Apalachee High School will host parent's night on Tuesday, Aug. 31. A meeting for parents of seniors will be held from 6-7 p.m. Underclassmen parents will meet from 7-8 p.m. The administration and guidance team will be on hand to provide general information and to discuss graduation requirements and pathways. Information about financial aid, ... [Full Story »] 

AHS to host parents night on Aug. 31

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, August 27. 2010
Apalachee High School will host parents night on Tuesday, Aug. 31. A meeting for parents of seniors will be held from 6-7 p.m. Underclassmen parents will meet from 7-8 p.m. The administration and guidance team will be on hand to provide general information and to discuss graduation requirements and pathways. Information about financial aid, ... [Full Story »] 

Lois Sims

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, August 27. 2010
DECATUR - Lois Nell Sims, 86, died Thursday, August 26, 2010. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late W.B. and Arlene Walker Bramlett. Mrs. Sims was a member of Avondale First Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Sims, Sr.; and a sister Runette Cronic. Survivors include children, ... [Full Story »] 

Cross Country Eagles Open Season Sat.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 27. 2010
The East Jackson Eagles will get their 2010 season under way at the NEGA Championships Saturday in Athens. For the boys, it will be the first steps towards defending their runner-up finish in state competition last year. The girls will be looking to improve on a sixth-place result at state last year. Other teams expected to take part in ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles 4-4 On Season

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 27. 2010
The East Jackson Lady Eagle volleyball team experienced mixed results last week, beating Madison County and Walnut Grove but dropping two matches to West Hall. They will host Alcovy and Gainesville Thursday. Start time against Alcovy is 5 p.m., with the Gainesville match to follow at 7 p.m. The Lady Eagles beat Alcovy 2-0 on the opening ... [Full Story »] 

No more age limits allowed on mobile homes

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, August 27. 2010
In recent years, Madison County has banned mobile homes over 12 years old from being moved into the county. But that rule is no longer allowed by the state. The Georgia Legislature voted this year to bar counties from discriminating against mobile homes on the basis of age. “There’s a new law that says we can’t exclude a mobile home just ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: The link between immigration and defense spending

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, August 27. 2010
There’s a lot of animosity toward illegal immigrants. But my feelings aren’t so clear cut, because I believe people go where they think life will be better. If I’m staring at my children, thinking there’s no life for them where we are, you better believe we’re packing our bags and going to a better place. And I wouldn’t care what ... [Full Story »] 

Woman faces firearm charge after picking apples

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, August 27. 2010
A Winterville woman was arrested on firearms charges recently after she reportedly decided to pick apples on Charlie Bolton Road property that was not hers in order to make some applesauce. Amy Lee Mitchell, 37, 16 Sulphur Springs Drive, was charged with receipt, possession, or transfer of a firearm by a convicted felon after the responding ... [Full Story »] 
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