Entries from September 2010

Phone scam victim threatened with death

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, September 28. 2010
A Winder woman who fell victim to a phone scam called police after being threatened by the perpetrator. The woman said a man identifying himself as James Taylor called to advise that she had won $250,000 and a brand new Mercedes. Taylor said in order to claim the prize and get the paperwork for the vehicle, the woman needed to wire $250 via ... [Full Story »] 

Parents encouraged to check car seats

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, September 28. 2010
As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, Barrow County Emergency Services is emphasizing the importance of securing all children under eight years of age in car seats and booster seats. “Nearly 3 out of 4 car seats are not used properly, putting children at unnecessary risk of being killed or injured,” said Dr. Patrick O’Neal, Director of ... [Full Story »] 

JHS at North Oconee scouting report

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Monday, September 27. 2010

JCCHS-Oglethorpe Co. scouting report

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Monday, September 27. 2010

Laura Anderson

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, September 27. 2010
JEFFERSON – Laura Louise Anderson, 40, died Friday, September 24, 2010. She was the daughter of David Pearson and stepmother, Shirley, of Athens and mother and stepfather, Laura (Robert) Fournier, Winterville. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by children, Katelyn Rose Anderson and Charlie Brianna Anderson. Survivors in addition to her ... [Full Story »] 

Sarah McConnell

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, September 27. 2010
COMER – Sarah E. McConnell, 97, died Sunday, September 26, 2010. A lifelong resident of Comer, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Inez Power Loftis. She was in the first class of women to graduate from the University of Georgia. She, along with her husband, the late Elmer McConnell, were the owners of Comer Hardware and Supply from ... [Full Story »] 

Mary Elizabeth Cameron

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, September 27. 2010
Mary Elizabeth Sine Cameron has gone to meet our Lord of Heaven being of strong Christian faith. Born in Big Stone Gap, Va., she was the daughter of Charles A. Sine Jr. of Kingsport, Tenn. and the late Ruth Sine. She was a graduate of Dobbins Bennit High School. She married the late Rev. William R. Cameron Jr. They were married in her family ... [Full Story »] 

Claudine Brewer

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, September 27. 2010
JEFFERSON – Claudine Hood Brewer, 87, died Sunday, September 26, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lydia Murrell Hood. She was a retired textile worker at Barrow Manufacturing with 35 years of service and was a member of Whisteville Christian Church. Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Brewer in 1985; four ... [Full Story »] 

‘Stanley’ Bridges

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, September 27. 2010
DANIELSVILLE –Neal “Stanley” Bridges died Saturday afternoon, September 25, 2010, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Mr. Bridges passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brave and courageous battle with Leukemia. His beloved wife and sister were at his side as was his last request. He was the son of the late Donald and ... [Full Story »] 

BOE approves millage rate

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, September 27. 2010
The Barrow County Board of Education set its millage rate at 18.5 mills Tuesday night, the same it’s been since 2006. The approval came at a called meeting the board held in order to allow the Board of Commissioners to approve the rate at its meeting later the same night. Also at the meeting, the BOE voted to withdraw its application to the ... [Full Story »] 
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