Entries from October 2010

Merdelle Amanda Joyce

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, October 28. 2010
ILA – Merdelle Amanda Joyce, 89, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at the Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Commerce, she was the daughter of the late Edward Young and Lillie Richey McGinnis. Survivors include sons, Joe and Belinda Catlett, Ila, and Ronald (Pete) and Gail Allen, Commerce; a sister, Annette Williams, Commerce; six ... [Full Story »] 

Mildred Youmans

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, October 28. 2010
SWAINSBORO – Mildred Whitmire Youmans died Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. She was a native of Jefferson and was retired from the Citizens Bank of Swainsboro. She was a member of Calvary Methodist Church, and had an avid love for fishing and crocheting. Mrs. Youmans was ... [Full Story »] 

Columbus bound: MCHS faces Union Grove in first game of finals

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 28. 2010
It is going to be a long drive for Madison County’s next softball game, but one the Red Raiders gladly take as the team heads to Columbus and the first game of the state finals. Earning a spot in the Elite Eight for the right to play in Columbus has been the team goal all year and the players and coaches are now going to make the most of it ... [Full Story »] 

BCHS Senior Night ahead on Fri.

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 28. 2010
Last Friday the Banks County Leopards (3-1, 6-2) felt something that they have only felt one other time this season – the sting of defeat. Fannin County pulled off a 13-12 win over Banks County. The Rebels now move past the Leopards for the top spot in the sub-region. With Fannin County taking on Union County this week, Banks County is still ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Maddox experiencing other side of rivalry

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 28. 2010
Most — if not all — of the offseason talk centered on Apalachee High School and Winder-Barrow High School football was of how David Wagner went from being the Wildcat defensive coordinator to the Bulldogg head coach. While there’s no denying that was big news in these parts, another coaching change between the schools was also important ... [Full Story »] 

Geneva Mae Shelton

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, October 28. 2010
COMER – Geneva Mae Wynn Shelton, 83, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Crawford (Croff) and Prudance Azalee Strickland Wynn. Mrs. Shelton was preceded in death by brothers, Klein, Henry and Raymond Wynn; and sisters, Ruby Sue Holman and Mary Frances Smay. She was a pastor’s ... [Full Story »] 

Cross country: JCCHS girls have sights set on region title

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 28. 2010
Jackson County's goal from day one was to win the girls’ Region 8-AA cross country title, and coach Joseph Brubaker said his team’s focus hasn’t changed with the region meet looming Thursday. “No, it hasn’t,” he said. “We’ve been dealing with a few injuries lately. Hopefully, we’ll tough it out. We’ll talk more this week ... [Full Story »] 

Cross country: JHS runners happy to be hosting

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 28. 2010
Jefferson will run the region meet in familiar surroundings. The Dragon and Lady Dragon teams will host the Region 8-AA meet Thursday at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson as both try to qualify for state. “We’re just honored to represent the whole region,” coach Allen Thompson said. “We want everyone to think it’s a first-class meet.” The ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Delivering the real news without fear or favor

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, October 28. 2010
We've reached another milestone with this edition of the Barrow Journal you are now holding in your hands. We have entered our third year of existence. It feels good to be at this point. It’s taken quite a bit of sweat and tears and, I’m not sure, but I may have even spilt a drop of blood or two along the way. For a new business to survive ... [Full Story »] 

Sheriff considers change of plan

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, October 28. 2010
Following a propane tank explosion Monday that destroyed a Jackson County deputy’s patrol car, Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith is seriously considering canceling plans to similarly outfit 40 of Barrow County’s patrol cars as a cost-saving measure. Smith told the Barrow Journal on Tuesday night that he heard about the incident while out of ... [Full Story »] 
Page 6 of 54, totaling 538 entries
Copyright © 2008-2012 MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.