Entries from October 2010

Wildcats stunned in road loss at Cedar

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Wednesday, October 27. 2010
The Apalachee High School football team’s road woes continued last Friday much to the dismay of head coach Shane Davis. The Wildcats were stunned 28-21 by Cedar Shoals as AHS fell in Region 8-AAAA play for the second time in as many weeks in Athens. The loss dropped AHS to 5-3 overall and in region play with two games remaining in 2010. ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs fall to Salem, continue to battle

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Wednesday, October 27. 2010
The Winder-Barrow High School football team continues to turn in solid efforts, but victory continues to be just out of grasp for the Bulldoggs in 2010. The latest missed opportunity came at the hands of Salem last Friday during homecoming as WBHS fell 16-6 in what was another defensive battle. “We’ve been on the brink for what seems the ... [Full Story »] 

Piedmont Library looking for new director

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, October 27. 2010
Alan Harkness, the director of the Winder-based Piedmont Regional Library System, is leaving his position next month to work for the state library. “My last day at Piedmont will be on Nov. 19,” he said. “I’ll start my position as the assistant state librarian for library development on Nov. 29.” In his new role with the Georgia Public ... [Full Story »] 

Woodall predicts ‘dramatic’ change

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, October 27. 2010
The national political landscape could experience a major change after the November election, according to 7th district congressional candidate Rob Woodall. With Republicans poised to regain control of the House and possibly the Senate, Woodall said he has faced some tough questions from a skeptical constituency. Speaking at the Oct. 18 meeting ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Coming Home

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, October 27. 2010
Being a Barrow County native, it was my privilege – or curse, according to some among the Great Unwashed – to have been born and raised in Winder. It certainly is not a bad thing to be from Winder or Barrow County, for that matter, as there are some marvelous people here. But I distinctly recall having to defend the place of my birth as my ... [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Superior Court Oct. 4–13

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, October 27. 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 »] 

Sentences issued in Barrow County Magistrate Court Oct. 12

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, October 27. 2010
The following animal control ordinance violation cases were heard in Barrow County Magistrate Court on Oct. 12, 2010 with Judge June Davis presiding. Those charged and their sentences are as follows: •Brittany Allred: $208 in fines and court costs. •Bobby Stanley Cain: 12 months probation, $100 in restitution and $208 in fines and court ... [Full Story »] 

Marty Clark

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Tuesday, October 26. 2010
GAINESVILLE – Marty N. Clark, 44, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at Emory University Hospital following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 28, at 2 p.m., from the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Wade and Stan Annadale officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park South Cemetery. The ... [Full Story »] 

Don Hight

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Tuesday, October 26. 2010
WINDER - Dr. Don Hight, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010. He was 75 years old. Dr. Hight was born in Athens and grew up in Hancock County, Georgia, the son of the late Robert A. and Pauline Roberts Hight. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Winder, where he taught Sunday school, served as a deacon and was chairman of the church ... [Full Story »] 

Hoyt Parham

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Tuesday, October 26. 2010
SNELLVILLE – Hoyt C. Parham, 73, died Tuesday, October 26, 2010. Born on July 23, 1937, in Madison County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Parham. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Snellville and the Joy Sunday School Class. He graduated from Comer High School and the apprentice program of the Atlanta Plumbers Local ... [Full Story »] 
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