Entries from November 2010

‘Carousel of Happiness’

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, November 27. 2010
“Love and magic have a great deal in common. They enrich the soul, delight the heart, and they both take practice.” – unknown DO YOU believe in magic? I do and I was just reminded of how real magic can be when my dad and his wife insisted the one thing we had to do during my recent trip back home to Colorado was ride on “The Carousel of ... [Full Story »] 

Thankful is an adjective

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, November 27. 2010
thank·ful adj 1. feeling or expressing gratitude 2. glad or relieved about something It is an annual tradition almost as sacred as the event being commemorated. American journalists compose miles of columnar space and hours of broadcast editorial commentary expressing their heartfelt appreciation for the freedoms over which we spend the other ... [Full Story »] 

Intruders destroy inactive cameras in commercial building

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, November 27. 2010
On Nov. 18 Winder Police Department officers arrived at a commercial building on North Broad Street that had reportedly been burglarized. The building is under construction and when officers arrived on scene they spoke with two construction workers about the breakin. The workers stated that a rear window in the building had been removed and the ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: ‘Carousel of Happiness’

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, November 27. 2010
“Love and magic have a great deal in common. They enrich the soul, delight the heart, and they both take practice.” – unknown DO YOU believe in magic? I do and I was just reminded of how real magic can be when my dad and his wife insisted the one thing we had to do during my recent trip back home to Colorado was ride on “The Carousel of ... [Full Story »] 

Cost of access to Bear Creek Reservoir going up

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, November 26. 2010
Effective Jan. 1, the cost of fishing from a boat in the Bear Creek Reservoir in Southwest Jackson County is going up 20 to 40 percent for most people who use the lake. The Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority, which owns and manages the regional drinking water reservoir, voted last Wednesday to increase the cost of a $5 daily pass one dollar to ... [Full Story »] 

Talk begins on proposed transportation tax

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, November 26. 2010
County officials are working quietly to position Jackson County to take advantage of a change in state transportation funding. Beginning in 2012, multi-county districts in Georgia can begin holding referendums to impose 10-year one-cent sales tax levies to fund roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure. Districts that approve the ... [Full Story »] 

Deputies make 31 arrests

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, November 26. 2010
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 people during the past week, including the following: •John Richard Atha Jr., 28, 816 Prospect Road, Carnesville, two counts of violation of probation. •Yvonne Borders, 52, 280 MLK Avenue, Jefferson, battery. •Harlen Joe Davis, 17, English Road, Maysville, possession of less than one ounce ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Tigers Open Season Nov. 30

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, November 26. 2010
The Commerce Mat Tigers are set to get their 2010-11 campaign underway next week, as they will play host to Peachtree Ridge, Madison County and Jefferson on Nov. 30. The Tigers are returning to action after a successful 2009-10 season that saw them take third at state, with 10 of 14 competitors placing in the finals. Commerce coach Kendall Love ... [Full Story »] 

Barbara Harrell

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, November 26. 2010
JEFFERSON - Barbara Ann (Tew) Harrell, 73, died Thursday, November 25, 2010. She was born in Phenix City, Ala., was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, and was a former member of the Mountain Park First Baptist Church for over 30 years. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Survivors ... [Full Story »] 

Sarrah Riden

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, November 26. 2010
WINDER - Sarrah L. Riden, 68, died Friday, November 19, 2010. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include sons, Darris (Penny) Riden, Tommie (Debra) Riden and James (Hanh) Ware; daughters, Lolita Riden, Ruby (Billy) Riden and Loretta (Frank) Riden; sisters Louise Mercer and Patsy Smith; 12 grandchildren; and nine ... [Full Story »] 
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