Entries from February 2011

BUFFINGTON: Ginn bill just a first salvo in local government push

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, February 25. 2011
When Sen. Frank Ginn was running for office last year, his critics often said that if Ginn were elected to the 47th District, his focus would only be to look after the interest of local governments, not average taxpayers. The basis for that argument was that as county administrator for Franklin County, Ginn was plugged into the local government ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Tigers Out In OT

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, February 25. 2011
The Commerce Lady Tigers came oh-so-close to breaking into the state tournament Wednesday night, but a late shot from Prince Avenue Christian in overtime gave the Lady Wolverines the 62-59 victory, ending Commerce’s season. “It was very disappointing,” said coach Eddie McCurley. “We played well enough to win and the game obviously it ... [Full Story »] 

Fulcher no longer at chamber

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, February 25. 2011
Banks County Chamber of Commerce director Tara Fulcher is no longer with the chamber. Chamber president Chuck Ansley declined to release any information on Fulcher’s departure when contacted on Monday. Ansley stated the chamber board does intend to fill Fulcher’s open position.

Fulcher no longer at chamber

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, February 25. 2011

Nita Glass (2-24-11)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 25. 2011
WINDER – Nita D. Glass, 85, died Thursday, February 24, 2011. Born in Winder, she was the daughter of the late Atticus Walter and Kate Sims Doster. She was a member of Winder First Christian Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class. She was a lifetime member of the Winder VFW Women’s Auxiliary and had worked as the voter registrar for ... [Full Story »] 

Elaine Potts (2-23-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 25. 2011
CENTER - Elaine Daniel Potts, 77, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late William Tom and Cleo King Daniel. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and caregiver to her family. She was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church and worked in job roles that included secretarial duties ... [Full Story »] 

Philip Daniel Watta (2-23-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 25. 2011
GAINESVILLE – Philip Daniel Watta, 71, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Landmark Regional Hospital in Athens, following a brief illness. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, February 25, at 12 p.m., at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial will be on Monday, February 28, at 11 a.m., in the Memorial Park South Cemetery. Father Nicholas ... [Full Story »] 

Comer man charged with multiple burglaries

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, February 25. 2011
A Comer man was arrested recently in connection with a series of burglaries at Colbert businesses. Piedmont Water Company’s office in Colbert was broken into at least four times, during which copper wiring, a chain saw, framing nailer, skill saw, 300 feet of copper wire and other items were stolen. Air Service on Second Avenue in Colbert was ... [Full Story »] 

D’ville council passes measures to control employee spending

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, February 25. 2011
Danielsville’s city council took immediate “stopgap” measures at its business meeting Monday night to control employee spending, at the advice of city attorney Dale Perry. “There’s too much money going out that’s not accounted for,” Perry told the council. “…That’s a disaster waiting to happen. We’re not implying that ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton council OKs funds for repaving, path

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, February 25. 2011
The Hoschton City Council will tap into its sales tax funds to repave W. Broad Street — a key road linking downtown to subdivisions and a park — and install a new sidewalk. The plan is to finish the projects before the nearby West Jackson Park at Hoschton hosts baseball games for the Dizzy Dean World Series in July. “The event is going ... [Full Story »] 
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