Entries from April 2011

Jodi Van Lewallen (4-3-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, April 5. 2011
MAYSVILLE – Jodi Van Lewallen, 30, died Sunday, April 3, 2011, at her residence. She was the daughter of Johnny and Jane Lewallen of Maysville. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 6, at 2 p.m., at Jackson Memorial Park with the Revs. Kelly Hannon and Mike Hudman officiating. The family will receive friends the day of the service ... [Full Story »] 

Damaging winds pull roof off county admin building

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, April 5. 2011
The heavy rain and high winds overnight caused extensive damage throughout the county – including pulling part of the roof off the Barrow County Administration Building. “A large portion of the roof was ripped off the building by the heavy winds,” said Lt. Scott Dakin of Barrow County Emergency Services. “This of course created some ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn takes no action in closed session

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, April 5. 2011
Auburn City Council met in closed session March 31 in the council chambers. According to city administrators, the council met to discuss personnel, litigation and property. No action was taken.

Barrow unemployment rate falls

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, April 5. 2011
The unemployment rate in Barrow County fell in February to 10.2 percent, down from 10.9 percent in January. According to state data, some 3,468 people in Barrow County were unemployed in February. A year ago, the Barrow rate was 11.1 percent.

Hull contemplates agreement with county

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Tuesday, April 5. 2011
By Jeremy Elrod County commissioner Mike Youngblood wants the city of Hull and the county government to work together to address improperly built structures in Hull. Youngblood addressed the Hull City Council March 21, proposing an intergovernmental agreement which would allow the county to take action against those in violation of any ... [Full Story »] 

BOE hires attorney and takes other personnel action

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BarrowJournal
Monday, April 4. 2011
After soliciting bids for legal services two months ago, and reviewing them last month, the Barrow County Board of Education agreed Tuesday to hire a Gainesville law firm to handle personnel issues and a local attorney to handle the rest of the school system’s legal affairs, with the exception of land acquisition. Harben, Hartley & Hawkins, ... [Full Story »] 

Damien Lee Haley (3-31-11)

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Monday, April 4. 2011
ILA - Damien Lee Haley, infant son of Tyson and Jessica Haley, both of Madison County, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Athens Regional Hospital.

Stephen Weese (3-30-11)

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Monday, April 4. 2011
CLEVELAND – Stephen Talmadge Weese, 77, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family after succumbing to lung cancer. Born in Cherokee County on February 4, 1934, he was the son of Ruby and Lewis Weese. He was an accomplished Master Carpenter, Thirty-Second Degree Shriner and a past Master of the Gwinnett Daylight ... [Full Story »] 

‘Pete’ Kyte Jr. (4-2-11)

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Monday, April 4. 2011
WINDER – Willard T. “Pete” Kyte Jr., 81, died Saturday, April 2, 2011. A native of Butler, Tenn., he was the son of the late Willard T. Kyte Sr. and Maude Lillie Stout Kyte. He was a retired truck driver and of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Freida Kyte, Winder; sons and daughters-in-law, Conrad and ... [Full Story »] 

Gregory Howard Beck

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Monday, April 4. 2011
COMMERCE – Gregory Harold Beck, 43, died Sunday, April 3, 2011, at his residence. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Clifford Harold and Elaine Benton Beck of Commerce. He was a carpenter and a member of Brockton Road Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to his parents include a son, Michael Beck, Commerce; brother, Gary Beck, ... [Full Story »] 
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