Entries from May 2011

BRIDGES: Spring football arrives just in time

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
Football junkies like myself are always in need of a fix this time of the year. The final game of the previous season is weeks behind us and it’s still a long road ahead before the first games of the new season kick off. Locally, the football teams at Winder-Barrow High School and Apalachee High School are returning to the practice field this ... [Full Story »] 

Mary Katherine Daniels (5-3-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
BRASELTON – Mary Katherine Daniels, 52, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011. She was the daughter of Evelyn Patricia Hopkins of Suwanee and the late Otis Maddox. She was a member of the Rainbow Girls, was a very caring, giving person and was loved by all. She loved her grandchildren as well as traveling to the beach, going to the lake and listening to ... [Full Story »] 

Royce Adkins (5-3-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
MAYSVILLE – Royce Junior Adkins, 81, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Born in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., he was the son of the late Elbert and Edith Adkins. Mr. Adkins was preceded in death by a son, Roger Adkins. Survivors include his beloved wife, Inez Adkins, Maysville; children, Ronnie (Connie) Adkins, Cumming, and Elaine ... [Full Story »] 

Officers assist Barrow deputies in chase

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
Braselton police officers assisted the Barrow County Sheriff’s Department last week when a chase on Interstate 85 passed through the town. The Braselton officers placed stop sticks in the path of the vehicle and the driver hit several of them. The suspect fled on food and was apprehended and arrested by Barrow deputies. Other incidents ... [Full Story »] 

Walkers gear up for 1st Relay for Life

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
There will be lots of laughs, quite a few tears and hundreds of tired, aching feet come Saturday morning. but it will all be for a good cause. That’s the push behind the all-night Relay for Life event, which kicks off with some live entertainment at 6 p.m. Friday at Hoschton Park on Ga. 53. Events continue all night, including a survivor’s ... [Full Story »] 

Sunday alcohol sales plan moves forward in Hoschton

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
The Hoschton City Council took a step toward Sunday alcohol sales at its meeting Monday night. In drafting an amendment to its current alcohol ordinance, the city joins a handful of others across the state planning to allow a November vote on the issue. This follows Gov. Nathan Deal signing a recent bill allowing municipalities to make their ... [Full Story »] 

Town police arrests reported

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
ARRESTS MADE in the past week by the Jefferson, Commerce, Maysville and Pendergrass police departments include the following: JEFFERSON •Adrian Hernandez, 25, 541 Hilldale Drive, Winder, DUI, obstructing or hindering a law enforcement officer and habitual violator. •Anthony Margarito Hernandez, 22, 203 River Mist Circle, Jefferson, public ... [Full Story »] 

Tax digest could shrink 10%; schools bracing for big hit

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
Jackson County officials are bracing for more severe budget challenges amid speculation that the property tax digest for Jackson County could dip by 10-20 percent following reassessments this year. “Right now it’s really tentative,” noted Hunter Bicknell, chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. “There’s been a little ... [Full Story »] 

Ethics group: Watkins should repay funds

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
Four of the five members of an ethics committee looking into a complaint against Nicholson councilman Lamar Watkins agreed Tuesday night that he should pay back money he took for travel expenses to a convention in Savannah. The five-member ethics committee did not officially vote on the issue, but each member spoke out on how they believe the ... [Full Story »] 

Eddie Haggard (5-3-11)

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Wednesday, May 4. 2011
ROYSTON – Eddie Roy Haggard, 64, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at his residence. Born in Commerce, he was the son of the late Sammy and Reecie Ann Allen Haggard. He was retired from Bonds Boats and Motors. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Archer Haggard, Royston; a son, Eddie Haggard, Danielsville; brothers, Allen, Aaron, Harvey Joe and Ted ... [Full Story »] 
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