Entries from June 2011

Danielsville man charged with terroristic threats

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, June 30. 2011
A Danielsville man was arrested for the second time in as many weeks recently. The latest arrest came after he allegedly threatened to burn a woman’s house down “and kill everybody inside.” Thomas Jerry Haley, 61, 97 Grady Lane, Danielsville, was charged with terroristic threats and acts and disorderly conduct. According to the incident ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow students still in middle tier of all school systems on CRCT

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, June 30. 2011
Barrow County 3rd and 5th Graders showed overall improvement in this year’s CRCT results, but even with that progress, the system remained in the middle tier of school systems in the state. The system’s biggest improvement was in 8th Grade Science where the failure rate dropped from 35 percent last year to 29.8 percent this year. But Barrow ... [Full Story »] 

Colbert to hold annual parade, celebration Sat.

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, June 30. 2011
Thousands will flock to Colbert Saturday, July 2, for the town’s 42nd-annual Fourth of July Parade and Celebration. Festivities will include a parade beginning at 9 a.m. at the old Colbert Elementary School parking lot, journeying down 2nd Avenue and Hwy. 72, and ending in the heart of the town’s historic district near the post office. ... [Full Story »] 

City planners: deny rezoning for junkyard

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 29. 2011
A request to locate a junkyard and flea market on Hwy. 441 hit a roadblock Monday night when the Commerce Planning Commission voted to recommend that the applicant’s annexation request be denied. Roy Cowart had requested that the city annex and rezone to C-2 an 11-acre tract on Hwy. 441. Cowart reportedly wants to develop the property into a ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce students do well on CRCT

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 29. 2011
Commerce fifth- and eighth- graders scored high on the CRCT tests this year, with one class earning a set of perfect marks. All of the 93 eighth-graders who took the reading and English/language arts sections of this year’s CRCT tests passed the subject areas, a feat that helped the system place in the top 10 statewide for those subjects. ... [Full Story »] 

Police catch scrap metal thief

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 29. 2011
A Gainesville man faces three charges after he allegedly tried to steal scrap metal from a local industry, according to the Commerce Police Department. Jeremy Dan Roper, 28. 3855 Harmony Church Road, Gainesville, is charged with criminal trespass, false report of a crime and theft by taking. Officers responding to a call from a worker at ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County all stars hit the diamond

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 29. 2011
Madison County’s all star teams hit the field against area competition this past week. Here’s a look at how teams are doing: MADISON CO. SENIOR LEAGUE ALL STARS •Tournament location: at Habersham County •Next: Madison County will open play Saturday, July 2, at 6:30 p.m., versus Habersham. The loser will play Tuesday, July 5, at 8:30 ... [Full Story »] 

Everett Mayfield (6-29-11)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 29. 2011
COMMERCE - Everett William Mayfield, 81, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Northridge Medical Center. He was born in Gwinnett County, the son of the late Rayford Gordy and Deli Rae Sewell Mayfield. He was a retired mechanic with Boyle Midway. Mr. Mayfield was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Shirley Mayfield. Survivors include sons, Michael ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: Wagner: part coach, part salesman

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 29. 2011
To some, David Wagner is seen as someone who simply stands on the sidelines during football games for Winder-Barrow High School. “Coaching a high school team is no big deal,” many actually believe. “There’s nothing to calling a few plays. How difficult is that?” For the naive, football is that simple. In reality, it is anything but. ... [Full Story »] 

‘Bill’ Barnette (6-27-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 29. 2011
ANDERSON, S.C. - William ╥Bill╙ Barnette, 88, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. Born in Commerce, he was the son of William Young and Elbertice Hix Barnette. He was the spouse to Sara C. Barnette. He was the owner of Barnette╒s Garage in Anderson, S.C. for over 30 years and a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his ... [Full Story »] 
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