Entries from June 2011

Viola Boss (6/3/11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011
BETHLEHEM - Viola Boss, 88, died Friday, June 3, 2011. A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Annie Brown Partee. She was the widow of Mr. J. C. Boss and was a homemaker. Mrs. Boss was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Sonny and Reba Boss; daughter and son-in-law, ... [Full Story »] 

Oliver Brantley Carter (5-31-11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011
COLBERT - Oliver Brantley Carter, husband of the late Elizabeth Ann ╥Betty╙ Carter, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Born in Winterville, he was the son of the late Brantley Allen and Ina Bell Morris Carter. He served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after 20 years. Pursuant to his military career he worked with the US ... [Full Story »] 

Evan Escoe (6-3-11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011
HULL – Evan “Evanator” Escoe, 10, died Friday, June 3, 2011. A native of Clarke County, he was the son of Jayson and Helecia Escoe of Hull. He was a student at Ila Elementary School. Evan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward Escoe and Deborah Haley Escoe. Survivors in addition to his parents include a sister, Kynnedie Escoe; ... [Full Story »] 

Elmer J. McCannon (6-4-11)

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Monday, June 6. 2011
ILA – Elmer J. McCannon, 96, died Saturday June 4, 2001 at his residence. He was the son of the late Elmer and Addie Sailers McCannon and widower of Maydell Roberts McCannon. He served as Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy for 23 years, worked at General Time in Athens and was a member of Ila Baptist Church. Mr McCannon was also ... [Full Story »] 

BREAKING NEWS: Apparent murder in Jefferson Monday morning

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, June 6. 2011
An apparent shooting Monday morning has reportedly left one woman dead and a lookout for a man suspected of killing her. Jefferson Police Department officials were called to Monte Lane around 6:30 a.m. The GBI was summoned to the scene also. A lookout was for a black male was reportedly posted to other area law enforcement agencies. More ... [Full Story »] 

BREAKING NEWS: Apparent murder in Jefferson Monday morning; suspect being sought

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, June 6. 2011
An apparent shooting Monday morning has reportedly left one woman dead and a lookout for a man suspected of killing her. Officials are looking for Anthony Tyrone Appling, 42, Athens as a suspect in the incident. He is described as a black male, 5'10" and 270 lbs. Appling is driving a 2008 silver Malibu tag # BKL 5010. Officers said Appling is ... [Full Story »] 

BREAKING NEWS: Apparent murder in Jefferson Monday morning; suspect being sought (see video here)

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, June 6. 2011
An apparent shooting Monday morning has reportedly left one woman dead and a lookout for a man suspected of killing her. Officials are looking for Anthony Tyrone Appling, 42, Athens as a suspect in the incident. He is described as a black male, 5'10" and 270 lbs. Appling is driving a 2008 silver Malibu tag # BKL 5010. He is considered armed and ... [Full Story »] 

Suspect's car found in Athens; Monday murder still under investigation

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, June 6. 2011
An apparent shooting Monday morning has reportedly left one woman dead and a lookout for a man suspected of killing her. Officials are looking for Anthony Tyrone Appling, 42, Athens as a suspect in the incident. He is described as a black male, 5'10" and 270 lbs. Appling was driving a 2008 silver Malibu, but the car was located in Athens ... [Full Story »] 

80 students signed up for the new high school

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BarrowJournal
Monday, June 6. 2011
Barrow County’s new high school, the College and Career Preparatory Academy (CCPA), now has 80 students signed up, said school leaders. That is about half the number the system is planning for. “We are excited to already have 80 students committed to attend the CCPA and expect additional students to join as new students either enter our ... [Full Story »] 

Charter review process about done

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BarrowJournal
Monday, June 6. 2011
A citizens committee is only days away from deciding whether to recommend major changes to Barrow County’s governing structure. In late May, public input sessions were held in both Braselton and Statham. Few local residents attended the May 31 meeting in Braselton, but a dozen or more local citizens attended the May 26 meeting in Statham. ... [Full Story »] 
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