Entries from September 2011

Stephenson makes it a 3-way race for mayor

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, September 2. 2011
There will be a three-way race for mayor in Commerce on Nov. 8. Former Commerce mayor, Jackson County commissioner and state representative Tommy Stephenson tossed his hat into the ring at the last minute Friday afternoon. Stephenson, 56, served three two-year terms as mayor from 1980-1986, was a Jackson County commissioner from 1986 to 1988 ... [Full Story »] 

‘Vickie’ Rice (9-1-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, September 2. 2011
GAINESVILLE - Rhonda Victoria “Vickie” Forrester Rice, 60, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2011, following an extended illness. She was born on February 12, 1951 the daughter of the late B.D. and Hazel Forrester. She attended and graduated from South Hall High School. After graduation Vickie went to work for the Big ... [Full Story »] 

Wesley Martin (9-1-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, September 2. 2011
ALTO - Wesley Glenn Martin, 59, DIED on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Mr. Martin was born in Hall County, on August 11, 1952. He was the son of Dorothy Ervin Martin Garner and step father, Paul Garner of Alto, and the late Rufus Noah Martin. Mr. Martin was a member of the Living Mission United Methodist Church. Survivors in addition to his ... [Full Story »] 

Softball photos! Jackson Co. vs. East Jackson

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, September 2. 2011

Stolen vehicle hits large interstate sign

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, September 2. 2011
A man driving a vehicle that was reported stolen hit a large sign on Interstate 85, according to Braselton police. An officer said he found a 2001 Volvo S80 off the roadway in a wooded area on Friday. The vehicle hit a department of transportation food sign along the interstate and the sign partially fell. The driver was not injured, but the ... [Full Story »] 

Todd Orr to spend the next 631 days in jail

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, September 2. 2011
Former Barrow County fire lieutenant Todd Orr will spend the next 631 days behind bars following a judge’s ruling Thursday that he violated probation in late July by threatening his estranged wife in a phone call. Orr, who has been incarcerated since early August, came to his probation revocation hearing in shackles and wearing a ... [Full Story »] 

Dorothy Grafton (8/25/11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, September 2. 2011
TOCCOA - Dorothy Marie Forrester Grafton, 92, of 271 Racetrack Road, Toccoa, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at her residence. A daughter of the late Will Grant and Cora Duskey Ivie Forrester, she was born March 15, 1919 in Habersham County, having lived most of her life in Stephens County. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow firefighters put out Hoschton garage fire

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, September 2. 2011
Barrow County firefighters extinguished a garage fire in the 1100 block of Emperor Lane in Hoschton Thursday afternoon. Lt. Scott Dakin with Barrow County Emergency Services reports that operators received a 911 call alerting authorities of the fire just before 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 1. A resident discovered the fire. It is believed to have started ... [Full Story »] 

Ambray Sorrow (9-2-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, September 2. 2011
COMMERCE - Ambray Sorrow, 79, died Friday, September 2, 2011 at Northridge Health and Rehab. He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Osie and Lila Slater Sorrow. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and was a small engine repairman. Mr. Sorrow was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Anderson Sorrow. Survivors include a son, ... [Full Story »] 

BOE to vote on new buses Sept. 6

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, September 2. 2011
The Barrow County Board of Education discussed the purchase of six additional school buses, four 48-passenger special education buses and two 72-passenger buses at its meeting Tuesday night. Assistant superintendent Jake Grant told the board the purpose for the purchase is to get the replacement cycle of buses from 22 years down to 12 years. ... [Full Story »] 
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