Entries from October 2011

Solution to Winder's voter-list debacle in the works; list of 2,900 names to be 'significantly reduced'

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, October 7. 2011
A solution to Winder’s voter-list debacle appears to be in the works. Mayor Chip Thompson on Oct. 6 asked consultant and former city administrator Ernie Graham for his suggestions, and Graham on Friday submitted his written recommendations. He recommended that the mayor float his ideas among members of the Winder City Council as well as to ... [Full Story »] 

BREAKING NEWS: Solution to Winder's voter-list debacle in the works; list of 2,900 names to be 'significantly reduced'

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, October 7. 2011
A solution to Winder’s voter-list debacle appears to be in the works. Mayor Chip Thompson on Oct. 6 asked consultant and former city administrator Ernie Graham for his suggestions, and Graham on Friday submitted his written recommendations. He recommended that the mayor float his ideas among members of the Winder City Council as well as to ... [Full Story »] 

Great American Cleanup event Friday and Saturday

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, October 7. 2011
The City of Auburn is holding its Great American Cleanup event Friday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.and Saturday, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The city is collecting: batteries, cell phones, motor oil, eye glasses (for Lion’s Club), scrap metal, cameras, radios, electronics, ink cartridges, antifreeze (in labeled containers) and other "junk"– ... [Full Story »] 

One killed, many others taken to hospital after I-85 wreck

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, October 7. 2011
One person was killed in an accident on Interstate 85 in Braselton on Thursday that involved three vehicles and a number of other passengers that were sent to area hospitals, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Around 4 p.m., a vehicle with eight passengers apparently had some type of mechanical issue — possibly a flat tire — and was ... [Full Story »] 

‘Becky’ Breeden (10-04-11)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, October 7. 2011
WINDER – Olive “Becky” Breeden, 73, died Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Born in Conneaut, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Harold Lee and Blanch Towne Beckwith. She was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Breeden was preceded in death by her husband, Clinker Junior Breeden; and a son, Michael Breeden. Survivors include a son and ... [Full Story »] 

Willie Tom Slater (10-7-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, October 7. 2011
COMMERCE – Willie Tom Slater, 73, died early Friday morning, October 7, 2011, at his residence. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Paul James and Minnie Mae Gee Slater. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Kitchens Slater. Survivors include siblings, Barbara McEver, Gertrude McDaniel, Clifford Slater and Johnny ... [Full Story »] 

Hall County deputy killed in motorcycle accident was AHS grad

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, October 7. 2011
The funeral for a Hall County sheriff’s deputy and former Apalachee High School graduate who was killed in a single motorcycle crash in Hall County this week will be held Sunday. Anthony Capote Seda, 21, of Flowery Branch and a 2009 graduate of AHS, was off duty and driving his personal motorcycle on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. when the crash ... [Full Story »] 

Charles Reed (9-28-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, October 7. 2011
AUBURN - Charles Pinckney Reed, 70, the beloved husband of Ellen Worley Reed, died suddenly Friday, September 28, 2011. He was born October 4, 1940. Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter, Duffy G. Reed; grandson, Julian; and brother, Angus Reed and wife Nancy. Charles was a born again believer and a member of Union Grove Baptist ... [Full Story »] 

One killed, many others taken to hospitals after I-85 wreck

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, October 7. 2011
One person was killed in an accident on Interstate 85 in Braselton on Thursday that involved three vehicles and a number of other passengers that were sent to area hospitals, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Around 4 p.m., a vehicle with eight passengers apparently had some type of mechanical issue — possibly a flat tire — and was ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs host undefeated Heritage

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 7. 2011
The 2010 season is reinforcing something David Wagner already knew: Region 8-AAAA is a brutal place to compete. After facing a strong Habersham Central team on the road last week, the Winder-Barrow High School football squad is back at home this Friday. The task certainly is no easier as the Bulldoggs host undefeated Heritage at 7:30 p.m. ... [Full Story »] 
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