Entries from November 2011

Commerce man murdered in Athans

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Monday, November 7. 2011
The Athens-Clarke Police Department is investigating the murder of a 19-year-old Commerce man. At about 10:45 p.m. Sunday, officers were called to Rolling Ridge Drive, Athens, where they found Jeremy Sean Buchanan of Cowart Road, Commerce, with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Athens Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce man murdered in Athens

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Monday, November 7. 2011
The Athens-Clarke Police Department is investigating the murder of a 19-year-old Commerce man. At about 10:45 p.m. Sunday, officers were called to Rolling Ridge Drive, Athens, where they found Jeremy Sean Buchanan of Cowart Road, Commerce, with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Athens Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. A ... [Full Story »] 

Comer residents to vote on Sunday sales

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, November 7. 2011
Comer residents will decide Tuesday whether alcohol can be sold within city limits on Sundays. If approved, the referendum will open the door for Sunday sales between 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. in Comer. Comer council members agreed in May to draw up the wording for a referendum to go on the November ballot. The Georgia General Assembly voted to ... [Full Story »] 

Woman hits boyfriend with pants on McCurley Rd.

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, November 7. 2011
Battery under the Family Violence Act was reported on McCurley Road last week after officers were summoned to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officer Jason Luke found a woman coming down the driveway in a vehicle at a high rate of speed. The woman said her boyfriend had “*!$$+#” her off and she struck him with a pair of pants. The victim ... [Full Story »] 

Chamber to drop ‘Megafest,’ examine fundraising events

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, November 6. 2011
“Megafest came and it went,” explained Shane Short, executive director of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, reporting on the group’s inaugural event held Oct. 15 at Gresham Motorsports Park. And Megafest will not be back. “It was a nice day and a nice event, but it was down from what we expected it to be,” Short told his ... [Full Story »] 

UGA vs. New Mexico St.

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, November 5. 2011

‘Aunt Doote’ Saunders (11-5-11)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Saturday, November 5. 2011
WINDER – Elizabeth “Aunt Doote” J. Saunders, 93, died Saturday, November 5, 2011. Born in Winder, she was the daughter of the late Edward A. and Ella Laura Queen Saunders. She was a member of Winder First Baptist Church and was retired from Union Carbide as their office manager. Survivors include three sisters and a brother-in-law, Lois ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn mayor named top finalist for national award

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, November 5. 2011
Auburn mayor Linda Blechinger is one of five national female finalists selected for a national award for her leadership skills. The Women in Municipal Government Leadership Award recognizes a female local official for unique and outstanding leadership in local government. Auburn city staff member Michelle Walker and city council member Donna ... [Full Story »] 

Nationwide emergency alert test Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, November 5. 2011
An emergency alert system will be tested Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. for the first time nationwide, according to a Barrow County Emergency Services release. The system is designed to allow the U.S. president to talk to the public in times of extreme emergency.The test is part of ongoing national preparedness efforts. The test will be heard over radio, ... [Full Story »] 

ROLLASON: Playoff baseball — quite enjoyable

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, November 5. 2011
I have never been much of a baseball fan, but I must say that there is nothing like playoff baseball. The parody is amazing, seeing the National League wildcard St. Louis Cardinals defeat the all-powerful Philadelphia Phillies in the first round — the same Phillies that dominated the entire season and had the best record and pitching staff. ... [Full Story »] 
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