Entries from December 2011

SWAT team called to South Hall neighborhood

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 7. 2011
A SWAT team was used Tuesday night to arrest a man in a South Hall subdivision, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office. Shannon Pavey, 38, of Hoschton, was going to be arrested on warrants for five counts of felony first degree cruelty to children. Pavey lives on Paris Lane in the Chateau Corners subdivision, located off Thompson Mill ... [Full Story »] 

Lisa Halski (12-06-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, December 7. 2011
Lisa Halski, 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 06, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center with family by her side. Born in Belarus on March 17, 1924, she was the daughter of Natalia and Dennis Shabkov. She immigrated to the United States in 1950 by way of Germany. She had remained in Germany after World War II ended, as a displaced ... [Full Story »] 

An ‘Old-fashioned Christmas in Colbert’ set for Friday

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, December 7. 2011
Santa Claus is coming to town during this year’s annual “Old Fashioned Christmas in Colbert,” to be held Friday, Dec. 9, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. “Santa will arrive via fire truck, so bring your camera,” officials said. There will be free food and activities for all, including Christmas music, a jump house, face-painting, cake walk, ... [Full Story »] 

Eileen Corbett (12-6-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, December 6. 2011
JEFFERSON – Eileen B. Corbett, 63, died Tuesday, December 6, 2011. She was born in Atlanta, the daughter of the late Morris Marion Bryan, Jr. and Eileen Hennebry Bryan. She was retired from The State of Georgia in the Child Support Service Department. Mrs. Corbett was a member of the Jefferson Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her ... [Full Story »] 

Tootsie Lay (12-4-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, December 6. 2011
WINDER – Tootsie P. Lay, 96, died Sunday, December 4, 2011. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Ora Brown Patrick. She was a homemaker and a member of the Winder First Baptist Church. Mrs. Lay was preceded in death by her husband, James William Lay. Survivors include sons, Michael P. Lay, Venice, Fla., and Tony ... [Full Story »] 

Christmas events planned around the county

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, December 6. 2011
A number of Christmas events are planned around Banks County over the next few weeks, including: MAYSVILLE Maysville’s “Christmas in the Park” will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, in downtown Maysville. There will be a lighted parade, craft vendors and Santa. Organizers are asking people to join the lighted parade. There will ... [Full Story »] 

Wrestlers win King of the Mountain tourney

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, December 6. 2011
The Banks County High School varsity wrestlers won the King of the Mountain tournament this past weekend in Towns County. The tournament consisted of 20 teams from Georgia and North Carolina. The Leopards finished in first place with a score of 225, Lumpkin County finished second with a score of 197.5 and Cherokee, N.C. finished third with a ... [Full Story »] 

Winder council poised to approve mid-year raises for employees; vote will be at 6 p.m. meeting tonight

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, December 6. 2011
The Winder City Council is planning to vote tonight on giving 3-percent raises in the middle of the fiscal year to all 168 city employees. The raises would be on top of Christmas bonuses that the outgoing mayor reportedly has approved. The unbudgeted raises would cost $177,000 plus an estimated $13,540 for federal payroll taxes, for a total of ... [Full Story »] 

Randell Owens resigns as MCHS football coach

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, December 5. 2011
Madison County head football coach Randell Owens resigned Monday after eight years on the job. He announced his departure in his closing statements at the Red Raider football team banquet. The coach will temporarily retain his other duties at the school, including his service as the school’s athletic director. He has announced no long-term ... [Full Story »] 

Ivey Boe (12-05-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 5. 2011
COMMERCE – Boe L. Ivey, 22, died early Monday morning, December 5, 2011, at Athens Regional Medical Center. He was the son of James Guy Ivey Sr. of Commerce and Susan Hill Fisher of Tennessee. Survivors in addition to his parents include brothers, James Guy Ivey Jr. and Michael J. Stephen Ivey, both of Commerce; grandparents, George L. Hill, ... [Full Story »] 
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