Entries from December 2011

Rabid skunk case confirmed in Nicholson

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, December 28. 2011
There has been a confirmed case of rabies in a wild animal in Jackson County. A skunk tested positive for rabies after coming into contact with two pets in the Stapler Bridge Road area of Nicholson. The two pets were euthanized after coming into contact with the skunk. The pets were reportedly not current on their rabies vaccinations. Residents ... [Full Story »] 

Lawmakers lay issues on the table

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, December 28. 2011
Transportation, healthcare, scrap metal sales laws and reforming the criminal justice system were just some of the issues “on the table” during the Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Eggs and Issues” breakfast this week, which was sponsored by Jackson EMC. The transportation SPLOST vote, or “T-SPLOST,” which is currently ... [Full Story »] 

Man charged with obstruction, disorderly conduct

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Tuesday, December 27. 2011
A Comer man was arrested recently after he reportedly refused to leave a residence on Belhaven Lane. Michael Lee Kiser, 24, 2225 Arnold Park Drive, was charged with obstruction, terroristic threats and acts and disorderly conduct. According to the incident report, officer Brandon Moss went to the residence where he attempted to talk to the ... [Full Story »] 

‘Lindy’ Mitchell

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, December 27. 2011
AUBURN - Melinda Karen Ann “Lindy” Mitchell, 48, died Sunday, December 25, 2011. Born March 15, 1963 in Easton, Pa., she was the daughter of Sandra Rachel Brown Schramm and Eric Theodore Schramm. She attended George Walton High School in Marietta. She loved sports, especially football, and was a devoted fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and ... [Full Story »] 

Hull council continues to mull newsletter idea

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Tuesday, December 27. 2011
By Jeremy Elrod The Hull City Council again discussed the idea recently of printing a quarterly newsletter that would be mailed out to its residents. “I’ve been working on a couple of sample ideas for the newsletter,” said Councilwoman Paige Phillips. “And I was curious if we really wanted to do something the size of a full newsletter ... [Full Story »] 

Bill Healan dies Monday

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, December 26. 2011
Well-known Winder attorney Bill Healan Jr. died Monday morning at an Atlanta area health care facility following a lengthy illness. Healan was associated with Healan Law Offices, P.C. He also was the former attorney for Barrow County and a former District 3 commissioner on the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. He is survived by his wife of ... [Full Story »] 

Shirley Mumpower (12-25-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 26. 2011
CLEVELAND - Shirley Ann Mumpower, 65, formerly of Gainesville, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011, following an extended illness. She was born August 25, 1946 the daughter of the late Thoyce and Opal Allen and was a member of the Redwine United Methodist Church. Mrs. Mumpower was preceded in death by her brother, Phil Allen. Survivors ... [Full Story »] 

Burglary reported at Banks church

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, December 26. 2011
A burglary was discovered at Nails Creek Baptist Church on Dec. 22 by a member of the church. The burglary gained entry into the church by pushing out an air condition unit in the window. Cash was taken from a filing cabinet in the church. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $300 reward to any person with information leading to ... [Full Story »] 

James Hayes (12-24-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 26. 2011
HOSCHTON – James Edward Hayes, Sr. age 71, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011, at his residence following a period of declining health. A native of Jackson County, Mr. Hayes was a son of the late Hubert L. and Lillie Mae Self Hayes. Mr. Hayes had worked for Wicks Mobile Homes in Winder, Ga. for over 20 years and also at Mitsubishi in ... [Full Story »] 

Wendell Reems (12-24-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 26. 2011
BALDWIN - Wendell Voyce Reems, 71 died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Banks County on November 24, 1940, he was a son of the late Inez Norton Reems and Ruben Reems. Mr. Reems was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church and was retired from the road department. He served his country proudly in the United ... [Full Story »] 
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