Entries from February 2012

Man found by motorist after Maddie’s Call alert

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 8. 2012
An elderly Hoschton man that was reported missing through a Maddie’s Call was found safely by a motorist early Wednesday morning, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Raymond Franklin Faircloth, 76, was last seen by a niece at his James Court residence in the Jackson Park subdivision around 10 p.m. on Monday. The sheriff’s ... [Full Story »] 

City of Danielsville still ‘in business’ despite recent council departures’

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, February 8. 2012
Though the city of Danielsville currently has only three council members, with one serving as mayor pro tem, the council can continue to conduct business for the time being, according to city attorney Dale Perry. Perry said that though council member Junne Temple is serving as mayor pro tem, he has found nothing “that indicates that the mayor ... [Full Story »] 

Comer man arrested for 17-year-old NC murder

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Tuesday, February 7. 2012
A Comer man was arrested Monday in connection with a 17-year old North Carolina murder case that was recently reopened. Madison County chief deputy Shawn Burns said their office was contacted by Cleveland County North Carolina’s sheriff’s investigators Monday morning, who told them they had an active warrant for a June 21, 1995 murder in ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn calls meeting to discuss SDS Agreement with Gwinnett County

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, February 7. 2012
The Auburn City Council will hold a special called meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the City Hall Conference Room to discuss a potential resolution on a Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) consent order — a multi-million dollar lawsuit between Gwinnett County and 15 municipalities relating to the duplication of public services. According to an agenda ... [Full Story »] 

Madison spending on schools above state avg.

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Tuesday, February 7. 2012
The Madison County School System was among the highest in the area in per-student spending last year. The Madison system spent $9,032 per student in FY2011. The rate was above the state average, which was $8,593 per student. While Madison spent less for pupil services, general administrative and maintenance and operations expenses than the ... [Full Story »] 

Debra Wilson (2-3-12)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, February 6. 2012
WINDER - Debra Wilson, 54, died Friday, February 3, 2012. A native of Winder, she was a hairdresser at Headquarters Beauty Salon. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Wilson, Winder; daughters, Deanna Page and Dana Wilson, both of Winder; parents, Lolen and Edith Metcalf; brothers, Sidney and Doug Metcalf; and three grandchildren. Funeral ... [Full Story »] 

Elmer Joe Hardegree (2-5-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, February 6. 2012
WINDER – Elmer Joe Hardegree, 89, died Sunday, February 5, 2012 at his residence. A native of Barrow County, he was the son of the late James Ernest (Dock) and Mary Elder Hardegree. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served as a military policeman during World War II. He also worked as a court crier/bailiff for three U.S. ... [Full Story »] 

ROLLASON: Always keeping the hot seat warm

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Monday, February 6. 2012
No football coach is on the hot seat more than New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin. It seems like every year the man is in danger of losing his job, but somehow he is kept in place just long enough for his team to make another run. When the Giants beat the Patriots in 2008, Coughlin almost got fired in the middle of the season. And even the ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton seeks bids for more projects

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, February 6. 2012
The Town of Braselton is looking for proposals from qualified engineering firms and consultants for two major projects in downtown. The projects will include the design and development of the Town Green and phase two of the downtown streetscape. The Town Green will be located in front of the Braselton Brothers Store complex along the existing ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton seeks bids for more projects

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, February 6. 2012
The Town of Braselton is looking for proposals from qualified engineering firms and consultants for two major projects in downtown. The projects will include the design and development of the Town Green and phase two of the downtown streetscape. The Town Green will be located in front of the Braselton Brothers Store complex along the existing ... [Full Story »] 
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