Entries from February 2012

Joyce England (2-27-12)

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012
HULL - Joyce England, 78, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012 surrounded by her loving husband and soul mate, Richard England of 61 years, children and grandchildren following a courageous battle with cancer. After her retirement from SunTrust Bank, she continued to enjoy camping, fishing, gardening, spending time with family and friends, ... [Full Story »] 

BOE to hear more school improvement presentations Tuesday night

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, February 28. 2012
The Barrow County Board of Education meets to discuss several items in its work session Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the BCSS Professional Development Center located at 179 West Athens St., Winder. The board will begin by receiving school improvement presentations from Holsenbeck Elementary School principal Jackie Robinson and Kennedy Elementary School ... [Full Story »] 

‘Gene’ Smith (2-27-12)

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012
DACULA - Eugene "Gene" Smith, 73, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a son, Boyd Smith; four sisters; and two brothers. He is survived by his spouse, Dorothy Smith, Dacula; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Veda Smith, Nicholson; three sisters, Grace Bradford, Lawrenceville, Virginia Hamilton, Bethlehem, ... [Full Story »] 

Geneva Scarborough (2-28-12)

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012
COMMERCE - Geneva Scarborough, 95, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Northridge Health and Rehab. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Paul and Bertha Edwards Massey. She was a member of the Baptist denomination and was retired from Blue Bell. Mrs. Scarborough was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Allan Scarborough; ... [Full Story »] 

Basketball: DuBose says few believe Jefferson can pull off upset

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, February 28. 2012
JEFFERSON would create some bona fide “February madness” this week if it shocks one of the state’s preeminent basketball powers. The second-seeded Dragons (20-9) attempt to take down two-time defending state champion Greater Atlanta Christian (24-5) on the road Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Spartans are ranked no. 1 in Class AA and led by one ... [Full Story »] 

DuBose says few believe Jefferson can pull off upset

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, February 28. 2012
JEFFERSON would create some bona fide “February madness” this week if it shocks one of the state’s preeminent basketball powers. The second-seeded Dragons (20-9) attempt to take down two-time defending state champion Greater Atlanta Christian (24-5) on the road Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Spartans are ranked no. 1 in Class AA and led by one ... [Full Story »] 

Johnny Walden (2-27-12)

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012
WINDER – Johnny M. Walden Jr., 87, died Monday, February 27, 2012. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Johnny Walden Sr. and Lizzie Butler Walden. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Masonic Lodge #333 , and was retired from Rohr Aircraft Manufacturing. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy ... [Full Story »] 

Bertha Brown (2-26-12)

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012
COMMERCE – Bertha Roberts Brown, 91, died Sunday, February 26, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospice House. Born in Toccoa, she was the daughter of the late Gilliam H. and Maggie Myers Roberts. She was retired from Roper Pump Company after more then 20 years of service. Her husband, John C. Brown, preceded Mrs. Brown in death. Survivors include a son ... [Full Story »] 

Joe White (2-27-12)

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012
BALDWIN - Joe E. White, 82, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012, at the Habersham Medical Center. He was born on September 14, 1929, in Franklin County, the son of the late Noah and Zora Garner White. Mr. White was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Ward White; son, Michael Joe White; brothers, Herman, Vernon and Roy White; and ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: Commerce avenges loss to Jefferson, wins 9-4

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Monday, February 27. 2012
Scoring eight runs in the first two innings, Commerce beat Jefferson 9-4 Monday to avenge a loss to the Dragons (2-1) just four days earlier. Jefferson’s Matt Bowen (1-1) took the loss, surrendering eight runs — five of which were earned — in one and two-thirds innings pitched. The Tigers’ Robert Hayes pitched four innings to earn the ... [Full Story »] 
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