Entries from February 2012

Hugh ‘Buddy’ James

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Monday, February 27. 2012
DANIELSVILLE - Hugh "Buddy" James, 66, died Friday, February 24, 2012. A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Thelma Christian James. He was a farmer and an automobile mechanic for many years. He was well liked in the community and was a friend to many people. Mr. James was a devoted husband, ... [Full Story »] 

Lila Orr (2-24-12)

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Monday, February 27. 2012
FLOWERY BRANCH - Lila K. Orr, 78, died Friday, February 24, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born September 3, 1933, the daughter of the late Thurman and Gladys Kilgore of Gainesville. She was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church and was retired from the Flowery Branch Post Office, where she had worked for 30 ... [Full Story »] 

Terrie Sorrow (2-24-12)

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Monday, February 27. 2012
COLBERT – Terrie Lynn Gerrin Sorrow Lawrence, 49, died Friday morning, February 24, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Habersham County on November 15, 1962, she was the daughter of James Gerrin and Louise Chambers. She was employed by Hardees in Danielsville for 13 years. Survivors include her sons, Joseph James Sorrow ... [Full Story »] 

Sybil Grace Kitchens (2-24-12)

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Monday, February 27. 2012
COMMERCE – Sybil Grace Kitchens, 70, died Friday, February 24, 2012, at the Northridge Medical Center in Commerce. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Hillard Dorsey Sr. and Grace Standridge Dorsey. Survivors include her husband, L.B. Kitchens, Commerce; children, Samuel Kitchens, Mark Kitchens and Larry (Cheryl) ... [Full Story »] 

Eva Elder wins lawsuit

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BarrowJournal
Monday, February 27. 2012
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday released a unanimous opinion that should end the legal struggle over the $3 million estate of the late Barrow County commission chairman Eddie Elder. The Feb. 27 opinion by the state’s highest court leaves the entire estate with Elder’s widow, Eva Smith Elder, who is the District 2 representative on the ... [Full Story »] 

Schools could start Aug. 10 this year

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, February 27. 2012
Madison County schools could start a week later than usual for the 2012-13 school year, if a tentative school calendar is approved later this spring. Superintendent Dr. Allen McCannon presented the calendar, which has school beginning for students on Friday, Aug. 10. McCannon said school could start a week later than that if the county does not ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: ‘Coach Griff’ has influenced many on and off the diamond

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Sunday, February 26. 2012
By Dallas Bordon His “field” of dreams has always kept him busy and he still spends many hours there all through the year. “I do believe it is something he really enjoys. He is always so proud to hear from his players and/or their parents after they have graduated no matter where their paths led them, he is still very interested.” ... [Full Story »] 

Firefighters respond to incidents

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, February 26. 2012
The West Jackson Fire Department responded to the following incidents during the past two weeks: •building fire at an Alex Court, Braselton, address, where a neighbor said a woman living next door came screaming that her house next door was on fire. Firefighters said when they arrived, they found the residents standing on the driveway. The ... [Full Story »] 

Town OK’s building permits

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, February 26. 2012
The Braselton Planning and Development Department approved three permits for new residences in January, according to a monthly town activity report. The town approved one new building permit for residences in Hall, Barrow and Gwinnett counties. Braselton didn’t approve any building permits for new residences in the Jackson County portion of ... [Full Story »] 

Thompson, Dragons shoot down North Murray

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, February 25. 2012
Jefferson guard scores 34 points to put Dragons in Sweet 16 If there seems to be a sense of urgency in Austin Thompson, there’s a reason. The Dragon senior shooting guard doesn’t want to play his last game. Thompson, who’s been red-hot in the postseason, dropped a career-high 34 points on North Murray Saturday night as Jefferson (20-9) ... [Full Story »] 
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