Entries from May 2012

ROLLASON: Are the Spurs back?

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
Can we really be surprised that the San Antonio Spurs swept the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round? Sure, the Spurs are old and some might even say well out of their prime, but they are still rolling along in the playoffs just fine. They sure don’t seem to be playing like they are out of their prime. There is no questioning the fact ... [Full Story »] 

H.S. Feldman services to Winder to end Aug. 1

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
The Winder City Council on May 24 approved a legal settlement that on Aug. 1 will end H.S. Feldman Inc.’s services to the city. The speed of the settlement was surprising, since it involves more than $26.7 million in lost future revenue for a company that has operated Winder’s wastewater system since 2000 and its water system since 2003. ... [Full Story »] 

Accused wife-killer's confession permissible in court

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
At a Tuesday hearing held to determine whether accused killer James Morris “Jim” Lynn confessed to police two days after Tonya Faye Lynn was reported missing in late July of 2011, a Barrow County judge decided to allow the recorded confession to be admitted. Lynn’s trial in the murder is slated to begin July 11. Lynn was arrested on an ... [Full Story »] 

Ginn ‘disappointed’ in Yearwood run

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
Danny Yearwood’s 11th-hour decision last week not to seek re-election as chairman of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners — but instead to try to knock Republican Sen. Frank Ginn out of his seat in the Georgia Senate — gave pause to many in local and state political circles. It was especially surprising to Ginn, who is wrapping up his ... [Full Story »] 

Annie Mae Autry (5-16-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, May 29. 2012
DANIELSVILLE - Annie Mae Autry, 98, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late James and Roszelia Lindsey Burroughs. Mrs. Autry was preceded in death by her husband, Winford Autry; and children, Charles Autry and Loretta Ramos. Survivors include children, Beverly Autry Nunn and Lynn Autry Spencer; ... [Full Story »] 

Jennifer Clark (5-27-12)

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Tuesday, May 29. 2012
MOBILE, ALA. - Jennifer Paige Clark, 41, formerly of Flowery Branch, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012. She was born October 15, 1970, the daughter of Larry and Hilda Clark of Flowery Branch. She was a graduate of Johnson High School and member of Flowery Branch First Baptist Church. Jennifer graduated from Auburn University in Montgomery, Ala., ... [Full Story »] 

Ben Fitzpatrick (5-28-12)

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Tuesday, May 29. 2012
WINDER – Ben Fitzpatrick, 31, died Monday, May 28, 2012. Born in Williamson, W. Va., he was the son of Kimberly Fitzpatrick of Winder. He was a mechanic for Jiffy Lube and had lived in Winder for the last three years coming from Williamson, W.Va. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Jamie Fitzpatrick, Winder; a son, D.J. ... [Full Story »] 

Frank "Chicken Man" Tiller (5-28-12)

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Tuesday, May 29. 2012
ATHENS - Guy Franklin Tiller, 68, died Monday, May 28, 2012. A native and lifelong resident of Athens, he was the son of the late Guy Franklin, Sr. and Minnie Lou Anthony Tiller. He was preceded in death by a brother, Berry Tiller; and mother-in-law, Lucille Wilkes. He was a veteran truck driver of over 40 years with Better Maid Dairies, Coble ... [Full Story »] 

Doris Thomas (5-28-12)

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Tuesday, May 29. 2012
PENDERGRASS - Doris Velma Helton Thomas, 84, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012. She was born in Harlan, Ky., the daughter of the late Glenn and Lela Peace Helton. She was of the Baptist denomination and had worked as a machine operator in a steel mill. Her daughter, Mary Magdalene Jeffrey and son, Virgil Leon Jeffrey, preceded her in death. ... [Full Story »] 

Charles Sullivan (5-29-12)

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Tuesday, May 29. 2012
HOMER - Charles Lee Sullivan, 70 died Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Clarkesville, the son of the late Emory Keets and Edith Chambers Sullivan. He was the owner and operator of Charles L. Sullivan Construction, Inc., a member of the Homer United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Homer for 30 ... [Full Story »] 
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