Entries from July 2012

Buck McDaniel (7-24-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
WINDER – Buck William McDaniel, 47, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Born in Winder, he was the son of Royce and Shirley Nix McDaniel of Winder. He was a self-employed carpenter and an ordained Baptist minister. Survivors in addition to his parents include a son, Kyle William (Shannon) Gibson, Cornelia; daughters, Casey LeAnn McDaniel, Winder, ... [Full Story »] 

Betty J. Jasper (7-23-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
AUGUSTA - Betty Jo Jasper, 78, died Monday July 23, 2012. A native of Greenville, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Susie Sorrow Patton. Survivors include husband, Charles Jasper Jr.; caregivers, Audrey and Jessie Smith; sons, Frank, Darryl, and David Tyner; sister Carolyn Smith; brother, Harold Patton; two grandchildren; and ... [Full Story »] 

ROLLASON: What an exciting season so far

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
What an interesting season of baseball we have had so far. After the National Leagues successful victory over the American League in the all-star game it is fitting to draw up some of the most surprising moments of the season at this point. There have been a lot of exciting moments and memorable action, but a few storylines might come as a ... [Full Story »] 

GDOT names project contractor for Ga. Hwy. 347

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
The Georgia Department of Transportation has finalized a contractor for the widening and re-alignment of Ga. Hwy. 347 in South Hall. E.R. Snell Contracting, Inc., of Snellville, submitted the lowest of six bids on the project for a construction cost of $38 million. The work is expected to begin late this fall and finish on July 31, 2015. The ... [Full Story »] 

Jackets take second place in Florida tourney

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, July 24. 2012
The North Georgia Jackets 14 and Under baseball team participated in the 2012 Grand Slam World Series in Panama City, Fla. Players who participated in the World Series on the North Georgia Jackets were: Dylan Patrick from Banks County, along with several players from Union and Gilmer counties North Carolina. The series started a little slow for ... [Full Story »] 

Nancy Bentley named principal at BCMS

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, July 24. 2012
Nancy Bentley has been named as the principal of Banks County Middle School. Bentley, who was previously the assistant principal at BCES, will assume the position immediately. Prior to becoming the assistant principal at the elementary school, Ms. Bentley was the instructional lead teacher at BCMS. She began her career with the school system in ... [Full Story »] 

Possible mail scam making the rounds

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, July 24. 2012
Barrow County Superior Court Clerk Regina McIntyre is alerting the public about an apparent mail scam that is causing local property owners some unnecessary worry. “We have been receiving phone calls from people stating that they have received some official looking letters stating that these Barrow County citizens need to purchase copies of ... [Full Story »] 

Jacquelyn Keen (7-16-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, July 24. 2012
COMMERCE – Jacquelyn Turner Nolan Keen, 102, of Atlanta, died Monday, July 16, 2012, at Hill Haven Nursing Home in Commerce. She was born September 27, 1909 in Eatonton, the daughter of the late Hon. John Quinces “Jack” Nolan and Louise turner Nolan. She had resided in Atlanta for over 95 years prior to becoming a resident of Hill Haven ... [Full Story »] 

Bessie Roberts (7-22-12)

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Tuesday, July 24. 2012
BRASELTON – Bessie Roberts, 83, died Sunday, July 22, 2012. She was born in Hall County, the daughter of the late Ben and Ida Hamilton Parker. She retired from Fawn Togs in Braselton and after retirement was a caregiver. She was a devoted and loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and had a great love for gardening and caring for others. She ... [Full Story »] 

Comer man charged with family violence

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Tuesday, July 24. 2012
A Comer man was charged with family violence following a domestic dispute on Hwy. 72 East. Sylvester Riden, Jr., 50, 143 Kudzu Road, was arrested on one count of simple battery following a physical altercation with his girlfriend. According to the report, officer Klint Segars met with the woman who was standing in the driveway who told him she ... [Full Story »] 
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