Entries from July 2012

Minnie Faye Moon (6-6-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, July 9. 2012
COMER - Minnie Faye Moon, 94, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Van and Leila Brooks Scarboro. Mrs. Moon was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Moon; a son, Van Bethel Moon; daughter, Zula Moon Childers Helton; five sisters; and one brother. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist ... [Full Story »] 

ROLLASON: Soccer dominance

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Monday, July 9. 2012
There might not be a more dominant team in any sport than Spain in international soccer. The Spaniards have won the last three major international championships — European 2008 Championship, 2010 World Cup, and the European 2012 Championship — and don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. In fact, they might be better now than they were ... [Full Story »] 

‘Charlie’ Webb (7-7-12)

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Monday, July 9. 2012
JEFFERSON – Charles “Charlie” Walter Webb, 70, died Saturday, July 7, 2012. Born in Dublin, he was the son of the late Delmas Linder and Mary Beckham Webb. He was a member of the Jefferson First United Methodist Church, was a United States Army veteran, and worked for Feldman and Associates. He earned an associate degree in industrial ... [Full Story »] 

Newspaper online poll was under attack late last week

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Sunday, July 8. 2012
The Jackson Herald's online poll came under attack in recent days as several people voted multiple times for a single candidate, said co-publisher Mike Buffington. "We caught one person from Hall County voting for a candidate nearly 250 times," he said. "Some other people also voted multiple times. We have cleaned up those situations and banned ... [Full Story »] 

Newspaper online poll was under attack late last week

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Sunday, July 8. 2012
The Jackson Herald's online poll came under attack in recent days as several people voted multiple times for a single candidate, said co-publisher Mike Buffington. "We caught one person from Hall County voting for a candidate nearly 250 times," he said. "Some other people also voted multiple times. We have cleaned up those situations and banned ... [Full Story »] 

Darrell Graham (7-8-12)

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Sunday, July 8. 2012
COMMERCE - Darrell William Graham, 55, died suddenly Sunday, July 8, 2012. He was born on November 28, 1955, the son of Mary Emma Benton Suggs of Commerce and the late Thomas Graham. Darrell was preceded in death by grandparents, Clyde and Alma Crump Benton, Commerce, and Harry and Celeste Graham, Foxton, Colo.; special aunt, Aunt Kathryn ... [Full Story »] 

Ruby Pruitt (7-6-12)

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Sunday, July 8. 2012
TIGNALL - Ruby Garmon Pruitt, 71, formerly of Cumming, passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at University Hospital in Augusta, following an extended illness. She was born April 21, 1941, the daughter of the late Major and Viona Reeves of Dahlonega. She was a former member of Cumming Second Baptist Church and had worked for Cornett Carpet Company. ... [Full Story »] 

Beatrice Pearre (7-5-12)

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Sunday, July 8. 2012
NICHOLSON - Beatrice L. Pearre, 73, died Thursday, July 5, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Atlanta, the daughter of the late Henry F. and Bessie Clifton Lawhorn. She was a member of River of Life Worship Center and was a retired Librarian. Survivors include a son, Robert H. Pearre IV, Brooklyn, N.Y.; sister, Sara Louise Wilson, Elberton; ... [Full Story »] 

Carolyn Roberts (7-6-12)

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Sunday, July 8. 2012
MONROE – Carolyn Jeanette Roberts, 82, died Friday, July 6, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Leon and Erma Parr Helton. She lived in Barrow County her whole life and was of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Luluon V. Roberts. Survivors include children, Wayne Roberts and wife Elaine, Monroe, ... [Full Story »] 

Neighbors argue over filming, aggressive driving

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, July 8. 2012
A neighborhood dispute over a young man driving aggressively and “barking” at families and a woman getting angry with residents filming her driving led to Jackson County deputies to settle a long-standing problem. The incident on Pine Cove Court, Hoschton, started when a woman said another woman got mad that she was filming her with her ... [Full Story »] 
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