Entries from July 2012

‘Polly’ Covington (7-3-12)

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Thursday, July 5. 2012
JEFFERSON - Onnie Mae “Polly” Marlow Covington, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012. She was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late C.E. "Charlie" and Donnie Mae Sims Marlow. Mrs. Covington retired from Jefferson Mills, where she was a spinner. She was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Linda ... [Full Story »] 

Frederick Lubbess (6-30-12)

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Thursday, July 5. 2012
GWINNETT COUNTY - Frederick G. Lubbess, 68, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2012. Those who preceded in death followed by survivors: Grace Elizabeth Lubbess (Mom), Janice Marie Lubbess (Spouse), Michael Lubbess, Tim Lubbess and Kevin Lubbess (Sons), Grandchildren: Matt Lubbess, Rebecca Lubbess, Gabe Lubbess, Brielle Lubbess, Evan Lubbess and ... [Full Story »] 

School system budget gets final approval

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, July 5. 2012
The Jackson County Board of Education approved its 2013 fiscal year budget on Friday, June 29, with no changes from the tentative budget that it adopted just a few weeks ago. The school system’s final general fund budget is $84.1 million — a three percent drop from the 2012 fiscal year budget of $86.8 million. The 2013 fiscal year started ... [Full Story »] 

Douglas Bell (7-4-12)

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Thursday, July 5. 2012
WINDER - Douglas Charles Bell, 60, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Gainesville, the son of Geraldine "Gerry" Bell of Hoschton and the late Jesse Dean Bell, Sr. He graduated from Jackson County High School. He retired from General Motors after 31 years of service and was a member of Free Chapel Worship ... [Full Story »] 

Eddie Wall (7-3-12)

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Thursday, July 5. 2012
STATHAM - Eddie Lee Wall, 94, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Z. A. and Lillie Wall. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Wall; and a son, James Wall. Mr. Wall was a retired farmer and was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a brother, ... [Full Story »] 

Northridge CEO: Ruling to be good for hospital

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 4. 2012
Georgia voters may see the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week upholding the Affordable Care Act — known as “Obamacare” by its detractors – as a bad thing, but the CEO of Northridge Medical Center has a different perspective. “As far as I’m concerned, it’s a plus for everyone,” said Bryan Dearing one day after a 5-4 high ... [Full Story »] 

Early voting starts Monday in Jefferson

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 4. 2012
Early voting for the July 31 General Primary Election begins next Monday, July 9. Voting will take place at the Jackson County Administrative Building, Athens Street, Jefferson, Monday through Friday through July 27. Voting is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, early voting will take place on Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ... [Full Story »] 

Officers make 3 felony drug arrests

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 4. 2012
Officers of the Commerce Police Department made three felony drug arrests during the past week. Two of them originated from the investigation of a suspicious person at the Kangaroo convenience store on South Broad Street. A plainclothes detective contacted an officer on patrol to report that he’d just seen a white male tuck a small-caliber ... [Full Story »] 

Mayor urges water conservation

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 4. 2012
Winder Mayor David Maynard on Tuesday night issued an urgent plea for water customers to conserve water. Water usage is up, but the city’s resources are down. "The bottom line is I urge all of you to be as conservative with water as possible," Maynard said at the end of the regular meeting of the Winder City Council. He said the municipal ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs work toward new season

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, July 4. 2012
With the clock ticking louder in terms of its final countdown to the 2012 season, Winder-Barrow High School football coach David Wagner knows time is more essential now than ever. Summer workouts continued through June including participation in a passing league at Jefferson High School. “You can throw and do all you want in practice, but it ... [Full Story »] 
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