Entries from July 2012

Nearly 14 percent of registered county voters cast early ballots

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, July 30. 2012
Nearly 14 percent of registered Madison County voters cast their ballots before the July 31 primary elections. According to Madison County Chief Registrar Tracy Dean, 1,969 people visited the registrar’s office to participate in early voting, which ended Friday. As of Monday morning, the registrar’s office had received 279 out of 328 ... [Full Story »] 

‘Clyde’ Roberts (7-28-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, July 30. 2012
MONROE – Samuel “Clyde” Roberts, 86, died Saturday, July 28, 2012. Born in Walton County, he was the son of the late Charlie Ross and Nellie Brooks Roberts. He was a self-employed farmer. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Vanderford Roberts. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Jean Roberts, ... [Full Story »] 

Myles Brookshire (7-28-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, July 30. 2012
COMMERCE – Myles Ray Brookshire, 59, died Saturday morning, July 28, 2012, at his residence. He was the son of the late George Thomas and Margie Nelle Glenn Brookshire. Mr. Brookshire was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Standridge Brookshire; a daughter, Dana Brookshire; and two brothers, Tommy and Jim Brookshire. Survivors include a ... [Full Story »] 

Thomas Murphy (7-27-12)

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Monday, July 30. 2012
MILLEDGEVILLE - Thomas Dale Murphy, 74, formerly of Pendergrass, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012. He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late Thomas Woodrow and Irene Cooper Murphy. Mr. Murphy worked in sales at Slack Auto Parts and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church and a ... [Full Story »] 

Cleal Morris (7-28-12)

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Monday, July 30. 2012
MAYSVILLE - Cleal Fulton Morris, 91, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Banks County, the son of the late William Bealer and Jessie Sophronia Brewer Morris. He was a member of the Holiness denomination and was a retired automobile mechanic. Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his first wife, Fannie Elizabeth Gipson ... [Full Story »] 

Osborn resigns as Baldwin police chief

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, July 30. 2012
Baldwin Police Chief Daren Osborn announced on Monday that he is resigning his position effective July 29. Baldwin council member Jeff Parrish said in an email on Monday morning that Osborn asked him to notify the media on his behalf that he was resigning in order to devote his full attention to running for Towns County Sheriff. Parrish said, ... [Full Story »] 

Primary elections Tuesday with significant turnout expected

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, July 30. 2012
The Republican and Democratic primaries are one day away. Based on the pace of early voting, elections supervisor Monica Franklin is predicting a turnout of 20-25 percent. "I'm expecting a 20-25 percent turnout based on 2008 (early voting) numbers," she said. "But I'm hoping for a larger turnout." In-person absentee voting ended at 7 p.m. ... [Full Story »] 

Sheriff, BOC chairman race to be on ballot for Tuesday's primary election

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, July 30. 2012
Although early voting in Georgia has changed the dynamics of county elections, the final push this election season will be Tuesday, July 31, for a host of local and state contests. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Highlighting the Jackson County balloting will be the race for Sheriff, which has seven candidates vying for the position of ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce woman charged with public drunkenness

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, July 30. 2012
An intoxicated Commerce woman was arrested recently after she caused a disturbance at a home and then on the side of Black’s Creek Church Road. Anna Renee Worley, 56, 2195 Erastus Church Road, was charged with public drunkenness and obstruction. Officer Jeffrey Strickland went to a home on Black’s Creek Church Road regarding a disorderly ... [Full Story »] 

Danielsville may hike water, sewer rates

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, July 30. 2012
Danielsville will soon go up on its water and sewer rates for customers both inside and outside the city limits. The council discussed the proposed increases at a work session Monday night, saying that the city can no longer continue to operate in the red. Mayor Todd Higdon said the city water system is “thousands in the hole” right now. ... [Full Story »] 
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