Entries from August 2012

PERSON: Saying goodbye

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, August 6. 2012
When you lose an old friend, it doesn’t just hurt. It is unnerving. When something or someone you have always known, always believed would be there for you is no longer, a relationship that made you complete changes forever. It shakes you to your very core. Last week, a part of who I am went up in flames. While I knew I had always felt a deep ... [Full Story »] 

Vote Tuesday night on permit for Hardee's in downtown Winder

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, August 6. 2012
The Winder City Council on Aug. 7 will vote on four land-use requests, including one for a new Hardee’s Restaurant to be built on a vacant lot at 113 N. Broad St. currently owned by First Baptist Church of Winder Inc. The church and the applicant, Smart Growth Resources LLC, have requested a conditional use permit for a drive-through window ... [Full Story »] 

Winder codes for alcohol sales and firearms may change

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, August 6. 2012
Winder City Council’s two monthly meetings are this week at the Winder Community Center. And for the first time, both the Monday and Tuesday meetings will begin at 6 p.m. At tonight's public meeting, the council will discuss a major overhaul of the city code regarding alcohol sales. Among other things, the new provisions allow business owners ... [Full Story »] 

‘Kate’ Lacey (8-5-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, August 6. 2012
COMMERCE – Katie ‘Kate” Owensby Lacey, 89, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, at the Northridge Medical Center. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Allen C. and Mattie Sims Owensby. Mrs. Lacey was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Coley Lacey; and a son, William Lacey. Survivors include daughters, Annette (Billy) ... [Full Story »] 

Priscilla Whitlock (7-31-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, August 6. 2012
MAYSVILLE – Priscilla Baker Whitlock, 32, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of Guy and Bonnie Baker of Maysville. Survivors in addition to her parents include her husband, Steven Whitlock, Maysville; a son, Evan Greer Whitlock; daughter, Ella ... [Full Story »] 

Recount in BOC District 2 race is at 2 p.m.

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, August 6. 2012
Barrow County elections supervisor Monica Franklin has scheduled for 2 p.m. today a recount of last week’s votes in the Barrow County Board of Commissioners District 2 race. Former commissioner Bill Brown, who was on the short end of the 710-700 results in the July 31 Republican Party primary, requested the recount. Franklin said she would ... [Full Story »] 

Walter Hand (8-4-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, August 6. 2012
CUMMING - Walter J. Hand, 63, died Saturday, August 4, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Jackson County, the son of Terry W. and Laura Boswell Livingston of Maysville. He was a member of the Baptist denomination and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a sales manager with Baker Distribution. His brother, Tommy Hand, preceded Mr. Hand ... [Full Story »] 

Voters shoot down proposed sales tax for roads

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, August 6. 2012
A proposed one-cent sales tax for road improvements met the voters’ stop sign in northeast Georgia Tuesday. Voters in the 12-county district voted down the proposal 63,307 (62.1 percent) to 38,619 (37.9 percent), with Madison County opposing the proposed transportation special purpose local option sales tax (T-SPLOST). Only Clarke County ... [Full Story »] 

53 Madison Co. football players earn weightlifting distinction

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Monday, August 6. 2012
Madison County’s Chris Smith may be new as a head coach, but his philosophy on winning is pretty old school — you got to put in the work. The first-year head coach said he made it very clear to his players that he expected a commitment to the weight room this offseason. His players listened. A total of 53 earned the annual “men of ... [Full Story »] 

Downtown Winder road closures start Monday

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, August 5. 2012
Winder's utility department is in the process of replacing some water lines under downtown streets in preparation for the Broad Street resurfacing and streetscape project that are coming. Starting Monday, Aug. 6, the portion of North Jackson Street that is between East Stephens Street and East Midland Avenue will be closed. It will remain ... [Full Story »] 
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