Entries from October 2012

Cities to meet with BOC over proposed rate hike; BOC also meets tonight at 6

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, October 23. 2012
Municipal officials have requested a meeting with the Barrow County Board of Commissioners to present the cities’ perspective on a proposed 77-percent hike in the county’s wholesale water rate. The meeting, which is open to the public, starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, in the Winder Community Center. The BOC’s second regular meeting of ... [Full Story »] 

‘Rudy’ Riddlehoover (10-20-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, October 23. 2012
BRASELTON - Rudolph "Rudy" Riddlehoover, 61, formerly of Duluth, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012. He was born February 8, 1951, in Saluda, S.C. He received his education in Saluda, S.C. and was a carpenter. He was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Betty Riddlehoover, Braselton; children, Betty ... [Full Story »] 

Louise Martin (10-21-12)

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Tuesday, October 23. 2012
COLBERT - Louise Martin, 62, died Sunday, October 21, 2012. Born in Cleveland, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Benton and Pauline Marshall Moore. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Barner; and brother, Jerry Moore. She retired from Dupont-Invista. Survivors include daughters, Tina (Doug) Rogers, and Tammy ... [Full Story »] 

Aaron Leon Appling (10-22-12)

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Monday, October 22. 2012
COMMERCE - Aaron Leon Appling, 89, died Monday, October 22, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Alpharetta, the son of the late Lonnie R. and Bertie Lee Bruce Appling. He was retired from Appling Auto Parts and was a member of Grove Level Baptist Church. Mr. Appling was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Allen Appling; and a son, Michael ... [Full Story »] 

Winder catches county finance problem

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, October 22. 2012
Winder’s internal auditor in late August caught an accounting oversight by Barrow County’s Finance Department that nearly cost the local municipalities more than $324,000 in sales tax proceeds. But after Jennifer Houston raised the issue, the county ran its own internal audit and in September sent the municipalities checks amounting to ... [Full Story »] 

Mary Belle Williams (10-20-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, October 22. 2012
MAYSVILLE - Mary Belle Gabriel Williams, 88, formerly of Toccoa, died Saturday, October 20, 2012. Born August 23, 1924, in Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late Raleigh W. and Nellie Tucker Gabriel. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, G.W. Williams; one sister, Pauline Johnson; and four brothers, Albert, Parks, ... [Full Story »] 

Vivian Rhodes (10-2-12)

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Monday, October 22. 2012
Vivian M. Rhodes, 81, passed away Tuesday October 2, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Rev. Bert E. Wynn and Carrie M. Wynn. Vivian was the wife of the late Jack A. Rhodes. Together they shared a beautiful marriage of 43 years, before his passing in December 1993. She is ... [Full Story »] 

James Noell (10-21-12)

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Monday, October 22. 2012
NICHOLSON - James Arthur Noell, 61, died Sunday, October 21, 2012. A lifelong resident of this area, he was employed with E.R. Snell Paving Company for many years. He was the son of the late Theodore and Flotilla Melton Noell. Mr. Noell was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Noell; three sons, Michael Noell, Ronnie Noell and Donnie ... [Full Story »] 

Dennis Thompson (10-20-12)

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Monday, October 22. 2012
COMMERCE - Dennis Claude Thompson, 65, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born in Jackson County, the son of Nancy Inez Perry Thompson of Commerce and the late Phillip Watt Thompson. He was a member of Abundant Life and was an insurance salesman. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, October 22, at the chapel ... [Full Story »] 

‘Boil water advisory’ lifted for some Jefferson residents

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, October 22. 2012
A “boil water” advisory for Jefferson residents impacted by the water repairs made last week has been lifted and the water is now safe to drink. “We have received the required bacteriological test results which indicate that the water is again safe to drink,” Jeff Killip, public works director said. “No boiling is necessary.” There ... [Full Story »] 
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