Entries from November 2012

Statham set to approve annexation, rezoning

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, November 20. 2012
Statham officials were poised to approve plans for a future 360-acre Planned Unit Development that would enlarge the city’s boundaries and straddle Highway 316. The public hearing and council action regarding the zoning and annexation applications filed by Walton Development and Management (USA) Inc. are scheduled to take place Tuesday night. ... [Full Story »] 

Ernest Powell (11-19-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, November 20. 2012
LULA - Ernest Luther Powell, 90, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Banks County on December 14, 1921, he was the son of the late Martin Luther and Lora Greenway Powell. He was a United States World War II veteran, having served his country proudly in Europe ... [Full Story »] 

Cheer Tigers take second at State

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, November 20. 2012
The Commerce Cheer Tigers earned a second place finish at the Class-A state final meet last Saturday in Columbus. After earning a second-place finish at the Class-A sectional meet, the Cheer Tigers advanced to the state finals where they performed their two-and-a-half-minute routine against 15 other squads from around the state. The ... [Full Story »] 

Nicholson woman: Neighbor’s pit bulls attacked her chickens

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, November 20. 2012
A Peach Street, Nicholson, woman recently reported that her neighbor’s pit bulls were out of their pen and attacked her chickens. The complainant told a Jackson County deputy that one of her chickens was dead and another was injured and could possibly die from being attacked. The deputy spoke to the owner of the pit bulls who said he wasn’t ... [Full Story »] 

‘BoomTown’ committee presents plan for downtown Jefferson

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, November 20. 2012
If a proposal presented by a planning group comes to pass, Jefferson will get a new look with two business renovation projects. The “BoomTown Steering Committee,” along with representatives of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs presented the final project presentations last week on the Lee Street property, Mark Linkish, owner; and ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: Planning for next season begins now

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, November 20. 2012
You often hear how college and professional football players work throughout the year to be successful. It’s no different for high school players really. The 2012 season ended for the Winder-Barrow High School Bulldoggs last Friday, but preparations have already begun for next fall. WBHS took some steps forward this season. The Bulldoggs ... [Full Story »] 

Jo Ann Yonce (11-19-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, November 19. 2012
COMMERCE - Jo Ann Yonce, 78, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at New Horizons North. She was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Roy and Frankie Williams Yonce. She was retired from Jefferson City Schools as a lunchroom worker. Ms. Yonce was preceded in death by brothers, Jack, Doug and John Yonce. Survivors include brothers, Roy Yonce, ... [Full Story »] 

Leslie McGuire (11-18-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, November 19. 2012
COMMERCE - Leslie Starks McGuire 73, formerly of Buford, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012. He was the son of the late Charles Thomas and Sarah Hardy McGuire; and was preceded in death by brothers, Cpl. Oliver McGuire, Spud Murphy McGuire, and Douglas McGuire, all from Buford. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Norma Jones McGuire; ... [Full Story »] 

Frank Lanier Mize, Sr. (11-3-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, November 19. 2012
HOSCHTON - Frank L. Mize, Sr. (March 24, 1928 - November 3, 2012) We are celebrating the life of a loving husband, dedicated father, brother and devoted son. On the morning of November 3, 2012, Frank L. Mize, Sr. passed quietly into the loving arms of his savior Jesus Christ. Originally born in West Point, he retired from Interstate and Valley ... [Full Story »] 

‘Bill’ Mize (11-4-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, November 19. 2012
WINNSBORO, LA. - William Kenneth “Bill” Mize, Sr., 82, died at his residence following a brief illness on Sunday, November 4, 2012, in the company of his children, Ken Mize of Baskin, La. and Cindy Mize and her husband, Walter Caridad from Key Biscayne, Fla. He was born on July 19, 1930, in Santiago, Chile, the son of Rachel McInnis of Isle ... [Full Story »] 
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