Entries from November 2012

Blechinger’s Christmas wish

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, November 30. 2012
There’s a lot riding on the outcome of the proposed apartment complex in Auburn. Not only does that project hang in the balance, but also the town’s budget and the political future of its leaders may well depend on the outcome. For those who haven’t followed the issue closely, here’s the background: TBG, an Atlanta development firm, has ... [Full Story »] 

Speeding cases lead to other charges

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Thursday, November 29. 2012
Officers of the Commerce Police Department pulled over six motorists for speeding during the past week. Those traffic stops resulted in nine other charges. An officer pulled Stephanie Mitchell, 34, of 1029 Summerset Court, Monroe, over on Interstate 85 southbound for driving 88 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone. The officer wound up charging her ... [Full Story »] 

George Cronic (11-17-12)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, November 29. 2012
HULL - George W. Cronic, 86, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012. A native of Winder, he was the son of the late Clyde and Hester Cronic. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Runette Bramlett; and two brothers, Clyde Cronic, Jr. and Frank Cronic. Mr. Cronic was a graduate of Winder High School and Woodrow Wilson School of Law. He passed the ... [Full Story »] 

Dollar General in Bethlehem robbed

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, November 29. 2012
Three black males are being sought by the Barrow County Sheriff's Office in connection with a Tuesday night armed robbery of the Dollar General store in Behelehem. The suspects threatened the cashier and fled with an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency, officials said. The cashier was cleaning the store and preparing to close when the three men ... [Full Story »] 

Wrestling: Eagles growing under new coach

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, November 29. 2012
Zach Morrison is striving to build a program at East Jackson and the first-year coach is already taking care of one basic component: participation. The Eagles finished with just nine wrestlers last year but start this season with numbers in the mid-20s. “It’s definitely a boost,” said Morrison, who built a program from the ground up at ... [Full Story »] 

Tigers’ season ends in Seminole County

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, November 29. 2012
Commerce’s football season ended last Friday when the Tigers fell to Seminole County 36-7, in the first round of the Class-A public school playoffs. The Indians jumped out to an early lead, producing scoring runs on their first three possessions. The Tigers finally got on the board in the second quarter when Terrick Ramsey broke loose on a ... [Full Story »] 

Tiger wrestling squad looks for continued success in 2012-2013

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, November 29. 2012
Even though practice has just begun, Commerce head wrestling coach Kendall Love already has some very high expectations of his squad for the 2012-2013 season. After a fourth place finish at state last year, the bar has been set high for the Tigers and Love aims to keep it that way. “I’m hoping to improve on the fourth-place finish that we ... [Full Story »] 

Essie Mae Bell (11-28-12)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, November 29. 2012
WINDER – Essie Mae Bell, 91, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012. She was retired from Winder-Barrow Hospital. She attended church at Bethabra Baptist Church in Hoschton. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, John Johnson Bell; two brothers, Gartrell and Eugene Martin; and a sister, Beatrice Johnson. Survivors include a son, Phillip ... [Full Story »] 

Willie Agnes Casper (11-28-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, November 29. 2012
MONROE – Willie Agnes Casper, 86, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Mrs. Casper was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Casper. She was a loving and devoted mother who lived for the Lord. She enjoyed spending time with her pet friend, Max. She retired from Statham Elementary School after 32 years of service. Survivors include a ... [Full Story »] 

Myron Harrison (11-27-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, November 29. 2012
GILLSVILLE - Myron Allen Harrison won his battle on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 and is in his Heavenly Home. He was the son of the late Ira K. and Mozelle Hartley Harrison. Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by sisters, Evelyn Harrison Cain and Iris Lee Kytle; and special brothers-in-law, Calvin Brewster, Russell Murphy, Johnnie Wiley, and ... [Full Story »] 
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