Entries from December 2012

Young Bruce (12-16-12)

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Monday, December 17. 2012
LULA - Young Bruce, 55, died Sunday, December 16, 2012, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He was born in Commerce, the son of the late Carlton and Trilla Bruce. He was a member of Pond Fork Baptist Church and was employed by Fieldale Farms. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Elaine Pace Bruce, Lula; sons, Chris Young Bruce and Josh Eric ... [Full Story »] 

‘Pat’ Cromer (12-15-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 17. 2012
HULL – Norman Patrick “Pat” Cromer, 53, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012, at his residence. Born in Royston, he was the son of Shirley Hobbs Ford of Hull and the late Talmadge Eugene Cromer. Mr. Cromer was preceded in death by his sister, Paula Brock; and his stepfather, Allen Ford. Survivors in addition to his mother include his ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow County schools in 'soft' lockdown as precaution

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BarrowJournal
Monday, December 17. 2012
In the wake of last week’s tragedy at a Connecticut elementary school, Barrow County public schools are in “soft lockdown” today with only one entrance to each building accessible and all classroom doors locked. Superintendent Wanda Creel on Saturday disseminated to parents via email and phone calls a message of reassurance, informing ... [Full Story »] 

Walter Pittman (12-14-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 17. 2012
CARNESVILLE - Walter Lemuel Pittman, 67, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at Northridge Medical Center. He was born in Princeton, N.C., the son of the late George Rexford and Mildred Elizabeth Best Pittman. He was a member of the Hopewell United Methodist Church and was retired from Southeastern Excavator. Mr. Pittman was preceded in death by a ... [Full Story »] 

Thomas Patete (12-14-12)

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Monday, December 17. 2012
DULUTH - Thomas Robert Patete, 71, suddenly passed away Friday, December 14, 2012. He was born in Elizabeth, N.J., on July 26, 1941 and grew up in Pensacola, Fla. Tom was married to Jane Carlyle Patete (nee Land) on July 29, 1966 and was married for 46 years. Tom received his B.A. from Belhaven College in 1964 and his Master of Divinity at ... [Full Story »] 

John Wilbanks (12-13-12)

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Monday, December 17. 2012
GAINESVILLE - John George Wilbanks, Jr., 57, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012. He was born March 19, 1955, the son of John George and Lena Wilbanks, Sr. in Chatsworth, and was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church and Gideons International. He was a Career Prosecutor for the State of Georgia, receiving his Undergraduate Degree from ... [Full Story »] 

Sonny Ivey (12-13-12)

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Monday, December 17. 2012
MORGANTON – Sonny Ivey, 72, died Thursday, December 13, 2012. He was born in Bethlehem, the son of the late Clarence A. and Sibyl Manning Ivey. He was retired from Beers Construction Company. Mr. Ivey was preceded in death by brothers, Darrel and Lavaughn Ivey. Survivors include his former spouse, Diane Bowmen Ivey, Bethlehem; daughter, Tracy ... [Full Story »] 

County road chief resigns

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, December 17. 2012
Madison County road superintendent Charles Temple resigned this month after 23 years on the job. Temple voiced his displeasure Dec. 3 to county board of commission members on their vote on a vacation pay issue. He submitted his resignation effective Dec. 7. “I’m just going to give you my keys — Friday will be my last day,” said Temple ... [Full Story »] 

STATE CHAMPS! Jefferson whips Calhoun for school's first-ever title

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, December 15. 2012
TO THOSE around the state, this might register as a top-notch upset. To those inside the Jefferson locker room, this was a team fulfilling its destiny. The number one team in the state just happened to be standing in the way. The Dragons (14-1) thumped top-ranked and defending state champ Calhoun 31-14 in the grand Georgia Dome setting Saturday ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons of Destiny: Jefferson whips Calhoun for school's first-ever state title

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, December 15. 2012
TO THOSE around the state, this might register as a top-notch upset. To those inside the Jefferson locker room, this was a team fulfilling its destiny. The number one team in the state just happened to be standing in the way. The Dragons (14-1) thumped top-ranked and defending state champ Calhoun 31-14 in the grand Georgia Dome setting Saturday ... [Full Story »] 
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