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Entries from December 2012

Betty Strader (12-29-12)

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Monday, December 31. 2012

MONROE – Betty Gail Strader, 60, died Saturday, December 29, 2012. She was the daughter of the late John Thomas Hendon Sr. and Blanche Sweet McLain Hendon. Mrs. Strader was preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Bracey. She was of the Baptist denomination. She was a secretary for the Georgia Forestry Commission, serving Morgan and Walton ... [Full Story »]

Looking for new water sources

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Monday, December 31. 2012

One of the first major decisions of 2013 for Barrow County’s new administration — and for Winder’s leaders — is whether to spend more than $2 million to get a state permit for a new water reservoir in the county. Three months ago, the Barrow County Water & Sewerage Authority was notified that its application for a $2.1 million ... [Full Story »]

Stan Evans retiring after 28 years as sheriff

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Friday, December 28. 2012

When Stan Evans was elected to sheriff of Jackson County in 1985, he was the youngest sheriff in Georgia. As he steps down at the end of this year after 28 years of service to the citizens of the county, he has one of the longest running careers as sheriff in the state. As Evans started to pack up his office last week, he took time to reflect ... [Full Story »]

Man's good deed results in theft

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Friday, December 28. 2012

An Orchard Circle man learned first-hand that no good deed goes unpunished. The 25-year-old white male explained to police that, as a favor, he let a friend, a white female, live with him for two weeks. On Dec. 18, while he was at work, she left — apparently taking his lock box that was in a closet with her. The victim said the box contained ... [Full Story »]

Big New Year's party set at civic center

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Friday, December 28. 2012

The Commerce Civic Center and the city of Commerce invite area residents to “Bling in the New Year” at a BYOB New Year’s party Monday night, Dec. 31, at the civic center. It’s an adults-only event, and IDs will be checked at the door. “Back in Time” will provide live music. The event starts at 8:30 (doors open at 8:00) and will end ... [Full Story »]

Carolyn Denton (12-27-12)

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Friday, December 28. 2012

MAYSVILLE - Carolyn P. (Mrs. Carol) Denton, 56, died Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center. She was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Irene Cowart Pace of Commerce and the late Horace Pace. Mrs. Denton was a retired schoolteacher and a member of Community Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Dorsey ... [Full Story »]

Jimmy Gatheright (12-27-12)

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Friday, December 28. 2012

Jimmy Gatheright was called home at 9 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012. Jimmy was born on April 3, 1945, the son of the late Vernon and Polly Ann Young Gatheright Watkins. He joined Flat Creek Baptist Church at an early age. He lived in Hartford, Conn. for 40 years and moved back to Commerce in April of 2007. Survivors include his wife of five ... [Full Story »]

AHS wrestlers finish third at East Metro Duals

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Friday, December 28. 2012

The Apalachee High School wrestling team finished third at the East Metro Duals Saturday after finishing 4-1. Coach Jim Stoudenmire’s team defeated Jackson, Lakeside DeKalb, Jonesboro and Winder-Barrow. The only setback of the day came against Heritage in a match where AHS forfeited four weight classes. “We wrestled well,” Stoudenmire ... [Full Story »]

Mary Grimes (12-22-12)

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Friday, December 28. 2012

GAINESVILLE - Mary Louise Grimes, 73, died Saturday, December 22, 2012. A native of Pendergrass, she was the daughter of the late C.P. and Thelma Gee Cooper. She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Cooper. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Tim Armour; three sisters; three brothers; two grandchildren; and five ... [Full Story »]

Edwin Coffey (12-26-12)

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Friday, December 28. 2012

HOSCHTON - Edwin Kenneth Coffey, 57, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He was born August 13, 1955, in Buford, the son of Lillian Coffey of Hoschton and the late James W. Coffey. He was a member of the Chattahoochee Baptist Church. Mr. Coffey was preceded in death by brothers, Gerald Coffey and ... [Full Story »]