Entries from December 2012

PETA issues $5,000 reward in dog beheadings

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, December 10. 2012
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Madison County Sheriff’s Department are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for severing the heads of two dogs in Hull. An Old Elberton Road resident reported that severed dog heads had been left on his ... [Full Story »] 

Man killed in a wreck

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, December 10. 2012
A man died last week after wrecking and being ejected from his vehicle. On December 5, the Harrisburg Fire Rescue, Commerce Rescue, and Jackson County EMS responded to Apple Valley Road, Jefferson, on a reported auto accident with injuries and fire. Upon arrival, they found a one-vehicle accident which had ejected the driver and the vehicle was ... [Full Story »] 

Jerry Landress (12-8-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 10. 2012
WINDER - Jerry Doyle Landress, Sr. 65, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2012. He was born in DeKalb County, on August 10, 1947, the son of the late Glenn Jackson and Thearussa Berleen Sexton Landress. Mr. Landress was retired from the construction industry with many years of service. He was a member of New Life Worship Center in Statham. ... [Full Story »] 

James M. Pridgen, Jr. (12-10-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 10. 2012
HULL - James M. Pridgen Jr., 80, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, at his residence. A native of Royston, he was born February 19, 1932, the son of late James and Thelma Pridgen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Pridgen; and a daughter, Pamela Findley. Mr. Pridgen served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the ... [Full Story »] 

Five public hearings at BOC meeting Tuesday night

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, December 10. 2012
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners will have a total of five public hearings Tuesday night. Two will begin before the start of the board's regular meeting. A 6 p.m. hearing will be about proposed amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance regarding dangerous and vicious dogs. A 6:30 p.m. hearing will be about installing streetlights on ... [Full Story »] 

Sara Ann Grant (12-8-12

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 10. 2012
JEFFERSON - Sara Ann Grant, 76, died Saturday, December 8, 2012. Born in Auburn, she was the daughter of the late Erastus and Hester Hoopaugh Everett. She was a member of Apalachee Baptist Church. She was a customer service representative with J & D Medical Supplies. Mrs. Grant was preceded in death by siblings, James Harold Everett and Sue ... [Full Story »] 

Ruby Thornhill (12-7-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 10. 2012
HOSCHTON - Ruby Thornhill, 86, died Friday, December 7, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Lizzie Mae Everett Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, M.J. Thornhill on December 1, 2005. Mrs. Thornhill was a member of Bethabra Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and ... [Full Story »] 

Rita Helton (12-8-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, December 10. 2012
BETHLEHEM - Rita Kennedy Helton, 62, died Saturday, December 8, 2012. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Annie Manders Kennedy. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and had served as an office assistant at Barrow Dental Associates. Survivors include her husband, Terry L. Helton; son, Chad ... [Full Story »] 

‘L.G.’ Spencer (12-7-12)

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Monday, December 10. 2012
DAHLONEGA - Lester G. "L.G." Spencer, 72, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born April 4, 1940, the son of the late Reece and Fannie Mae Spencer in Cleveland, and attended Victory Baptist Church and Bethel Tabernacle C.O.G.O.P. He was a loving father and husband, who loved his family dearly. He ... [Full Story »] 

Gloria Power (12-8-12)

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Monday, December 10. 2012
DANIELSVILLE - Gloria Elizabeth Power, 84, wife of the late Dewey Ralph "Doc" Power, Sr., died Saturday, December 8, 2012. A native of Orlando, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Charles DeForrest and Katherine Fussell Decker. She worked at GMAC in Athens prior to her marriage and the birth of her children. She was a loving mother and ... [Full Story »] 
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