Entries from January 2013

Maureen Garrett (1-21-13)

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Tuesday, January 22. 2013
JEFFERSON - Maureen Lee Garrett, 76, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013. She was born in Lula, the daughter of the late Terley and Lillian Wright Lee. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where she served as the church secretary/treasurer and was very active in Vacation Bible School. She retired from Belk Department Store and was also ... [Full Story »] 

Cody Eager (1-15-13)

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Tuesday, January 22. 2013
MADISON - Cody Blake Eager, 23, formerly of Barrow County, left us very suddenly Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Cody greatly loved and was preceded in death by his great-grandfather Earl Dockery, Madison; and great-grandmother, Mary Sue Landress, Lilburn. Survivors include a large, heartbroken family and circle of friends, including his mother and ... [Full Story »] 

Danielsville amends future city council terms

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Tuesday, January 22. 2013
Danielsville council members voted unanimously Jan. 14 to implement several changes to their city’s charter, including increasing council member terms from two to four years. Mayor Todd Higdon said he favors four-year terms because of reduced expenses to the city, pointing out that each election costs the city about $3,000. For example, he ... [Full Story »] 

Three face drug charges after child welfare check

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Tuesday, January 22. 2013
Three people were arrested on drug charges recently following an anonymous call regarding a welfare check on a juvenile at a residence on Buddy Moore Road. Anthony Wayne Waldrop, 33, 512 Diamond Hill Colbert Road, Colbert, was charged with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and possession and use of drug-related objects. Kimberly ... [Full Story »] 

Actions filed in Superior Court

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Tuesday, January 22. 2013
Actions filed recently in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Madison County include: •William Matthew Booth, 22, 194 Liberty Circle, Hartwell, was sentenced to two years confinement for bribery. •Andrew Clayton Entrekin, 27, 183 Hogan Street, Maysville, was sentenced to three years confinement, seven months probation for theft by ... [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. MLK celebration held at Waggoners Grove in Colbert Monday

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, January 21. 2013
Bralon Curry (L) and Izayah Singleton (R) sing with the Madison County Youth Mass Chorus at Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at Waggoners Grove Baptist Church in Colbert. The event was put on by the Madison County Pastors and Layman's Fellowship. See more photos on the Madison County Journal Facebook page and in the Jan. 24 issue ...

Two house fires reported in West Jackson

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, January 21. 2013
Two homes were damaged in fires in West Jackson in the past week. The West Jackson Fire Department responded to a structure fire at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in Hoschton. “Upon our unit’s arrival, we found a single story residence with smoke showing from the roof and front door,” Fire Chief Ben Stephens said. “All of the ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton home damaged in fire

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, January 21. 2013
A Braselton home was damaged in a fire on Friday that left one man injured. The West Jackson, North Jackson and the Jackson County Correctional Institute fire departments responded to 515 Chardonnay Trace in Braselton on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, they found a one-story single family residence with fire showing from 40 percent of ... [Full Story »] 

Barbara Cowart (1-20-12)

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Monday, January 21. 2013
DANIELSVILLE – Barbara Delores Cowart went home to be with her Lord Sunday, January 20, 2013. She was born June 24, 1936, in Athens, the daughter of the late Mabel Parrish and Oscar Lester. Mrs. Cowart was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Cowart. Survivors include her longtime companion, Marvin Giles; three sons, Bill (Evelyn) ... [Full Story »] 

‘Gertrude’ Pruitt (1-18-13)

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Monday, January 21. 2013
WINDER – Helen “Gertrude” Pruitt, 83, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alma Lee Nelson Saltz. She was a member of Bold Springs Church and had retired from Empire Manufacturing Company. Mrs. Pruitt was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Pruitt. Survivors include a son and ... [Full Story »] 
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