Entries from February 2013

Vivian Haley (2-19-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, February 20. 2013
DANIELSVILLE – Vivian Brown Haley, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at her residence. Born in Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Vinnie Sorrow Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junious Edward Haley; a son, Marvin Hubert Haley; two brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include children, Edward ... [Full Story »] 

Col. Ellis to speak in Hoschton

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 20. 2013
Decorated Vietnam War hero and motivational speaker Col. Lee Ellis will appear at Celebration Church in Hoschton on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. For more than 15 years, he has served as an executive coach and a corporate consultant to Fortune 500 companies and other nationally recognized organizations. While addressing such topics as ... [Full Story »] 

Signage discussed by Braselton DDA

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 20. 2013
The Braselton Downtown Development Authority held a lengthy discussion at its monthly meeting last week on signs to direct traffic into the downtown area and to help people find their way around the downtown area. Director Amy Pinnell presented a couple of proposals using wrought iron poles to blend in with the streetlights that are currently ... [Full Story »] 

Skywarn class set for Tuesday

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 20. 2013
With the threat of severe weather always a possibility many citizens are turning their eyes on weather forecasts and on the sky around them. The question becomes do citizens know what to look for in the sky in regards to severe weather. Banks and Jackson County Emergency Services is hosting a class that can help citizens know what the signs are ... [Full Story »] 

Chris McCrackin takes a first place win

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, February 20. 2013
The Banks County High School Leopard Matmen took to the Macon Centreplex for the State Traditional Tournament on Friday and Saturday. The Leopards scored 88.00 points to place third as a team and brought home one wrestler as a state champion, Chris McCrackin. Woodward Academy took first place with 138.00 points and Oconee County placed second ... [Full Story »] 

Baldwin appeals lawsuit to Supreme Court

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 20. 2013
The City of Baldwin has appealed to the Georgia Supreme Court a ruling by the Court of Appeals that it must pay $203,000 to an engineering firm for work it did on the city’s wastewater treatment plant. The city argues there was never a valid contract for the work. In 2008, federal stimulus funds became available for construction projects ... [Full Story »] 

Grady Garvin (2-16-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, February 20. 2013
CLARKESVILLE - Garvin F. Brady, Jr., 81, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Carol Ann Brady; daughter and son-in-law, Carla Brady and Christopher Cook; stepsons and daughter-in-law, Mark A. Jordan, and M. Clifford and Norma D. Jordan; step-grandson, Bradford F. Jordan; and step-granddaughter, Ashley R. Jordan. ... [Full Story »] 

Garvin Brady (2-16-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, February 20. 2013
CLARKESVILLE - Garvin F. Brady, Jr., 81, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013. Survivors include his wife, Carol Ann Brady; daughter and son-in-law, Carla Brady and Christopher Cook; stepsons and daughter-in-law, Mark A. Jordan, and M. Clifford and Norma D. Jordan; step-grandson, Bradford F. Jordan; and step-granddaughter, Ashley R. Jordan. ... [Full Story »] 

Brigitte Lepkoske (2-18-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, February 20. 2013
GAINESVILLE - Brigitte Marie Lepkoske, 29, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1983, the daughter of James “Jim” and Karen Bowling in Gainesville and was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to her parents include her husband, Chase Nelson; daughters, ... [Full Story »] 

Students arrested after joining ‘Fight Club’ trend

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, February 20. 2013
Three juvenile Apalachee High School students were arrested last week and charged with disorderly conduct after police got wind of a secret “fight club” that had been organizing brief bouts during school days and posting the clashes online. Fight clubs have surfaced in bars, schools and other places since the 1999 release of the movie, ... [Full Story »] 
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