Entries from January 2014

One person dead, one injured in Jackson County wreck

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, January 24. 2014
A Jefferson man was killed after his truck crossed over the center lane and struck another vehicle on Hwy. 15 (Athens Highway) Thursday afternoon, according to Franka Young, spokesperson with the Department of Public Safety. Troopers from the Georgia State Patrol in Athens responded to the fatal crash at around 5:20 p.m. Jerry Adams, 70, from ... [Full Story »] 

A few words of wisdom.....

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, January 24. 2014
From the Internet: 1. In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress. -- John Adams 2. If you don’t read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed. -- Mark Twain 3. Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Doggs battle youth, injuries

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, January 24. 2014
The Winder-Barrow High School wrestling team ventured to the East Metro Duals Saturday in Loganville and each Mat Bulldogg who competed earned at least one win. “We are just outclassed right now in some spots,” said coach Jim Stoudenmire. “We are still a year or so out before we become a real legitimate threat. We have seven freshman in ... [Full Story »] 

Colbert seeks increased police presence

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, January 24. 2014
By Jeremy Elrod Correspondent Colbert City Council members voiced concerns in their January meeting regarding the amount of law enforcement the city receives for the money they pay. “I need all of you to sign this agreement with the sheriff’s department, which lists the streets around Colbert where the county provides us speed ... [Full Story »] 

Bond wins East Metro Invitational

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, January 23. 2014
Madison County freshman Cody Bond won first place in the 106-lb. class at the East Metro Invitational in Loganville this past weekend. Bond improved to 39-0 on the season. “He beat a kid from Oconee County, a senior, ranked either second or third in AAA,” said Madison County head coach Ritchie Houston. “He beat him in the finals 9-4.” ... [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. BOC to meet Jan. 27

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, January 23. 2014
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors. •Chairman’s report. •Report from IDA (Marvin White). •Statements and remarks from citizens on agenda items. •Consider adding fire ... [Full Story »] 

Congressional candidate to visit Winder

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, January 23. 2014
Ken Dious, a Democrat seeking the District 10 U.S. Congressional seat, will be in Winder Saturday, Barrow County Democratic Party officials said. Dious, an attorney and former member of the Athens Housing Authority, is campaigning for the seat, left open when Paul Broun decided to run for U.S. Senate. Dious will be at Little Italy's in downtown ... [Full Story »] 

Walton withdraws annexation request

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, January 23. 2014
The Walton Group announced Thursday morning it has withdrawn its request for annexation to the City of Arcade. A press release states Walton is making the request so details of the application can be better communicated to public officials and citizens and misinformation about annexation can be clarified. In a letter to city officials, Paul ... [Full Story »] 

Clark Edwards (01-22-14)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, January 23. 2014
COMER - Clark George Edwards, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. A native of Comer, he was the son of the late George Washington and Ruth Booth Edwards. He had worked for Westinghouse for 14 years as a truck driver and was most recently self-employed as a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Jo Edith Edwards; daughter, ... [Full Story »] 

Evelyn Tanner (01-21-14)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, January 23. 2014
AUBURN - Evelyn Dean Tanner, 70, passed away, Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Mrs. Tanner was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy L. Tanner. Survivors include children, James D. Tanner, David L. Tanner, and Penny D. Tanner, all of Auburn, and Dawn G. Taylor, Douglasville; brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy Simmons, Hugh and Jonie Simmons, and ... [Full Story »] 
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