Entries from June 2015

Houston hired to replace Griner

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 3. 2015
Jennifer Houston will take the position of assistant superintendent of business services at Barrow County Schools for the upcoming school year. The Barrow County Board of Education approved the hire at its May 26 meeting. Houston received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from North Georgia College. Following her CPA certification, she took ... [Full Story »] 

Man rides the rails, gets arrested

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 3. 2015
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office responded to Atlanta Highway in reference to a male riding on top of a CSX train. A Statham police officer located the subject walking away from the train that had stopped in the area. The man, identified as Joshua Munsey, stated he was homeless and left Savannah earlier in the day and was traveling to South ... [Full Story »] 

Man rides the rails, given trespass warning

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 3. 2015
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office responded to Atlanta Highway in reference to a male riding on top of a CSX train. A Statham police officer located the subject walking away from the train that had stopped in the area. The man, identified as Joshua Munsey, stated he was homeless and left Savannah earlier in the day and was traveling to South ... [Full Story »] 

Annual golf tourney benefits WBHS football

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 3. 2015
Lindsey Greeson and The Winder-Barrow Touchdown Club hosted the 34th annual Greeson Open on Wednesday, May 27, at Pine Hill’s golf course. “I’m proud of our community and our volunteers for making this a success,” said Bulldogg head coach Heath Webb. “This event shows how much Winder loves its Doggs.” Greeson, tournament founder and ... [Full Story »] 

Sea Dragon team recognized as state powerhouse

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 3. 2015
Winning back-to-back state championships in girls’ competition doesn’t go unnoticed. Nor do overall titles at both the league and district last year. So when the Jefferson Sea Dragon youth swim team arrives at the pool, people tend to know it. “Jefferson is looked upon, when we go to meets, as the people to beat,” coach Tess Nunnally ... [Full Story »] 

Hull couple faces family violence charges

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, June 3. 2015
A married couple was arrested last week after deputies were called to a domestic dispute on Pope Miller Road. The 51-year-old woman, was charged with simple battery under the Family Violence Act (FVA) and the 48-year-old man was charged with battery/simple battery FVA. The previous night, the man was arrested and charged with DUI/alcohol, ... [Full Story »] 

Winford Baker (06-01-15)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, June 2. 2015
LULA - Winford Martin Baker, 71, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. Mr. Baker was born on April 27, 1944, in Commerce, the son of the late Edd and Ruth Sims Baker. He was preceded in death by a son, Greg Baker; brother, Troy Baker; and brother-in-law, Woody Coffee. Mr. Baker was a member of Silver Shoals Baptist Church, where he served as a ... [Full Story »] 

Willie Hix (05-31-15)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, June 1. 2015
COMER - Willie J. Hix, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston. Pruitt Funeral Home, Royston, is in charge of arrangements.

Judge Scott (05-29-15)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, June 1. 2015
DANIELSVILLE - Judge Scott, 69, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Johnnie Scott; three daughters, Michelle (Kevin) Scott Thomas, Kimberly Scott, and Santedra Scott; two sons, Frederick (Arronette) Scott and Mac Jeffery Scott; two sisters, Donnie (Rollie) Hanson and Mae Frances Bush; one bother, Charlie ... [Full Story »] 

Grant Dooley (05-30-15)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, June 1. 2015
WINDER - Grant L. Dooley, , Passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015. He was a member of the Winder First United Methodist Church and the Seekers Sunday School Class. Grant was a pharmacist for Jefferson Drugs and earned his bachelors of science degree in pharmacy from The University of Georgia and continued to be a huge Georgia Bulldog fan. Grant ... [Full Story »] 
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