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Entries from November 2016

Bryan Patterson (11-21-16)

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Friday, November 25. 2016

Bryan E. Patterson passed away suddenly on Monday, November 21, 2016, at the age of 47. Bryan was born in Duluth, Ga. on March 16, 1969, he was the son of the late Lawrence E. and Mary C. Patterson of Statham. He was the former owner of Patterson Landscape and Maintenance. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Hilary; children, ... [Full Story »]

‘Mike’ Fowler (11-21-16)

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Friday, November 25. 2016

Michael “Mike” Lane Fowler, 68, died Monday, November 21, 2016. A native of Dublin, Ga., he was the son of the late Bessie Hendricks and H. T. Fowler, Sr. He was preceded in death by a niece, Felicia Fowler Thompson. Mike graduated from the University of Georgia and taught for 30years in Madison County and ten years at Athens Technical ... [Full Story »]

Some Danielsville city limit signs relocated

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MadisonJournalTODAY

Friday, November 25. 2016

Danielsville city limit signs on major highways and other access roads into Danielsville have been moved by the Department of Transportation. Danielsville police chief Brenan Baird told the city council Monday night that the city limit sign on Hwy. 98 East had been moved closer to the red light and the sign on Hwy. 29 South had been moved ... [Full Story »]

Loose cattle causing accidents, 9-1-1 calls, near middle school

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MadisonJournalTODAY

Thursday, November 24. 2016

Madison County Middle School is in a unique area, with the county’s industrial park bordering it, chicken houses on one side and on the other side, just across Hwy. 172, open hay fields. Only the fields aren’t just being utilized for growing hay. It only takes a quick drive through the field to see numerous patches of cow dung that have ... [Full Story »]

Students offer thanks

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Wednesday, November 23. 2016

Third-grade students at Ila Elementary School offered their thoughts last week on why they’re thankful. Here’s what a few had to say: COPELAND CAREY I’m thankful for my friends that greet me everyday. I’m thankful for my family that takes care of me and that buys my every need. I am thankful for my school and my teachers that teach me ... [Full Story »]

Victim foils robbery attempt

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Wednesday, November 23. 2016

The month’s second strong-armed robbery attempt took place last week, but the Commerce Police Department reports that the victim successfully fended off the attacker. A customer at South State Bank reported being attacked on the sidewalk in front of the bank as he walked out with cash in hand. He told police that a black male in a white ... [Full Story »]

County water customers face use restructions

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CommerceNewsTODAY

Wednesday, November 23. 2016

Jackson County is in a severe drought stage, and the county has restrictions on outdoor watering, thanks to an order Gov. Nathan Deal issued last week. The Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority – a four-county body that includes Jackson County – unanimously approved a “drought severity stage C” designation last week. “Even though current ... [Full Story »]

Commerce basketball 5K

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Wednesday, November 23. 2016

The Commerce High School basketball program will host a 5K on Saturday Dec. 3. The Hometown Holiday Hustle 5K begins at 8 a.m. and takes place at Spencer Park, 1645 Elm St., in downtown Commerce. Proceeds will towards the basketball program. Registration is $25 for an in-person participant; $20 for a virtual runner. Registration ends Dec. 2 at ... [Full Story »]

BCA basketball teams off to rough start; boys rally for first win

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Wednesday, November 23. 2016

The first week of the 2016-17 regular season was a rough one for Bethlehem Christian Academy’s basketball teams. But the boys team was able to salvage something out of it as the Knights rallied late in their home opener on Thursday to defeat Westminster Christian 54-53. Senior guard Michael Tuscano hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 30 seconds ... [Full Story »]

Boys' Basketball: Leopards start new season 1-1

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Wednesday, November 23. 2016

The Banks County boys’ basketball team held a six-point lead midway through the fourth quarter Saturday night against East Hall. However, turnovers by the Leopards and clutch free throws from the Vikings, fueled a 10-2 run by East Hall, which the Leopards withstood, even taking the lead back when Dylan Orr hit two free throws, 75-74, with 11 ... [Full Story »]

Entries from November 2016

Entries from November 2016

Bryan Patterson (11-21-16)

‘Mike’ Fowler (11-21-16)

Some Danielsville city limit signs relocated

Loose cattle causing accidents, 9-1-1 calls, near middle school

Students offer thanks

Victim foils robbery attempt

County water customers face use restructions

Commerce basketball 5K

BCA basketball teams off to rough start; boys rally for first win

Boys' Basketball: Leopards start new season 1-1

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