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Entries from August 2017

Norene Barnett (08-08-17)

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Wednesday, August 9. 2017

MADISON COUNTY - Norene Barnett fell asleep in death August 8, 2017, following a brief illness at 94 years of age. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, John; and a young son, Leon. Norene was known by all as a loyal and devoted wife, mother and friend. She is one of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 1971. Nothing will fill the hole ... [Full Story »]

Judith Reynolds (08-07-17)

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Wednesday, August 9. 2017

JEFFERSON - Judith Hassell Reynolds, 74, entered into rest Monday, August 7, 2017. Mrs. Reynolds was born in Providence, R.I., the daughter of the late Henry Archibald Hassell and Elizabeth Higgins Hassell. She was retired after teaching elementary school for 27 years. Mrs. Reynolds was a member of the Jefferson First United Methodist Church, ... [Full Story »]

Winder council votes to rezone properties for veteran, senior housing

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Wednesday, August 9. 2017

Housing for veterans and senior residents 55 years and older is the intended use for properties approved for rezoning by Winder City Council on Tuesday. Council approved a request by the Winder Housing Authority to rezone just under 11 acres at 302 and 305 Tuggle St., from the current MH Mobile Home Residential Zone to R-3 Multi-Family ... [Full Story »]

DDA group briefed on new Braselton businesses

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Wednesday, August 9. 2017

Braselton is at a peak in development, according to the town’s planning director. And with the new businesses popping up near Northeast Georgia Medical Center and throughout the town, that growth doesn’t appear to be lessening. Planning director Kevin Keller updated the Braselton Downtown Development Authority’s economic vitality ... [Full Story »]

Hoard’s murder remembered at Monday event

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Wednesday, August 9. 2017

The life and untimely death of solicitor general Floyd “Fuzzy” Hoard was remembered Monday night in the halls of the old Jackson County Courthouse where he spent much of his legal career. Hoard, a crusading prosecutor in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit who targeted local corruption after he was elected in 1964, was assassinated 50 years ago ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Smoak bringing new culture in first year as Winder-Barrow’s head coach

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Wednesday, August 9. 2017

Not that the expectations for Winder-Barrow’s softball team coming into 2017 weren’t already high after several seasons of being a playoff contender, but first-year coach Lee Smoak is only seeking to raise them as he prepares to put his own footprint on the program. “We have made quite a few culture and climate changes within the program ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Depth, experience give Sinclair, Apalachee high expectations in ‘17

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Wednesday, August 9. 2017

With 18 players slated to suit up for the varsity, it doesn’t appear depth will be a concern this season for the Apalachee softball team. But it will present some challenges for first-year head coach Jessica Sinclair, albeit ones she welcomes. “Carrying 18 is going to be difficult where they will go on the field and what combinations to ... [Full Story »]

Football: Knights to open up regular season at Piedmont Friday

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Wednesday, August 9. 2017

When Bethlehem Christian Academy pulled off a 13-6 stunner over Piedmont Academy to kick off last season, Knights coach Lance Fendley felt like it was the jumping point for a strong start that helped his team reach the state playoffs for the first time in school history. Fendley is hoping for a similar outcome this year as the Knights travel to ... [Full Story »]

Football: Raiders topple Leopards in scrimmage action, 56-7

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Wednesday, August 9. 2017

Football returned last Friday across the state. A number of teams decided to take advantage of the first week of padded practice and play a pre-season scrimmage game in the process. Banks County was one of those teams who opted to play. Going into the scrimmage game at Habersham Central, head coach Josh Shoemaker said he knew the team was going ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Peyton Hart hired as new head coach

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Wednesday, August 9. 2017

In two seasons as the Banks County High School head baseball coach, Tom Kelley laid a solid foundation down for the program, amassing 25 wins and back-to-back playoff appearances. Kelley recently took a new head-coaching job at Luella High School. With his departure, the program looks to continue to go forward under the direction of its new ... [Full Story »]