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OPINION: Life lessons learned while living abroad

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Tuesday, January 25. 2011

Over the holidays, my family enjoyed the company of my nephew, who is 23 and was traveling solo around the U.S. for a couple of months. When he left our house for his home, he had a new plan for his future, and he was ready to act on it. The couple of months on the road seemed to give him the perspective he needed to make up his mind. I think ... [Full Story »]

Emergency services chief officially hired

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BarrowJournal

Tuesday, January 25. 2011

As expected, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners in a called meeting Jan. 15 voted unanimously to hire Dennis J. Merrifield as the county’s next chief of emergency services. And to underscore his commitment to the department and to the county’s leaders and residents, Merrifield asked to be sworn in. So at the end of the 15-minute ... [Full Story »]

SUV gets stuck behind woman’s house

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BarrowJournal

Tuesday, January 25. 2011

On Jan.16, Officers from the Winder Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Lakeshore Drive in reference to damage to property. The homeowner claims a black SUV pulled out from behind her house and into the neighbor’s driveway when a white male in his late 20s got out of the vehicle and explained to the woman that he had been ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: College football needs playoffs

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MadisonJournalTODAY

Monday, January 24. 2011

Dear Editor: It’s time for a playoff in college football. Even with the BCS getting it right this year with Auburn and Oregon in the national championship game, this isn’t always the case every year. Because of the problems in college football, ranging from not all the top teams playing for the championship and a too large bowl system, all ... [Full Story »]

Naked California man arrested on Charlie Bolton Road

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MadisonJournalTODAY

Monday, January 24. 2011

A California man was arrested after officers were summoned to an address on Charlie Bolton Road concerning a domestic dispute. Brian Edward Vierra 35, 915 Johnfer Way, Apt. 33, Sacramento, was charged with obstruction and simple assault FVA. According to the incident report, a woman called 9-1-1 to report that she was holding a man in her home ... [Full Story »]

Voter registration deadline set for Feb. 14

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MadisonJournalTODAY

Monday, January 24. 2011

The voter registration deadline for the March 15 special election will be Feb. 14. Voter registration applications are available at the board of registrar’s office in the Madison County Government Complex from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications are also available at the Madison County Library and can be downloaded from the Georgia Secretary of ... [Full Story »]

Roger Glass

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MainStreetNewsOBITS

Monday, January 24. 2011

Roger P. Glass, Sr., 71, passed away from this life into the next January 23, 2011. He was born in Barrow County, the son of the late Ella Reese Griffeth Glass and W.J. Glass. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Mallory Moody. He grew up in Greensboro where he and his wife, Sandra Caldwell Glass, graduated from ... [Full Story »]

Martha Ann Mize

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Monday, January 24. 2011

WINTERVILLE – Martha Ann Mize, 76, peacefully passed away Monday, January 10, 2011, at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Athens. A native of Jackson County, she was born on February 22, 1934, the daughter of the late Lamar and Lois Mize. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Marsha Jordan, and Neal and Donna Jordan, Colbert; ... [Full Story »]

J.W. Funderburk

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Monday, January 24. 2011

PENDERGRASS – J.W. Funderburk, 65, died Wednesday, December 22, 2010. He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and was the son of Albert and Rosa Funderburk. He was the owner of Dixie Upholstery and was a member of Pond Fork Baptist Church. Mr. Funderburk was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Funderburk; and a brother, R.L. Funderburk. ... [Full Story »]

Judy Arlene Pethel

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Monday, January 24. 2011

TALMO – Judy Arlene Shaw Pethel, 63, died Friday, January 21, 2011. Born on July 26, 1947, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Jimmy and Lounette Hayes Shaw. She was retired from the Jackson County School System as a Para pro and was a member of Talmo Baptist Church. Mrs. Pethel was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell ... [Full Story »]