Mary Smith

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Tuesday, July 29. 2008
Mary Claire Neal Smith, 25, Thomson, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008. She was the daughter of Dr. Thomas Jefferson Neal Jr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Neal, of Thomson. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by grandparents, Dr. Thomas Jefferson Neal Sr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Neal, and Mr. and Mrs. Farriel Williamson. She was a lifelong resident of ... [Full Story »] 

‘Cart’ Cartledge

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, July 29. 2008
Jeremy Keith “Cart” Cartledge, Conyers, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at the age of 22. He was the son of Jimmy and Susan Cartledge of Conyers, and loved all sports, but he especially loved baseball. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting, and also enjoyed going to the beach, loved ones stated. He was preceded in death by ... [Full Story »] 

Budget, water concerns topic at Maysville retreat

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, July 29. 2008
The 2009 budget, water concerns, sewer issues and downtown development were all part of the discussion during a Maysville City Council retreat. The council held the retreat at Unicoi State Park in Helen Saturday. The council agreed that the retreat was beneficial and another retreat has tentatively been scheduled for October 18 in Maysville. ... [Full Story »] 

Ray Ferguson

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Tuesday, July 29. 2008
Ray Ferguson, 83, of Winder, died Thursday, July 24, 2008, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Luther and Delia Ash Ferguson. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church and was a retired residential contractor. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by a son, Stanley Ferguson; and ... [Full Story »] 

James Dyer

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, July 29. 2008
James Hubert Dyer, 78, of Lula, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, following an extended illness. He was born in White County on July 11, 1930, the son of the late Joe and Clifford Thomas Dyer. He was a mechanic and enjoyed camping. He was a member of Lula Assembly of Praise and attended Alto ... [Full Story »] 

Garrison responds to accusations; early voting begins

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, July 29. 2008
BY KRISTI REED With the hotly contested Barrow County chairman's race being decided in the August 5 runoff, both candidates are making a last ditch effort to get their message to the voters. Early voting begins this week in the runoff election between Doug Garrison and Danny Yearwood. August 2, supporters of candidate Daniel Yearwood will host ... [Full Story »] 

Advance voting under way; election day is next week

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, July 28. 2008
Campaigning for two key races in Jackson County is getting intense as the runoff election gets closer. Advance voting for the Aug. 5 runoff is under way through Friday of this week at the Administrative Building in Jefferson from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election day will be Aug. 5 when polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. To be decide on the ... [Full Story »] 

Chateau Elan security guard stabbed in surprise attack

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, July 28. 2008
A security guard at Chateau Elan was stabbed by an unknown suspect on Sunday, according to Braselton police. The victim said he was sitting in front of a computer inside the guard house on Autumn Maple Drive when the lights were turned off just before 2 a.m. Taken by surprise, the victim said he felt something around his neck and a fight ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Former jailer now looking for a new job

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BarrowJournal
Monday, July 28. 2008
Dear Editor: I have worked as a Law Enforcement Officer for a period of 10 years. I have always been prideful of my position and what I have accomplished in life. I am a survivor. I was the victim of domestic violence at the age of 27. I will never forget the detective describing the crime scene as a murder scene. He said that he had never seen ... [Full Story »] 

Planning commission meeting canceled

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BarrowJournal
Monday, July 28. 2008
A proposed change to Braselton’s future land use plan for a property on Ga. Hwy. 124 in Barrow County will be heard by the town’s planning commission next month. The Braselton Planning Commission was slated to hear a request by Don Panoz for the 61.8-acre property on Monday, but the request will instead be considered in August. With no ... [Full Story »] 
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