Jackson Park rezoning withdrawn

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, November 17. 2008
Developers looking to locate a major industrial development in South Jackson have withdrawn their request. The request for the proposed Jackson Park development was on the agenda for this week’s meeting of the Jackson County Planning Commission. However, county staff reports that the request has been withdrawn. There had been a good bit of ... [Full Story »] 

Body being treated as homicide case

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, November 17. 2008
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an unidentified person whose badly decomposed body was discovered Sunday evening behind a vacant house near Statham. Two people walking in the woods behind the house at 998 Atlanta Highway made the shocking discovery at about 5 p.m. and called the Sheriff’s Office. The human ... [Full Story »] 

Bust leads to car chase through downtown Winder

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, November 17. 2008
A Lawrenceville woman spooked during a traffic stop led city and county law enforcement officers on a harrowing chase through downtown Winder during rush hour Monday night. Forty-year-old Tracy Dee Pritchett of Lawrenceville is facing 11 drug and traffic charges in the wake of the incident. The chase began about 5:15 p.m. after a Barrow County ... [Full Story »] 

Theft reported on Faulkner Drive

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, November 17. 2008
A Commerce resident reported the theft of appliances on Friday, Nov. 14, from a Faulkner Drive apartment. The resident said someone took a washer and dryer from this property. The items were valued at $400. Other incidents reported to the sheriff's office last week include the following: •dispute at a Banks Road, Commerce, residence. ... [Full Story »] 

BOC again deadlocked on filling planning commission seats

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, November 17. 2008
Appointments to county boards are usually routine matters with those willing to serve again often being reappointed. This is not the case with one seat on the Banks County Planning Commission with action being postponed two times by the board of commissioners. At the October meeting, BOC chairman Gene Hart and Joe Barefoot didn’t agree on how ... [Full Story »] 

Lydia Tucker

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, November 17. 2008
Lydia Leigh Martin Tucker, 44, of Gainesville, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Winburn and Mary Martin of Gainesville. Mrs. Tucker was sister of Todd and Rhonda Martin and Donna Gee, both of Gillsville. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 16, at Montgomery ...

Helen Farmer

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, November 17. 2008
Helen Todd Farmer, 86, of Nicholson, died Saturday, November 15, 2008. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond M. and Lois Weatherly Todd. She was retired from Southern Bell. Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by brothers, Ray Todd and Donald Todd. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Neville Farmer, Nicholson; ... [Full Story »] 

Bob McBrayer

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, November 17. 2008
Bob Stanley McBrayer, 56, of Winder, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Born in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Denver Holden and Jeanette Dixon McBrayer. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Marines. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Brenda McBrayer, Winder; sister, Sheila Moore, Lawrenceville; and ... [Full Story »] 

Elmer Shelton

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, November 17. 2008
Elmer Douglas Shelton, 61, of Bogart, died Saturday, November 15, 2008, at his residence. He was born in Oconee County on August 25, 1947, the son of Lois McDaniel Skelton and the late Douglas Z. Shelton. He was a former truck driver. Mr. Shelton was preceded in death by a son, William “Buck” Shelton; daughters, Tawanna and Sandra Shelton; ... [Full Story »] 

Cammie Evans

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, November 17. 2008
Cammie Hardy Evans, 57, of Winder, died Friday, November 14, 2008. A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late William Hardy Sr. and Jessie Phillips Hardy. She was a seamstress for many years, and held a great love for her family, loved ones stated. Survivors include her husband, Larry Evans, Winder; sons, Jimmy and Austin ... [Full Story »] 
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