‘Tom’ Owensby

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Monday, June 30. 2008
James Thomas “Tom” Owensby Sr., 76, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at BJC Hospital in Commerce. Born in Hart County, he was the son of the late Allen and Mattie Sims Owensby. Mr. Owensby was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth McElreath Owensby; sons and ... [Full Story »] 

Blanche Williams

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Monday, June 30. 2008
Eunice Blanche Williams, 87, of Alpharetta, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at the Cumming Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Glenn Williams; and a daughter, Marilyn Gail Ingram. Survivors include her son-in-law, Hubert Ingram, Alpharetta; grandchildren, Ray, Michael and Melissa Ingram, Glenn Price; ... [Full Story »] 

Sharon Crouse

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Monday, June 30. 2008
Sharon Rae Crouse, 63, of Nicholson, died Friday, June 27, 2008. Survivors include her husband, Larry E. Crouse; children, Patrick James Crouse, Michael L. Crouse, Melissa M. Darnel, Matthew C. Crouse; and six grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Winfrey’s Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

Annie Mae Kidd

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Monday, June 30. 2008
Annie Mae Kidd, 87, of Gainesville, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, following an extended illness. She was born on April 1, 1921, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Marion and Florence Savage Porter. She was retired from New Holland Mill (Pacolet Manufacturing), and was Baptist. Mrs. Kidd was preceded in death by her husband, John Kidd. ... [Full Story »] 

Billie Welty

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Monday, June 30. 2008
Billie Welty, 42, of Jefferson, died Sunday, June 22, 2008. She was a loving wife and mother and will be missed by all who knew her, loved ones stated. Survivors include her husband, Robert Welty, Commerce; a son, Nicholas Welty, Athens; and daughter, Tanya Christian, Commerce. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 5, at 2 p.m., at the ... [Full Story »] 

Special blood drive July 3 to honor Todd Booth

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Monday, June 30. 2008
Having received in excess of 30 pints during a battle with a cancer-related disease, Todd Booth of Nicholson knows the importance of donating blood. So do his church and friends, and as Booth receives what may be a life-saving transplant of bone marrow Thursday, July 3, they’ll be holding a blood drive in his honor at New Hope Baptist Church. ... [Full Story »] 

Emergency workers urge safety for holiday activities

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BarrowJournal
Monday, June 30. 2008
The Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services is reminding citizens to be safe during this week’s Fourth of July holiday. “We ask that citizens go and enjoy the public fireworks displays instead of using consumer fireworks,” said Lt. Scott Dakin, a spokesperson for the department. There are two licensed displays in Barrow County that ... [Full Story »] 

GOP candidate forum set for July 7

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BarrowJournal
Monday, June 30. 2008
The Barrow County Republican Party will host a third and final candidate forum on July 7 at 7:30 p.m. The forum will consist of short speeches by each Republican candidate. The public will have the opportunity to meet with the candidates afterwards. The forum will take place at the Bramlett Elementary School gym in Auburn. For more information, ...

Medical center to end year in black; '08 too?

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Sunday, June 29. 2008
BJC Medical Center will finish this fiscal year in the black, and officials expect the same thing for next year. Meeting Monday afternoon, the BJC Medical Center Authority approved without comment a budget for 2008-09 that starts July 1. Based on expectations of two percent higher admissions, similar volume in the emergency room, a four percent ... [Full Story »] 

‘Mountain Lovers Love Jackson County, N.C.’

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BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, June 27. 2008
A relaxing pontoon boat ride surrounded by waterfalls, mountain views and breathtaking scenery…pulling over to the side of the road and heading down to the river for a day of trout fishing…trying your skills at a geocaching expedition…or just relaxing with a good book surrounded by gorgeous views and fresh mountain air. Jackson County, ... [Full Story »] 
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