Candidates for chairman spar over reservoir debt

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Jackson County’s water woes — and the ability to pay debt tied to water service — are hot topics for one race on the July 15 Republican primary ballot. The three candidates vying for chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners — Tony Beatty, Hunter Bicknell and Ron Johnson — debated the county’s debt tied to the Bear Creek ... [Full Story »] 

Legislative candidates speak at forum

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Candidates seeking legislative seats to represent Jackson County discussed their views during a political forum Thursday in Jefferson. The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson County Farm Bureau hosted the two-hour event. The forum featured Republican and Democratic candidates. Candidates for the board of commissioners, board ... [Full Story »] 

Hazel Bridges

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Hazel Bridges, 82, of Commerce, died Monday, June 23, 2008, at Embracing Hospice in Snellville. She was born in Madison County on June 5, 1926, the daughter of the late Paul and Ora Vesta Wilson Davis. She was a member of Madison Street Baptist Church in Commerce and had a passion for antiques and gardening. Mrs. Bridges was preceded in death ... [Full Story »] 

Clyde Gentry

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Clyde Lonnie Gentry, 91, of Comer, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at his residence. Born in Elbert County, he was the son of the late Henry Grady and Marcie Foster Gentry and the step-son of the late Beulah Hendrix Gentry. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, was a farmer and electrician with IBEW Local Union 613. Mr. Gentry was preceded in ... [Full Story »] 

Increased crime top concern for sheriff candidates

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
BY KRISTI REED While county commission candidates were talking about bringing more growth to Barrow County, Republican County sheriff candidates Murray Kogod and Jud Smith were discussing the downside of that growth. Democratic candidate James Bonnemer did not attend the Monday night candidate forum hosted by the Barrow County Chamber of ... [Full Story »] 

Joseph Williams

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Tuesday, June 24. 2008
Joseph David Williams Jr., 65, of Winder, died Saturday, June 21, 2008. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Joseph David Williams Sr. and Julia Doster Williams. He was a member of Winder First Baptist Church, former member of Winder Kiwanis Club, and was a retired Lt. Colonel in the Air National Guard. Survivors include his wife, ... [Full Story »] 

High-density project wants Auburn annexation

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, June 24. 2008
BY BRANDON REED The Auburn City Council is slated to vote on the annexation of 150-plus acres for a high-density residential project at its next meeting. The request comes from Sweet Apple Development, LLC, which wants to place a planned “suburban village” development called “Auburn Station” on the property at 1786 Atlanta Highway. The ... [Full Story »] 

Nellie Greene

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Tuesday, June 24. 2008
Nellie Ruth Greene, 78, of Hull, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Madison County, the daughter of the late Monroe and Mattie Queen Casey. She was a homemaker and had been a lifetime resident of Madison County. Mrs. Greene was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hubert Greene; and children, Joyce Nalley, ... [Full Story »] 

Tommy O’Kelley

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Tuesday, June 24. 2008
Tommy O’Kelley, 59, of Clarkesville, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, following complications from a form of stroke known as “Locked-In” syndrome. Born in Caburrus County, N.C., on February 5, 1949, he was the son of Susie Mann O’Kelley of Clarkesville and the late Ralph T. O’Kelley. He attended Clarkesville Church of God. Mr. O’Kelley ... [Full Story »] 

Lucius Moon

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Tuesday, June 24. 2008
Lucius Eugene Moon, 74, of Comer, died Sunday, June 15, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was born in Elbert County, the son of the late Rannie Roy and Fannie Lee Medlock Moon and was Baptist. He was preceded in death by brothers, Melvin and Harry Moon; and sisters, Frances Moon, Peggy Roberts, Aurice Baugh and Doris Martin. ... [Full Story »] 
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