‘Leo’ Ohler

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Friday, November 28. 2008
Leonard “Leo” Ohler, 53, of Danielsville, died Friday, November 21, 2008. He was the son of Arnell C. Ohler of Cumming and the late Virgil Ohler and was a mechanic in this area for many years. Survivors in addition his mother, include his wife, Lori J. Ohler; children, Leonard “Cole” Ohler Jr., Lacey Ohler, both of Danielsville, Nick ... [Full Story »] 

Tommy Hendrix

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Friday, November 28. 2008
Tommy Roger Hendrix, 67, of Royston, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at his residence. Born in Jackson County on December 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Tom Bell and Flora Lula Nicholson Hendrix. He was formerly the owner and operator of the Van Conversion Industry and was a member of Royston Church of God. Mr. Hendrix was preceded in ... [Full Story »] 

Mary Sue Vaughn

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Friday, November 28. 2008
Mary Sue Vaughn, 95, of Commerce, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at BJC Nursing Home in Commerce. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late James Dilmus and Myra Blanche Whitworth Langston. She was a member of Hudson River Baptist Church and was retired from Commerce Sportswear. Survivors include a number of cousins. Funeral ... [Full Story »] 

Beatrice Langford

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Friday, November 28. 2008
Beatrice Cruce Langford, 94, of Hoschton, died Monday, November 24, 2008. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, she was a member of the Hoschton First Baptist Church and was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Langford was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Langford Jr.; sisters, Grace Patrick and Bertha Bryant; and brothers, Hoyt Cruce ... [Full Story »] 

SMSGT ‘Jim’ Strong

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Friday, November 28. 2008
SMSGT James “Jim” Strong, 47, of Yakota Air Base, Japan, died Friday, November 14, 2008. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, he was the son of James and Betty Hays Strong of Jefferson. He was a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Vicenta Ferrer Strong, Japan; daughters, ... [Full Story »] 

Passengers in vehicle facing alcohol-related charges

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, November 28. 2008
Two underage passengers in a vehicle are facing two alcohol-related charges, according to Hoschton police During a traffic stop on Ga. Hwy. 53, a Hoschton officer said he could smell alcohol on two passengers — despite their denial of drinking. When the officer asked the two passengers to step out of the vehicle, they both admitted to ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Counties, towns should work together on deals

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, November 28. 2008
Braselton Mayor Pat Graham makes a convincing case that local governments should be very selective in how they dole out tax abatements to lure prospective businesses. Graham has long held the view that Braselton has a desirable location along I-85 and that tax giveaways really weren’t necessary to attract most new industrial businesses. So ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Journalists write first draft of history, but seldom get it right

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, November 28. 2008
I read somewhere once that journalism is the first draft of history. That may be true. It would explain some of the gross mistakes and distortions of facts that can be found in our history books. Here is an example: Pick up any history book about the conflict between the Northern and Southern states that begin in April 1861 and you will find it ... [Full Story »] 

County to keep animal control

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, November 28. 2008
Madison County will keep its animal control services in 2009. County commissioners voted 3-2 Monday to retain the county’s current animal control services, with commissioners Stanley Thomas and John Pethel voting to lay off two out of the three animal control staff members. “I make a motion that we abolish animal control as it is and ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons fall to Patriots 75-30 in opener

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Thursday, November 27. 2008
The Jefferson Dragons basketball team knew going into Saturday’s first round of tournament play to open the season that the game would be rough. That’s because they were up against Heritage, a team that was seventh in pre-season polls in the state in AAAA. Add to that the fact that many of the team’s larger players had played the night ... [Full Story »] 
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