Auburn approves Transportation Investment Act list

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BarrowJournal
Monday, March 21. 2011
The Auburn City Council unanimously approved plans for the 2010 Transportation Investment Act at its meeting Thursday, which will affect the Great Rail Trail and Mt. Moriah, Kilcrease and County Line roads for widening and resurfacing. The Transportation Investment Act — better known as T-SPLOST — is a proposed one percent sales tax that ... [Full Story »] 

Hilda Johnson (3-18-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, March 21. 2011
RAYLE – Hilda Annette Johnson, 77, died Friday, March 18, 2011, at her residence. Born in Washington, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Leonard Sanford and Mamie Elizabeth Callaway King. She was retired from AAFES after 15 years of service and was a homemaker. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her son, Robert Charles Johnson. ... [Full Story »] 

Brenda Gail Meadows (3-19-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, March 21. 2011
DANIELSVILLE – Brenda Gail Meadows, 55, died Saturday, March 19, 2011. Survivors include her husband, Joe Meadows; children, Lisa Meadows, Danny Meadows, Mark Meadows; sisters, Florence Dove, Darlene Holbrook, Shirley Holbrook, Willielee Martin; brothers, S.T. Graham and Roy Graham. A memorial service was held Monday, March 21, at her ... [Full Story »] 

Summie Rankin (3-17-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, March 21. 2011
JEFFERSON – Summie Gregory Rankin, 93, died Thursday, March 17, 2011. Born in Jefferson, he was the son of the late Charles Edwin and Margaret Heaton Rankin. He was the owner/operator of the Lee Street Laundry Mat and Carwash in Jefferson and previously owned the Rankin Auto Supply, Tire Store and Service Station. He was a Minister of ... [Full Story »] 

Community housing group to tour Winder

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BarrowJournal
Monday, March 21. 2011
The City of Winder Community Housing Committee will be touring the city in a bus Thursday, March 24, to locate specific areas for revitalization. The committee decided in February, based on the housing and demographic information in the report, that it would target areas of the city that qualify for financial assistance, develop plans to repair ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce doctor settles suits

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, March 21. 2011
In the final two months of 2010, the former general surgeon at BJC Medical Center settled a dozen malpractice claims for nearly $4 million, according to state records. Dr. Keith Ash, who resigned in 2008 and now operates Urgent Care of Banks Crossing, settled 12 cases in November and December in amounts ranging from $15,000 to $900,000, ... [Full Story »] 

BLALOCK: Plenty of choices to tune in

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, March 19. 2011
It’s time to take a quick break from sports because I had something happen to me this week that I need to share. One of the best birthday presents I have ever received from my wife was an XM radio system for my car. For those of you who are familiar with this product you know that it is now called XM/Sirius Radio but to make it simple, I’ll ... [Full Story »] 

High school students continue to struggle on math exams

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, March 19. 2011
Like their peers across the state, local high school students appear to be struggling on a revamped math curriculum, according to test results. The Georgia Department of Education recently released school results of the End of Course Tests (EOCTs), which are given each semester to high school students as they complete their core curriculum ... [Full Story »] 

Six students charged in EJCHS fight

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Saturday, March 19. 2011
Six female students at East Jackson Comprehensive High School were charged Wednesday following an early morning fight in the school’s cafeteria. Four of the students were charged as juveniles while two 17-year-olds were charged as adults. All are Hispanic. Karen Alejandra Castillo, 17, Nicholson and Tania Itzel Reyes, 17, Nicholson were ... [Full Story »] 

Fires dominate EMS calls

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, March 19. 2011
Several fires and a school bus wreck dominated calls to Barrow County Emergency Services during the last week. Among the calls were: 3/11 At 1:52 PM Communication Officers received a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle accident near 774 Christmas Avenue. Engine 3 and Med 3 responded and found two vehicles involved in a rear end collision. Both ... [Full Story »] 
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