Three Barrow races on Tuesday ballot

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, October 28. 2008
Barrow County voters will decide three local contested races next week as well as voice their opinion in the down-to-wire presidential campaign between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama. For sample ballot, click here. Contested races locally include battles for sheriff, a seat on the county commission as well as the chief ... [Full Story »] 

‘Greg’ Shelnutt

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, October 28. 2008
Gregory “Greg” M. Shelnutt, 41, of Gainesville, died Monday, October 27, 2008, at his residence, following a sudden illness. He was born on March 11, 1967, the son of Delia Shelnutt Roberts and the late Marvin Shelnutt. Mr. Shelnutt was the brother of Lola and Steve Jarrard of Jefferson. His wishes were to be cremated and a visitation for ... [Full Story »] 

'Andy' Betts

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Tuesday, October 28. 2008
George "Andy" Betts, 59, of Hull, died Wednesday, October 15, 2008. A native of Clarke County, he was the son of Eloise Dickerson Betts of Hull and the late George Betts Jr. He was retired from Athens-Clarke County Fire Department with the rank of Captain after 20 years of service, and was a member of the Central Baptist Church. Survivors in ... [Full Story »] 

Kay Cochran

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Tuesday, October 28. 2008
Kay S. Cochran, 45, of Dahlonega, died Monday, October 27, 2008, at her residence. She was the daughter of Emily Simmons of Alto and the late Branson Heard Simmons. Mrs. Cochran was the sister of Wendell Simmons of Alto, Kenneth Simmons of Banks County and Karen Pope of Jefferson. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 29, at 4 p.m., ... [Full Story »] 

‘Tillie’ White

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Tuesday, October 28. 2008
Matilda “Tillie” White, 69, of Jefferson, died Sunday, October 26, 2008. A native of Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Nowell and Emmie White. She was retired from the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service and was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. ... [Full Story »] 

Man orders wife out of car, goes to jail

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, October 28. 2008
A domestic dispute over bills ended in a trip to jail for a Winder man. William Thomas Shaw, 808 Rushwood Rd., and his wife were on their way home when they began arguing over their financial situation. According to the report, Shaw pulled the car over on the side of the road and ordered his wife out of the vehicle. While on the side of the ... [Full Story »] 

15-year-old steals mom's car, winds up in big trouble

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Monday, October 27. 2008
A 15-year-old girl who allegedly stole her mother’s car after an argument faces a host of charges after she nearly ran over a Commerce police officer. According to the report, the officer was working a traffic stop in the area of U.S. 441 and Hwy. 326 at about midnight when another officer warned him of an oncoming vehicle. The officer said ... [Full Story »] 

Saxon says he's gaining on Broun

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Monday, October 27. 2008
Democratic candidate Major Bobby Saxon says he is closing the gap in the race for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, showing a difference of less than ten percent in an internal poll. According to the Saxon campaign, final poll results showed 41 percent of respondents stating they intended to vote for Republican incumbent Paul Broun, 31.3 ... [Full Story »] 

Rose Reed

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Monday, October 27. 2008
Rose Jordan Reed, 92, of Chicopee Community, died Friday, October 17, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Josiah Glenn and Anna Rebecca Jordan. Mrs. Reed was the mother of Kay and Gates Scoville of Lula. Memorial services were held Sunday, October 26, in the chapel of the First Baptist Church in Gainesville with Dr. Bill Coates officiating. ... [Full Story »] 

Minnie Mae Payne

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Monday, October 27. 2008
Minnie Mae Payne, 87, of Baldwin, died Sunday, October 26, 2008, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Habersham County on November 28, 1920, the daughter of the late Joe and Mae Tow York. She worked at Carwood Manufacturing with 25 years of service and Mt. Vernon Mills with 12 years of service, and was Baptist. Mrs. ... [Full Story »] 
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