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Sheriff's office makes 47 arrests

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Saturday, May 22. 2010

The Jackson County Sheriff's office announces the arrests of 47 individuals. They include: •Angela Lynn Clay, 38, 490 Hightower Tail, Jefferson, burglary. •Amy Michelle Doster, 36, 135 Piney Hill Bluff, Winder, no insurance. •Brian Allen Groves, 32, 120 Forest Lakes Road, Pendergrass, violation of probation. •Craig Owen Morgan, 31, 420 ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: More research needed on environmental carcinogens

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Saturday, May 22. 2010

I remember when the bug truck would come down our road in Macon spraying for insects, momentarily interrupting our wiffle ball game at the dead end. There was that sickening smell. But I didn’t worry that it would hurt me. It just stunk. And we would pause to let the insecticide truck pass before we resumed the game. I think about that now, ... [Full Story »]

Man charged with child molestation

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Saturday, May 22. 2010

A Bowman man was arrested by Comer police recently on child molestation charges. William James Treadwell, 21, 3536 Halls Mill Road, was charged with one count each of statutory rape, child molestation and enticing a child for indecent purposes. No further details in the case were available. In another arrest, Jonathan Daniel Samples, 18, 85 Sun ... [Full Story »]

‘Deanne’ Ogburn-Cagle

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Saturday, May 22. 2010

HOSCHTON - Bebe "Deanne" Ogburn-Cagle, 38, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Born in Atlanta, she was the daughter of Michael and Carolyn Ogburn of Statham. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lauren Taylor Ogburn. Mrs. Ogburn-Cagle was a member of Galilean Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to her parents include her husband, Lonny Cagle, ... [Full Story »]

Judy Mae Johnson

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Saturday, May 22. 2010

COLBERT – Judy Mae Johnson, 54, died Friday, May 21, 2010. Born in Sausalito, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Burl Johnson Jr. and Willie Belle Fair Johnson. She lived most of her life in Madison County and was an avid animal lover. Survivors include her brother, Burl “Sonny” Johnson III, Crawfordville; sisters, Diane J. Perry, ... [Full Story »]

Oles Sorrow

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Saturday, May 22. 2010

NICHOLSON – Oles Everett Sorrow, 83, died Friday, May 21, 2010, at his residence. Born in Madison County, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Darlene Mathis Sorrow. He was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was the owner of Sorrow Linoleum and Tile Company. Survivors include his wife, ... [Full Story »]

Franklin Morrow

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Saturday, May 22. 2010

FLOWERY BRANCH – Franklin Delenor Morrow, 69, went to live with our Heavenly Father Thursday, May 20, 2010. Born on November 18, 1940, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Jewell Thomas and Flora Bell Carlisle Morrow. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, loved ones stated. He graduated from South Hall High School ... [Full Story »]

Anna Laura Cooper

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Saturday, May 22. 2010

CARLTON – Anna Laura Cooper, 88, died Friday, May 21, 2010. A lifelong resident of Carlton, she was the daughter of the late Cody K. and Maude Mathews Smith. She was a retired supervisor with Comer Manufacturing Company and a lifelong member of Carlton Baptist Church. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver David Cooper; and ... [Full Story »]

Boyfriend rats out girlfriend

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BarrowJournal

Saturday, May 22. 2010

An Auburn teen was cited for possession of marijuana after her boyfriend informed officers that she had drugs in her possession. An officer operating radar on Mount Moriah Road observed a vehicle tailgating another vehicle and weaving in and out of its lane. The officer noted that the driver of the gray Ford Escape was trailing the other ... [Full Story »]

Auditions scheduled for May 24-25

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BarrowJournal

Saturday, May 22. 2010

Auditions for the upcoming Winder-Barrow Community Theatre production of “Bye Bye Birdie” will be held at 7 p.m. on May 24 and 25 at the Colleen Williams Theater in Winder. The show will run from August 6-15. Parts will be cast for teens and adults of all ages. Audition materials are available at Pam Veader’s State Farm Insurance Office ... [Full Story »]