Judy Paul

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, July 21. 2008
Judy H. Paul, 66, of Carlton, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. A native of Oglethorpe County, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Lizzie McCarty Harrison. She was a retired clerk for the Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners, after more than 30 years of service, and was a member of Sandy ... [Full Story »] 

MONDAY: Garrison, Yearwood to speak at GOP meeting

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BarrowJournal
Monday, July 21. 2008
Barrow County chairman candidates Doug Garrison and Danny Yearwood will speak at the Monday, July 21 meeting of the Barrow County Republican Party. Each candidate will be allowed two minutes to speak. Garrison and Yearwood will face each other in a runoff election on August 5. The featured speaker Monday night will be talk show host Martha ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn Police investigate 16 incidents

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BarrowJournal
Saturday, July 19. 2008
The Auburn Police Department investigated the following incidents during the past week: •juvenile complaint on Scenic Lane. •statutory rape on Parks Mill Road. •traffic violation complaint on Atlanta Highway. •lost or mislaid property on Atlanta Highway. •theft by taking on 3rd Avenue. •prisoner transport. •damage to a city ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Time to bring down arrogant Speaker

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BarrowJournal
Friday, July 18. 2008
Kudos to Rep. Tommy Benton and Rep. Terry England of Jackson and Barrow counties for taking a stand against Georgia House Speaker Glenn Richardson. Benton and England are two of a cadre of representatives who plan to support another candidate to challenge Richardson for the Speaker’s position. It’s the right move to make for the citizens of ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County digest up 7.7%

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, July 18. 2008
The rate of growth in Jackson County’s property tax digest dropped by one-third this year, but the 7.7 percent increase for 2008 was still higher than many expected. From 2006 to 2007, the county tax digest jumped a huge 22.7 percent and the two years before, 2005 to 2006, it climbed over 14 percent. With the housing bust and slowing economy, ... [Full Story »] 

Tax digest increase surpasses expectations

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, July 18. 2008
The rate of growth in Jackson County’s property tax digest dropped by one-third this year, but the 7.7 percent increase for 2008 was still higher than many expected. From 2006 to 2007, the county tax digest jumped a huge 22.7 percent and the two years before, 2005 to 2006, it climbed over 14 percent. With the housing bust and slowing ... [Full Story »] 

Slim chance to get state funds for reservoir study

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, July 18. 2008
Jackson County will apply for a state grant knowing its chances of success are slim. Prime Engineering is gathering data on behalf of the county and its water and sewerage authority for the analysis of three potential sites for a new reservoir. Part of the project is to apply for some of the $40 million set aside by the General Assembly to ... [Full Story »] 

Don Patton

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, July 18. 2008
Don Cooper Patton, 64, of Winder, died Thursday, July 17, 2008. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Richard “Jack” and Mattie “Sue” Cooper Patton. He was an installer for Lucent Tech, and was a member of First Christian Church and a member of Rockdale Trail Blazers Club. Mr. Patton was a veteran, having served in the ... [Full Story »] 

Ann Sizemore

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, July 18. 2008
Ann Sizemore, 73, of Cumming, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Sizemore; a grandson, Jesse Lientz; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include children, Larry and Loretta Sizemore, Phyllis Sizemore, Tony and Michelle Sizemore, Shayne and Chastity Sizemore, all of Cumming, Juanita and Stanley ... [Full Story »] 

Charles Hackett

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Friday, July 18. 2008
Charles Howell Hackett, 79, of Athens, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at his residence. He was born on January 9, 1929, in Madison County, the son of the late Willie Lee Bowden. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survivors include distant cousins, Sidney Ann Stoyle and Donna and Dean Adams, all of Comer. Private services ... [Full Story »] 
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