Local event to honor older Americans

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:28:00 -0500

The Barrow County Senior Center is hosting an event Thursday night in Winder to recognize the contributions of older Americans in this community.

Held in conjunction with Older Americans Month, the center will pay tribute to three local leaders who have devoted much of their lives to helping Winder and Barrow County. The honorees ...

Free summer food program for kids starts May 21

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Sat, 18 May 2013 09:27:00 -0500

The Barrow County School System has added another week to its free summer food program at the county’s two high schools. Any local child 18 years old and younger may eat both breakfast and lunch for free. No registration is required, and the children do not have to be enrolled in the public schools to participate. The federally funded program ...

Mystery building baffles Nicholson authority

nospam@example.com (CommerceNewsTODAY) — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:00 -0500

The Nicholson Water Authority is trying to account for a building that appeared on the authority’s asset report in its yearly audit.

The asset report is part of the audit completed by Hawkins and McNair, Winder.

According to water authority member John Ring, the board at its April 9 meeting voted to instruct its ...

Road grinding to begin Monday

nospam@example.com (CommerceNewsTODAY) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:46:00 -0500

Driving through downtown Commerce will get a lot more challenging starting Monday.

That’s when crews under the Department of Transportation will begin milling about four inches of pavement off Broad and Elm streets from Washington Street south to Hwy. 334 near Ingles in a project that will ultimately result in new pavement and ...

Free music in downtown Winder 7-10 p.m. tonight

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:18:02 -0500

The Creston Maxey Band will perform a mix of rock, country tunes and classic rock tonight in a free concert in downtown Winder. The band will play from 7-10 p.m. in the city's gazebo, which is off North Broad Street at Candler Street.

The concert is sponsored by the Winder Downtown Development Authority to showcase local talent and ...

Tigers tread onward

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:16:10 -0500

Even with a shortage of staff, Commerce interim head football coach Mike Brown feels that the Tigers are making strides in spring practice.

With approximately 55 players and only four coaches, the Tiger staff has had to make some adjustments to the typical spring schedule; however, Brown feels optimistic about the results.

A disappointing end to a brilliant season

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:13:04 -0500

THE JEFFERSON High School baseball team was eliminated in the second round of the state playoffs last Thursday after losing twice to Wesleyan.

Regardless of the final scores, one cannot deny that the 2013 team had a successful season.

The Dragons finished the season with a 26-4 record and a region 8-AA championship, ...

Panthers prepped for first state tournament

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:10:56 -0500

THERE are 18-holes left to play for the Jackson County Comprehensive High School golf team. And while the Class AAA state championship tournament might sound like the biggest test of all, the five seniors on the squad say the pressure now has vanished.

THERE are 18-holes left to play for the Jackson County Comprehensive High ...

Jefferson aims to preserve its winning formula in 2013

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:09:09 -0500

THOUGH spring has brought many changes to Jefferson football, first-year head coach Ben Hall says the Dragons will stick with what works.

T. McFerrin may have retired after last season’s state championship run, but his spirit remains in the way the new coaching staff conducts practice.

“We were used to the ...

In with the new; EJCHS football program revamped

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:06:53 -0500

There is one word that can describe the sentiment at this year’s East Jackson spring football training. That word is simply “new.”

The Eagles have new coaches, a new athletic director, and new offensive and defensive schemes. And while transitions are not always easy, most of these changes are likely welcome at a program ...

Lady Tigers take fourth at state track and field finals

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:06:12 -0500

Last week the Lady Tigers track and field team returned from the GHSA state track and field finals with a fourth-place finish.
All eight Commerce competitors placed in the top-eight among class A public schools.

The 4x400 relay team of Cameron Hawkins, Lily Mather, Hannah Crumley, Sydney McClure and Zooey Forrester earned ...

Brown named as CHS interim head football coach

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:04:44 -0500

The Commerce Board of Education named 15-year teacher/coach Michael Brown as its “interim” head football coach Monday night, and Brown called for a “dialogue” about restoring the football program to its former glory before the next permanent coach is hired.

The board voted on a motion by Mary Seabolt following a ...

At ground zero of immigration issue

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:39:42 -0500

QUEENS, N.Y. — I’m standing in a car on the N train approaching the Queensboro Plaza station. The subway has just emerged above ground after zooming through a tunnel underneath the East River from Manhattan and we’re now clanging along an elevated platform above the road. It’s a Saturday morning and the subway is packed with weekend ...

Comer woman charged with battery, cruelty to children

nospam@example.com (MadisonJournalTODAY) — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:23:00 -0500

A Comer woman was arrested recently on a myriad of charges after she allegedly struck her teenage daughter in the face with her fist and was found driving drunk with two small children.

Cindy Maria Robinson, 37, was charged with DUI/alcohol, endangering a child under the influence of drugs or alcohol, aggravated battery, cruelty ...

BOC forms committee to study jail project options

nospam@example.com (MadisonJournalTODAY) — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:14:00 -0500

Madison County leaders will soon determine how a projected $12.4 million will be spent if voters renew a one-cent sales tax in November. But there’s another matter the commissioners now want to resolve before the referendum: how will the $3.3 million tagged from the 2008 special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for expanding the county ...

Viola ‘Crick’ Shoemake (5-16-13)

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:28:23 -0500

BETHELEHEM – Viola “Crick” Shoemake, 90, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Chester Lee and Mary Magdeline McDaniel Walls. During her life she worked for Carwood Manufacturing as a machine operator. She enjoyed quilting and she was a hard worker, loved ones stated. Mrs. Shoemake was preceded ...

‘Charlie’ Kilpatrick (5-15-13)

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:37:42 -0500

WINDER – Charles “Charlie” Kilpatrick, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

He was the son of the late Bryant Whitfield and Marie Kilpatrick. Mr. Kilpatrick was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Smith Kilpatrick.

During his life he worked as a probation officer for Georgia’s Pardons and Paroles. He ...

Sam Maxey (5-15-13)

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:36:43 -0500

HULL - Sam H. Maxey, 77, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

A native of Athens, he was the son of the late John Hodges and Thelma Carey Maxwell Maxey. Sam was retired from the United States Air Force following 20 years of service. He was a member of Hull Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Connie Pierce ...

Green resigns as county school superintendent Wednesday night

nospam@example.com (BraseltonNewsTODAY) — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:05:47 -0500

After a week of speculation and widespread rumors that he would be stepping down, John Green has resigned as superintendent of the Jackson County School System at a called BOE meting Wednesday night.

More than 100 people, many teachers and staff members, attended the regular monthly meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education ...

First of two Winder budget hearings tonight

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:26:45 -0500

The first of two public hearings for the City of Winder’s FY2014 preliminary budget is at 6 p.m. tonight at the Winder Community Center. The budget document is online at www.cityofwinder.com.

Following the hearing, the Winder City Council will have a called meeting in order to select which of three accounting firms will do the ...

Theron Burton (5-13-13)

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:49:39 -0500

COMMERCE - Theron Thomas (Junkman) Burton, 73, died Monday, May 13, 2013.

Mr. Burton was born in Lilburn, the son of the late James Walter and Leila Bell Bagwell Burton. He was a truck driver and was a member of Sweetwater Lodge 421 F&AM.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Patricia Geason Burton, Commerce; children, ...

Connell sets record at state

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:49:00 -0500

Winder-Barrow High School’s Caitlin Connell broke the school record in the 3,200-meter run while Apalachee’s High School’s Dennia Ernest finished tied for fourth in the high jump during the Georgia High School Association’s state meet in Albany last week.

Connell also made it to the podium by finishing sixth in the ...

Lonnie Bullock (5-15-13)

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:48:50 -0500

ELBERTON - Lonnie M. Bullock, 91, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

A native of Comer, she was the daughter of Lonnie C. and Minnie Lee "Manley" Scarborough. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Cecil Bullock, Sr. Mrs. Bullock was a member of Comer Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Hiram Bullock ...

John Holden (5-15-13)

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:47:32 -0500

GREENSBORO, N.C. – John "Buford" Holden, 89, departed from this life on Tuesday, May 15, 2013, at Maple Grove Rehab Center.

He was born August 29, 1923, in Georgia, the son of the late Andrew Jackson Holden and Cummi Woods Holden. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church for over 50 years, and was the recipient of the Purple ...

Four men who ran at traffic stop now in custody

nospam@example.com (BanksNewsTODAY) — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:22:01 -0500

All four Hispanic males in the I-85 and exit 154 area who were the focus of a man hunt Wednesday are now in custody.

Ten other people from the same vehicle were brought to the jail for questioning, according to officials.

“ICE has been notified,” Sheriff Carlton Speed said. “The Banks County Sheriff’s Office ...

ROLLASON: The return of Tiger

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:36:00 -0500

After one of the most colossal falls from grace in modern day sports history, Tiger Woods has made his way back to the top and is gaining back his popularity.

The man who cheated on his wife and had numerous alleged affairs with other women over several years was dropped from his main sponsor Nike after all the news of the scandal ...

New water rate amended after error discovered

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:56:00 -0500

Barrow County’s wholesale water rate in July may not jump as high as expected, because the county government’s rate analysis was wrong.

Instead of raising the rate to $2.60 per 1,000 gallons, the county will raise it to $2.22 for any municipal system that contracts to purchase at least 300,000 gallons of water each day. The ...

Close losses end season for Diamond Doggs

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:47:00 -0500

Almost.

The Winder-Barrow High School baseball team was so close to advancing to the Elite Eight it could probably taste it.

However, Pope High School is the team which moves on after winning a best-of-three series against the Diamond Doggs two games to one. Pope rallied for a 10-9 win in the series opener last Thursday ...

12 arrested at J&J Flea Market

nospam@example.com (CommerceNewsTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:42:00 -0500

Twelve people were arrested for selling counterfeit items during a raid Saturday at J&J Flea Market.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, the Southern Region Anti-Piracy Section of the Recording Industry Association of America and Dupree Security, representing various major brand manufacturers, culminated an investigation into ...

Green resigns as county school superintendent

nospam@example.com (JacksonHeraldTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:40:18 -0500

After a week of speculation and widespread rumors that he would be stepping down, John Green has resigned as superintendent of the Jackson County School System.

More than 100 people, many teachers and staff members, attended the regular monthly meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education meeting Monday night expecting Green to ...

Green resigns as county school superintendent Wednesday night

nospam@example.com (JacksonHeraldTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:40:18 -0500

Graduation time

nospam@example.com (CommerceNewsTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:15:00 -0500

With Commerce High School holding its graduation at 8 p.m. this Friday and East Jackson Comprehensive High School seniors turning the tassel next Wednesday, May 22, nearly 300 local high school students will receive diplomas over the next week.

The Commerce High School graduation will be held Friday, May 17, at 8 p.m. in Tiger ...

County schools fiscal issues worse than thought

nospam@example.com (CommerceNewsTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:20:00 -0500

It’s even worse than many thought.

Although Jackson County School System leaders have been talking for months about the system’s difficult finances, the latest draft budget shows an even worse picture than previously believed would exist by now.

In a draft budget presented to the Jackson County Board of Education ...

Officials try to verify reason Peskin missed court date

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:54:00 -0500

Winder’s municipal court judge last Friday did not issue a bench warrant for the arrest of the owner of the Peskin Building, because Winder’s police chief told the court clerk that Phillip Peskin had a lawful excuse for missing court in late April.

Clerk Megan Williams said Tuesday that chief Dennis Dorsey told her that Peskin ...

Knights focused on quarterfinals

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:38:00 -0500

The Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball team did what most expected it would do in the opening round of the state playoffs.

The Knights swept visiting Georgia Christian 15-0 and 14-0 to advance to the GISA Class A state quarterfinals. While pleased that his team took care of business, BCA coach Nick Pou said there is no reason for ...

Man hunt still under way near Banks Crossing

nospam@example.com (BanksNewsTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:29:51 -0500

Officers with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office are still actively looking for two people who fled the scene of a traffic stop earlier today on Interstate 85.

Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed said officers initiated a traffic stop on a GMC Yukon with 12 people inside and three of those people fled.

One was captured ...

Search continues for one man

nospam@example.com (BanksNewsTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:29:51 -0500

Officers with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office are still actively looking for one person who fled the scene of a traffic stop earlier today on Interstate 85. According to the sheriff's office, the search is for a "Hispanic male who is wanted for questioning for possible human trafficking."

Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed said ...

Local seniors set to graduate

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:52:00 -0500

Twelve years of hard work will pay off in the coming days as more than 800 students graduate from public and private high schools across Barrow County. The county’s public schools are presenting diplomas to 798 graduates, and the private schools, 13.

Apalachee High School’s graduation ceremony is scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday, ...

Sheriff’s office involved in man hunt near Banks Crossing

nospam@example.com (BanksNewsTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:39:53 -0500

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office is involved in a man hunt at Hwy. 59 and Martin Bridge Road near Banks Crossing.

Further details are not known at this time. They will be posted as they become available.

Father of BOC member could face charges in helicopter incident involving Sonny Perdue

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:13:00 -0500

The father of a Barrow County commissioner is under investigation for allegedly threatening to shoot down a helicopter last Friday that reportedly was carrying former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue.

The incident happened around noon Friday, May 10, when the helicopter owned by a Lawrenceville company flew in circles around the Barrow ...

Man arrested after incident at Braselton business

nospam@example.com (BraseltonNewsTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:57:33 -0500

A man was arrested last week after assaulting an employee at the Pilot Travel Center in Braselton. The man allegedly asked the employee if he knew his ex-girlfriend. He then pushed the employee into a hallway and grabbed him by his throat.

William Pirkle, was arrested later that day and booked for simple battery. He also signed a ...

Graduation ceremonies coming up at area high schools

nospam@example.com (BraseltonNewsTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:56:04 -0500

It’s cap and gown time for high school seniors. Graduation ceremonies are coming up at the four area high schools.
JHS

The Jefferson High School graduation will be held Friday, May 17, at 8 p.m. in the Dragon Stadium at 575 Washington St., Jefferson. If it rains, the ceremony will be held in the gym and a ticket must be ...

S.R. 53 Sewer project discussed at public meeting, no turnout from public

nospam@example.com (BraseltonNewsTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:54:36 -0500

No one from the public attended a public meeting held Tuesday, May 13, in Braselton for a $1.3 million sewer system expansion project proposed for the northern area of S.R. 53.

In a presentation before the Braselton Town Council, engineer Jerry Hood went over details of the project.

“What spurred this project was a ...

Lady Leopards place second in sectionals

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:52:40 -0500

The Banks County High School Lady Leopards golf team placed second in the sectionals and is preparing for the state championships on May 20 at Chateau Elan. The Lady Leopards score came in two stokes behind Buford at 274.

Buford's leading score of 272 put them in the number one slot with West Hall taking the third slot with a 280 ...

Graduation ceremonies coming up at area high schools

nospam@example.com (JacksonHeraldTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:46:00 -0500

Beef stolen from restaurant cooler

nospam@example.com (JacksonHeraldTODAY) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:42:22 -0500

A man stole $600 worth of faijita beef by forcing open a walk-in cooler with a log at a local Mexican restaurant over the weekend.

Jefferson Police responded to the El Centinela Mexican Restaurant on Damon Gause Highway on Saturday morning where managers showed them evidence that someone had forced their way into the cooler.

‘Rita’ Pettis (5-14-13)

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:29:41 -0500

MONROE – Henrietta “Rita” Morgan Pettis, 72, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Henry Lee Morgan and Dora Murphy Stinchcomb. She was a devoted member of the Cornerstone Christian Church in Statham. She loved her family dearly, and enjoyed reading, crocheting, and her pets, loved ones stated. ...

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Local event to honor older Americans

Free summer food program for kids starts May 21

CHS Class of 2013 graduates

Mystery building baffles Nicholson authority

Road grinding to begin Monday

Free music in downtown Winder 7-10 p.m. tonight

Tigers tread onward

A disappointing end to a brilliant season

Panthers prepped for first state tournament

Jefferson aims to preserve its winning formula in 2013

In with the new; EJCHS football program revamped

Lady Tigers take fourth at state track and field finals

Brown named as CHS interim head football coach

At ground zero of immigration issue

Comer woman charged with battery, cruelty to children

BOC forms committee to study jail project options

Viola ‘Crick’ Shoemake (5-16-13)

‘Charlie’ Kilpatrick (5-15-13)

Sam Maxey (5-15-13)

Green resigns as county school superintendent Wednesday night

First of two Winder budget hearings tonight

Theron Burton (5-13-13)

Connell sets record at state

Lonnie Bullock (5-15-13)

John Holden (5-15-13)

Four men who ran at traffic stop now in custody

ROLLASON: The return of Tiger

New water rate amended after error discovered

Close losses end season for Diamond Doggs

12 arrested at J&J Flea Market

Green resigns as county school superintendent

Green resigns as county school superintendent Wednesday night

Graduation time

County schools fiscal issues worse than thought

Officials try to verify reason Peskin missed court date

Knights focused on quarterfinals

Man hunt still under way near Banks Crossing

Search continues for one man

Local seniors set to graduate

Sheriff’s office involved in man hunt near Banks Crossing

Father of BOC member could face charges in helicopter incident involving Sonny Perdue

Man arrested after incident at Braselton business

Graduation ceremonies coming up at area high schools

S.R. 53 Sewer project discussed at public meeting, no turnout from public

Lady Leopards place second in sectionals

Graduation ceremonies coming up at area high schools

Beef stolen from restaurant cooler

‘Rita’ Pettis (5-14-13)