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Lincoln pictured on $100 bill

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0400

A sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the Loganville Highway Publix after a store employee discovered a counterfeit $100 bill in the cash drawer.

The cashier said a black female between the ages of 45 and 50 used the $100 to purchase $12.84 worth of merchandise. When the cashier turned over her cash drawer at the end of her ...

House donated to Habitat for Humanity

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0400

A needy family will soon have a new home thanks to a generous donation to the Barrow County Habitat for Humanity.

The home, donated in loving memory of Mr. Mark Andrew, Mr. C. Davis White and Mr. Alton L. White, will be ready for new inhabitants within the next few weeks. The home will be the 12th Habitat for Humanity home in ...

COLUMN: City needs a more 'can do' view

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0400

I miss Buddy Ouzts. Not that the current mayor isn’t doing a good job, it’s just I miss the way living in Winder felt all those years Buddy was at the helm. There was a spirit of service to the citizens that seems to have faded under the current management.

Don’t get me wrong, I know there were and still are a lot of hard ...

Winder council reins in spending control

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0400

The Winder City Council on Tuesday night placed unprecedented restrictions on the ability of the mayor and city administrator to use staff and the city’s financial resources on major new initiatives.

And local residents who packed the meeting sent a clear message about who ultimately calls the shots.

The council ...

Murdered man found on Booth Road

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:29:28 -0500

A Colbert man has been arrested in connection with the murder of an unidentified male discovered by emergency personnel late Friday night.

A tip led authorities to Booth Road in Statham near Hwy. 330 where they discovered the victim in a drainage ditch. The victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of kin, appeared ...

Track: MCHS boys dominate season-opening meet

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:01:00 -0500

The Madison County boys’ track team registered 16 first-place finishes to win a three-team meet Tuesday in Danielsville.

The Red Raiders finished with 162 points, ahead of Washington-Wilkes (61 points) and Taliaferro County (53 points).

Finishing first were Kendrick Butler (triple jump, 300 meter hurdles), Jamal ...

Birthday party ends in fight

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0500

Police were dispatched to a Third Avenue home after a man claimed he was jumped by two members of his extended family as he left his wife’s birthday party.

The man said he got into an argument with his wife’s uncle and cousin after the party. According to the man, the uncle and cousin jumped him as he was getting into his ...

Barrow GOP to meet Mar. 15

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0500

State school superintendent candidate Roger Hines and insurance commissioner hopeful Gerry Purcell will be the guest speakers at the Mar. 15 meeting of the Barrow County Republican Party.

The meeting will be held at the Winder Woman’s Club located at 15 West Midland Avenue in Winder. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. and is ...

COLUMN: The ‘Bad Mommy’ Syndrome

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0500

I know I’m not the only mother who has been inflicted with the Bad Mommy Syndrome from time to time.

It usually flares up on days that I’m tired or overwhelmed by children who need more attention than I can possibly give them. It is not bad for kids to not receive all the attention they want, and I firmly believe that ...

School system bracing for tough road

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0500

Even as recently hired superintendent Wanda Creel was officially introduced to school system employees, Board of Education members were given the news last week to begin preparing for another tough budget process, which is slated to begin later this month.

Assistant superintendent for financial services Ken Cato has been preparing ...

COLUMN: Even more numbers and more stories they tell

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0500

Continuing with our countdown of the greatest players who ever wore — let’s pick it up with a hometown hero who proudly wore….

#31: Greg Maddux. Perhaps, the most consistent pitcher baseball has ever seen for an eight year period from 1999 to 2007. Didn’t overpower you with heat like Nolan Ryan or Randy Johnson- Maddux ...

Set clocks ahead Saturday night

nospam@example.com (CommerceNewsTODAY) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:00:00 -0500

It’s time to “spring forward” into Daylight Saving Time (DST) again.

The time change occurs Sunday morning at 2 a.m., when the time will “spring forward” one hour to 3:00 even though spring itself follows a week later.

The principal effect — aside from losing an hour of sleep that day — is that the sun ...

Jackson schools brace for another round of layoffs

nospam@example.com (CommerceNewsTODAY) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:00:00 -0500

There’s no money for new textbooks, no cash for supplies at schools and other programs, and there will be no funds for students traveling to some events. More furloughs and layoffs are expected.

That’s the budget crisis the Jackson County School System faces with its proposed 2010-2011 budget.

For district ...

Rep. Benton speaks on proposed budget cuts

nospam@example.com (BraseltonNewsTODAY) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:30:00 -0500

Given the state’s budget crisis, Rep. Tommy Benton is a marked man.

When the speaker for last Wednesday’s chamber breakfast couldn’t attend because of icy roads, Benton was hastily drafted to fill in — and explain those proposed cuts from the Board of Regents that would eliminate the Extension Service and the 4-H ...

Lady Eagles Face Walnut Grove March 18

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:44:00 -0500

Even though it wasn’t what they hoped for, the East Jackson Lady Eagles tennis team had some success Monday afternoon, as it recorded one match win over Jackson County at EJCHS.

The number one doubles duo of Ashley Guest and Ansley Brooks won for East Jackson, while the Lady Panthers went on to victory overall.

The ...

Marjorie Elrod

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:28:57 -0500

JEFFERSON - Marjorie Maughon Elrod, 88, died Thursday, March 11, 2010.

Born in Winder, was the daughter of the late, Samuel and Emaline Williams Maughon. She worked as a cloth inspector with a sewing plant, and was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church. Mrs. Elrod was preceded in death by her husband, Cedric Elrod; ...

Communication key for Lady Leopards

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:02:00 -0500

It comes down to communication for the Lady Leopards on the soccer field.

The girls remain winless after three weeks into the season and coach Megan Williams wants the girls talking to each other on the field.

Banks County fell to Dawson County on Tuesday night 0-1. The loss to the Tigers follows last week’s losses in ...

Reports detail mold issue at WJPS gym

nospam@example.com (BraseltonNewsTODAY) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:30:00 -0500

The level of mold affecting the most commonly-visited area of West Jackson Primary School’s gym is relatively low, according to tests by two inspectors.

Concerned parents at the school have said the decades-old gym — which doesn’t have an air conditioning and heating system — is plagued by a mold problem that is ...

EDITORIAL: Memo to education leaders: The sky is not falling

nospam@example.com (BraseltonNewsTODAY) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:30:00 -0500

You’d think the sky is falling if you listen to all the fear-mongering taking place by Georgia K-12 and university officials.

No doubt the state fiscal crisis and resulting spending cuts are a shock to government leaders. But the truth is, education can’t escape the impending cuts.

A few things to ...

JHS bests Commerce, Banks County

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:14:00 -0500
The Jefferson girls track team bested Commerce and Banks County Tuesday to win their season opener, scoring 102 points to Commerce’s 33 and Banks County’s 28.

Erin Knight took top honors in the 800 meter and in the 1,600 meters.

Kasey McDonald won the shot put and the discus.

Daniella Watson won ...

Aubrey Nolan

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:00:45 -0500
JEFFERSON - Aubrey Thomas Nolan, 13, died on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

The son of Jennifer Nolan and Ray Faircloth Jr., he was a student at Kings Bridge Middle School where he played trombone in the school band. He loved music and had the ability to play many instruments. Aubrey had an inventive mind; dreaming of one day being ...

Tigers Still Searching For First Win

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:49:00 -0500
The Commerce diamond Tigers hope the first five games of the season are not indicative of the rest of the baseball season.

Five games into the 2010 baseball season Commerce is still scratching for a win as Jefferson blanked the team on Saturday, 4-0 on the back of a two-run loss to Franklin last Wednesday, 13-11.

...

Lady Panthers defeat East Jackson

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:27:00 -0500
The first few weeks of the season has had its ups and downs for the Jackson County Lady Panthers tennis teams.

Last week, despite losing to Stephens, Jackson County’s number three player, Rachel Glenfield, recorded her first set win in JCCHS tennis history.

This week, the Lady Panthers followed with a strong showing ...

Road maintenance an issue as wet weather persists

nospam@example.com (MadisonJournalTODAY) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:01:00 -0500
County road maintenance remains an issue as bad weather persists.

With one deluge followed by another in recent months, Madison County’s 120 miles of dirt roads have taken their hits. Roads are frequently closed due to the nasty conditions.

Residents of two dirt roads, Waggoner’s Grove Church Road and Davids ...

Miriam Wallace

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:57:38 -0500
WINDER - Miriam Wallace, 84, died Thursday, March 11, 2010.

A lifelong resident of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ruth Hardigree Lyle. A member of the Bethlehem First United Methodist Church, she was a retiree of Superior Garment Manufacturing Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, G.W. ...

OPINION: ESP pageant shows a lot of heart

nospam@example.com (MadisonJournalTODAY) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:53:00 -0500
Like many men, I’ve never been a pageant lover. But I drove over to North Oconee High School Feb. 27 for the “Big Hearts Pageant for Special People of Northeast Georgia.” And it was a worthwhile trip.

Fifty-one area students with developmental disabilities, including eight from Madison County, took the stage.

I ...

Raymond Langston

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:15:27 -0500
MAYSVILLE – Raymond Odell Langston, 56, died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens.

Born in Commerce, he was the son of son of Obe and Laura Belle Langston. Mr. Langston was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Langston.

Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Connie ...

Investigation leads to massage parlor arrests

nospam@example.com (BraseltonNewsTODAY) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:30:00 -0500
An undercover investigation at a massage parlor in the Mall of Georgia led to three people being arrested, according to Gwinnett police.

Following an anonymous tip that there were acts of prostitution at the “Lucky Good Hands Massage” parlor inside the mall, undercover investigators entered the business approximately two ...

COLUMN: Time for a fairer tax

nospam@example.com (BraseltonNewsTODAY) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:30:00 -0500
Back in 1999, Rep. John Linder made headlines with his FairTax proposal. Intrigued by his talking points, I did some research, made my calculations and figured out that his so-called “fair” tax would cost me more than what I was already paying in Federal income taxes.

I took the time to write Rep. Linder and expressed my ...

Accused murderer to remain jailed

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0500
Former Barrow County resident Phillip Dunn remains jailed on murder charges after a Gwinnett County Magistrate Court judge found probable cause to refer the charges to Superior Court for indictment.

Dunn, 28, is accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife, Shelley Dyan Dunn, in the parking lot of a Gwinnett County Wal-Mart on ...

Dope found in suspicious vehicle

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0500
Police were dispatched to Turtle Creek subdivision after a resident reported seeing an occupied silver Isuzu Rodeo parked in the new section of the neighborhood.

The responding officer arrived as the vehicle was leaving the neighborhood and conducted a traffic stop.

The driver, Austin Charles Sales, 19, 429 Foxdale ...

OPINION: Governments need public discussions

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0500
Like a lot of small town governments, the City of Winder has gotten into some bad habits. Chief among those is an insiders-club atmosphere where public business is discussed mostly in private, with only perfunctory public discussions.

All of that changed last week, however, when new councilman Bob Dixon began to ask questions ...

County hires new elections supervisor

nospam@example.com (BarrowJournal) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:00 -0500
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to hire the county’s internal candidate as the new elections supervisor.

Katie Ferm has served as the interim supervisor since the December 2009 resignation of Kristi Royston, who left for a position in Gwinnett County, and has been an elections assistant in ...

Hull man charged with battery

nospam@example.com (MadisonJournalTODAY) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:50:00 -0500
A Hull man was arrested recently for family violence against his mother.

Julio Cesar Flores, 27, 9574 Hwy. 72 West, Lot 44, was charged with one count of battery under the Family Violence Act.

According to the incident report, deputies first made contact with Flores, who said his brother beat him up. Flores had a ...

COLUMN: Which have the most impact: Home or teachers?

nospam@example.com (JacksonHeraldTODAY) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:17:00 -0500
There’s an on-going debate in education over what truly affects student learning. Is it the family demographics and stability of home life; or is it the quality of teachers and instruction that most affects performance?

This debate has gotten new life in the last year as financial cuts have put increasing stress on public ...

On a roll

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:54:24 -0500
Diamond Raiders enter region play riding three-game winning streak

Call it a well-timed three-game winning streak.

Following an atypical 0-3 start, the Madison County High School baseball team has rallied for three consecutive victories as region play begins this week.

Few players on ...

MCHS boys remain unscathed in subregion

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:48:47 -0500
The Madison County boys’ tennis team (5-1, 3-0) made quick work of Habersham Central Tuesday, winning four of five positions in straight sets in a 5-0 victory to remain unbeaten in subregion play.

No. 2 singles player Jeffrey Branson won a three-set match, drawing praise from coach Keith Strickland.
“Jeffrey ...

Lady Raider netters off to 6-0 start

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:28:26 -0500
The Madison County High School girls’ tennis team had to rely on its depth to keep its undefeated season alive.

Missing three starters due to illness and injury, the Lady Raiders beat Habersham Central 3-2 at home Tuesday to move to 6-0 on the season and 3-0 in subregion play.

“Having some depth on the team ...

Thomas Giles III

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:55:58 -0500
LULA – Thomas C. Giles III, formerly of Oakridge, Tenn., died Tuesday, March 9, 2010.

He was a graduate of the Georgia Tech Class of 1973 and a tireless, dedicated engineer traveling around the world. He loved doing anything outdoors from hunting and fishing with his sons to gardening on the family farm. He was a loving husband, ...

Lady Eagles Fall To Banks County

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:47:00 -0500
The East Jackson Lady Eagles golf team hopes to rebound from a loss last week to Banks County, 57-70.

Makimsey Morris shot a 23 on the match, as did Daphne Melton, while Caroline Hicks shot a 24 on the three-hole outing.

Up next for the Lady Eagles is a match at Double Oaks against the Lady Tigers of Dawson County ...

Lady Tigers Take 4th At EJCHS

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:41:00 -0500
In a strong showing last weekend, the Commerce Lady Tigers’ track team beat out host East Jackson as well as local competition Jackson and Banks counties at the Eagle Invitational.

The girls brought home the fourth-place trophy with 40 points, just ahead of host East Jackson’s 38 points. Dawson County took the meet championship ...

‘Bea’ Baird

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:28:41 -0500
JEFFERSON – Minnie Beatrice “Bea” Kelley Baird, 101, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

Born on August 13, 1908, in Greene County, Tenn., she grew up in Chucky and Greenville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ancil R. Baird Sr.; parents, Homer Albert Kelley and Leila Ellen Frazier; brothers, John Earl Kelley, Aubrey ...

Carr’s three goals leads MCHS to first win last week

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:09:00 -0500
Good things came in threes for Madison County’s Kyle Carr last Wednesday.

The Madison County boys soccer team (1-4) earned its first victory March 3, beating Franklin County 4-1 behind Carr’s first career hat trick.

Madison County — which dropped its next two games after beating the Lions — led Franklin ...

MCHS soccer girls tie Franklin Co., drop two more

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:12:00 -0500
The Madison County girls’ soccer team scored its first goals of the season and broke a three-game losing skid last Wednesday (March 3) by tying Franklin County, but dropped its next two games.

The Lady Raiders (0-4-1) return to action today (Thursday) at home against Elbert County, followed by home games against Hart County ...

AHS lifts to four in a row

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:09:08 -0500
For the Apalachee High School weightlifting team, winning area titles is becoming a hard habit to break.

AHS won its fourth area crown in as many years Saturday with 107 team points, easily outdistancing second-place Monroe Area, who compiled 38. For coach Shane Davis, the hard work put in by his athletes in the weight room ...

Opening wins for girls’ tennis team start 2-0 record

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:01:00 -0500
The start of the 2010 tennis season has been favorable for the Lady Leopards.

Banks County’s girls added another feather to their win caps as the girls defeated East Jackson last Thursday 4-1.

The win over East Jackson comes on the back of the team’s opening win over Dawson County 5-0.

...

Mary Lee Buchanan

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:22:07 -0500
WINDER – Mary Lee Buchanan, 89, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

Born in Auburn, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Ruby L. Sharpton Herndon. She was a member of the Pentecost Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Buchanan was preceded in death by her husband, John T. Buchanan; and a daughter, Carol Smith.

Gladys McCain

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsOBITS) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:13:02 -0500
COMMERCE – Gladys Louise McCain, 88, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at her residence.

She was born in Mayo, Fla., on March 2, 1922.

Survivors include daughters, Glenda Hunt, Darthy Buckhalter and Zyra Hetherman; grandchildren, Richard, Eileen, Johnny Ann, Wendy, Brian and Billy; 17 great-grandchildren; and five ...