Entries from May 2008

‘Mildred’ Hamilton

Monday, May 12. 2008
Carrie “Mildred” Hamilton, 74, of Winder, died Thursday, May 8, 2008. Born in Henderson, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Frank G. and Margaret Bright Hardy and was a member of Hope Baptist Church. Mrs. Hamilton was preceded in death by her husband, Fred G. Hamilton, Jr. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Lynne ... [Full Story »] 

James Spivey

Monday, May 12. 2008
James Clifford Spivey, 65, of Braselton, died Friday, May 9, 2008. A native of Gwinnett County, he spent most of his life in the Gainesville area, and was the son of the late James and Jesse Mae Chronic Spivey. He was a member of Mercy’s Call Fellowship Church and was retired from the City of Gainesville after 27 years of service. Mr. Spivey ... [Full Story »] 

Ruth Hardin

Monday, May 12. 2008
Ruth Hardin, 73, of Bogart, died Friday, May 9, 2008. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Jackson and Alma Ophelia Stephens Dailey. Survivors include her husband, Will Hardin, Bogart; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and JoAnn Parr, Bogart; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Henry Thompson, Athens; sisters, Josephine ... [Full Story »] 

Jenny Allen

Monday, May 12. 2008
Jenny Allen, 58, of Hull, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Helen Brock of Hoschton and the late Edward Thomas Harbin and was a homemaker. Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by sisters, Joyce Wheeler and Rita Patterson. Survivors in addition to her mother, include a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County Equestrian Center ribbon-cutting held Thursday

Monday, May 12. 2008
Jackson County officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at the new Jackson County Equestrian Center on Wheeler Cemetery Road.

Jackson County Parks and Recreation Director Ricky Sanders said this is a facility the county can be proud of. The center is a joint effort of the county and Mountain Stream Saddle Club.
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Hoschton seeking world record for scarecrows

Monday, May 12. 2008
Hoschton is aiming high for its fall festival — namely a spot in the Guinness World Records. On Monday, the city announced plans to break the world record for “Most Scarecrows in One Location” by placing 4,000 scarecrows throughout the Hoschton mailing route. The mailing route extends into Jackson, Gwinnett, Barrow and Hall ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton seeking world record for scarecrows

Monday, May 12. 2008
Hoschton is aiming high for its fall festival — namely a spot in the Guinness World Records. On Monday, the city announced plans to break the world record for “Most Scarecrows in One Location” by placing 4,000 scarecrows throughout the Hoschton mailing route. The mailing route extends into Jackson, Gwinnett, Barrow and Hall ... [Full Story »] 

Deficit proposed for county school budget

Monday, May 12. 2008
A first look at the Jackson County School System’s tentative 2009 budget reveals one fact: Tighter financial times are ahead.

The Jackson County Board of Education got its first look of the preliminary 2009 budget during its three-day retreat last week at Glen-Ella Inn in Clarkesville.

One sign of tougher financial times: An anticipated $1.9 million deficit for the county school system in FY09.
[Full Story »] 

15 charged by Jefferson police

Monday, May 12. 2008
The Jefferson Police Department charged 15 people last week, including the following:

•Justin Blue Dale, 18, 45 Oak Lane, Jefferson, driving in violation of license permit.

•Joseph Allen Diehl, 34, 641 Hwy. 124 West, Jefferson, leaving the scene of an accident.

•Gregorn Antonio Fuller, 34, 523 Glen Myra Circle, Sun Valley, Nev., driving while unlicensed and failure to maintain lane.
[Full Story »] 

Full-time medical unit proposed for South Jackson

Monday, May 12. 2008
A proposal to approve a full-time medical unit in the South Jackson area will go to the Jackson County Board of Commissioners when it meets at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 19, at the courthouse in Jefferson. [Full Story »] 
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