Entries from January 2010

COLUMN: SBRC is TMI

Wednesday, January 27. 2010
Over the last few years, Standards Based Report Cards have become a big fad in many schools. But they are controversial and not everyone, including many educators, believe SBRCs are worthwhile. [Full Story »] 

Church expansion plans on hold

Wednesday, January 27. 2010
A rezoning for a church expansion project in Jefferson remains up in the air until the issue over whether or not new council member Kathy DuBose can vote on the matter is resolved. [Full Story »] 

Supreme Court upholds death penalty in Lance murder case

Wednesday, January 27. 2010
The Georgia Supreme Court upheld a death penalty sentence for Donnie Lance, a Jackson County man convicted 10 years ago for murdering his ex-wife and her boyfriend. [Full Story »] 

Lee Toney

Tuesday, January 26. 2010
COMMERCE – Lee Toney, 62, died Monday, January 25, 2010, at Elbert Memorial Hospital. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Oma Lee and Ophelia Miller Toney. He was a member of Webbs Creek Baptist Church and was a United States Marine Veteran of Vietnam. He was employed as a crew foreman with Nichols Disinfectant Services. ... [Full Story »] 

'Peggy" Hayes

Tuesday, January 26. 2010
HOSCHTON - Marion Skinner "Peggy" Hayes, Hoschton, died Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church where she served in Sunday School, VBS and Missions for many years. Mrs. Hayes, affectionately known among her family as "Gran" and her friends as ... [Full Story »] 

Donna Lujan

Monday, January 25. 2010
NICHOLSON – Donna R. Lujan, 68, died Friday, January 22, 2010, at her residence. Born in Camden, Ariz., she was the daughter of Willa Stewart Rothman of Nicholson and the late Walter Rothman. She was retired from the United States Government. Mrs. Lujan was preceded in death by her husband, Gorgonio Lujan; and a son, Paul Lujan. Survivors in ... [Full Story »] 

Michael Martin

Monday, January 25. 2010
CLEVELAND – Michael Isaiah Martin, 5-month-old son of Micah Seth Martin and Jennifer Trammell-Martin of Cleveland, died Friday, January 22, 2010. Isaiah was a happy baby who was full of life, and brought joy to all who knew him. Although his life was short-lived, Isaiah touched the lives of many people. He was just learning to roll over and ... [Full Story »] 

‘Dot’ Wood

Monday, January 25. 2010
DANIELSVILLE – Dorothy “Dot” Bond Wood, 71, died Friday, January 22, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Dewitt Talmadge Bond and Elise Quattlebaum Bond of Danielsville. She was a beloved classmate of the first graduating class of Madison County High School in 1956, where she met and married her husband of 51 years John H. ... [Full Story »] 

Bertha Nell Roberts

Monday, January 25. 2010
LULA – Bertha Nell Ward Roberts, 73, died Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Will and Carzola Parr Ward. She was retired from Craven’s Pottery was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by brothers, L.B. ... [Full Story »] 

Robert Herbert

Monday, January 25. 2010
EATONTON – Robert W. Herbert, 80, died Saturday, January 23, 2010, at the Eatonton Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Jackson County he was the son of the late James E. and Vera Boone Herbert. He was a retired steakhouse restaurant owner and was a veteran having served in the United States Navy. Mr. Herbert was preceded in death by his ... [Full Story »] 
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