Entries from November 2008

Theft of $10 cooler gets 3 jailed for shoplifting

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Public Safety
Friday, November 14. 2008
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A $10.70 cooler allegedly shoplifted from the Flying J Travel Plaza may end up costing three local people a whole lot more.
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Local sign of healthcare meltdown

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Opinions
Friday, November 14. 2008
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BJC Medical Center announced that it is closing its obstetrics departments. After Dec. 9, no babies will be born at BJC.

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Lori Martin named Commerece School System Teacher of the Year

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Area Headline News
Friday, November 14. 2008
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Commerce Middle School teacher Lori Martin was recognized as the city school system’s Teacher of the Year at Monday night’s school board meeting.
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James McKie

Posted by
MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Friday, November 14. 2008
James Thomas McKie, 63, of Nicholson, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at River Willows Nursing Home. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late J.R. and Myrtle Smallwood McKie. He worked at Roper Pump Company in Commerce and was a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include a brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Thane ... [Full Story »] 

Kenneth Dills

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in Obituaries
Friday, November 14. 2008
Kenneth Wayne Dills, 53, of Cornelia, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at his residence following a sudden illness. Born in Habersham County on July 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Louie Oren and Isabelle Margaret Garrett Dills. Mr. Dills was the brother of Clifford and Wanda Dills of Alto. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 16, ... [Full Story »] 

Bill Brown

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Friday, November 14. 2008
Bill Brown, 81, of Commerce, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at the BJC Nursing Home. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Roy and Lilla Lord Brown. He was the retired owner of Ed and Bill’s Photo Shop and was a member of Commerce First Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force during World ... [Full Story »] 

Tigers Travel To Wilkinson County Friday

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Thursday, November 13. 2008
The Commerce High School Tigers are in the playoffs and still have a challenge before them. Commerce secured a number three seed in the playoffs after a 22-12 victory over Prince Avenue last Friday. The first hurdle in the playoffs for the Tigers is Wilkinson County, the number two seed in 7-A. Commerce will make the two-and-half-hour trek to ... [Full Story »] 

William Howell

Posted by
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in Obituaries
Thursday, November 13. 2008
William Lawrence Howell Jr., 57, of Baldwin, died Friday, October 17, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, after losing a battle with cancer. Born in Fulton County on November 18, 1950, he was the son of Dorothy and step-father Merle Strange Nelson of North Glen, Colo., and the late Wallace Lawrence Howell Sr. Mr. Howell was preceded in ... [Full Story »] 

Tigers Get Third Straight Win Over Prince

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Thursday, November 13. 2008
“We played good enough to win,” said Tiger coach Steve Savage. “Sometimes good enough to win is good enough.” Friday night, Commerce secured a .500 regular season after a 22-12 victory over Prince Avenue Christian. Riding a three-game winning streak, the Commerce High School Tigers are heading to the playoffs as the number three seed in ... [Full Story »] 

Robert Smith

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in Obituaries
Thursday, November 13. 2008
Robert Luther Smith, 78, of Hull, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Born in Commerce, he was the son of the late John F. and Viola Smith. He was an active member of Hull Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was a member of the Logan Sunday School Class. He was retired from the University of Georgia, and was a Korean Conflict veteran. ... [Full Story »] 
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