Entries from February 2009

Horace Wilson

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Monday, February 16. 2009
CORNELIA – Horace Carlton Wilson, 69, died Friday, February 13, 2009, at his residence. Born in Habersham County on March 10, 1939, he was the son of the late George and Olivia Kelly Wilson. He attended the Demorest Church of God, was a United States Navy Veteran, and was retired from Fleming Food Service after 30 years of dedicated service. ... [Full Story »] 

Thomas Highfill

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Monday, February 16. 2009
JEFFERSON – Thomas Aubrey Highfill, 72, died Sunday, February 15, 2009. Born on March 14, 1936, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Aubrey and Ethel Mathis Highfill. He was a retired mail carrier, member of Oconee Baptist Church, and a United States Army veteran serving in the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Sandra ... [Full Story »] 

Charles Russo

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Monday, February 16. 2009
COMMERCE - Charles Anthony Russo, 83, died Friday, February 13, 2009, at his residence. He was born November 4, 1925, in Highland Falls, N.Y., the son of the late Charles A. and Frances Roser Russo. He was a member of St. Catherine Laboure' Catholic Mission. He was a loving husband, father, and a career United States Marine Corp veteran. Mr. ... [Full Story »] 

Faye Caudell

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Monday, February 16. 2009
TOCCOA – Faye Ragsdale Caudell, 85, died Sunday, February 15, 2009, at the Clary Center. Born on May 6, 1923, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha Kesler Ragsdale. She lived most of her life in Stephens County. She was a graduate of Franklin County High School and was Miss Franklin County in 1940. She attended ... [Full Story »] 

Bertha Shirley

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Monday, February 16. 2009
ALTO – Bertha Jewell Shirley, 88, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, at a private care facility. Born on December 25, 1920, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late Causby Jackson and Ellie King Shirley and was a dedicated homemaker. She was a member of Mud Creek Baptist Church and was retired from Carwood Manufacturing Company ... [Full Story »] 

Loretta Rhodes

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Monday, February 16. 2009
LAWRENCEVILLE – Loretta F. Rhodes, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, at her residence following a sudden illness. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., she was the daughter of Bertie Mae Cheek Fitzgerald and the late Harrison Fitzgerald. She was retired from Lucent Technologies and was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Fitzgerald. Survivors in ... [Full Story »] 

Hezziekiah Wilson

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Monday, February 16. 2009
COMMERCE – Hezziekiah Wilson Jr., 75, died Friday, February 13, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Hezziekiah and Carrie Mae Morrison Wilson. He was Baptist and was retired from Michelin Tire. Survivors include his wife, Lois Jean Archer Wilson, Commerce; daughters and ... [Full Story »] 

A marriage fit for a Valentine's Day wish

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Area Headline News
Saturday, February 14. 2009
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By Mark Beardsley

She was just 16 and about to begin her senior year at Commerce High School, and he was 20, working in the cafeteria at Harmony Grove Mills.

They got married Aug. 29, 1956, and she began her senior year of high school Aug. 30. She told the Banks County ordinary, who officiated the then-secret wedding at the courthouse in Homer, that she was 17.

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County schools brace for staff cuts

Posted by
Kerri Testement
in Area Headline News, Top Stories
Friday, February 13. 2009
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The Jackson County School System is preparing to trim its work force next school year.

Superintendent Shannon Adams warned district employees last week of a “strong possibility” of reducing the workforce to meet the demands of a leaner budget.

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Happy Valentine's Day

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Opinions
Friday, February 13. 2009
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By Hasco Craver

What do you give the woman you love for Valentine’s Day?

I’ve thought about the normal things: flowers, cards, candy, dinners for two, couples’ massages, jewelry, teddy bears, salon services, clothing and the list goes on and on and on. But each year, what should be one of the most intimately cherished celebrations between couples develops into a race to secure a reservation at an overpriced restaurant and tickets to a movie that neither of you truly care to see.
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