Entries from April 2010

Commerce City Council back to full strength

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Area Headline News, Top Stories
Wednesday, April 14. 2010
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For the first time in almost 15 months, the Commerce City Council was at full strength Monday night.
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Work resumes on signal light project

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Area Headline News
Wednesday, April 14. 2010
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Two years after its contractor walked off a signal improvement project in Commerce and Jefferson, the Department of Transportation has a company on the job.

DOT spokesperson Terri Pope said Surety Construction Services resumed work on the $754,000 project on Monday.
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Restaurant victimized by counterfeit money

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Public Safety
Wednesday, April 14. 2010
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It turns out business wasn’t half as good as it appeared at Wingslingers in downtown Commerce.
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Letter: a sign of progress in Commerce

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Opinions
Wednesday, April 14. 2010
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Editor:

As a long-time participant in citizen community involvement, I was overjoyed and excited as I read the March 31 article about the work of Andre Rollins regarding the Pittman Creek sewage spill incident. Many times those who take pride in their community and try to make a different and care about others are vilified at times by the people they benefit, or ignored by the press or the power structure.
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Tigers Place Fourth, Fifth At Relays

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Wednesday, April 14. 2010
The Tigers brought home a fourth-place trophy and the Lady Tigers brought back fifth from the Jefferson Relays last weekend. Commerce’s track teams still have a handful of meets left as the athletes prepare for the upcoming region meets and, hopefully, the state rounds. This week, both squads will head out Waterworks Road to compete in a ... [Full Story »] 

East Jackson Hosts Banks County Wed.

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Wednesday, April 14. 2010
After a week off for spring break, the East Jackson soccer teams were ready to return to action today (Wednesday). Both teams were scheduled host to Banks County this afternoon, with the Lady Eagles facing the Lady Leopards at 5 p.m. and the boys following at 7 p.m. The Lady Eagles will face Banks County again on Thursday, in Homer at 6:30 p.m. ... [Full Story »] 

Michelle Williamson

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MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Tuesday, April 13. 2010
WASHINGTON - Michelle Williamson, 36, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. She was the daughter of mother and stepfather, Bobbie Bassett Callaway and James, Washington, and father and stepmother, David and Michelle Callaway Williamson, Colbert. She was a native of Athens, was a homemaker, and was of the Holiness ... [Full Story »] 

Hilda Chasteen

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Monday, April 12. 2010
COMMERCE – Hilda Chandler Chasteen, 89, died Monday, April 12, 2010, at her residence. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late W.A. and Sallie Wade Chandler. She was a retired farmer and homemaker and a member of Berea Baptist Church. Mrs. Chasteen was survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held ... [Full Story »] 

Kathleen Bryant

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Monday, April 12. 2010
PENDERGRASS – Kathleen Bell Campbell Bryant, 82, died Thursday, April 8, 2010. Born on May 30, 1927, in Smyrna, she was the daughter of the late Rev. C.L. Campbell and Annie Martin Campbell. She was a hairstylist and the owner of Suburban Beauty Salon in Braselton for 45 years. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Jefferson. Mrs. ... [Full Story »] 

Vernon Swancey

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Monday, April 12. 2010
PENDERGRASS – Vernon Swancey, 79, died Saturday, April 10, 2010. A native of Hoschton, he was the son of the late G.S. Swancey Sr. and Jame Viola Boggs Swancey. A farmer, he was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church in Hoschton. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Thelma Maddox Swancey, Pendergrass; sisters and brother-in-law, Betty ... [Full Story »] 
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