Entries from August 2010

OPINION: Georgia is one of the most diverse states

Posted by
Frank Gillispie
in Opinions
Tuesday, August 31. 2010
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A number of years ago, you frequently heard the phrase “Two Georgias.” Those comments have faded because, I suppose, the Atlanta crowd think that they have won and now represent all of the state. That is not the case. [Full Story »] 

‘Support Person of the Year’

Posted by
Margie Richards
in News
Tuesday, August 31. 2010
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Single mother of three inspires others

Yvette Crumley is this year’s system-wide “Support Person of the Year” and one day, it’s possible she could be named “Teacher of the Year.”

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Madison County’s ‘Teacher of the Year’ helps students develop a love of learning

Posted by
Margie Richards
in Top Stories
Tuesday, August 31. 2010
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Growing up, Tanya Reese wanted nothing more than to be a veterinarian – in fact, she received a bachelor’s degree in animal science in 1991. [Full Story »] 

Doris Gunnells

Posted by
MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Monday, August 30. 2010
DANIELSVILLE - Doris B. Gunnells, 85, died Monday August 30, 2010 at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. She was born in Brinson, the daughter of the late Louie and Audrey Barnes Brogdon. She was retired from Coats and Clark where she was a proofreader. Mrs. Gunnells was a member of the Bold Spring United Methodist Church. Survivors include her ... [Full Story »] 

Davis dies following goat attack

Posted by
Staff Writer
in Top Stories
Monday, August 30. 2010
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Colbert resident Vestal Davis died Saturday from injuries sustained in a goat attack. [Full Story »] 

James Howard Dobbs

Posted by
MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Monday, August 30. 2010
CLEVELAND – James Howard Dobbs, 60, died Wednesday, August 25, 1010, at his residence following a brief illness. Born on November 26, 1949, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Berlin and Mary Frances Dobbs. Mr. Dobbs was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin Dobbs. Survivors include his wife, Dale Dobbs, Cleveland; sons, Brad Dobbs, ... [Full Story »] 

Paul Allen Compton

Posted by
MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Monday, August 30. 2010
Paul Allen Compton, 93, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at St. Mary's Hospice House after an illness following a broken hip. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Chatham Compton, after 62 years of marriage. Mr. Compton lived at his home in Athens with the help of his caregiver and best friend, Judy Hicks, for the last six years. He had ... [Full Story »] 

Thedral Madeline Morris

Posted by
MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Monday, August 30. 2010
Thedral Madeline Morris, 85, of Quiet Oaks Health Care Center, died Saturday, August 28, 2010, following an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Hoyt Reece and Ethel McDaris Morris of Hull. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by a sister, Nadell M. Morris of Augusta; and a very close and beloved family friend of many years, Martha ... [Full Story »] 

Rickey Hardigree

Posted by
MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Monday, August 30. 2010
DANIELSVILLE – Rickey Eugene Hardigree, 50, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at the Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Athens on February 23, 1960, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary Johnson Hardigree. He was a forklift operator having worked at DuPont. Survivors include a son, Matthew Ryan Hardigree, Athens; ... [Full Story »] 

Daniel Matthews

Posted by
MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Monday, August 30. 2010
HULL – Daniel Matthews, 61, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Marietta, he was the son of Claudia Eubanks Matthews of Commerce and the late Buck Matthews. He was retired from Jackson EMC and employed at City Tire in Commerce. Mr. Matthews was a veteran having served in the United States Army ... [Full Story »] 
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