Entries from February 2012

James Hathcock (2-28-12)

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Wednesday, February 29. 2012
WINTERVILLE - James Donnie Hathcock, 72, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012. A native of Thomson, he was a resident of this area for many years. Mr. Hathcock was employed with Hamilton's Grocery as a butcher for many years, and more recently with DuPont. He served in the National Guard and was preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice Hathcock. ... [Full Story »] 

Man dies Wednesday in Hwy. 29 car accident

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Wednesday, February 29. 2012
A man was killed in a three-car accident at the intersection of Hwy. 29, Irvin Kirk Road and Fowler Freeman Road Wednesday.

The victim was Arthur White, 74, from Canon.

The accident happened at approximately 1:15 p.m. when White, who was traveling north on Hwy. 29, attempted to make a left turn onto Irvin Kirk Road and was struck from behind by a woman driving a light green Volkswagon.

The impact spun the victim’s vehicle into the southbound lane, where it was struck by a southbound truck. The victim was ejected from the vehicle.

‘Bill’ Palmer (2-28-12)

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Wednesday, February 29. 2012
COMER - Wilfred Eugene "Bill" Palmer, 79, husband of Willene Porterfield Palmer, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Born in Cumming, he was the son of the late George and Annie Wade Palmer. He was preceded in death by brothers, Paul, Joe, Walter, Ed, Ernest and Leonard Palmer; and sisters, Edith Caree, Pauline Seay and Dot Morris. He was a ... [Full Story »] 

OPINIONS: What is the P.R.I.D.E. Program?

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Wednesday, February 29. 2012
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By Beth Heath

“Georgia Teens Ride with P.R.I.D.E.” (Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error) is a free, two-hour course that is designed for parents and their new teen drivers age 14 to 16. [Full Story »] 

Woman with lots of cash charged with shoplifting

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Wednesday, February 29. 2012
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An Athens woman with a large amount of cash in her purse was charged with shoplifting after a customer reportedly spotted her stuffing items into her shirt at the Dollar General store on Glenn Carrie Road recently. [Full Story »] 

Hall named 2012 STAR student

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Wednesday, February 29. 2012
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Madison County High School senior Taylor Hall has been named this year’s STAR student.

He selected Latana Coile, his AP U.S. History teacher at MCHS as his STAR teacher. This is the sixth time Coile has been selected by a Madison County student as their STAR teacher.

The pair was honored at a Madison County Chamber of Commerce breakfast this month, which was sponsored by EMC Security.

“We are very proud of Mr. Hall and Mrs. Coile and the academic excellence they exemplify at Madison County High,” Chamber Executive Director Marvin White said.

Hall said he plans to attend the University of Georgia in the fall where he will study electrical engineering, a new program of study at UGA, which will make him a member of one of the first graduating classes in this major.
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Joyce England (2-27-12)

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012
HULL - Joyce England, 78, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012 surrounded by her loving husband and soul mate, Richard England of 61 years, children and grandchildren following a courageous battle with cancer. After her retirement from SunTrust Bank, she continued to enjoy camping, fishing, gardening, spending time with family and friends, ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Should it be ‘Black History Month’ or is it ‘American History?’

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012
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Dear Editor:

Well, it’s February and black history month again. Somehow I just don’t like saying that, because it seems so divisive. Perhaps that’s its intent. I prefer the term American history as, after all, aren’t we all Americans in this country?
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Hugh ‘Buddy’ James

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Monday, February 27. 2012
DANIELSVILLE - Hugh "Buddy" James, 66, died Friday, February 24, 2012. A native and lifelong resident of Madison County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Thelma Christian James. He was a farmer and an automobile mechanic for many years. He was well liked in the community and was a friend to many people. Mr. James was a devoted husband, ... [Full Story »] 

Terrie Sorrow (2-24-12)

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Monday, February 27. 2012
COLBERT – Terrie Lynn Gerrin Sorrow Lawrence, 49, died Friday morning, February 24, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Habersham County on November 15, 1962, she was the daughter of James Gerrin and Louise Chambers. She was employed by Hardees in Danielsville for 13 years. Survivors include her sons, Joseph James Sorrow ... [Full Story »] 
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