Entries from January 2009

‘Red’ Hitchcock

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Thursday, January 22. 2009
WINDER – David L. “Red” Hitchcock Jr., 83, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009, following a battle with cancer. He was the son of the late David L. and Maude Hays Hitchcock. He attended the University of Georgia, earning his specialist degree in education administration. During his career he worked as a teacher and coach in Walton County, ... [Full Story »] 

Eddie Benedict

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Thursday, January 22. 2009
ATHENS – Eddie Lee Benedict, 88, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Bob and Clyde Collier Benedict. He was retired from Thomas Textile after 46 years of service, and was connected with Bridges Funeral Home during World War II. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Lula Savage Benedict, ... [Full Story »] 

Gwendolyn Evans

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Thursday, January 22. 2009
STATHAM – Gwendolyn Boyd Evans, 86, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Born in Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Mary Jane Perkins Boyd. She was a member of Hebron Christian Church, and was retired from Empire Manufacturing after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse M. Evans; and sisters, ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs emerge as contender

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Wednesday, January 21. 2009
Friday night’s double overtime win against Clarke Central on the road by Winder-Barrow High School allowed those in attendance to get their money’s worth. The win improved coach Eli Connell’s team to 13-5 overall and 3-1 in subregion play. WBHS, which was set to play Habersham Central Tuesday night, has had plenty of nerve-wrecking games ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Wildcats set for return to action

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Wednesday, January 21. 2009
The Apalachee High School wrestling team used last week as a time to heal up and rest up as it prepares for the stretch run of the campaign. Mat Wildcat coach Jim Stoudenmire will take his team to Cornelia this weekend for the Habersham Central Sham Slam, a tournament which the coach describes as a “meat grinder.” “It is going to be a ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Overlooked candidate set for another try

Posted by
Chris Bridges
in Opinions
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
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Items from the political notebook as we continue into the new year:
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Robber targets Subway in Winder

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
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A lone gunman robbed a Subway restaurant near the county’s industrial area off Bankhead Highway Tuesday night and left the restaurant with more than $450 in cash. [Full Story »] 

Unemployment filings climb in December

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in News
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
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First time unemployment insurance claims jumped again in December in Northeast Georgia. [Full Story »] 

BOC slashes county pay

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Mike Buffington
in News, Top Stories
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
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In a split vote decided by its chairman, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners put a sharp ax to the county’s projected $2.5 million budget deficit Tuesday night by slashing pay and other expenses. [Full Story »] 

Annie Price

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Tuesday, January 20. 2009
STATHAM – Annie B. Price, 88, died Saturday, January 17, 2009. A native of Barrow County and former resident of Decatur, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Beulah Bryant Hughey. She was a retiree of Emory University Hospital, where she worked in the business office and she was Baptist. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her ... [Full Story »] 
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