A bandana-wearing man running to a jewelry store caught the attention of an employee and Braselton police, according to an incident report.
The owner of Gold and Diamond Buyers on Ga. Hwy. 211 said a man wearing a bandana over his face was running to the store on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The owner got scared and locked the door.
The suspect then ran back across the state highway to a parkand- ride at the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 124, where he got into a white 1996 Cadillac Deville.
A Braselton officer spotted the vehicle in the park-and-ride and tried to contact the two men in the Cadillac, which then started to drive out of a parking space.
The officer told the driver to stop, but the vehicle continued to pull out, according to an incident report. The officer ran back to his vehicle, activated his blue lights and followed the Cadillac as it drove to I-85. It eventually stopped on mile marker 122 on the interstate.
The two men in the vehicle were taken into custody without incident, according to Braselton police. A passenger was cited for not wearing his seatbelt.
The driver, Gregg Delane Dees Jr., 26, of Atlanta, was taken to the Gwinnett County Detention Center.
He was charged with suspicious person, fleeing police, failure to obey traffic control device, failure to yield at an intersection, failure to maintain lane, driving in the emergency lane, speeding, reckless driving, failure to signal when turning or changing lanes, removing or affixing license with intent to conceal, following too close, driver not exercising due care and obstruction.
Entries from November 2010
‘Ken’ Smith
WINDER – Charles Kenneth “Ken” Smith, 49, died Friday, November 26, 2010. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of Betty Smith of Winder and the late Charlie Smith. He was employed by Arbor Terrace. Survivors in addition to his mother include a son, Joshua Smith, Winder; brothers, Roger Smith and Joel Smith, both of Winder. Funeral ...
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Alice Sanders
WINDER – Alice Emily Bowlan Sanders, 86, died Sunday, November 28, 2010. Born in Anderson, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Thomas Guy and Mary Hood Bowlan. She was an active member and served in many ministries of the First Baptist Church in Winder. Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her husband, Charles M. Sanders Sr. Survivors ...
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Mary Dorothy Graves
HOSCHTON – Mary Dorothy Cox Graves, 89, died Friday, November 26, 2010. Born on May 1, 1921, in Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Ozias and Anna Lou Wells Cox. She was a nurse and was retired from DeKalb Medical Center. She was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church. Mrs. Graves was preceded in death by her husband, Hazel ...
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Estelle Simmons
BALDWIN – Estelle Brock Simmons, 93, died Friday, November 26, 2010. Born on June 28, 1917, in Habersham County, she was the daughter of the late John and Fannie Higgins Brock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silvia B. Simmons; sisters, Cora Lee Simmons and Lessie Simmons; and brothers, Roy, Estees and J.W. Brock. Mrs. Simmons was a ...
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Woman stashes marijuana in Excedrin bottle
A woman was arrested on Patrick Mill Road Nov. 15 by the Winder Police Department for possession of marijuana.
After officers noticed a driver run a stop sign at the intersection of Patrick Mill and Circle Drive, they pulled over Kathleen Finnerty and asked for her driver’s license.
Officers reportedly immediately smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle and it was discovered her passenger had been drinking.
During the search for open alcoholic containers officers discovered a bottle of Excedrin which contained not pills, but a small amount of a green leafy substance.
Finnerty reportedly admitted to the substance being marijuana.
After officers attempted many numbers provided by the driver to locate someone to take possession of the vehicle, a towing service was called to pick it up.
After officers noticed a driver run a stop sign at the intersection of Patrick Mill and Circle Drive, they pulled over Kathleen Finnerty and asked for her driver’s license.
Officers reportedly immediately smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle and it was discovered her passenger had been drinking.
During the search for open alcoholic containers officers discovered a bottle of Excedrin which contained not pills, but a small amount of a green leafy substance.
Finnerty reportedly admitted to the substance being marijuana.
After officers attempted many numbers provided by the driver to locate someone to take possession of the vehicle, a towing service was called to pick it up.
COLUMN: Thankful for family, veterans, holidays and living in a great country
Columnist’s Note: This is not part of my actual column. This is just an explanation of why I haven’t been writing. To read the actual column for this week please skip to the next paragraph. Hello Winder! I’ve missed you! Finding time to write a column has been difficult. I’ve picked up more extra curricular activities at school on top of all the homework and studying. Luckily, Thanksgiving break is finally here. Time for me to get busy writing again. I’m trying to get in the habit of writing a column every week again. What I probably need to do is write out a schedule and plan when I can sit down and write. Sounds like a good plan to me. Now on to the business at hand.
Folks, we all know that it’s the holiday season. If you didn’t know, then maybe you should come out from under that rock of yours and take a look around. Holiday movies spam the television (I love those cheesy Hallmark movies- guilty pleasure!) and Christmas music is already storming the radio waves. Cities are decking the streets with lights, and Santa has already made his appearance in Auburn. Yes, ‘tis a joyous time of the year.
But something about it is just irking me this year. Halloween has come and gone in the blink of an eye. While that saddens me deeply, I think it saddens me even more that Thanksgiving Day has not even happened yet and Christmas is already on everyone’s mind. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas as much as the next guy. It’s the fact that Thanksgiving hasn’t even passed.
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Folks, we all know that it’s the holiday season. If you didn’t know, then maybe you should come out from under that rock of yours and take a look around. Holiday movies spam the television (I love those cheesy Hallmark movies- guilty pleasure!) and Christmas music is already storming the radio waves. Cities are decking the streets with lights, and Santa has already made his appearance in Auburn. Yes, ‘tis a joyous time of the year.
But something about it is just irking me this year. Halloween has come and gone in the blink of an eye. While that saddens me deeply, I think it saddens me even more that Thanksgiving Day has not even happened yet and Christmas is already on everyone’s mind. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas as much as the next guy. It’s the fact that Thanksgiving hasn’t even passed.
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Time to end Frank's folly
The Barrow County Airport has been a point of controversy for several years. Under the idea that the facility would become an economic engine, the county several years ago began buying up land in an apparent bid to grow the airport for commercial use.
That was a misguided idea and led to a massive citizens’ backlash in the 2008 elections. Now the pendulum has moved in a different direction as the management of the airport acts more like the Three Stooges than a professional organization. [Full Story »]
That was a misguided idea and led to a massive citizens’ backlash in the 2008 elections. Now the pendulum has moved in a different direction as the management of the airport acts more like the Three Stooges than a professional organization. [Full Story »]
Six-year-old ‘elf’ helps Santa by collecting toys for sick children
McKenzie Williams is a little girl with a big heart and she has one wish for this holiday season – to fill the huge box of toys she’s collecting for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta all the way to the top.
“I really want to make that box over flow,” said the determined Winder six-year-old, who thanks to generous donations from friends and family, is well on her way to meeting her goal.
McKenzie’s interest in helping make the holidays a little brighter for kids in the hospital started last year, when a young friend of hers with leukemia underwent treatment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA.) “I was thinking kids in the hospital might not get toys,” McKenzie said, “so I thought I might help by taking them some toys.”
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“I really want to make that box over flow,” said the determined Winder six-year-old, who thanks to generous donations from friends and family, is well on her way to meeting her goal.
McKenzie’s interest in helping make the holidays a little brighter for kids in the hospital started last year, when a young friend of hers with leukemia underwent treatment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA.) “I was thinking kids in the hospital might not get toys,” McKenzie said, “so I thought I might help by taking them some toys.”
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Auburn discusses bonuses for employees
Christmas will come early for City of Auburn employees when they receive a one-time pay bonus on December 17 in recognition of their “dedication and commitment in saving thousands of dollars” during the past fiscal year. The city council discussed a $250 “across the board” bonus at the Nov. 18 and will sign a resolution to make the payments at the Dec. 2 meeting.
There was discussion, however, about $250 being too high or too low.
Longtime citizen watchdog John Nelms called the $250 “too little, too late — after taxes there won’t be much left.” He suggested a 2-2.5 percent across the board pay raise instead, saying, “that would show your commitment to the employees.”
Peggy Langley said she “had a problem with” the city’s one part-time employee, getting the same amount the 46 full-time employees were to get and proposed that the part-timer get “half.” That employee is downtown development coordinator Sherrie Miller.
City Administrator Ron Griffeth said “that particular part-time employee works 30 or more hours a week and is here all the time.”
Dorissa Shackelford suggested paying Miller “threefourths” in recognition of the 30 hours, “if this is going to be an issue.”
Griffeth said giving a 2.5 percent across the board raise to all employees would cost $50,000 and would not be as equitable as the across the board $250 because higher paid employees would receive more money.
He also said the supplements will cost the city $11,750 and are possible because the city spends 37 percent on personnel, which is “below the norm.” The cost has been “worked into the existing budget” and the supplements will come from each department’s regular employee and overtime accounts.
Mayor Linda Blechinger said city leaders “talked about this” early in the budget year and had hoped to make it happen, adding, “I am very happy to be able to do this for our employees.” [Full Story »]
There was discussion, however, about $250 being too high or too low.
Longtime citizen watchdog John Nelms called the $250 “too little, too late — after taxes there won’t be much left.” He suggested a 2-2.5 percent across the board pay raise instead, saying, “that would show your commitment to the employees.”
Peggy Langley said she “had a problem with” the city’s one part-time employee, getting the same amount the 46 full-time employees were to get and proposed that the part-timer get “half.” That employee is downtown development coordinator Sherrie Miller.
City Administrator Ron Griffeth said “that particular part-time employee works 30 or more hours a week and is here all the time.”
Dorissa Shackelford suggested paying Miller “threefourths” in recognition of the 30 hours, “if this is going to be an issue.”
Griffeth said giving a 2.5 percent across the board raise to all employees would cost $50,000 and would not be as equitable as the across the board $250 because higher paid employees would receive more money.
He also said the supplements will cost the city $11,750 and are possible because the city spends 37 percent on personnel, which is “below the norm.” The cost has been “worked into the existing budget” and the supplements will come from each department’s regular employee and overtime accounts.
Mayor Linda Blechinger said city leaders “talked about this” early in the budget year and had hoped to make it happen, adding, “I am very happy to be able to do this for our employees.” [Full Story »]
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