Entries from February 2012

Johnny Walden (2-27-12)

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Tuesday, February 28. 2012
WINDER – Johnny M. Walden Jr., 87, died Monday, February 27, 2012. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Johnny Walden Sr. and Lizzie Butler Walden. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Masonic Lodge #333 , and was retired from Rohr Aircraft Manufacturing. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy ... [Full Story »] 

Sue Madden (2-26-12)

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Monday, February 27. 2012
WINDER - Sue Madden, 71, died Sunday, February 26, 2012. A native of Gwinnett County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Jewell Bailey Stone. Ms. Madden was a member of The Lawrenceville Church of God and had resided in Winder since 1990. She was a retired cashier with Circle K convenience stores. Survivors include her children, Diane ... [Full Story »] 

‘Butterbean’ Phillips (2-23-12)

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Monday, February 27. 2012
WINDER – Melford “Butterbean” Phillips, 83, died Thursday, February 23, 2012. Born in Hoschton, he was the son of the late Frank and Susie Garrett Phillips. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was retired from General Motors. He was a member of the United Auto Workers. Mr. Phillips was preceded in ... [Full Story »] 

Lila Orr (2-24-12)

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Monday, February 27. 2012
FLOWERY BRANCH - Lila K. Orr, 78, died Friday, February 24, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born September 3, 1933, the daughter of the late Thurman and Gladys Kilgore of Gainesville. She was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church and was retired from the Flowery Branch Post Office, where she had worked for 30 ... [Full Story »] 

Eva Elder wins lawsuit

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Mike Buffington
in County Government Archives, Top Stories & Breaking News
Monday, February 27. 2012
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The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday released a unanimous opinion that should end the legal struggle over the $3 million estate of the late Barrow County commission chairman Eddie Elder. The Feb. 27 opinion by the state’s highest court leaves the entire estate with Elder’s widow, Eva Smith Elder, who is the District 2 representative on the Barrow County Board of Commissioners.
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Granite Hotel a hostel for ghosts? Spirits said to haunt the old building; now where will they go?

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Mike Buffington
in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives
Saturday, February 25. 2012
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The demolition of the century-old Granite Hotel in downtown Winder may be unleashing something that city officials haven’t put in the contingency plans. According to a night watch commander at the Barrow County Detention Center, the hotel built in 1899 out of blocks of granite may have harbored dead spirits – or worse – that shop owners over the years have felt, heard and even seen.
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Trial could be postponed in Winder murder case

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Friday, February 24. 2012
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A judge will decide next Thursday if the trial for a man charged with killing his wife in July 2011 and leaving her body in an Auburn well should be postponed until June. [Full Story »] 

James Childers (2-23-12)

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Friday, February 24. 2012
WINDER – James Edward Childers, 80, died Thursday, February 23, 2012. Born in Cherokee County, S.C., he was the son of the late Robert L. and Emma Childers. He was retired from the Department of Transportation after 22 years of service and was a United States Army veteran during the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, ... [Full Story »] 

John Harp (2-21-12)

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Friday, February 24. 2012
BRASELTON - John T. Harp, 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. He was born in Georgia, but he spent most of his adult life in South Jersey. He was married to Carrie Mae Danner, where they raised their four wonderful children. Mr. Harp was preceded in death by a brother, Willie Walker. He leaves to cherish his memories his three ... [Full Story »] 

Early voting continues in Barrow County

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Friday, February 24. 2012
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Early voting is continuing this week in Barrow County for the presidential primary. Turnout so far has been moderate, said Barrow County Elections Supervisor Monica Franklin. [Full Story »] 
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