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Lanier Tech offered land for relocation

By JOSHUA SILAVENT

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A potential site for the relocation of Lanier Technical College has been identified in the Chestnut Mountain area.

Doug Magnus, president and founder of Conditioned Air Systems Inc. in Gainesville, confirmed to The Times on Monday afternoon that he has offered 121 acres to the school “in the vicinity” of Winder Highway east of Interstate 985.

Officials with the school have said the current facilities are outdated and rebuilding at the Oakwood location is unrealistic.

No deal has yet been struck and officials involved in finding land for Lanier Tech’s new campus said they are considering more than 20 properties throughout the county.

“The technical schools system is looking at several plots,” Gov. Nathan Deal’s spokesman, Brian Robinson, said in an email.

Philip Wilheit, chairman of the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority, said

Doug Magnus’ 121 acres ‘in vicinity of Winder Highway’ east of interstate will be explored he met with Magnus on Friday and that while nothing is in writing, the initial offer includes three different scenarios: donation of some land, receiving infrastructure improvements in exchange for land or a sale and purchase.

But the site owned by Magnus is the first major signal that officials are closing in on securing land for the college, and it is considered a viable option, those involved told The Times.

“We’re going to look at it,” Wilheit said, adding that he has not yet personally set eyes on the property.

Wilheit, along with representatives from the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and Lanier Tech, is spearheading the search for a site.

“There’s a committee that’s doing this,” he said. “It’s not just Philip.”

Lanier Tech President Ray Perren said last week that he’d like to have a new campus open to students by the beginning of the fall 2018 academic year.

“I think that’s a very doable calendar, really,” Wilheit said. “Step one is identifying the property.”

Perren said he would like to acquire between 65 and 75 acres for a new campus, with specific land needs including connection to sewer and telecommunications infrastructure.

“We certainly want to take a look at any available parcel that meets the needs of the college and certainly (the Chestnut Mountain property) will be in the mix,” Perren said Monday. “I really don’t know enough details about the property to make much more of a comment.”

The 2016 fiscal year state budget approved in April includes $10 million in bonds and $865,000 in general funds to purchase property and design a new campus for the school in Hall County.

“Let me emphasize that price is by no means the main criteria here,” Wilheit said.

“Price is part of the decision-making process, but accessibility to the students, visibility and proximity to other technical schools, that sort of thing all has to go into the mix, as well.”

“I don’t want anybody to get carried away just by the thought of free land …” he added.

Deal, as governor, is chairman of the State Properties Commission, which will have to sign off on any land purchase for the college’s relocation.

“We’re keeping the governor’s office apprised of everything we’re looking at because at the end of the day this is a project that we want the governor’s complete buy-in to,” said Wilheit, who formerly served as Deal’s campaign chairman. “This is going to be a very transparent operation.”

Hit and run kills bicyclist in Braselton Gainesville man jailed on homicide, more charges

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Dressed in 1908 period dress is Jackson County Historic Courthouse Welcome Center coordinator Sloane Meyer listens along with BULLI class member as archives coordinator Charlotte Mealor explains how to search through the archives at the historic courthouse. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, free tours will be available during the observance of National Historic Preservation Month.

Historic courthouse showcased on Saturday tours, in BULLI class

By FARAH BOHANNON

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The Brenau University Learning and Leisure Institute (BULLI) Spring term has officially come to a close, and the members report they thoroughly enjoyed the courses that were offered this season.

One of the popular courses offered this term was a walk through Jackson County’s history with Charlotte Mealor as the facilitator. Mealor is also the archives coordinator for the Jackson County Historic Courthouse.

Members said the course was inter-

esting since many of the participants have lived in Jackson County their entire lives, and they have ancestors that lived there lives there as well. There is an abundance of rich history in Jackson County and, fortunately, many of those descendants are still around and are eager to learn more about their family’s past.

Built in Jefferson in 1879, this beautiful building was actually the third structure built to serve as the county courthouse. The first was a small wooden structure built in 1806 when Jefferson became the county seat of Jackson County. The second bigger structure

was built in 1817 and served for more than 60 years. Finally in 1879, this incredible landmark was constructed and served for 125 years until 2004 when the new courthouse complex was built.

Over the following 10 years, a group of dedicated and passionate volunteers campaigned to give new purpose to the historic building. On Aug. 10, 2014, the “new” Jackson County Historic Courthouse opened, serving as the Jackson County Welcome Center and Historic Archives, and is fast becoming a cherished and vital part of the community.

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A 64-year-old Braselton man is dead after his bicycle was struck from behind Monday around 1:30 p.m. as he was pedaling along Highway 53 near Liberty Crossing.

Georgia State Patrol Cpl. C.E. Parker reports the bicyclist was traveling east on Highway 53 when a Toyota Tundra struck the bike in the rear. The truck traveled on to the shoulder of the roadway before returning to the road and driving away.

Parker identified the victim as David Fitzpatrick, who was pastor of Georgia Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Gainesville.

A witness followed the truck and was able to flag down the driver with flashing headlights. When the driver was informed he had struck a cyclist, he called Barrow County 911 to report the accident, Parker said. Barrow deputies responded and stayed at the BP station at Rockwell Church Road with the driver until troopers arrived.

Parker said it was determined the driver, identified as 51-year-old Billy Eugene Bowers Sr., of Gainesville, was impaired and he was placed under arrest. His truck had front-end damage.

At the Jackson County Jail, Bowers was booked on charges of following too close, failure to leave sufficient distance for bicycle, leaving the scene of an accident with a death, driving under the influence (less safe), operating a vehicle with improperly transferred license plate, open container and first-degree homicide.

Jackson County Emergency Services officials initially reported a person had been struck and killed by a vehicle Monday afternoon along Highway 53 at New Cut Road, however, West Jackson Fire Department responders located the accident scene closer to the Hall County line. Emergency services director Steve Nichols said the male victim unconscious and unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hoschton recognizes two young mayoral hopefuls

By FARAH BOHANNON

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At the May Hoschton City Council meeting held Monday, two students from West Jackson Intermediate School were recognized for writing outstanding “If I Were Mayor” essays.

The students were not district winners, but they were close, and Hoschton Mayor Theresa Kenerly wanted to recognize them for their creativity and hard work. She is proud of them and is impressed with how many students participated in this contest—more than 70 students.

“These guys gave me some great

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ideas,” said Kenerly. “I am so proud of them, and it really makes me happy to see young people interested in government. I hope that one day they will do what we do to keep Hoschton going strong.”

Kedric Zimmer, accompanied by his parents, read his essay first.

His main goals would be to make Hoschton the best place to live and work.

“If I were mayor, I would make Hoschton the best place to live in the entire world,” said Zimmer. “I would increase tourism. I would build a city park to give people a place to get out of their house to run around and play. I want people to say ‘this is an awesome place’ when

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they come to my town.”

Zimmer also said he would work hard to increase the amount of jobs in Hoschton as well as the literacy rate in order to maintain a higher standard of living. The city will be much nicer, complete with nicer homes and a higher quality city in general. Youth employment would be important to Zimmer as well — he said that it is at its lowest point as of today, and that would not be an issue if he were mayor.

The last thing Zimmer said he would work on is keeping his citizens involved. To do this, he would have festivals every two months.

“Getting citizens involved will hopefully cause them to feel more

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comfortable in my town,” said Zimmer. “Everyone will be relaxed in Hoschton. Everyone will be educated and happy. Vote me as the Mayor of Hoschton, Georgia.”

Councilman David Poteet was impressed with Zimmer’s essay and asked how old one has to be to run for Mayor.

Makayla Hunter was next, and she stood proud next to Councilman Scott Butler as he read her essay aloud.

“I would make my town a better place to live by improving tourism and increasing jobs,” said Hunter.

“I would meet with my city council

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Kedric Zimmer, a West Jackson Intermediate School student, read his “If I Were Mayor” essay at Monday’s council meeting.

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Continued from 1A regularly to discuss the budget and the idea of reducing foreclosed properties which make the town less attractive to tourists. I would also advertise my town’s positive attributes. This will attract more tourists, increase the number of jobs and increase tax revenue.”

Hunter also wants to value the history of Hoschton as well as market the city regularly on social media. She also wants to implement an outdoor clean-up day and regular fundraisers that would go directly toward renovations and restoration.

“I believe that the key foundation to making Hoschton a better place to live starts with making sure the citizens are living happy and comfortable lives,” said Hunter.

Kenerly was all smiles when the students finished the readings of their essays.

Stormwater discharge ordinance offered Jerry Hood and Russ Brink, engineers from the consulting firm of EMI, presented information on the stormwater discharge prevention ordinance for the council to consider.

“We have a tough act to follow,” said Hood, also impressed with the If I Were Mayor essays.

In August 2013, EMI prepared a report for the council and to the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) stating a sewer system evaluation study would be performed.

The evaluation looked at the manholes and line work, as well as smoke testing and as much rehabilitation as possible. Brink took the council through what EMI has been

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Mealor, a University of Georgia alumna and retiree, has been involved in the preservation and organization of Jackson County’s historical records as well as the restoration of the Jackson County Historic Courthouse.

The final day of the class “From Indians to the Internet: The History of Jackson County,” Mealor took her class to Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm in Jefferson to enjoy lunch on a gorgeous spring day followed by a tour of the historic Jackson County Courthouse. Welcome Center coordinator Sloane Meyer was dressed the part in a head-to-toe outfit from 1908, which made her guests feel like they traveled back in time to the early 1900s during a typical day at the courthouse.

“I am so happy with the results of the historic courthouse,” said Meyer. “I particularly love the fact that a lot of the original stuff is still here amidst the renovations. I know for a fact that Charlotte’s BULLI course was interesting because she is so knowledgeable on this topic. We are open Monday through Friday from 10 until 3 and will conduct tours to anyone who wants one.”

Meyer is also a BULLI facilitator who leads literature

Bledsoe appointed JACKSON COUNTY – Nick Bledsoe’s name was offered to serve on the Planning Commission during Monday’s meeting of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners.

District 1 Commissioner Jim Hix nominated Bledsoe, a retired engineer and a retired real estate professional, to fill the unexpired term of Don Segraves, who is recuperating from a serious traffic accident.

Chairman Tom Crow said Segraves has been a valuable servant to the Jackson County community in so many ways through the years.

Hix said he wanted to echo the chairman’s praise of Segraves’ commitment to the community.

With a long recuperation time ahead for Segraves, his family asked that his term, which ends Dec. 31, be filled.

through over the past year.

There were three primary goals: to quantify the amount of inflow and infiltration in the system; to identify the potential location and sources of the inflow and infiltration; and how to move forward with a cost effective approach to budgeting in the future. Brink reminded the council members that both ground water and rain water infiltrate the city’s water system. It intrudes into every deficient area of the system.

“With that being said, we have a handful of useful methods of analysis in approaching inflow and infiltration studies,” said Brink. “One is preparing a final mapping of your system, where we found all of the manholes. We then inspected all of them, and we found 244. That means there are 244 locations where unwanted water can get into your system.”

EMI also performed smoke testing, a test that releases smoke into the sewer system. Wherever it comes out, it shows unwanted holes. That means there is a possible illegal connection, a downspout or some type of deficiency. Closed circuit television inspection is also an effective test where cameras are placed into the pipelines where engineers can see exactly what is going on.

Brink says that this is the ultimate inspection that is most effective; it is also the most expensive.

New city hall signage to be considered City Administrator and Clerk Jacqueline Crouse shared two quotes for possible new signs for the City Hall building. The current sign is very small and difficult to see, especially for drivers, so the council members agree it is time for a new

courses.

The lower level Jackson County historic courthouse has been renovated so that it is a functional, historical landmark for visitors to enjoy. There are archive rooms for browsing as well as a welcome center area and a room for a short video viewing. However, there is a lot of history left for all to see despite the renovations. For example, the tile and wood flooring on the lower level is original, as well as some furniture pieces and, of course, the archives.

There are big renovation plans for the upper level of the courthouse, where the actual courtroom is located.

Meyer showed the tour group the blueprints of what the plans are for that por-

BRIEFLY Beach Bash is Saturday in Braselton Beach Bash, a family festival hosted in Braselton Park, wil be held from 1-9 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.

Enjoy live entertainment and fun for kids including face painting and inflatables –plus a beach near the stage for kids of all ages to enjoy playing with “It’s Better in Braselton” pails and shovels provided for the occasion.

Police Memorial is observed May 12

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Councilman Scott Butler read the “If I Were Mayor” essay

by Makayla Hunter during Monday’s council meeting. The West Jackson Intermediate School student was too shy to read the submission in the Georgia Municipal Association’s annual essay contest. one. One would cost approximately $3,000, which would include wooden letters and the option of illumination.

The cost would also include installation. The second option would cost twice as much, at approximately $6,000, but would require much less maintenance.

The council members were asked to decide which one would be the better option for the building.

Crouse also explained the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) ordinance — something that must be done so lines do not clog due to restaurants using these items while cooking for their customers. This ordinance would include the traps being inspected periodically to ensure they are compliant. Kenerly recommended the council adopt the ordinance since the town does not currently have a restaurant that would use the

FOG ordinance.

tion of the courthouse and explained to them how the courthouse functioned on a regular basis. The plans will yield a courtroom that will very closely resemble what it used to look like — there are a handful of photos that have been discovered from the 1950s and 1960s.

“We are so excited to see how the renovations turn out,” said Meyer. “Any and all donations will help immensely.”

There is an opportunity to see the courtroom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, as the Jackson County Historic Courthouse Restoration Committee and the Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission celebrates National Preservation Month.

Admission is free, and an

archive specialist will be onsite to offer free advice and minor repairs to preserve old books or documents.

For more information or to reserve a tour, call the Jackson County Historic Courthouse at 706-307-7685.

Recommendations for rezoning approved Other highlights from the meeting include an approval from McDaniel’s Antiques for a change of ownership of business without purchasing a new occupational tax certificate and rezoning approvals.

These were recommended for approval during the April 27 Planning and Zoning Commission. Also, Charles Futral wished to rezone his property from R1 to OR to be used as office space for Northeast Georgia Psychological Services at 4073 Highway 53. In addition, Megan Nixon asked for a rezoning approval of property from C1 to R1 located at 74 White St., to provide for a future bed and breakfast.

The Jefferson Police Department is hosting its eight annual Police Memorial on Tuesday, May 12.

The special ceremony, which pays tribute to fallen officers during National Police Week, will be held at 6 p.m. on May 12 at Living Word Worship Center on Mahaffey Street in Jefferson.

“This is open to the public and is a memorial for fallen officers,” said Jefferson Police Chief Joe Wirthman.

“Unfortunately, we will be adding another candle,” said Wirthman.

Franklin County Deputy Steven LaCruz “Cruz” Thomas, 26, died May 21, 2014, following a traffic incident. He was pursing a traffic violator on Interstate 85 when a semi changed lanes and swerved into his lane of travel. Deputy Thomas took evasive action, lost control of his cruiser which struck some trees. He died at the scene.

The son of Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas worked part-time for that department and worked fulltime for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.

Movies Under the Stars is May 16 Walt Disney’s animated superhero action comedy, “Big Hero 6,” kicks off the movies under the Braselton stars for its 2015 series. The movie is featured on Saturday, May 16, in the Braselton Park at dusk.

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Steve Blair named to succeed 40-year director

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“Jackson EMC couldn’t have had better representation from Hall County than Ray Jones. His business experience and deep ties to the farming community made him an asset to the cooperative. During his years of service on the board the area he represents, and Jackson EMC as a whole, have experienced tremendous growth and welcomed new business and industry. And Ray has been an integral part of making sure the people he represents had reliable, affordable power they needed to support that growth and development,” said Jackson EMC Board Chairman Otis Jones.

The cooperative had 37,953 members and 4,290 miles of energized wire when Jones was named to the board. Today the cooperative serves nearly 217,000 meters and has more than 13,600 miles of energize wire.

Jones’ successor, Steve Blair, is a graduate of Georgia College & State University with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a master’s degree in Business Administration. Blair was an accounting instructor at Gainesville State College (GSC) from

1973 to 2010, and continues to teach at the University of North Georgia part-time. He has served on the Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors since September 2011.

“Steve has all the attributes that will make him a very effective Jackson EMC board member. He is highly qualified with his expertise in financial analysis. He knows the cooperative’s mission well, with his prior service as nominating committee chairman and current service on the Foundation board. Steve is an excellent choice for our cooperative,” said Jones.

Blair served on the Hall County School Board from 1990-2002, working on a committee lobbying for legislation that would allow special purpose local option sales tax revenues to be used for capital expenditures.

Blair currently serves as a member of the Hospital Authority of Hall County and as a deacon at Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church.

Father of three and grandfather of six, Blair and his wife, Merry, reside in Gainesville.

Braselton hospital is expanding to provide obstetrical services Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Braselton, the state’s newest hospital, began construction on a new expansion May 4, allowing the hospital to begin offering obstetric services to the community.

The $16-million project will be the first for the new hospital, following closely after the recent opening of the facility on April 1. The new space will include 10 labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) rooms, two c-section suites, a nursery and reception and waiting areas and is expected to open by January 2017.

Emergency and medical services at NGMC Braselton, as well as physician offices in Medical Plaza B, will remain fully operational throughout the construction of the new facilities.

“We are extremely pleased that we will be able to offer OB services for our community,” says Anthony Williamson, president of NGMC Braselton. “We recognized the need for healthcare services in South Hall County many years ago, and it is exciting to be able to plan for our first expansion so quickly. With the support of our community, physicians, hospital staff and board members, NGMC Braselton will continue to expand its highly-regarded franchise

known for superb quality and services.”

OB/GYNs and pediatricians on staff at NGMC have provided physician services in this area for many years.

“We are excited to see this construction begin and know that soon we will be able to provide inpatient delivery services to our patients in this area closer to home,” says Frank Lake, MD, an OB/GYN with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Heritage OB/GYN and chief of obstetrics at NGMC. The 100-bed hospital offers high quality medical services modeled around the award winning programs of excellence NGHS has built at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville since 1951. These services currently include emergency services, heart and vascular services, orthopedics, neurosciences, advanced surgery and cancer treatment.

The 119-acre healthcare village surrounding NGMC Braselton includes Medical Plaza 1 and Medical Plaza B. Medical Plaza 1 houses numerous physician specialties, an urgent care center and outpatient imaging, lab and therapy services.

Medical Plaza B services include imaging, lab and physical and occupational therapy. Learn more about NGMC Braselton atwww.nghs.com/braselton.

We are excited to see this construction begin and know that soon we will be able to provide inpatient delivery services to our patients in this area closer to home.

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Ray Jones retires from Jackson EMC board Ray C. Jones is retiring from the Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) board of directors after nearly 40 years of service.

He is succeeded by Steve Blair, who is well-known in Hall County for his community and board service.

A member of Jackson EMC since 1954, Jones spent his professional career in Georgia’s poultry industry, serving as president of Crystal Farms Inc., and Crystal Farms Mills Inc., and president of J&S Farms Inc., as well as director of the Georgia Poultry Federation, director of the Georgia Egg Association, director of the American Egg Board and secretary and director of the National Egg Company. He was selected for “Who’s Who in Georgia” and “Who’s Who in the South and Southwest.”

He is a graduate of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education from the University of Georgia.

In addition to his professional affiliations, Jones has been very involved in the Gainesville/Hall County community, serving as a trustee of the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, a trustee of the Gainesville College Foundation, a director of the First National Bank of Gainesville, member of the Executive Advisory Committee of the Georgia Department of Transportation Commuter Rail Study, charter president of the South Hall Kiwanis Club, member of the Gainesville Kiwanis Club, member of the Gainesville Rotary Club, and deacon, elder and Sunday School superintendent and teacher of the Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church. He was named to the Jackson EMC board in December 1976.

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Obituaries Barbara Johnson Appleby

Died May 3, 2015 Barbara Johnson Appleby, 84, died Sunday, May 3, 2015 She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Travis Appleby.

Survivors include her children, Charlton C. Tooke III (Loretta), Susan Koles Rickman (Victor) and Robert T. Appleby, Jr.; and grandchildren, Asher Koles, Eli Koles and Travis Appleby.

Barbara grew up in Jefferson, the youngest daughter of Albert Sidney and Richie Johnson. Her siblings, Hillyer Johnson, Hazel Johnson Moore, Margaret Johnson Tyson and Albert Sidney Johnson Jr., also preceded her in death.

Having graduated from Martin Institute in Jefferson, Barbara attended Georgia State College for Women (now Georgia College) in Milledgeville. She was a soprano and the secretary for the school’s well-known A Capella Choir and served as a senior class officer.

Among her fondest memories of GSCW was competing for the “Golden Slipper” during a spirited theatrical competition. After receiving her B.A. in 1951, she taught English at several schools in North Georgia including Banks County High School, Athens High School and Jefferson Elementary School.

As an English teacher, she was known for holding students to her high expectations while teaching them to become excellent writers, both creatively and technically. An “A+” from her was cherished and her students remember her fondly.

After marrying Robert Appleby in 1960, Barbara devoted herself to caring for her husband and three children and to making a warm and loving home. She supported Bob in his work that took him to Beloit, Wisc., Illinois and Florida, and then back to Georgia. Throughout, Barbara served the churches to which she belonged, as a member and leader of various committees, as an elder and as a Stephen Minister.

She particularly loved her church family in Lilburn at Good Shepherd Presbyterian and was pleased, after moving back to Jefferson, to rejoin the church of her childhood, Jefferson First Methodist.

A service in Barbara’s memory will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. at Jefferson First Methodist Church, 188 Martin Street, Jefferson, Georgia. Friends and family may call one hour prior to the service. She loved flowers, having grown up in the home across the street from the church, with the beautiful gardens her mother tended. But in lieu of flowers at this time, more appreciated would be a gift of love to the church in her honor.

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of the Minish Reunion and an avid gardener. Her family and heritage were very important to her. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Verner R. Benton; sisters, Mae Ola Estes, Icie Leachman, Mildred Fitzpatrick and Gwen Johnson; and brothers, Horace Minish, John D. Minish, Woodrow Minish, Roland Minish and R.B. Minish.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Bob McDowell of Athens, Brenda and Walter Wynn of Rockledge and Gail and Randal Stinson of Macon; sisters, Hallie Grace Fitzpatrick of Ila and Susie Davis of Commerce; grandchildren, Holly McDowell, Rob McDowell, Eva Evans, Jason Wynn, Jennifer Davis, Julie Ramsey, Samantha Stinson, Jessica Roberts and Jonathan Stinson; 13 greatgrandchildren; and 26 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 2, 2015, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Mr. Steven Parker officiating. Interment followed in Jackson Memorial Gardens.

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John Edward Bieber

Died May 4, 2015 John Edward Bieber, 75, of Winder, died Monday, May 4, 2015.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www. lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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Ralph Harrison Cronic

Died April 28, 2015 Ralph Harrison Cronic, 86, of Flowery Branch, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 30, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Jentezen Franklin officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born May 22, 1928 in Braselton, he was a son of the late Sim and Lola Mae Edge Cronic. He was the owner of Cronic Motors and was a member of Free Chapel Worship Center.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie Cronic; sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Linda Cronic of Gainesville, Ricky and Sandra Cronic of Lula and Kevin Cronic and Donnie J. Roberts, both of Gainesville; daughters and sons-in-law, Sonya and Tony Porter of Gainesville, Debora Cronic and Bonnie and Tommy Holcomb, all of Commerce and Kathy and Ron Kelley of Gainesville; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, May 7, 2015

Lessie Minish Benton

Died April 29, 2015 Lessie Minish Benton, 98, of Commerce, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at her residence.

Born in Liberty, she was a daughter of the late David Lee and Eva Leila O’Kelley Minish. She was a member of Erastus Christian Church and was retired from Commerce City Schools as a lunchroom manager. She was the previous registrar for United Daughters of the Confederacy, a member of the Grey Ladies at BanksJackson-Commerce Medical Center, Golden Heirs and Jolly Agers. She was the former treasurer and president

John Michael Eden

Died May 3, 2015 Mr. John Michael “john john” Eden, 22, of Winder, died Sunday, May 3, 2015.

Born in Elgin, Ill., he was a son of John Fredrick Eden and Lauren Marie Koch Eden of Winder. He was a member of the U.S. Navy and raced Motocross bikes.

He loved his dogs Balta, Knox and Congo and coming home for mom’s homecooked meals. He was also finishing his junior year at the University of Georgia. He will be missed by many and his departure has left a huge hole in the family.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his sis-

CHURCH NEWS

The National Day of Prayer will be observed from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 7.

Observances will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at Brockton Road Baptist Church in Jefferson, in Maysville City Park, the Historic Courthouse in Homer, Nicholson City Hall, at Spencer Park in Commerce and in hte fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Commerce. Arcade City Hall’s service will be at 8:30 a.m. on May 7. sss The Dixie Melody Boys will be in concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 8, at the Winder Community Center, located at 113 E. Athens St., in Winder.

ter, Amanda Eden (James Hall) of Winder.

The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home.

The visitation will immediately follow the service.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 7, 2015

Bonnie Wendell Green

Died April 30, 2015 Bonnie Wendell Green died Thursday April 30, 2015.

He was the son of the late Arley Gadsden and Ina Westbrook Green and had retired from the Internal Revenue Service. He was a World Ward II veteran and received the Bronze Star.

Survivors include his wife, Genora Freeman Green; daughters, Glenda Martindale of Goldsboro, N.C., and Linda Barclay of Westfield, Wisc.; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 5, 2015, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Morris officiating. Interment was in Laurelwood Cemetery in Doraville.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, May 7, 2015

Sarah Anderson Howington

Died April 30, 2015 Sarah Anderson Howington, 94, of Jefferson, died Thursday, April 30, 2015.

Born in Clarke County, she was a daughter of the late Alonzo and Montine Sanders Anderson. She was a farmer, raised flowers and was the owner of Sarah’s Florist in Commerce. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hoddie Howington; daughter, Linda “Poochie” Looney; son, Larry Alonzo Howington; and granddaughter, Donna Standridge.

Survivors include her daughter, Betty Jo Standridge, of Jefferson; sons, Alan Leroy Howington of Savannah and Steven David Howington of Jefferson; sisters, Carlene Finger and Mary Ann Shadden, both of Athens; brothers, Harold Stephenson and Paul Stephenson, both of Athens; 15 grandchildren; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Saturday, May 2, 2015, in the Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Nicholson with Wayne Jarrard, Jonathan Gary, Jordan Jarrard, Jenson Jarrard, Greg Howington and Punkin Kesler honored as pallbearers.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, May 7, 2015

William Doug Jones

Died May 6, 2015 William Doug Jones, 72, of Cleveland, died Monday, May 4, 2015.

A native of New Holland, he was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Maggie (Croy) Jones. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Ward’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nathan Hudgins officiating.

Interment followed in the New Holland Cemetery.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie Jones and Michael Jones, both of Gainesville and Brad and Tiffany Jones of Jefferson; Michael Jones, Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law, Becky J. and Nathan Hudgins of Lula; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and John Pickelsimer of Blairsville; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;

Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. You can also get tickets for Friday concert and the June 26 concert featuring The Inspirations for $25. Tickets are available at the office of The Barrow County News, located at 189 W. Athens St., in Winder, or call 770-867-7557. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will hold worship service for Mother’s Day in the sanctuary at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 10, with children’s Sunday school in the church classrooms and adult Sunday school in the fellowship hall at 10 a.m.

Vacation Bible School will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. July

and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville The Paper, May 7, 2015

Carl Long Jr.

Died May 3, 2015 Carl Long Jr., 69, of Winder, died Sunday, May 3, 2015.

He was a welder and worked for Shepard’s Construction. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Long Sr., and Kathleen Rae Jefferson Long.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Kines Long; sons, Carl Long III (Lisa) of Winder, Wendell Eugene Long (Stacy) of New York and David Long (Morgan) of Athens; brothers, Mike Long, Bobby Long, David Long and Glenn Long; and grandchildren, Brittany Long, Chris Long and Chase Long.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Morningside Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Aaron officiating. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 7, 2015

Beth Nix

Died April 24, 2015 Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Nix, 56, died Friday, April 24, 2015.

A native of Barrow County, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Frances Harwell. She worked for Barrow County EMS and Walton County EMS. She was also preceded in death by son; Haven Nix; and brother; Joe Harwell Jr. Memorial services were held Thursday, April 30, 2015, in the chapel of Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Hayes and Dr. David Cook officiating.

Survivors include her husband, Louis Griffith; son, Ben Nix; stepdaughter; Emily (Michael) Cooper; sister, Jennie (Dick) Mitchell; brother, Chris (Rhonda) Harwell; grandchildren, Osee Anna Nix, Sahara Elizabeth Nix and Turner Griffith; niece, Katie Pruitt; grandnieces, Maci, Kayla and Abby Jo Gosnell; and dear family friend; Phillis Billings.

The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the caring staff of St. Mary’s Hospice: Carole, Millie, Paige and Bill.

Memorials may be made to the Union Baptist Church, St. Mary’s Hospice or a charity of your choice.

Smith Memory Chapel, Winder The Paper, May 7, 2015

Lois Price

Died May 2, 2015 Lois Price, 87, of Helena and formerly of Winder, died Saturday, May 2, 2015, at her residence following an extended illness.

A native of Barrow County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Florence Fortner Allen. She was a longtime employee of Winder-Barrow Hospital and served as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a member of Helena First Baptist Church and was a former member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Julian Price; sons, Richard Price of Temple, Charles Price of Perry and Larry Price of Winder; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Monday, May 4, 2015, at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Bethlehem with the Rev. Doug Merck officiating.

Memorials may be made to Helena First Baptist Church, 303 Seventh St., Helena, GA 31037.

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Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., in Hoschton. Pastor is Marvin Mason. Contact the church office at 706-654-1422 or email Hoschtonumc@windstream.net sss Arbor Pointe Church Pastor Brad Greene is hosting a sixweek video based study group began April 16. This study, drawn from Kyle Idleman’s book “Not A Fan,” seeks to draw people from being merely a fan of Jesus to being a completely committed follower. To sign up to be a part of this study group, visit the church’s website (www. arborpointe.org) and click the “Sign Up” tab.

The weekly worship service

Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, May 7, 2015

Peggy Sue Samples

Died April 28, 2015 Peggy Sue Samples, 67, of Hoschton, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

Mrs. Samples was employed with the Gwinnett County Water Resources Department for 31 years.

She loved making quilts as a hobby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Weldon Samples; and her parents, William and Dorothy McCart.

Survivors include her son, Ashley W. Samples and wife Sara of Hoschton; sistersin-law, Linda Pugh of Dawsonville and Judy Popham of Nelson; brothers-in-law, Junior White of Fairmont and Carl Popham of Ball Ground; sister, Shelia Carter and husband Tommy of Lawrenceville; grandson, Aaron Jesse Samples; nephews, Jeffery Carter, Chase Carter;,Michael Carter and wife Julie and Lucas Carter; niece, Kalie Carter; and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, May 1, 2015, in the Lawson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Hoschton City Cemetery.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, May 7, 2015

Linda Lee Sanders

Died April 30, 2015 Linda Lee Sanders, 64, of Pendergrass, died Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Born in Starke, Fla., she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Myrtle Martin Nettles. She was a retired Registered Nurse.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Sanders; daughter, Tracy Hollis of Pendergrass; sons, Danny Sanders and Joseph Sanders, both of Nicholson; and two grandchildren.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, May 7, 2015

Jack Nelson Thomason

Died May 4, 2015 Jack Nelson Thomason, 88, of Flowery Branch, died Monday, May 4, 2015, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2015, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Pastor Steve Steward will officiate. .

Born Feb. 17, 1927, in Atlanta, he was a son of the late Clyde and Effie Thomason. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was retired from General Motors, where he worked security for 38 years. He was a member of Yaarab Shrine Temple and a Scottish Rite Mason. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Gladys White Thomason, whom he married Dec. 20, 1947.

Survivors include his son, Douglas Thomason of California; sister, JoAnn Wilbanks of Flowery Branch; caretakers and nieces, Gail Drake and Brenda Stodghill, both of Flowery Branch; and several other nieces and nephews.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, May 7, 2015

James Murray Vaughn

Died April 22, 2015 James Murray Vaughn, 68, of Tennessee and formerly of Winder, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

Mr. Vaughn lived in Winder for 22 years and was

is at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School and a youth class are offered before the service; children’s Sunday School and nursery are offered during the worship time. sss First Baptist Church of Jefferson will host its annual Child Dedication Sunday on May 10.

On May 17, the church will have a musical at 4 p.m. to help promote Vacation Bible School.

Vacation Bible School is set for May 31- June 4 from 5:30-8: p.m.

Please go to the church website to register. VBS is free to all grades 1-5.

At 7 p.m. on May 17, the Jefferson High School Baccalaureate service will

a member of Union Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Butler and Lula Long Vaughn; son, Randall Vaughn; and brother, Jackie Vaughn.

Survivors include his wife, Diana Mitchell Vaughn; sons, Michael Vaughn and wife JoAnn of Martin and Anthony Vaughn and wife Whitney of Acworth; daughters, Gracie Buhl and husband Jeremiah and Jessica Vaughn, all of Tennessee; brothers, Wayne Vaughn and Harris Vaughn and wife Sylvia, all of South Carolina; sister, Jean Watson and husband Butch of South Carolina; three grandsons; and a host of other relatives.

Graveside services were held Monday, May 4, 2015, in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Union Baptist Church, 527 Union Baptist Church Road, Winder, GA 30680.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, May 7, 2015

Mary Eley Whitehead

Died April 29, 2015 Mary Eley Whitehead, 100, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015.

A native of Jackson County, Mrs. Whitehead was the daughter of the late Jewel and Currie Waddel Sell. She was also preceded in death by a great-greatgranddaughter; Eley Martin Bramlett.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 2, 2015, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. David Cook officiating. Burial followed in the O’Shields cemetery.

Survivors include her daughter, Betty (Kenneth) Reynolds; granddaughter, Lynn (Mike) Bailey; greatgrandchildren, Jennifer (Eric) Bramlett and Justin (Ashley) Bailey; and greatgreat-grandchildren, Jake and Ford Bramlett.

Smith Memory Chapel, Winder The Paper, May 7, 2015

Don Wolfe

Died May 4, 2015 Donald “Don” Dene Wolfe, 80, a resident of The Village at Deaton Creek in Hoschton, died Monday, May 4, 2015.

Born June 22, 1934, in Columbus, Neb., he was a son of the late Naomi and Ira Wolfe.

Survivors include his s wife of 37 years, Patricia “Sweeney” Wolfe; son and daughters-in-law, Kerry and Nan Wolfe of Lawrenceville, Mike and Kathryn Wolfe of Nashville, Tenn., and Jay and Danette Lavelle of Buford; daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Don Fukartas of Auburn; son and daughter-inlaw, Georgia;grandchildren, James Fukartas, Patrick Lavelle, Joseph Fukartas, and Melissa Lavelle; and his chocolate chip angel, Chloe Livingston. Other surviving relatives, sister-in-law, Irene Wolfe; and two nieces Dana Dominic and Jeanne Moore; and great-niece, Charity Dominic.

He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and Russ Moore; and brother, Wayne Wolfe.

The funeral mass was held Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Interment will be held at noon on Thursday, May 7, in the Georgia National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to: Prince of Peace Building Fund, 6439 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.

Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford The Paper, May 7, 2015

take place in the sanctuary.

The service is led by the JHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

On May 24, the teenagers and children will prepare more than 200 sandwiches to give to teenagers in need in Clarke County.

The FBCJ Preschool is taking applications now for August 2015 The church food bank is open from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Contact the church for more information on any of these events. Michael Helms is the Senior Pastor. The church is located at 246 Washington St., in Jefferson. Visit www. fbcjefferson.org. sss

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POLICE REPORT Jefferson Police ■■ A Jefferson resident contacted police April 27 after learning 17 unauthorized transactions had been made on her account totaling $955.

The transactions were made to a Lawrenceville Yancey Sands ■■ A criminal trespass was reported April 26 at a John B. Brooks Road residence where the landlord is filing eviction paperwork.

■■ A driver was stopped April 27 and taken into custody on a marijuana possession warrant from Lamar County.

■■ A domestic dispute was reported April 27 at a John B. Brooks Road address.

■■ A man who was attempting to make a purchase at Pendergrass Flea Market on April 26 reported he had lost his wallet which contained a bank card, credit card, ID and $200 in cash.

■■ A father wanted documentation of mistreatment of his children by their mother, according to an April 23 report.

■■ A verbal domestic dispute was reported April 27 at a Jasmine Drive location.

One of the parties left the location for the evening.

■■ A Jefferson resident contacted police April 27 about an identity theft case after learning from the Internal Revenue Service that her Social Security number had already been used for a tax filing.

■■ A driver was charged with driving while license suspended, no proof of insurance and operating a vehicle with suspended registration on April 27.

■■ A HomeGoods employee was arrested on charges of battery after an April 27 assault on another employee in the parking lot.

There were witnesses to the battery.

■■ A tractor was reported missing from a Washington Street business location on April 27.

■■ A driver reported damage to his windshield on April 27 after the car was struck by pellets on Lee Street. The driver said someone may have shot at the window.

■■ Suspicious persons were reported April 28 at an Athens Street location where two men in a white minivan pulled into a driveway and asked about relocating plants. The men provided a business card to the man who said he was not interested in their service.

■■ A man was taken into custody for simple battery on April 28 after slapping a relative in the face after a day of arguments. The man was advised that he could not strike the other adult and call it discipline.

■■ A shoplifting incident was reported April 28 at Dollar General. The store employee provided a description of the female who entered the store with a large bag and hurriedly left the store with merchandise.

■■ An unruly juvenile was reported April 20 at a Kissam Street location. The parent was seeking help for her child who was to appear in juvenile court on April 30. The responding officer told the parent that the judge could assist in directing the family to available services.

■■ A Hidden Lakes Trail resident reported a burglary at the residence on April 29.

The complainant provided the name of a suspect who knew she had four new vehicle rims which she planned to sell on eBay. Also missing was a 40-inch flat-screen TV and a laptop. The suspect had been to the residence, the complainant said. The responding officer noted the complainant was disoriented and smelled of alcoholic beverages.

■■ Police responded to a location where a juvenile was threatening suicide on April 29. The patient, who had a cut to the forearm, was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center for evaluation.

■■ A man who had fallen asleep inside Hardee’s on April 29 was taken into custody for public drunkenness when he refused to leave the business which was closing. He had been asleep for several hours when officers were called. He was wanted on an outstanding warrant from Habersham County.

■■ A harassment by telecommunications was reported April 30.

■■ A domestic dispute was reported May 1 at a Raintree Court location.

■■ Police responded to a Jefferson Heights Apartment on April 30 where a woman had passed away after being released from an area hospital.

■■ An April 27 traffic accident involving two vehicles was investigated. No injuries were reported.

■■ One person complained of injury after a two-car mishap on Highway 11 on April 29.

■■ An April 30 traffic mishap was investigated on Washington Street at Lawrenceville Street. No one was injured.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office ■■ The body of a female was found Sunday at Jackson County Comprehensive High School by a school employee.

The cause of death was suicide. According to Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum, the female, who suffered from depression, was not connected to the school.

■■ A man at a Galilee Church Road address contacted authorities April 30 when he heard a gunshot behind his home. Someone who has been living at the residence for the past three months has been having problems with depression and the man said he was concerned about his family’s safety. The woman denied she had fired a gun and said she no longer had a handgun.

The family decided to stay elsewhere for the evening when the woman refused medical attention.

■■ The driver of a muddy Ford Mustang which left Waterworks Road on April 30 was located at East Jackson Comprehensive High School.

There was no damage to the vehicle which did not strike anything when the driver overcorrected after running of the roadway. After ending up in the ditch, the driver was assisted by others in getting out of the ditch to get to school. The driver was warned about leaving the scene of an accident.

■■ Deputies checked a 911 hangup at Buhler Quality

Yarn on April 29. There was no emergency at the business and employees were uncertain from where the call originated.

■■ A vehicle abandoned on the side of Highway 15 near Sheep Pasture Road which was creating a traffic hazard on April 29 was towed when deputies were unable to reach the owner.

■■ A deputy struck a deer which ran out in front of his cruiser on County Farm Road on April 29. The vehicle sustained some front-end damage and the injured deer was located and put down.

■■ A woman who went to the Jackson County Jail on April 29 was transported to Athens Regional Medical Center after a medical episode.

■■ A verbal dispute was reported April 28 at a Lanier Road address.

■■ A dispute was reported April 27 at a Sweetwater Ridge address in Hoschton where the deputy was unable to determine the primary aggressor in the incident in which both females had visible signs of an altercation.

■■ A harassment was reported April 27 by a woman who suspects her ex-husband’s wife is behind the threatening communications she is receiving.

■■ A 911 call that a fight was in progress at a party going on at a Highway 334 location in Commerce on April 29 was responded to by a deputy who found no evidence of a fight. The group said they were had returned from a candlelight vigil for a friend who had been in a traffic accident the previous weekend. Others at the scenes were working on a vehicle.

■■ A harassing phone calls report was filed April 25 by a man who said a one-night stay won’t stop calling him.

He wants to communications stopped since he has reconciled with his wife.

■■ A tenant complained about dogs running loose in the Commerce Road location where he will be moving after the landlord said his complaints were creating too much drama.

■■ A report of an unsecured and aggressive dog along a road in Commerce was filed April 28. A walker said he is fearful he will get bitten by the dog. When a deputy went to the location where the dog lives, a dog grabbed him on the pant leg and won’t let go until the owner swapped at the dog.

The man was advised to secure the dogs. A report was also sent to animal control.

■■ A report that children were riding dirt bikes on county roadways in Pendergrass was filed April 25 and the responding deputy witnessed the children’s fathers riding in the middle of the roadway. The men were approaching to confront the neighbors who called 911 to report the safety concerns.

The men, who were argumentative and accusatory, were advised that a laundry list of traffic citations could be written or the situation could be handled like adults. The concern for the children’s safety was the major issue and the fathers said they would not allow the children to operate the off-road vehicles on county roads again.

■■ After an April 27 lookout was placed for a darkcolored Ford F-150 with a suspected drunk driver behind the wheel, a deputy reported a vehicle match-

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ing that description passed him. After watching the vehicle drive erratically, the deputy made a traffic stop and smelled a strong odor of alcoholic beverages. The driver acknowledged he had consumed vodka and was unable to complete a roadside sobriety test. He was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.

■■ Deputies responded to a medical call on April 26 on Woods Bridge Road. The patient was transported to Northridge Medical Center.

■■ On April 26, a driver reported damage to his Ford Mustang on Highway 441 after the hood blew off.

■■ A verbal dispute was reported April 26 at a Lauren Marie Drive address.

■■ A custody dispute matter was reported April 26 by a Mary Collier Road resident.

■■ A custody dispute was reported April 26 by a mother who said her ex-husband had absconded with their 5-yearold in November and she was attempting to locate them at a family member’s home in Nicholson. They were not found at the location.

■■ A man involved in a verbal dispute on April 25 was transported by ambulance to Athens Regional Medical Center when he fell to the ground and complained of head pain.

■■ A verbal dispute was reported in the parking lot of Fast Phil’s on April 25 but the vehicle had already left the scene. Arcade Police stopped the vehicle and took the female into custody when she was uncooperative with police. The juvenile in the car was picked up at the Jackson County Jail by Banks County Division of Family and Children Services.

■■ A possible harassment was reported April 25 at a Thyatira-Brockton Road location where a man continued to drive by the house and even pulled into the driveway.

■■ A welfare check was conducted at a Maysville address on April 24 where a man was having an anxiety attack.

■■ A dispute was reported April 24 on Windy Hill Road where a neighbor complained that a man, who had been drinking, had frightened her child when he ap-

proached a group of arguing kids.

■■ A dispute between two persons was mediated on April 23. A deputy handled the situation in which threats were made after the complainant called the other person’s girlfriend an unflattering name.

■■ A dispute was reported April 27 at a Maysville address after a woman found her best friend at her home when she arrived to pick up some of her belongings and allow her soon-to-be ex-husband to see their child.

■■ A driver was accused of trespassing at a storage unit in Pendergrass on April 26.

■■ A man who sustained some injury April 27 when he struck a vehicle while driving a dirt bike on Ridgway Church Road was charged with driving under the influence, a helmet requirement violation, passing in a no passing zone and no insurance.

■■ A driver reported her ex-boyfriend had argued to pay for damage to her vehicle which resulted when he backed into it but he has since refused to cooperate.

■■ A dispute was reported April 27 at a Highway 330 address.

■■ A harassment incident was reported April 27 by a woman whose ex-husband was being released from prison.

Braselton Police ■■ A man involved in a verbal dispute with his family was given a courtesy ride From a Reisling Drive address to the Pilot Travel Center on April 26.

■■ A temporary tag was reported missing from a vehicle in the Petco parking lot on April 26. The tag was on the vehicle when the driver left to go to Circle K but it was missing when he returned to work.

■■ A Crimson King Drive resident was notified April 28 by the Internal Revenue Service that he may be an identity theft victim.

■■ A woman who purchased a cell phone on eBay notified police April 27 that she learned the phone may be stolen. When she attempted to establish service with a provider, she was in-

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formed the phone may be stolen.

■■ A driver notified police that his tire was damaged when his vehicle struck a pothole on Spout Springs Road near Thompson Mill Road on April 26.

■■ Responding to an April 28 theft report I which a man said his ex-girlfriend took two of his credit cards, the officer took the woman into custody after learning Hall County had warrants for her arrest. She was transferred to the custody of a Hall County deputy.

■■ A driver stopped for speeding on Interstate 85 on April 29 was also cited for driving while license suspended. Her vehicle was towed.

■■ Two passenger cars traveling on I-85 on April 29 were damaged when a tractor-trailer blew a tire. The cars struck the tire carcass in the roadway.

■■ A construction foreman at a Glynwick Drive site notified police that tractor tires had been shot out between April 29-30. A four-wheeler possibly used by the suspect was located nearby and towed. Police recovered .45-caliber shells as evidence.

■■ A vehicle in the parking lot of Soprano’s was damaged on May 2.

■■ Damage was reported at a Davis Street residence on May 2. The unoccupied home had messages spraypainted throughout it.

■■ A man who pushed a female to the ground and struck her several times at a Rue Charlemagne Drive location was arrested and charged with disorderly under the influence on May 3. The man was combative with a group of high school students who came to the female’s aid as well as to law enforcement. The woman declined to press further charges but wanted medical attention for her injured leg.

She was treated at the scene and declined transport.

■■ A cable amplifier was reported stolen from a Franklin Street location. The amplifier has since been replaced by Comcast.

■■ An employee of Hitachi reported April 29 that he felt threatened by a co-worker after a threatening note was left at a work station.

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have great memories of kindergarten. I don’t know why. This is usually where I insert a joke about it being the three greatest years of my life.

I remember we used to play “Mamas and Daddies” and “Doctors and Nurses.”

The latter of those usually involved a classmate pretending to give you a shot and feeling your forehead to see if you have a fever.

I don’t know if anyone in my kindergarten class became a nurse or doctor, but it was always fun.

I’ve also been on the planet long enough to remember when nurses wore those triangular caps. They also wore uniform dresses, white hosiery and shoes polished white.

Today, that world is all but gone. Nurses wear scrubs and athletic shoes now.

But they still get pinned. A nurse’s pin is a sign he or she is now an official registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

I dated a girl who became a nurse. I was there when she got pinned. It was a special time.

I thought about those times the other day when the Daily Fatality Report came into my email box. I look at it every day. People young, old and all points in between die in car crashes.

This day I saw five names I had already heard.

Caitlyn Baggett, Morgan Bass, Emily Clark, Abbie DeLoach and Catherine Pittman were nursing students at Georgia Southern University. They were on their way to their last clinical at a Savannah hospital when they were struck by an oncoming tractor-trailer.

I don’t know the complete educational scenario of a nursing student, but they were on the verge of their senior year. They had been working in a teaching hospital and knew the kind of work expected of a nurse and still wanted to pursue their dream. The coveted pin was almost in sight.

Suddenly, it was over.

The pictures showed us beautiful young women with kind eyes and cheerful faces. One has to think

Harris Blackwood how much joy, comfort and healing they would have brought to patients in the years to come. They were also devoted to their alma mater, Georgia Southern, and were Eagles through and through.

Some of the things people say at times like this confound me. No, God did not need either more angels or nurses. He has all the angels he needs and we have been told heaven is a place without sick folks.

No, it was not God’s will for that truck driver to not realize the vehicles were stopped and crashed into them. I don’t think God sets out to purposely arrange the demise of his children.

Some answers may come in the detailed investigation and other answers may never come. That’s the part of all this that is the toughest.

I have heard it said while we have words to describe children who have lost parents, we do not have words to describe parents who have lost children. Yes, I know they were young adults, but the people who brought them into the world never expected to see them leave it.

Right about now is the time that is the toughest for people who are grieving.

The friends and family have gone about their business.

The food brought by caring neighbors is gone. The flowers sent to console are now wilting.

Today, say a prayer for the parents of Caitlyn, Morgan, Emily, Catherine and Abbie. The loss of child, regardless of age, is a pain that lasts a long time.

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A memorable mother It was at lunch after a morning revival service last summer that a few of us sat around, munching on Southern casseroles and talking about one of the most memorable mothers any of us had ever known.

Bedelle Nix. A memorable name attached to an unforgettable woman. As my sister’s mother-in-law, Mama B, as she was known all over the countryside, became part of our family when I was seven. This introduction into our family meant that Mama B, a strong, mindful woman, would meet the closest thing to a match she would ever encounter: My mama.

Since Mama’s name was Bonelle, the sing-song sound of ‘Bonelle and Bedelle’ would chime often through the stories told around the dinner table.

As the two grew older and, thus, more willful and cantankerous, the tales of their stand-offs and put-downs became legendary. Especially at the beauty shop where my sister would take them together for perms and wash-and-sets.

Mama B particularly relished the telling and constant retelling of being 11

Ronda Rich years old. My daddy, a smitten 12 year old who thought the future Miss Lumpkin County beauty queen was enthralling, had given her his Baby Ruth candy bar, quite a generous gift for a poor mountain boy during the Depression.

For a long time, Mama simply seethed as Mama B proudly recounted the story. Finally, several years after Daddy died, Mama had had enough. This was never a pretty sight. If you never saw Mama when she had had enough, consider yourself properly anointed and blessed.

We were sitting at the dinner table. Mama pursed her lips tightly and put up her hand. “Bedelle, that’s enough. Just hush,” she commanded firmly. “I don’t want to hear no more about you and Ralph and that dang Baby Ruth candy bar. He married me.”

Before she could say more, I stepped in to quickly change the subject.

Mama B, to her credit since it was against her nature, shut her mouth.

But the long entertaining, often laughable saga of Bedelle and Bonelle is not the purpose of this story. It is to tell you how Mama B, a woman of the most remarkable faith I have ever seen, served the Lord to the immense discomfort of all the sinners who tripped across her path. Mama B could spot the most downfallen sinner anywhere. She was especially adept at finding them at the grocery store.

I was about 9 years old when I tagged along with her to the small Mauney’s grocery store in her little town. She was in the canned goods when a beleaguered man had the misfortune of looking for a can of soup while Mama B was studying a Campbell’s label. She looked up, saw him and grabbed him by the arm. Apparently, she knew him and some of his history.

“Where are you with the Lord now?” she demanded.

Instantly terrified, he mumbled something about being ‘right with the Lord

now.’ Oh, but Mama B never stopped with that. Her questions fluttered around him like a mockingbird flapping its wings.

“Did you get saved? Have you been baptized? Did you join the church? Did you go to church last Sunday? Where?

Who’s the preacher? Whatta he preach on?”

The man was red-faced flustered, Mama B was determined and I was bored so I wandered off. I have no idea how the conversation ended but I did see the man hurry out the door, having not tarried long enough to buy anything.

The conversation that day at lunch was how many owed their salvation to Mama B’s constant pestering. One preacher allowed how his own daddy owed his trip to heaven to Mama B. “He’ll tell you to this day about how he hated to see Mama B comin’. She’d start on him about findin’ the Lord before it was too late.”

What a mama. What a legacy. What a gift to so many.

Ronda Rich is the best-selling author of several books.

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Remember to thank the teachers

By Richard Woods

For The Paper

The month of May is home, if you ask me, to one of the most important days on the calendar. May 4-8 marks Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to recognize the outstanding educators who spend each day shaping our children’s lives -- and to remember all those who played a role in shaping us.

This, to us, is a very special time of recognition -- so we plan to celebrate for the entire month of May, rather than just one week.

I encourage all Georgians to visit bit.ly/gadoethankateacher and download a special note of appreciation to send to your own favorite teacher. Then, snap a photo of your note and share it using the hashtag #thankagateacher.

A note to the teachers who are reading: I know that your work is far from easy. I know there are increasing demands on your time. I know there are many who don’t understand all that you do.

I know that gratitude and recognition can be far too infrequent.

I hope, however, that you know and understand the incredible importance of the role you play. I hope you know that you are changing students’ lives. I hope you know, even when the days are long and the challenges are great, that there is a student in your classroom today who will remember you long after they have moved on from their schooling, long after the tassel has been turned and the next chapter of life has begun.

This is the way I remember my own teachers. I would not be the person I am -- and I never would have become a teacher myself -- without them.

I know other Georgians have similar stories, and I hope those stories will be shared throughout this month.

On behalf of all Georgians, I say thank you!

Richard Woods, a 22-year public school educator

and former small business owner, is serving as Geor-

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Jackson County Republicans host party district convention

By KATIE GRIFFIN

For The Paper

The Ninth District Convention for the State Republican Party was hosted by the Jackson County Republican Party and the event was held at the Jefferson Civic Center.

There was a Banquet was on Friday, April 17 and the Convention was the next day.

As Secretary for the Jackson County Republican Party, I attended the Banquet and Convention as a first-time Delegate. I was a little nervous at first but after seeing all the familiar faces from the local party, I realized that all of the “important” people that were there as guests of honor or guest speakers all began somewhere as a first time something. The Banquet did host two U.S Senators (Isakson and Perdue) and two U.S Congressmen (Collins and Hice) for the first time in District history. And getting to shake hands with U.S Senator, Johnny Isakson and David Perdue was intimidating but it was also encouraging; they began their journey by taking a single step in the right direction and look at them now. Not that I want to be a politician, but being on the County Executive Board for the first time as well as being a Delegate has made me realize what some of my passions are. And any step towards fulfilling what one is passionate about is a step in the right direction.

The guest speakers for the Banquet were U.S Senator Johnny Isakson and U.S Senator David Perdue and Congressman Doug Collins and John Padgett, chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, also briefly spoke.

The food was catered by Jan Webster and the Civic Center did a fabulous job in hosting the event, plus it was great seeing everyone dressed up.

In thanking everyone for attending, Ron Johnson, chairman of the Jackson County GOP, said that it was an honor to host the Convention and see U.S Senators and Congressmen as well as State and local officials mingling together.

The Convention started off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 18. It was interesting to see the room divided in half so that the delegates could be towards the front of the room and behind the ropes were

Katie Griffin For The Paper

Ron Johnson, chairman of the Jackson County GOP, holds up some recognition; Below: State Rep. John Wilkinson also spoke.

the alternates. They take this very seriously. There are people standing around just to make sure that whoever enters that area has the word “Delegate” written on their name badge. The guest speaker at Convention was Congressman, Doug Collins.

Never before have I heard such a passionate, funny and big hearted speaker. Not only did he express the importance of conservatism in current legislation, but he explained his passion for maintaining a good relationship with the nation of Israel. My favorite quote on the topic of Israel was “I do not want to see our President win a Nobel Peace Prize on the backs of our friends, the nation of Israel,” said Collins. He also discussed his recent run in with religious intolerance as a chaplain. He says that reli-

gious rights ought to be protected because as a chaplain that is his job. “No matter what you believe you have the right to exercise those beliefs. And when 16 people get beheaded for their faith, that is a shame for the entire world, not just America,” said Collins.

Collins concluded his speech by encouraging his fellow Republicans to grow the party. There were 5 million people who stayed at home during the last presidential election, so he encouraged everyone to bring a friend, to share your dreams for getting the government out of your life, to put on a smile, and to reach out to others and make a difference now.

There were some announcements and awards given. Eight Ray Davis Community Service Awards were presented in honor of the late Ray Davis of White County, who donated $25,000 of his own money to start a retirement home in his county.

Also, Chairman of the Ninth District Republican Party, Andrew Turnage, announced that he will be resigning and he proposed that Bruce Azvedo of Madison County take his place.

The voting portion of the convention was not as large a part as I expected. I assumed that was the main reason I was there with the special Delegate name badge, but we simply voted on several party clauses and there was a slightly heated argument about adding something called “Jacobs Clause” to one of the party’s religious freedom clauses, but it was voted down. I was warned that there may be some drama during the voting and sure enough there was. But it was refreshing to see such passionate Republicans and to be reminded of all the reasons I am a Republican.

Even though I was one of the youngest delegates in the room, I was surrounded by people who work hard and believe that over spending is wrong and that maintaining a friendship with Israel is top priority and that inflation and higher taxes hurt Americans and that religious freedom and the Second Amendment are worth standing up for.

All the issues that make my blood boil when I’m watching or reading the news are

Katie Griffin For The Paper

Five persons received the Ray Davis Community Service Award presented in memory of a White County resident who donated $25,000 toward a retirement home in his county.

Below: U.S Senator David Perdue with Ron Johnson, chairman of the Jackson County GOP, and U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson. See more scenes at ClickThePaper.com

important. Maybe not to my neighbor or my mailman, but they are to me and to my family. I’m a hard-working middle class Georgian and if attending as a delegate to make my voice heard is the first step toward making a difference in my community then I will do it every time.

But nothing can replace the feeling of stepping out of the normal discussion of things and actually doing something to help make a change.

Just being around like minded people helped give me the boost I needed to be more vocal and passionate about my participation within the Republican Party.

We are making a huge difference in the lives of students, veterans, the elderly and many others.

I hope to encourage you as

the Convention encouraged me to bring a friend, put on a smile and speak your dreams to those around you because you can make a difference.

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STATE BOUND: Area teams have strong showing at track sectionals

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

HOSCHTON – Sixteen Mill Creek track and field athletes are headed to the state finals after last Saturday’s Class AAAAAA “B” Sectionals at Mill Creek.

The girls’ state meet begins today and ends Saturday at Hugh Mills Stadium in Albany. The boys compete next week at Jefferson Memorial Stadium in Jefferson.

The boys are sending 10 competitors from six different events: Braden Canamere (400-meter dash), Sam Costa (1,600 and 3,200-meter run), 4x400 meter relay team (Canamere, Jared Hayes, JiTavis Madison and Lance Mair), Jacob Zambo and Derringer Cormier (pole vault), Edmond Graham and Robbie Brazelton (long jump) and Jake Lund (discus throw).

“Obviously, we’re disappointed a couple of people didn’t get in (to state),” Mill Creek boys’ head coach Rik Moore said. “We want everybody to get in. We’re disappointed a couple of them didn’t get in, but the competi-

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Mill Creek’s Larsen Moore placed fifth in pole vault at sectionals and is headed to the girls’ state finals in Albany.

tion was pretty stiff today.

“This is pretty stiff competition this year (at) this sectionals. We’re excited.

We had some good performances. Some people showed up pretty good, so now we’ve got (a week) to

get ready for Jefferson. It’s a new day, we live to see another day.”

Moore said his message

leading into state is “continuing to improve.”

“That’s what it’s all about is peaking at the right times,”

he explained. “That’s what we’re trying to do. We’ll keep training and working hard and that’s what we’re here for.”

Six girls begin their quest for state championships today: Lexi Froh (800-meter run), Camryn Petit (1,600 and 3,200-meter run), Hannah Petit (3,200), Larsen Moore (pole vault), Sydney Campbell (long jump) and Dyani Stringer (shot put and discus throw).

Camryn Petit won both the 1,600 and 3,200 at regionals and sectionals.

“There has been a lot of encouragement from my teammates, from my coach,” she said after Saturday’s win. “I mean, I’ve worked hard all this season. I started in winter right after cross country, working hard all this season.

“I’m just going to keep pounding hard until we get to state, and I hope to break some school records.”

Petit is only a freshman.

“It’s just (an) awesome, amazing experience to be able to climb to the top my first year,” she explained.

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Franklin’s 3-run HR, Wilkes’ grand slam pushes Dragons to Round 2 New AD at Gainesville Billy Kirk will replace Wayne Vickery at GHS

BY KRISTEN OLIVER

The Paper regional staff

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Jefferson’s Jake Franklin celebrates after striking out the side for save in Game 2. He also hit a three-run home run.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

JEFFERSON – Jefferson Dragons’ baseball head coach Tommy Knight called hitting “contagious” and nothing exemplified that statement more than the third inning of Game 2 against the Lumpkin County Indians in round one of the Class AAA state playoffs.

The Dragons had 12 batters step to the plate. They snagged eight runs, including a three-run home run from Jake Franklin and a grand slam from Taylor Wilkes, en route to a 10-0 victory in six

innings of play.

Along with a 7-1 win in Game 1, the two-seeded Dragons marched on to round two of the Class AAA state baseball playoffs. They played a doubleheader at Pierce County on Wednesday.

“You get a couple of the guys swinging the bat good, everybody’s watching over here (the dugout), you’re driving balls off the wall, it’s (hitting) just contagious. It always has been, it always will be,” Knight said. “It seems like we will go three or four innings and do nothing. Then, we get three or four hits and

it’s, like, it steamrolls for us. It has been that way the whole year.

“I like it, but I would like (to see) a little more consistency.”

Jefferson pitcher Ethan Garner allowed only three hits and recorded four strikeouts in Game 2. He pitched five innings. He also belted a home run in the sixth inning.

“I thought it (the performance) was good,” Garner said. “Got a little out of the whack in the last inning, (but) happy for the win, moving on.”

Garner said it was “fantastic” to have the run support

from his team.

“You just really have to focus on throwing strikes,” he said. “Really, all the momentum is on your side when you have all those runs. It’s hard to lose.”

Franklin knocked Wilkes home on an RBI single in the first inning to give the Dragons an early 1-0 lead. After leaving two runners stranded on the corners in the second inning, the Dragons made up for it in the third.

Hunter Thompson started the inning off with a double.

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GAINESVILLE – The Gainesville City School System has a new director of athletics and activities.

James “Billy” Kirk, dean of students and athletic director at Centennial High School in Roswell, was approved for the position by the Gainesville Board of Education at its work session Monday.

Kirk’s new position replaces Wayne Vickery, who served as the Gainesville High School part-time athletic director and worked with the system for 34 years.

“Billy comes to us currently serving as the dean of students and the athletic director at Centennial High School in Fulton County,” said Superintendent Wanda Creel. “Centennial is a (AAAAAA) school, and he brings with him a background as a head football coach.”

Before his work at Centennial, Kirk was head football coach at Jackson County Comprehensive High School.

Creel said Kirk has a bachelor’s degree in education with a special education emphasis, a master’s degree in marketing and sports management and a curriculum and instruction specialist

degree.

“We are just excited to have Billy on board,” she said.

Kirk was present at Monday’s meeting, and donned a Gainesville red tie for the occasion.

“I’m extremely excited to be part of the Red Elephant family,” Kirk said. “When I came and interviewed last Saturday, I walked away and a lot of people asked me about the job description, but I do this stuff every day. And I’m thankful to get to be able to do this stuff for the city of Gainesville, to enhance what you all currently have, because you do have an unbelievable tradition of excellence.”

Most of the hiring committee for Kirk’s position was present at Monday night’s meeting. The committee included community members, middle and high school coaches, an elementary school P.E. teacher, parents and administrators from the central office.

Kirk said he and his family, including his wife, Jennifer, and their four sons, are looking forward to life in Gainesville.

“I’m humbled and thankful for the opportunity to be part of y’all’s family,” Kirk said. “Thank you for welcoming me, my wife and our boys.”

Barbee, Griggs’ combo propels Panthers past Vikings in Round 1 of baseball playoffs

By Clark LeonarD

The Paper regional staff

GAINESVILLE – East Hall’s first baseball playoff appearance since 2003 started with four runs and five hits in the first three innings.

It ended with Jackson County junior left-hander Coleman Barbee tossing a two-hit shutout to close out a first-round Class AAA sweep for the Panthers last Friday at East Hall Park.

Jackson County battled back from a three-run deficit to win the opener 7-5 before cruising to an 8-0 victory in the nightcap.

Sophomore Chris Griggs went the distance on the mound for the Panthers in the first game. Griggs and Barbee combined to limit the Vikings to four hits and three runs over the final 11 innings of the series.

Jackson County totaled 23 hits on the night, including 12 in the opener, and took advantage of six East Hall errors — three in each game.

The Panthers (17-11) traveled to Jackson for round two.

GAME 2: JACKSON COUNTY 8, EAST HALL 0: Barbee tallied 13 strikeouts compared with three walks and a hit batsman in a complete-game effort.

“When he’s zoned in and he’s throwing strikes, he’s near

unhittable,” Jackson County coach Tommy Fountain said.

Following Jack Hagwood’s leadoff single in the top of the first and Ronnie Peebles’ single in the second, Barbee allowed three base runners and no hits the rest of the way. No East Hall runner reached third base.

“We knew that we had to come into this game throwing a lot of strikes,” Barbee said.

Joel Ellis had three hits, including a double, an RBI and a run scored for the Panthers in the nightcap. Chris Griggs (two RBIs, two runs), Ty Smith (two RBIs, double), Colby Cole (RBI, two runs) and Chandler Saine (two runs) added two hits apiece.

Jonah Crocker allowed six runs (four earned) on eight hits with five strikeouts and three walks in four innings to take the loss for the Vikings.

Jackson County put itself in the driver’s seat with a four-run second inning that gave it a 5-0 advantage. It scored single runs in the first, fourth, fifth and sixth.

Hagwood combined for five innings of relief in the two games for East Hall, totaling four strikeouts, two walks and four earned runs on six hits allowed.

GAME 1: JACKSON COUNTY 7, EAST HALL 5: The Panthers turned the first game around behind a three-run top of the fourth that included four hits and a pair of Vikings’ mis-

cues, tying it 4-all. East Hall turned a double play to make it two outs in that inning before Jackson County got going.

Caleb Matthews doubled and scored when Saine reached on an error. Saine eventually scored on an errant pickoff attempt, with Travis Vickers reaching on a single, stealing second, going to third on the same pickoff attempt and scoring on a Griggs single to tie the game.

A Cole single and Ellis RBI double, both with no outs in the top of the fifth, gave Jackson County a 5-4 lead and chased East Hall starter Eli Stuart. Tyler Sartain added a sacrifice fly for a 6-4 edge by inning’s end.

Vickers singled, stole two bases and came around on Cole’s RBI single for an insurance run in the sixth.

A Hagwood single, RBI doubles by Jonah Crocker and Hunter Strange and a Levi Crocker RBI single put East Hall up 3-0 through an inning. After Jackson County cut it to 3-1 in the top of the third, Strange walked, advanced on a passed ball and groundout and scored on a double steal for a 4-1 lead.

“They did a great job hitting anything we threw on the outer half of the plate early on,” Fountain said. “That’s why they hammered the ball.”

Griggs finished with eight strikeouts, three walks and two hit batsmen in the opener.

“We told (Griggs) to be a bulldog, put the team on his back,” Barbee said. “And that’s what he did.”

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Drift returns to Road Atlanta

Four-day gymnastics camp

Reunion CC offering junior golf camp

Drift Atlanta and the Formula Drift racing series returns to Road Atlanta this Friday and Saturday (May 8-9). Tickets are $35 at the gate for Friday or Saturday. If bought in advance, tickets are $30. A two-day superticket is $40 at the gate, $35 in advance. Infield parking is $10. VIP tickets are $150. The Formula Drift race takes place in the Turn 10 complex. The weekend also features a TA2 class race, the Foametix Muscle Car Challenge and more. For tickets and information, visit www.roadatlanta.com.

A four-day gymnastics summer camp takes place June 1-4 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Parks & Recreation Department gym. Cost is $85. The camp is for kids ages 6-12. Registration is open until May 29. The participants will learn new skills and brush up on old skills. Each participant will be instructed at their own individual level. Beginners are welcome to join. For more information, visit: www.jeffersonrec.com, or call 706367-5116.

Reunion Country Club will offer three junior golf summer camps for boys and girls, ages 6-15. Registration is $175 for members/ residents of Reunion; $200 non-residents/non-members. The camp dates are June 8-11, July 13-16 and July 27-30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Instruction includes full swing, short game, putting and chipping. After camp care will also be provided from 1-3 p.m. for an additional $100 per camper. For more information, visit: www.reuniongolfclub.com, or call 770-9678300.

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Lady Dragons fall to Lady Spartans in PKs

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Jefferson’s Ethan Garner delivers a pitch during last week’s sweep over Lumpkin County.

DRAGONS

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Jefferson’s Maryanne Kilgore brings the ball downfield during last week’s game against West Hall.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

JEFFERSON – With less than 15 seconds remaining to play, the Jefferson Lady Dragons’ soccer team looked to be on its way to round two of the Class AAA state playoffs. They held a 4-3 lead over the West Hall Lady Spartans.

The Lady Spartans saw two shots get blocked, but it was the third shot that was the charm as Izabel Salgado took the second blocked attempt and turned into a goal from 10 yards away as the clock expired, sending the game into extra time (4-4).

With no goals scored in either extra period, it was only fitting that penalty kicks had to settle the back-and-forth contest.

When all the kicks were complete, the Lady Spartans upended the Lady Dragons 5-4 (4-3 PKs) to advance to round two of the Class AAA state playoffs. The Lady Dragons’ season is over.

“I hate losing in PKs,” Jefferson head coach Jeff Williams said after the loss.

“That’s just a terrible way to lose, a terrible way to lose.”

Maryanne Kilgore, Kayla Brown and Katie Burdick scored in penalty kicks.

Kilgore scored two secondhalf goals as well.

Salgado got the Lady Spartans on the board early in the

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Moore will have not only her coach cheering her on at state, she will have her father, Coach Moore.

“It (has) been an extreme pleasure to have all three of my daughters in school here (at Mill Creek) and two of them have vaulted for me,” Coach Moore said.

This is Moore’s fourth year qualifying for the state finals.

“It has been especially gratifying in that respect, and it’s a little bittersweet, because now I know that I have only one more meet as her coach, so that’s going to be a little tough,” he continued. “She jumped well today. She made some improvements, worked on some things. That’s all we’re looking for. That’s all I’ve ever asked for.”

Class AAA “B” Sectionals East Jackson, Jackson County and Jefferson all put through competitors (boys and girls) into the state finals.

East Jackson will send Robin Adair (high jump, 300-meter hurdles), Jhalexuis Chandler (discus throw, shot put), Lexie Evans (discus throw), Sue Anne Moralis (800 and 1,600-meter run), Pittman Annice (400-meter dash) and the 4x400 meter

first half, but the lead was short lived as Jefferson’s Briana Rosales tied the game at 1-1. Rosales added another goal in the 31st minute to give Jefferson its first lead of the game (2-1).

With time winding down in the first half, West Hall’s Katie Kirkland found Shelley Anderson in front of the Lady Dragons’ goal. Anderson booted the ball into the net to tie the game at 2-2. The score remained the same at halftime.

West Hall’s Reachel Beaulieu broke the 2-2 tie in the 47th minute and gave the Lady Spartans the lead for the second time in the game (3-2). Like with the gameopening goal, the lead didn’t last as Kilgore scored from 25 yards out on a free kick in the 49th minute (3-3).

Kilgore snagged her second goal in the 70th minute (4-3), scoring off a corner kick from Brown. The ball ricocheted off a West Hall defender and Kilgore put it into the net.

With hope dimming, the Lady Spartans attempted two shots in the final 15 seconds. Both were blocked. The third time was the charm as Salgado took a deflection and booted the game-tying goal through from 10 yards away as time expired.

After no goals were scored in extra time, penalty kicks decided the winner. The relay A squad to the girls’ state finals.

Ethridge Chaisson (pole vault), Dayton Watkins (shot put), Chandler Kennedy (800 and 1,600-meter run), Chase Kennedy (1,600 and 3,200-meter run) and Noah Hulett (3,200) will represent the boys at state.

Sawyer Vickers (long jump) and Destiny Gaudlock (triple jump) represents Jackson County in the girls’ finals. Todd Woodring (400-meter dash) represents the boys.

The Lady Dragons are represented by Mackenzie Wells (high jump), Akera Benton (long jump), Magan Greer and Madison Lucas (pole vault), Tashauna Smith (triple jump, 200 and 400-meter dash), Mariah Starks (100-meter hurdles), Taylor Love (300-meter hurdles), Maggie Dyer (3,200-meter run), 4x100 meter relay and two 4x400 meter relay teams in Albany.

The boys competing at state are Donte Wilson and Michael Goza (discus throw), Luke Wells (high jump), Kanye Berryhill and Taylor Jones (pole vault), Tradd Porter (triple jump and 800-meter run), Clay Pender (1,600-meter run), Gage Lawson (400-meter dash), Dalton Hill and Alex Mason (110 and 300-meter hurldes), the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams.

Lady Dragons kicked first and Brown got the team off to a promising start. Then, in stepped Kirkland and she matched Brown to set the score 1-1. The second shooters for both teams missed their respected kicks.

Kilgore shot third for the Lady Dragons and got them back on track as she connected on her attempt (2-1).

Salgado matched Kilgore’s attempt and both teams were again tied (2-2). Burdick connected on her attempt and the Lady Dragons led 3-2.

Beaulieu, who was wearing a bandage around her head after a collision with a Jefferson player in the 74th minute, wasn’t phased as she kicked her attempt through (3-3).

West Hall goalkeeper Lucy Ibarra blocked Payton Navas’ attempt, opening the door for Monica Payero to win the game for the Lady Spartans. Payero connected on her attempt to end the Lady Dragons’ season.

“We didn’t play well tonight,” said Williams. “That’s how tournament play is, it’s whoever plays the best that night.”

He called Salgado’s goal at the end of regulation “stuff you see in movies.”

“The (West Hall) coach did a great job and we just didn’t get it done tonight,” said Williams.

Christian Hutch followed Thompson with a single. Then, Franklin cleared the bases with his three-run home run (4-0).

“I had a little rough start in the first game,” Franklin said. “Came back, we had to get some stuff done. (I) just shortened the swing, see it, hit it, that’s what I went to in the second game.”

After Micah Carpenter reached on a single, Garner drove him home on an off-thewall double to drive the Dragons’ lead to 5-0.

Four batters later, Wilkes stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and knocked a grand slam over the right-center-field wall to bump the lead to 9-0.

“I just swung out of my shoes and it happened to go out,” Wilkes said. “I feel confident in our team going farther this year than last year, just because we play so good together and everybody’s got everybody’s back, so pretty confident.”

The Dragons got two more hits the rest of

the game, a single by Hutch in the fifth and Garner’s homer in the sixth.

Franklin struck out the side in the bottom of the sixth inning to end the series.

GAME 1: DRAGONS 7, INDIANS 1: The Indians took an early 1-0 lead, but, like Game 2, the third inning proved pivotal for the Dragons.

Zack Boobas started the inning off with a double. Two batters later, Will Breese brought pinch-runner Jared Bates home on a single (1-1). After back-to-back singles from Wilkes and Thompson, Hutch brought Breese home on a sacrifice fly to give the Dragons a 2-1 lead.

The Dragons added three more runs in the fifth inning. All came on errors by the Indians’ defense. Breese scored when the shortstop bobbled the ball on the gather (31). Franklin and Hunter McCaslin scored on a catching error (5-1).

Thompson brought home the Dragons’ final two runs in the sixth inning on an RBI double (7-1).

Panthers’ run ends against Dawson Co., 2-1

BY KYLE FUNDERBURK

sports@clickthepaper.com

JEFFERSON – In sports it doesn’t matter how you score, all that matters is how much you score.

The Jackson County Panthers boys’ soccer team was on the wrong side of that statement last Friday in its 2-1 Class AAA state playoffs first-round loss to the Dawson County Tigers.

The Panthers are eliminated from the playoffs.

“There are a lot of things that we didn’t do well, but I do not think we deserved to lose,” Jackson County head coach Elie Viviant said.

“Today, I do not think the other team was better than us. We deserve better than what we got today.”

Even with Dawson County having more shot-on-goal opportunities, the first 40 minutes of the game was even. All the shots were shutdown by the Panther defenders and goalkeeper Brandon Creemens. Even though Creemens had an excellent game, a mishandled ball after a great save led to a goal

by Dawson County’s Dawson Steele at the 42-minute mark to put the Panthers down 1-0.

In the 51st minute, David Velasquez scored on an easy penalty kick inside the box to extend the Tigers’ lead to 2-0.

Luis Caraballo got the Panthers back into the game with a penalty-kick goal of his own (2-1) in the 52nd minute. His kick was from 30 yards out.

“In the end, when you have two really good teams, it is the little mistakes that lead to scores,” Viviant said.

A red card on Jackson County’s Trevor Logan in the 63rd minute put the Panthers a man down for the remainder of the game.

They still had chances to score late, even with only nine players on the field, but they never got closer than a pair of penalty-kick passes that sailed to the keeper.

“Even when we were down a guy and a goal, we did pretty well,” Viviant said. “It is a little bit sad. I wish we had a better outcome, but we will just better next year and try to get back here, hopefully.”

Hawks’ baseball falls to Parkview in first round of playoffs

BY COLIN HUBBARD

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LILBURN – After an upand-down season for the Mill Creek Hawks’ baseball team, the Hawks managed to secure the fourth-and-final spot from Region 7-AAAAAA. But, what awaited them in round one of the Class AAAAAA playoffs was no easy task. The Hawks traveled to Parkview High School last Friday in a best-of-three series.

The Hawks failed to record a hit in Game 1 as the Panthers defeated the Hawks 10-0.

Ryan Dobbs took the mound for the Hawks and pitched four-plus innings of eight-hit ball, allowing four earned runs and recording one strikeout.

Parkview crossed the plate first in the third inning on an error by the Hawks (10). The Panthers added one more run in the third on an RBI single off of the bat of David Draper (2-0).

The Hawks were unable to

muster up any offense in the fourth once again as Ryne Inman continued his dominant performance on the mound for the Panthers.

In the bottom half of the fourth, Dobbs got his men in order for the first time in the game, but the Hawks failed to take advantage in their next at-bat as Inman struck out two more batters to run his total to eight through five innings.

After a close game through four innings, the Panthers exploded in the fifth for five runs on four hits including a pinch-hit grand slam off the bat of Johnathan Whitmer (7-0).

The Hawks failed to get any runs in the sixth, while the Panthers added three more in the bottom half of the inning to run-rule (10-0) the Hawks and win Game 1.

Inman finished his night with six innings of no-hit ball including no walks and nine strikeouts on just 62 pitches.

Game 2 started off promising for the Hawks as pitcher Russell Klein got a one-two-

three inning in the top of the first to start the game.

Mill Creek found the run column for the first time on the night after Cameron Turley sent a ball over the leftfield wall to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead after one.

But, it didn’t take long for the Panthers to answer as they regained the lead 2-1 in the second inning on a single to center off the bat of Jason Awtrey.

The Panthers added another run in the inning to go up 3-1 through two innings of play.

That’s all the support Will Ethridge needed as Mill Creek didn’t advance a runner past first after the opening frame. Garrett Fowler came in relief in the bottom of the sixth and fanned five of the six hitters he faced for the save to secure the 3-1 victory.

“I’m very proud of my team,” Mill Creek head coach Doug Jones said. “I feel like we came back from the dead early on in the season to get to this point, so I’m

very proud.

“We lost a lot of close games this year and we have a lot of young kids, but we found a way to get into the playoffs, which was great.

Although this stings, we have to take the positive out of this and move on to next year.

There is only one winner and it wasn’t us. They outplayed us.”

We lost a lot of close games this year and we have a lot of young kids, but we found a way to get into the playoffs, which was great.

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The Vine promotes ‘Our Community Our Kids’ initiative to address foster care crisis with action

By FARAH BOHANNON

fbohannon@clickthepaper.com

As of March, Barrow and Jackson counties had 164 children in foster care, and only 14 foster homes with zero space available.

“Our Community Our Kids” is an initiative recently launched to raise awareness about this foster care crisis, particularly in this region of Georgia.

This program also connects the community to ways to get involved, which include becoming foster parents, providing meals for new foster families, transportation assistance, donating gift cards for restaurants or clothing stores, becoming a certified foster child babysitter, donating gently used clothing and much more.

Providing love and support to a foster family is just as important as well.

Our Community Our Kids made an appearance at The Vine church in Braselton on Saturday morning with a two-hour meeting that discussed all things foster care.

Olivia Chandler, an Our Community Our Kids representative, was the main speaker for this event, and she did a wonderful job explaining to those who were unfamiliar with the foster care crisis. She discussed the mission of Our Community Our Kids and even showed a

I never would have imagined being a mommy to an amazing little 3-yearold at 24.

Laura Merriem McCalvin Foster parent of youngMason 12-minute video that showed exactly what an average foster child endures on a regular basis.

There were also testimonials from two sets of foster parents as well as from teens who have lived within foster families during their childhoods. It was a great way for attendees to see first-hand the benefits of foster care from people who have actually experienced it.

If a relative or other home cannot be found in this area, the kids have to be placed elsewhere – which could be three, four or even five hours away from their hometown, according to Alissa Heil, Barrow County foster care supervisor.

Right now, 81 percent of the children have to be placed outside of their county which is heartbreaking and extremely taxing on everyone involved. That is a lot more stress to endure after already going through a lot to be in foster care as well as pressure on public and private agencies to provide long distance care. This is a

huge problem right here at home—children are ripped away from their school, doctors, friends, relatives and everything else that is familiar to them.

“Our Community Our Kids came about from us becoming aware of this foster care crisis in our community,” said Chandler. “There are real gaps that real people can fill. This is our community, and the children in it are ours as well. We want to bring awareness to this foster care crisis and take the necessary steps to find a solution.”

Mary Barrett Yancey, director of Barrow and Jackson County Department of Family and Child Services, agrees and says there are simply not enough foster homes and foster care resources in Barrow and Jackson counties. There are 74 children in foster care in Barrow and 104 in Jackson. There are 15 active foster homes between the two counties, and the resources have been maxxed out completely. Yancey sees this crisis every day while at work. She is onboard with the

goal and mission of Our Community Our Kids.

There are approximately 55,000 homes in Jackson and Barrow counties, so it is time to raise awareness and hopefully gain more foster families and foster care resources.

Zach and Laura Merriem McCalvin, a young married couple, fortunately saw this need as well, and have had the most incredible experience fostering a little guy named Mason, who is now 3. He is spunky and friendly, and it is obvious that foster care completely changed his life for the better.

“I never would have imagined being a mommy to an amazing little 3-year-old at 24,” said Laura Merriem.

Mason enjoyed making friends at the foster care meeting and snacking on grapes while his mom and dad spoke to the crowd.

The group of young girls who spoke briefly about their experience as foster children was emotional and heartwarming—one speaker in particular, 18-year-old Tan said that judging a child by their background should never happen.

“Do not be afraid to be a foster parent because of a child’s age or background,” said Tan. “Do not judge a book by its cover.”

The girls said they are still close with their foster fami-

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Zach McCalvin and Laura Merriem McCalvin shared information about their care for 3-year-old Mason at the Saturday “Our Community Our Kids” meeting about the foster care crisis in the region hosted by The Vine. lies just like they would be with biological family members. They visit with each other often and still strongly confide in one another.

For more information about Our Community Our Kids, contact ourcommunityourkids@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.

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Volunteers donned red shirts with the Serve the City logo on front and sponsors on the back as they gave of their time on Saturday to tackle a number of projects identified throughout the community for the Galilee Christian Church initiative. A group gathered at Paradise AME Cemetery as Cody McElreath and his mom Julie tackled mulch on the square.

Hundreds of Galilee Christian volunteers get busy More than 300 volunteers from Galilee Christian Church dispersed out into Jackson County on the morning of Saturday, May 2, to take on a massive one-day service project meant to Serve the City.

These volunteers teamed up to tackle approximately 30 projects large and small across the county in an effort to serve the people of Jackson County.

Galilee Christian Church and the Serve the City project’s goal was to reach out and impact the people of Jackson County in a powerful way.

“It was quite a day,” said Pastor Nick Vipperman, “I couldn’t be more proud of our people.”

Several volunteer teams served at many

of the Jefferson City Schools and Jackson County Schools by helping take care of lawn maintenance, trash pick-up and flower planting jobs.

At Jefferson Elementary School, Mike Thompson oversaw operations where Megan Pontser and Julia Pontser cleared away magnolia tree limbs as Ricky Ivey trimmed a scrub tree from a fence and others pressurewashed playground equipment.

At Jefferson Middle School, two teams of young men placed mulch around trees.

Other teams served in the historic city center focused on beautification of greenspaces in historic downtown Jefferson, preparing flower beds for the spring season, spreading mulch and pruning trees.

Julie McElreath and son Cody McElreath joined Kelli Potts as they loaded and spread mulch in the flower beds on the square.

Teams also volunteered at two of our local historic cemeteries, Paradise AME and Woodbine Cemetery, diligently preserving our historic cemeteries.

At Paradise AME Cemetery, Daniel and Leslie Holden coordinated a team of volunteers and they were joined by Lloyd Lay,

James Leigh, Gene Gilliam, Michael Bailey and Claude Lay. The group cleared gravesites of leaves and limbs as well as discolored floral arrangements and other debris.

Further teams went to various homes across the county for applicants with needs such as, building a wheelchair ramp, lawn maintenance needs, painting various projects as well as taking care of some plumbing and electrical needs.

Galilee Christian Church is a non-denominational congregation open to all believers, made of people of all walks of life and social backgrounds with one uniting belief in Jesus Christ.

Visit Galilee.org or contact Minister Nick Vipperman at Nick@galilee.org.

Cultivators’ Market

The April Cultivators’ Market at Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm had a great turnout in spite of the soggy ground. Vendors were busy greeting and selling, while the Sunroom Gang Band played all morning. The Farm Bureau and Extension Aaent Greg Pittman were on hand to answer gardening questions. The next market will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, with planting of cotton with the mules planned since it was postponed due to wet conditions. Vendor’s booth fees are $25 per month from May through October. Vendors can go to www. shieldsethridgefarminc. com for an application or contact Denise Temple at dftemple@gfb.org or call 706-367-8877. Judee and Tom McMurdo (far left) shopped with Farmer Cass at the open air market and Tina Harris, Denise Temple and Susan Chaisson showed off some of the products available.

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SCHOOLS

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Heritage Academy names top graduates

DRESSING FOR SUCCESS

Work Based Learning students at East Jackson Comprehensive High School (above) and Jackson County Comprehensive High School (below) participate in the “Dressing for Success Initiative.” Part of high school preparation includes teaching young women and men how to dress appropriately for college interviews and job interviews. Work Based Learning students are encouraged to dress professionally as part of an initiative that is designed to promote the importance of dressing in a professional manner that enhances self-esteem and an awareness that your appearance goes a long way in saying who you are, what you stand for, and that school is serious business. For more information about the Jackson County Schools Work Based Learning program, contact Laura Boswell at 706-336-8900.

Ellie Parker is the 2015 Heritage Academy valedictorian and Caleb Mitchell is the salutatorian. The announcement was made during the school’s Parent Night in April.

Heritage Academy commencement exercises will be held at Northeast Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16.

Caleb Mitchell, son of Mark and Candace Mitchell, is a 2014 University of Georgia Certificate of Merit recipient and he will be attending the University of Georgia this fall pursuing a degree in Genetics.

He has been a member of the Beta Club and National Honor Society. He plays the guitar in the praise band at his church, Sugar Hill Baptist.

Ellie Parker, daughter of Bryan and Sherri Parker, is also a 2014 recipient of the University of Georgia Certificate of Merit scholarship. She is a member of the Beta Club and National Honor Society. Currently, she serves as secretary of the National Honor Society. She has been a volunteer at her church, Lakewood Baptist Church, for many

JHS FFA gets voting experience

By FARAH BOHANNON

fbohannon@clickthepaper.com

The Jefferson High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) members had their first officer election on April 28 during the regular school hours.

JHS Career and Technology teacher David Calloway contacted the Jackson County Elections and Registration Office for assistance in performing a legitimate voting session for the school’s FFA officers.

Wesley Lewis, Elections Coordinator, was in attendance and said the voting was serious and just like a voting day would be for adults — complete with the electronic voting machines and cards.

“A lot of these kids are not 18 years old yet, so this teaches them how the official voting process works,” said Lewis. “We jumped at the chance to do this. It gives the kids a chance to see the process we go through, the machines we use, how we program cards for elections and give the candidates on the ballot what their names would really look like on a voting machine.

“This is a great opportunity for these kids to learn,” said Lewis.

Children are technically able to register to vote at 171/2 so allowing the JHS FFA students to take part in this is a wonderful learning experience. This will also allow the students to see if they would ever take interest in working at the polls during an actual election one day.

The JHS FFA students interested in holding an office position were the ones who were in the running, but the requirement was that they were up to date on paying

the FFA dues and in good academic standing. The FFA voters must meet those requirements as well.

This was the first school election that Lewis and the Jackson County Elections and Registration Office has conducted, which Lewis and Election Supervisor Lori Wurtz said was an exciting moment for them.

Wurtz said she hopes that this election will cause the students to become “real” voters once they turn 18 and are able to practice their privilege to vote.

Lewis said the day went very smoothly and said the FFA administrators timed the students voting very well so that the ballots were not overcrowded at any time. He was also very impressed with how technologically savvy the students were.

“I am used to constantly showing people how to use the machines and cards to vote,” said Lewis. “The students picked up on it very fast. I only had to tell them one time what to do, and they caught on. I think this will help them immensely when it comes time for them to vote when they are 18 and officially able to.”

Learning the importance of exercising the privilege to vote is a significant topic to learn in school — it is a privilege that everyone should practice instead of never using it.

The positions the FFA members voted for were President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Reporter and a Sentinel.

Brooke Hall, a JHS student was is in the running for President, and she was excited to use the voting machines for the first time.

“This is certainly a different voting experience,” said

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Brooke Hall gets assistance from Wes Lewis as she votes.

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Art gallery open. The Georgia Piedmont Arts Center held its “Color of Spring” gallery show last weekend to kickoff activities at the new location, 122 W. May St., in Winder. The gallery is open on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The mission of Georgia Piedmont Arts Center is to cultivate, facilitate and promote a community in which all forms of art can thrive cooperatively to enrich all citizens through excellence in cultural education, participation, appreciation and enjoyment. If you would like more information or an application to participate, go to the website at www. georgiapiedmontartscenter. com Jefferson Garden Club tour.

The Jefferson Garden Club tour will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. This year’s tour features five area gardens.

Tickets are $15 advance, $20 day of tour with children under 12 free. Tickets available at Jefferson Public Library or call 706-367-8704.

Theatre production. Jackson County Comprehensive High School (JCCHS) presents “Harvey,” in which a sixand-a-half-foot tall invisible rabbit and his easy-going friend, Elwood P. Dowd, “appear” on stage in the Black Box Theatre. The performance opens at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, followed by 7 p.m. performances on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. For more information, call the school at 706- 367-5003.

Come and learn square dancing.

Jug Tavern Squares Dance Club is offering free beginner square dance lessons from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and began May 5 at the Winder YMCA. No Y membership is required. The first three lessons are free and

then donations are appreciated. To sign up, contact Buddy or Sharon Davis at davisrm11@att.net or 678471-7274 or Boyd and Teresa McLocklin at 770-540-3341 or bmclock@bellsouth.net The YMCA is located at 50 Brad Akins Drive in Winder.

Spring Jam. The Jackson Spring Jam, set for Thursday, May 7, at Bouchard Farms, will boast a $10,000 for one lucky winner, dozens of raffle prizes, networking opportunities, food, drinks and music. General admission is $10 and raffle tickets for the $10,000 prize get you into the event. Sponsorships are available.

Mother’s Day Tea. Mothers, sisters, daughters and friends are invited to tea and pastries on Saturday, May 9, on the back porch of Braselton Gallery. Following up on the success of two successful teas last year, Braselton Gallery is hosting another just in time for Mother’s Day. To be served will be several varieties of teas including four organic herbal teas made by Braselton Gallery artist Jackie White, who will also share information about her teas. Lisa Dempsey’s “Tea Bag” pottery -- tea pots in the shapes of hand bags -- will be on display as well as tea inspired art by other Braselton Galley artists. A variety of pastries will also be served.

Reservations are required and seating is limited to 16 guests. Tickets are $16. Contact Debra at 678-960-8977 to reserve your seat. Braselton Gallery is located at 36 Frances St., in Braselton.

Free Jackson County Historical Society tours. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, the Jackson County Historic Courthouse will be open for free tours being provided by the Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission and the Jackson County Historic Courthouse Restoration Committee in celebration of National Preservation

Month. The tours will include the unfinished second floor courthouse which is the next target of restoration efforts for which funds must now be raised. Because of the unfinished restoration work, visitors must be able to walk up the stairs. You can call ahead to reserve a tour time at 706-387-7685. Visit www. jacksoncountyhistoriccourthouse.com Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. DaVinci Academy of South Hall Middle School will present Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. May 8-10. DVA drama students will be performing and working behind the scenes in a 60-minute production, a shortened version of the original play. Join the players in New York City in 1922, where young Millie Dillmount faces new experiences while searching for a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz time when women were entering the work force, and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. All performances will be held at the Johnson High School’s Performing Arts Center, 3305 Poplar Springs Road in Gainesville.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students/children. Performance times on Friday and Saturday begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit dva.hallco. org/web/performing-arts/ Banks County Speedway driver reunion and car show. This track, located at 325 Springs Road in Baldwin, saw the greatest drivers of the era. Come out from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, and see a part of racing history (19551970). There will be vintage cars, race cars, show cars and Rat rods on display. All cars welcome and there is free admission. BBQ chicken plates and concessions will be available. Contact Bobby Irvin at 706-201-8762.

Jackson County Schools honor retiring teachers. The Jackson

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Drift Atlanta and the Formula Drift racing series returns to Road Atlanta this Friday and Saturday (May 8-9). Tickets are $35 at the gate for Friday or Saturday. If bought in advance, tickets are $30. A two-day superticket is $40 at the gate, $35 in advance. Infield parking is $10. VIP tickets are $150. The Formula Drift race takes place in the Turn 10 complex. The weekend also features a TA2 class race, the Foametix Muscle Car Challenge and more. For tickets and information, visit www.roadatlanta.com.

County School System will honor its retiring teachers during a May 11 reception being held from 5-6 p.m.at Jackson County Comprehensive High School in advance of the Jackson County Board of Education meeting.

JCCHS Techno Run. On Saturday, May 16, at 8:30 a.m., the Jackson County High School Leadership Team is hosting a 5K to raise money for needed laptops at the school. The 5K will be held at the school and registration is $30. Every person who signs up will get a custom designed high quality shirt provided by New World Graphics and awards will be presented to the overall male and female, male and female masters and top in age groups. Any person or organization interested in sponsoring can find a form with more information at Jackson.k12.ga.us/jcchs Runnersfit is handling timing.

Rivers Alive cleanup. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, Rivers Alive will be conducted in the Braselton area. Volunteers are invited to participate in the cleanup effort. For information, contact Ywise@braselton.net

Braselton Bash Public Safety spotlight. YEARONE’s Braselton Bash is a family-oriented event held at the Braselton facility at 1001 Cherry St., on the third Saturday of the month starting in the spring and the April event was rained out. Car show entry is a minimum $5 donation but spectators are admitted for free. The May 16 event, from 3-7 p.m., will feature public safety displays of the Braselton Police Department, West Jackson Fire & Rescue, Gainesville Police and the interactive DUI demonstration and the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office plus a meet and greet with Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring.

What’s the buzz? A May 21 lunch and learn will be hosted at the Crawford W. Long Museum in Jefferson.

Bobby Chaisson, certified beekeeper of Blue Sky Honey, will be sharing information about the bees and the hive atop the museum.

Bring your own lunch or pre-order a sack lunch of a chicken salad sandwich, chips and tea from Sugar & Spice for $6 by calling 706367-5307 by May 20. Gather at 11:30 a.m. for lunch in advance of the noontime program.

Memorial Day parade. Planning is under way for the Jackson County Memorial Day Parade set for 2 p.m.

Monday, May 25, in downtown Jefferson. The annual Memorial Day service will be held at 8:30 a.m. at the historic courthouse. Contact Beth Laughinghouse at blaughinghouse@cityofjefferson.com or call 706-3675714.

Low-cost spay/neuter. Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic located at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. May clinic days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog or a female cat and $35 for a male cat. A $5 discount is offered for any surgery patient no older than 5 months (as determined by Leftover Pets veterinarian). All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. No fees are added for in heat or pregnant animals. Financial help is available for low-income Barrow County residents. For more, visit www.leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226.

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He said, she said: It’s all really a matter of trust Hello, Carolyn: After two years of dating and now nearly two years of living together, my boyfriend can’t seem to stop ogling women.

Almost from the beginning, he has taken to giving women in his line of vision a good up and down look, sometimes in the middle of our conversations.

He thinks it’s jealousy that makes me so upset when watching him in ogle mode.

But it has occurred so often that I feel disrespected, and I’ve told him so.

He says he loves me, but with this continued ogling, I’m questioning if he cares for me.

What’s a woman to do with a man who likes to look so much? — Sad in Chicago You take him as-is or leave him, that’s what.

You’ve got four years of experience with him to tell you whether he is a good person, whether you suit each other

Carolyn Hax and whether he treats you well overall, so make up your mind.

You did have every right to say what bothered you and ask him to stop.

However, once it was clear to you that he wasn’t going to change — that’s his prerogative, by the way — the onus was on you to figure out whether you could accept this aspect of him.

If no, you go; we don’t have license to correct, correct, correct people who aren’t behaving exactly as we think they should.

I also suggest you read this: Hi, Carolyn: My girl-

friend forwarded me the question she sent to you, and I would like to add my perspective to hers.

One time excepted, for which I have apologized profusely, I haven’t been ogling women.

Case in point: We were riding a bus together on a three-person bench seat, near each other but there was some space between us.

Although there were numerous seats available nearby, it appeared an elderly woman was moving to sit down between us. I moved my arm to block the space. As she moved on, I momentarily watched her pass. Girlfriend went ballistic.

Girlfriend monitors me continuously when we’re in public together. If I chat with a female at a party, even at church, she likely will get upset. I’ve learned to become a student of my shoes!

Once at a baseball game, there was a young woman sitting next to her. To ensure she wouldn’t think I was ogling, I made sure at no point did I ever so much as glance at the woman. But sure enough, around the seventh inning, she thought I was glancing at the woman — I wasn’t — and abruptly left the game.

While breaking up might seem like an obvious solution, I love her totally, and generally she tells me she feels the same about me.

Help! — A. She said, he said, I say: One of you has to be right.

Right?

If your account is accurate, then she’s calling you rude, inappropriate, a dog, even though you’ve policed your gaze so severely to protect her feelings that you’re at risk of walking into a pole.

If her account is accurate, then you’re a creep.

WORKING IT OUT

And that means I can’t figure out why either of you has stuck with the other this long. She is sure. You are sure. And what you’re both sure of is bad.

I won’t take a side even though I want to (yours — more credible). Instead I’ll advise both of you to consider this: For a lot of people, what each of you describes is the definition of misery. And for the rest, I suspect it happens so gradually they think it’s normal.

Each of you is choosing to be with someone you don’t trust.

The next conversation I hope you have is to figure out whether you’re willing to trust each other, to choose to stop accusing and stop walking on eggshells.

It’s easy to say, hard to do, but essential to making this work.

So start small: See whether you can get through

one evening in public with your defenses down. That means being in the moment and being yourself, versus using your behavior to try to change what the other does. Try one evening, then another, then a next.

To pull this off or to walk away from each other if you simply can’t get along — what you’ll need above all is to trust yourselves.

You, Ms. Sad, will have to trust that you are enough, not just for this man or any other, but for yourself, so you don’t see every purse or ponytail as an existential threat. You have to want this.

And you, Mr. A., need to trust if your heart is true, then you don’t have to prove and reprove yourself to anyone.

Chat with Carolyn online at noon each Friday at www. washingtonpost.com.

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Must have good written and verbal communication skills with external and internal customers, with a strong customer service/satisfaction drive. Need these skill sets to succeed: commitment, attention to detail, organization, teamwork, and ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.

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CARRIAGE NISSAN in Gainesville, GA is looking for a Parts Driver. Apply in person or email resume to : rtapp@ carriageautogroup.com.

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FT CSR to manage customer accounts, resolve customer problems, A/R & collections. Must be dependable, confident, able to work independently, outstanding communication & time management skills.

Please apply at http:// www.got-bugs.com/ about-us/careers Gainesville Windustrial Co. Looking for two Full-Time TRUCK DRIVER/WAREHOUSE positions w/positive attitude & looking for advancement opportunities. CDL not required. Clean MVR a must. Call 770-287-3502 Local family owned lawn care company is seeking a FT spray technician. In this service & sales position, you will enhance our customer’s lawns by keeping them green & weed free. Apply online: http://www.got-bugs. com/about-us/careers.

Metro Maintenance, located in Buford, GA, is hiring landscape personnel.

Candidate must have experience and a valid Drivers License. Call 678-725-5885.

Email Andy@ metromaintenance. biz.

Office/Clerical Convington Credit of Gainesville has immediate opening for Customer Service No exp necessary, will train. Full-time with benefits. Apply online at mymoneytogo.com or call Reggie 770-5380690

Part-Time Help Wanted PT/RETAIL POSITION

Sales Prospecting Position Confident, dependable, articulate, aggressive people needed. Leads provided. Industry training provided. 100+ outbound cold calls per day required. Business to business sales.

Minimum wage hourly pay plus bonus with no cap on bonus! Excellent benefits including 100% employer paid health insurance! Matching 401k available. Email resumes to resumes@ gesrepair.com or fax to 770-965-1314. Please put Subject: Sales Prospecting Position.

We are a strong company in Flowery Branch looking for an awesome retail cashier to keep up with a fast paced environment and to begin immediately.

Person should be neat in appearance, courteous and trustworthy. Must be able to lift 25 pounds for restocking store, and be great with customers. Hours for this position each week will be 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, and one Saturday every month. Wage begins at $8/hour, $9/hour for the right person with previous retail or people experience. Please send inquiry/resume to retailcashierposition@ gmail.com.

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CIRCULATION DEPT is seeking prospects for future route delivery in Northeast Georgia.

Must be 18 or older w/ valid driver’s license & insured vehicle. Must have reliable vehicle & backup substitute.

Flik Independent School Dining has vacancies for P/T, F/T, Evenings & Weekends. Cooks, Food Preparation, Utility & Dish Washing.

Experience preferred but training will be given to suitable applicants. Competitive pay. Must be able to pass background check & drug screening.

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Trades A/C Trainee Driver- P/T No experience needed.

Dawsonville 678-5258897 Experienced PAINTERS needed with tools & crews. Contact Jason, 770-654-1380 MACHINE OPERATOR ATEX, INC. Automated, nonwoven mfg. plant in Gainesville is seeking selfmotivated, dependable, energetic individuals w/ mfg exp. to fill machine operator positions on its automated production lines. 24/7/365 Continuous mfg. operations. Continental Shift; must be available for day or night shifts.

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PIERCE’S PINE STRAW - We now have fresh fallen #1 Slash Straw @ $3.25 per bale. Picked up $3.50 per bale delivered. We also now have #1 Savannah Long Leaf Straw. Pickup up $4 per bale. $4.50 delivered. Order while it is new & beautiful.

We are looking for Professional Spreaders.

Call me for pricing at 678-617-0403 or Margie, 678-677-6352 Call for orders after 6pm.

Thank-You Pierce’s Pinestraw We will spread!!

1507 Martin Luther King Blvd. Gainesville, GA QUEEN PILLOWTOP SET- Brand New! $200.

Still in plastic. Free Delivery. 678-617-7353

CDL CLASS A DRIVERS needed. Local only.

Home nightly. Full benefits. 2yrs exp., clean MVR. 770-887-6117 CDL CLASS A DRIVER-Metro Atlanta local runs. 770-560-1426 770-534-8164 Class B-CDL DRIVERS wanted. Local co.

Guaranteed 5 days per week. Great pay.

E-mail resume to : wasteandrecycling services@gmail.com

FT/PT CLASS A-CDL DRIVERSto haul live chickens in Gainesville, GA. $1500 Sign On Bonus Must have 2 years verifiable experience, good MVR. Night Shift, local positions, home daily, benefits. Call Johnny, 770-530-3157 or 804-784-6166

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Umbrella strollers, full size stroller and variety of baby clothes.

Toys, bath tub with sling, swing, boppy pillow, walker and more!

I have pictures of all the items I have for sale and will let you know prices upon inquiry.

Call or text no later then 9pm 678-316-6772 or email m.z.ash@hotmail. com WIRE WELDER, $100; Spray rig, $150; Honda Garden Tiller, $400; Onan Generator, $400; Cement Mixer, $100; Horse for sale, $200 2000 Toyota Camry, $3,000. 706-652-3362

Pets & Supplies CKC BIEWER YORKIE15wks old, 1 Male $500; 1 Female $450. Call or text 706-809-9096

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WASHER & DRYER Kitchenaide, black.

Washer in great cond.

Dryer works but needs minor repair. $200. 770654-0825

Treadmill- Nordic Track Elite 7500. Work out prog, TV screen, hvy duty. Like New! $850.

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WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507

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Furniture 32 inch Sony Trinitron TV for sale. Good condition. $85. Call 678-630-2062 after 5:00 pm.

Queen Bed- Southport from Haverty. Complete with wooden side rails. $350; Twin Bed w/rails, armoire & nite stand. $350. 770-532-3097 or 770-540-0451

Wanted To Buy: Timber of all kinds.

5 acres or more.

Paying Top Dollar. 770869-3909; 706-677-3585

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished 1 & 2BR- Quiet, energy efficient, Sardis Rd. 678-776-6432

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Lawn Equipment Snapper Riding Mower 8hp, pull start, 30” cut. $250 Cash Only!

Murray Riding Mower18.5hp, 46” cut $300 Cash Only!

I also buy Snapper Riding Mowers not running.

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PRINTERS-HP Designjet 1050c and 1050c plus Selling one WORKING Designjet 1050c and one 1050c plus that powers on but HASN’T BEEN TESTED to print- IF it doesn’t work, then it’s great for spare parts!

Both are setup for network printing with JetDirect cards. $500 for both or your best offer.

This is a STEAL! Prints everything from color posters to detailed building plans - you name it!

Extra ink & printheads included (Over $700 value ALONE)!! WILL need truck to pick up. dwoodard@ gainesvilletimes.com.

2000 Sonnebraune canopy home tanning bed, 110 volt regular outlet, Bellarium Plus 16 bulbs. $750.00 Please email jamocha2013@ gmail.com for inquiries.

HOT TUB- 6ft, Fiber Glass. $300.

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3BR/3BA- All appls incld W/D, Swim, Gym, G’Ville College area. $850/mo 770-639-1201

Duplexes For Rent Pine Forest- Oakwood 2BR/1BA $740/mo. 770287-1456 callapartments.com

Houses For RentUnfurnished Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

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Homes & Real Estate Acreage For Sale N. HALL SCHOOL DIST. 3/3 $279K. Ranch w/Fin. BSMT, Acreage, No HOA. Lisa Williams 678-776-8930 Purdy RE 770-880-8181 FOR SALE Just Reduced $5,400.00 per acre 4336 East Hall Road, Hall County 45 acres with .71 miles of frontage along the North Oconee River in Hall County.

Privacy with close proximity to I-985.

Brent Hoffman Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties Commercial Division 770-533-6721/Direct 770-536-3007/Office BrentHoffman.com

Businesses For Sale 5 STAR FROZEN YOGURT SHOP University of North Georgia campus in Daholonega. 1/2 blk from The Square.

Established 2013. Yearly Gross $180k Avg. with 75% profit. Great family business. $75k. Serious inquiries only. Call 678464-4611 ask for Eric

Business Property For Sale

2221 Athens Highway, Gainesville $149,900 Hilton Head style 1,130 s.f. home zoned commercial on prime high visibility 4 lane Athens Highway near Gaines Mill Road corner - on 3 lots.

Brent Hoffman Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties Commercial Division 770-533-6721/Direct 770-536-3007/Office BrentHoffman.com

644 Banks St., Gainesville $89,900 Reduced - Nicely renovated small office building (900 s.f.) 3 offices with conference room, workroom-area and handicap bath just off Jesse Jewell Parkway.

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Boats & Marine BASS BOAT, Venture, 180 Tournament Pro Bass Boat, Mercury XR6 2.5L 150 HP, CMC Power Lift, Venture Trailer, showroom cond., like new, $5,100.

678-822-2653 BAYLINER 1988 - 17FT. w/trlr. Runabout. New upholstery, 2.4L Engine. $2800. 770-652-4412 Covered 26’x 26’ single slip dock Vinyl clad floats Treated wood decking 40’ gangway $1000.00 or best offer 678-696-5158 Covered Boat Storage Reasonably Priced Call 770-887-4668

RV’s/Travel Trailers 2004 Hurricane Motor Home, gas, 33 ft., 2 slides, Ford V10 engine, 36,000 miles, very good condition, 6 new tires, new canopy’s all around, new rear vision monitor, 2 TV’s, 2 AC units, sleeps 6, Sleep Number queen bed, micro/ convection/ grill, full winter cover. Asking $32,000. Phone 770-539-4301 for appt.

39’ 5th wheel trailer many cust. features Clean $5975.00 OBO 706/768-0113/778-0201 FLEETWOOD 2005 Expedition. 38N. Loaded. 3 slides. Exc cond. 39,500mi. $62,500.

706-318-0520 FOREST RIVER 2012 Forrester 32 ft, Class C Motor Home, Model 3011DS, 2 slides, loaded, 9,800 miles.

Home/770-869-7903 Cell/770-539-2013

Wheels Auto Parts TOYOTA 2002 Sequoia 250,000 miles. One owner, new tires, XM radio, leather, great condition. Needs new motor. $3,000. 404-9313250.

CADILLAC 2011 CTS, $19,987.

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HONDA 2008 Accord, $11,876.

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HYUNDAI 2008 Santa Fe, $10,987.

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KIA 2014 Optima LX, 14K miles, $18,987.

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Roommates Wanted Looking for a roommate to share my 2 brd. 1 1/2 bath townhouse.

Located off Clarks bridge rd in Gainesville ga. Prefer someone over 30 years old due to u will share townhouse with a 50 year old female.

No smoking or drugs or partying. $390.00 a month includes rent, power an cable. Call or text 678-780-0897 MEN- Be$t, Pvt home, Furn BR, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwood. 770-530-1110 Private Rooms w/bath.

Fully furnished w/cable) No dep/util fees. $115/ wk. 678-328-9980

NISSAN 2012 Juke, 26K miles, $16,987.

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NISSAN 2012 Pathfinder 3rd row, $18,987.

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NISSAN 2012 Xterra, $19,876.

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Trucks NISSAN 2011 Sentra, $10,987.

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NISSAN 2012 Altima 26K miles, $15,987.

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NISSAN 2012 Maxima, leather, $19,987.

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NISSAN 2015 Altima, 579 miles, $19,987.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com TOYOTA 1996 Camry.

Low miles. $2800. 941400-0517

Motorcycles HONDA 2004 Shadow 1100. Leather bags, 3 helmets, windshield, custom pipes, lots of chrome. $4200/obo.

770-560-3621

DODGE 2014 Ram Quad Cab, 4K miles, $26,987.

All Credit OK Carriage Nissan 770-532-6335 carriagenissan.com FORD 1988-F-250. 7.3 diesel, 5spd, Ext Cab. VGC.. Trade possible. $4,500/obo. 770-9670751

FORD 2011 F150, Ext Cab, 4x4, $24,987.

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NISSAN 2014 Frontier CC, 4x4, $26,987.

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NISSAN 2015 Frontier, Ext. Cab, 4 cyl., $21,987.

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Vans

SUZUKI 2005- 650. S40 Cruiser. Lo mi. Exc Cond.

Sale or trade for Camper or Trailer 678-316-3544

Sport Utility Vehicles

CHEVY 2004 Suburban, $8,987.

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Mobile Homes For Rent Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up, per wk No app fee. 1 week free 770-534-7596

NISSAN 2012 Armada, 4x4, $26,987.

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Recreation

Autos For Sale

FOR SALE $2,990,000 40 unit fully furnished Lodge perched atop a mountain on 43+ acres adjacent to U.S. Forest Service property, featuring indescribable views and accommodations.

Dahlonega.

Brent Hoffman Berkshire Hathaway Georgia Properties Commercial Division 770-533-6721/Direct 770-536-3007/Office BrentHoffman.com

ACURA 2012 TSX, $20,987.

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FORD 2010 Edge SEL, $14,987.

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Restaurant for Sale 5603 Main St $325,000.00 5,600 s.f. full service Downtown Flowery Branch Attractive - Unique charming historical surroundings. Former tap & tasting house.

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Don’t see the vehicle that “revs” your engine?

— Visit www.

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There are more than 175 quality pre-owned vehicles listed with corresponding monthly payment amounts and financing options.

House For Sale-Hall County

FORD 2007 Focus SE. Gold. 63,820mi 4dr auto, pwr wind/lcks, good tires. Maint rec. 1 owner $6800. 706-265-5106

HYUNDAI 2011 Santa Fe. Exc Cond. White, 66k miles, $14,000. Call 770532-2588; 770-365-8084

HARBOUR POINT $499K 6/5 Comp.

Updated! Granite, SS APPL, FIN. Terrace & More! Ed Albrecht 678-232-6161 Purdy RE 770-880-8181

FORD 2014 Fusion, $18,987.

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NISSAN 2009 Murano LE, AWD, loaded, $18,987.

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GMC 2010 Terrain, $16,987.

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CHRYSLER 2007 Town & Country, $7,987.

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The Paper | Thursday, May 7, 2015