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Could Express Lanes push further north?

By JEFF GILL

Regional staff

The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to hold open house meetings on a project that would bring high occupancy toll lanes further northward and closer to Barrow, Jackson and Hall counties.

Meetings are set for Sept. 29 in Duluth and Oct. 2 in Braselton on plans to extend the HOT lane system, also known as Express Lanes, up Interstate 85 in Gwinnett County from Old Peachtree Road to Hamilton Mill Road.

Unlike the existing HOT lanes on I-85, the new Express Lanes would involve building new lanes, rather than converting existing high occupancy vehicle lanes.

The current lanes, one in the northbound

Meetings set for Braselton, Duluth on project to manage congestion and improve mobility lanes and one southbound, run between Old Peachtree Road and Chamblee-Tucker Road in DeKalb County.

The 10-mile extension also calls for a new bridge to be built over Interstate 985, which runs to Gainesville.

Teri Pope, DOT district spokeswoman, has said “Express Lanes bridges are just bridges with a specified use” and there’s “nothing special about their design or construction.”

Two such bridges are part of the current lanes.

“The managed lanes in Gwinnett County,

which would be part of a larger Express Lanes system throughout metro Atlanta, are intended to help manage congestion and improve mobility along the corridor,” according to the DOT. And like the current lanes, the new ones “will be tolled on a dynamic pricing system, meaning that when congestion and demand for a free-flowing ride is heaviest, the tolls will be higher.”

At the meetings, area residents and commuters will be able to view area maps and displays, as well as provide comments and

discuss the project with DOT staff, District Engineer Brent Cook said.

The same information will be presented at both events, and “there will be no formal presentation,” Cook said.

All comments will be considered in the development of the final project design and must be received by Oct. 13, officials said.

After the open house, residents can view the project displays at the DOT district office at 2505 Athens Highway in Gainesville.

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Hoschton Fall Festival marks 40th anniversary

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A Hall County firefighter is removed by rescue personnel after a training accident July 22 involving a ladder truck injured firefighters TJ Elliott, Will Griffin and Stephen Jackson. This photo obtained by The Times through an open records request.

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Hall County seeks reimbursement for fire truck; legal action possible

By JOSHUA SILAVENT

Regional staff

Hall County is threatening legal action against Sutphen, manufacturer of a firetruck involved in a July 22 accident that seriously injured three firefighters, if the company does not reimburse the county for the full cost of the truck, according to documents obtained by The Times through an open records request.

During a training exercise, firefighters TJ Elliott, Stephen Jackson and Will Griffin suffered back and spinal injuries when the bucket they were in atop a fire truck ladder fell 44 feet. A charity golf tournament will be held Oct. 27 to assist the families. See more on Page 7B. “… The top three sections of the fully extended ladder collapsed onto the second section when, apparently, the cables supporting the extension of the ladder failed,”

County Attorney Bill Blalock wrote in a Sept. 16 letter to Sutphen of Amlin, Ohio.

Hall County alleges Sutphen knowingly or negligently misled fire officials when negotiating purchase of the truck.

Failures in the truck’s extension cables were documented by the truck’s previous owner, Bluffton Township Fire District in South Carolina, which sold it back to Sutphen in 2013 for $305,000.

“Had Hall County known of the identical failures, it would not have purchased the truck …” the letter stated.

Hall County purchased the fire truck from Sutphen for $505,000. The truck is still under the limited warranty phase, a six-month period that began when it was delivered in April.

“In fact, when questioned as to why the vehicle sold to Hall County had been returned to your company by the Bluffton Fire Department, your representatives

falsely stated that it was entirely as a result of a dispute involving maintenance issues,” the letter to Sutphen stated. “Your representatives also told representatives of Hall County that Sutphen had never had a design failure.”

Sutphen called for the voluntary removal of all aerial five-section devices July 23. Several metro Atlanta counties took their firetrucks out of service as a result.

According to an investigation log obtained by The Times, Hall County received a call from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration two days after the accident reporting that the federal agency already had an open case file on the truck and its purported mishaps.

Calls to Sutphen seeking comment were not returned Friday afternoon.

The letter from the county gave the company until Oct. 15 to respond.

Hoschton city officials, employees and residents are thrilled to celebrate the start of fall at the Hoschton Fall Festival this weekend.

With a hefty list of vendors, the 2014 event will mark the 40th anniversary for the Hoschton Fall Festival, so this year will be one of the biggest yet.

Mayor Theresa Kenerly says she could not be happier with this year’s festival size.

“The 2014 Hoschton Fall Festival is bigger and better than ever,” said Kenerly. “We have more than 100 booths so far and we have no more space in the parade. The Dixie DockDogs are going to be a huge hit this year, so we are really excited.”

The Dixie DockDogs made an appearance on the David Letterman show on Sept. 17 along with actor Michael Cera and Lyle Lovett and his Large Band.

The festival will kick off at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, when the booths will officially open.

The first hour and a half will allow the early birds to shop and explore the wide variety of booths that will range from arts and crafts to local businesses to home décor and much, much more. As Kenerly said, there are 125 booths to be exact with only room for two more late additions.

The official opening ceremony for the festival at 4:30 p.m. will include the slicing of the 40th anniversary cake being made by Just Desserts Bakery. Slices of the cake will be first-come, first-serve and put a sweet taste on the festival.

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New tools, equipment are now supplementing Braselton PD’s arsenal

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The Braselton Police Department always looks for ways to serve and protect the community. Not only are their officers highly qualified and trained, but the tools and equipment the officers have access to are high-tech and available to ensure citizen safety.

The department has acquired a handful of “cool tools” over the past few years, including the license plate readers in 2011, so the addition of the Phantom and new Automated External Defibrillators (AED) has been a great asset to the department and its employees.

The Phantom is an aerial filming device that flies manually with a remote control unit.

There is a high-definition camera that is secured onto the device that takes both photos and videos — with a stable Wi-Fi connection,

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the camera connects to a smartphone, tablet or laptop, so what is seen through the camera lens shows up on the screen of whatever electronic device is being used to navigate.

The Phantom’s remote control unit takes four AA batteries. It is very stable, easy to fly, contains two flight control modes, has intelligent orientation controls, failsafe and auto go home/landing. It also has low voltage protection, reaches a maximum flight speed of 20 miles per hour, and has high intensity LED lights.

Braselton Police Chief Terry Esco says that the Phantom is a great investment.

“The Phantom is a really neat tool,” said Esco. “I think it’s going to help us as a department. For example, it can be used to help find a missing child or person. It can fly up to 400

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The Phantom, an addition to the department’s investigative tools, is ready to go skyward with Braselton Assistant Police Chief Lou Solis at the controls.

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the level of traffic snarl.

Fees are waived for those driving motorcycles, alternative-fuel cars with proper license plates and vehicles carrying three or more people.

The state opened the lanes in October 2011.

They were met with protests at first as motorists were discouraged by high rates, resulting in more congestion on I-85. But after the rate was dropped, at the order of Gov. Nathan Deal, ridership in the lanes increased.

Monthly trip totals have increased to 575,299 last month from 429,964 in August 2012, according to the State Road and Tollway Authority, which operates the lanes.

The extension “reflects the growth that is being experienced in northern Gwinnett County, as well as south Hall and western

Jackson County,” said Richard Fangmann, director of transportation planning for Norcross-based Pond & Co., which is developing a long-term transportation plan for Hall County.

The plan projects to 2040, when Hall’s population is expected to double.

“I-985 is one of the key corridors that is predicted to be congested by that time, and the plan is considering options for improving that corridor,” Fangmann said.

In addition to the I-85 Express Lanes, contracts have been issued for design and construction of the Interstate 75 South Metro Express Lanes in Henry and Clayton counties and the Northwest Corridor Express Lanes in Cobb and Cherokee counties, said Adrian B. Carver, spokeswoman for the State Road and Tollway Authority.

Studies are ongoing to determine the feasibility of adding Express Lanes on Ga. 400 north of Interstate 285 and on the top end of I-285, she said.

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Braselton Police Department Sgt. Adam Garrison outside his new police car with one of the new Cardiac Science defibrillators.

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The first live music performance will be Lisa Martin at 5 p.m. with Papa Bear Band taking the stage at 6 p.m. on Friday.

The first Dixie DockDogs diving demonstration will be from 6-8 p.m. Festival guests are welcome to bring their own dogs because there will be a “your dog can do this” demo where aspiring Dixie DockDogs can have their first shot at dock diving. This demonstration is for any and all dogs.

For those who miss out on the 40th anniversary cake, there will be a Hoschton Women’s Civic Club cake raffle at 7:30 p.m. followed by more live music. Back In Time will have an entire two hours on the stage until the festival closes at 10.

Saturday will be the busiest day of the festival, so it cannot be missed. The day will start off at 8 a.m. with a fun scarecrow 5K run where participants can run or walk dressed up as a favorite fall friend. So far, there are 40 runners signed up, but there are still spots available. To sign up on race day, visit www.cityofhoschton.com/ fall-festival.html and click on “Scarecrow 5K Entry Form” to see the registration form. All proceeds will benefit Food2Kids Jackson County.

At 9 a.m., the booths will open for more exploring and shopping opportunities.

The parade, which is already completely maxxed out with entries, will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. There will be floats and various groups who choose to walk or drive in the parade. Local businesses, public safety workers and much more will participate and make it an event that no one will want to miss. Mayor Kenerly says the parade will be massive this year and she is excited for the festival attendees to watch it. The float competition should be great as well.

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feet and look down into trees that would otherwise be a little bit more difficult to look through on foot.”

The Phantom’s photo and video quality is extremely high and also contains zoom capabilities.

Braselton Assistant Police Chief Lou Solis has already tested out the camera and took several shots of the city from several hundred feet up. Each of the buildings, traffic lights, street signs and roads were easily identified due to the high quality camera.

“One of our top priorities as a police department is citizen safety,” said Solis.

“If a child goes missing, we can use the Phantom to find him or her as quickly as possible. We’ve also taken some great photos of the city as we tried out the device when we first purchased it. There is a very old photo of the downtown historic district of the town that contains the old mill.

We took another recent photo with the new mill and Mr. Braselton’s house, so it will be neat to see the two pictures side-by-side.”

The side-by-side photo of the past and present of Braselton was a surprising bonus of the Phantom.

Along with the Phantom, the Braselton Police Department has acquired 20 new AEDs to use for emergency situations. Esco and Solis purchased one for each officer to carry in the vehicles as well as a defibrillator for each town

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The festival is marking its 40th year. Here are some of the past festival publications which showcased the themes. lon plans to participate and employees say they have a unique and creative float.

Artistic Expressions staffers say they are also looking forward to seeing the other parade participants and the creativity they will showcase.

Once the parade concludes, it will be time for a 40th birthday party and the parade award ceremony.

The most creative float will be the winner.

The Dixie DockDogs will start their Big Air Waves competition at 10 a.m. and will compete until 2. The dogs will be performing in front of Lawson Funeral Home along Highway 53.

Additional Saturday performances will include Charlotte’s School of Dance at noon, Fun Times Square Dancers at 1, live music by Chase Thomas at 6 and a performance by Dustin Wilkes, who will be closing down the festival on Saturday evening.

Saturday will also leave time for the American Street Rodders car show set to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an award ceremony at 3:30.

This is a family-oriented organization that was created to provide a forum for individuals who enjoy sharing their interest in automobiles, reflecting the 1950s and 1960s era, and for those who seek the fellowship of others.

Other Saturday events include Bingo at the Hoschton Depot from noon to 6 p.m., a scarecrow building team competition at 2:30, Dixie

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DockDogs Extreme Vertical at 4:30 and the Hoschton Women’s Civic Club cake raffle at 7:30.

A full day is planned for Sunday as well. The booths will open at 11, right when the Dixie Dock Dogs are due to start their Big Air Waves competition that will run until 2. The Speed Retrieve competition will take place shortly after Big Air Waves and the Youth and Big Air Finals will complete the day.

The dogs are very talented, athletic and agile, so these events are not ones to miss.

Bungo will also take place in the Depot from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Live music performances will include Dave Mathis and Ricky Fitzpatrick, and there will be more opportunities for pets at the Dog Gone Cute Pet Parade and costume contest. Participants dress up their pets in cute and clever costumes and parade through City Square. It is a fun and upbeat way to end the festival and get everyone excited for the following year.

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building. In January of this year, Officer Daniel Britt saved a Chateau Elan resident’s life by performing CPR after the individual suffered a massive heart attack. Luckily, the resident survived thanks to Britt’s calm yet confident demeanor, but Esco and Solis thought it would be a smart idea to equip officers with top-notch equipment in case they are put into a life-saving situation again.

“The officers each now carry a Cardiac Science defibrillator in their vehicles,” said Solis. “If they are in a critical situation where an individual’s life is at risk, all they have to do is open the device and a voice immediately informs the officer what to do, step-bystep. The device also knows when each step is successfully carried out and informs the officer when to move on. It will also state if it’s time to shock or not at all.”

Esco says the Cardiac Science defibrillators alleviate any type of panic that the officer may experience.

“What’s so nice about these devices is that it tells you exactly what to do.

There is no thinking required, so the officer can perform the procedure swiftly and correctly,” said Esco.

Braselton Sgt. Adam Garrison, who is also a certified paramedic, says he believes the new defibrillators are beneficial because they allow officers to initiate the resuscitation process with little to no training. Although Garrison is a certified paramedic, most officers have not received this type of medical training. Proper use of the defibrillators could possibly save an individual’s life if they are suffering from a heart attack. Officers can also provide support and help maintain a safe environment before the paramedics arrive on the scene even if AED use is not necessary.

“The advantage of us having defibrillators as police officers is that we are not static like fire and EMS,” said Garrison. “We are mobile and usually already out on the roads.

Braselton officers cover a smaller area, so our response time will be fairly short.”

Both the Phantom and the Cardiac Science AEDs are new tools that the Braselton Police Department has acquired, and Esco and Solis say they are pleased the department is equipped to help individuals in the community if needed.

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Jackson EMC members will get margin refunds

Annual meeting offers boxed barbecue meal, gospel music, kids’ entertainment and more At the 75th Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) annual meeting held Sept. 18, the Board of Directors announced that in December the cooperative will mail $6 million in margin refunds to more than 207,000 members who received electric service in 1989 and/or 2013.

“Jackson EMC is a notfor-profit cooperative. The board of directors is able to return a portion of the revenue left over after all the bills are paid, funds which we refer to as ‘margins’, to our members at the end of each year,” said board Chairman Otis Jones. “After this December’s refund, Jackson EMC will have returned nearly $102 million in margin refunds to its owner/ members since the cooperative was founded in 1938.”

After reporting the year’s highlights to cooperative members, Jackson EMC President/CEO Chip Jakins told the audience that the Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey completed in late 2013 had yielded an overall satisfaction score of 94 percent, a record for the cooperative and one of the highest customer satisfaction scores in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI), which tracks such companies as Walmart and Coca-Cola.

“I have to tell you that I

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EMS Security showcased some of the products and services available to keep households safe and secure. Below: The Jefferson Lions Club provided vision screenings. credit those scores to the hard work and dedication of this cooperative’s employees, and the strong leadership of your board of directors,” he said; adding, “But I also want to let you know that while we’re very proud of the survey results, you better believe we aren’t taking them for granted.”

The annual meeting, hosted on the campus of Jackson EMC corporate offices in Jefferson, began with customers enjoying barbecue chicken boxed dinners cooked up by the Barrow and Jackson County FFA’ers.

Dessert came in the form of Blue Bell mini ice cream sandwiches.

Galilee Christian Church minister Nick Vipperman

provided the invocation and Chestatee Academy student Katelyn Wood sang the national anthem before Jakins handled the official welcome and introduction of guests.

Prize drawings were held throughout the evening.

The health fair and customer service area was busy with customers having medical checks for blood pressure pulse rate, glucose and iron levels, sleep apnea, balance and more. The Jefferson Lions Club was on hand to do vision checks and Unity Masonic Lodge #36 provided the Georgia Child Identification Program (CHIP). Other participants in the health fair was Bentley Assisted Living at Northminister, CareSouth Health System, Delta Dental, the Jackson County Health Department, Northeast Georgia Health System, Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s Respiratory Services, Northridge Medical Center and St. Mary’s Health Care System.

The kids’ carnival was a happening place with clowns entertaining with balloon art which transformed colorful balloons into animal figures or large hats. Miss Lollipop was one of the colorfully attired clowns that

had children and adults smiling. There was also a 22foot slide, inflatables and an obstacle course, a candy art station for hands-on fun and a play area for little ones.

In the customer service area, Jackson EMC and other shared information about Right Choice’s new construction program, personal home fitness evaluations, home fitness monitors and Green Power EMC which tied into with the Get Energy Fit theme on the goodie bags distributed to everyone. Information about incentives, loans and rebates were made available.

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CHURCH NEWs The Catholics Returning Home Ministry at Prince of Peace Catholic Church welcomes adult Catholics to an 11-week series of informative programs which began Monday, Sept. 22. The programs will be Mondays from 7:30-9 p.m. Call Robin Johnson at 770 330-4105 or email raj_rdms@yahoo. com with any questions. sss A Call To Salvation will host WWA 2014 Warring Warriors Arising Conference Sept. 26-28.

The conference entitled, A Time To Rise Up! based on Psalm 130:3, will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

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Speakers will be Arlene Smith and Kathy and Rodney Tolleson.

The church is located at 1295 Jackson Trail Road in Jefferson at the intersection of Highway 11 and Jackson Trail Road.

The church office number is 706-367-9612. For more information and to pre-register, visit www. acalltosalvation.org There is no charge for this conference. No childcare provided. sss Hoschton United Methodist Church will host Prime Timers lunch and bingo will be at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 25 in the fellowship hall.

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27, there will be free parking and water stands at the church. There will be tours of the historic Hoschton United Methodist Church all day with a brief history of the church.

Dr. Winston O. R. Worrell will be the special speaker on Sunday, Sept.28, during the 11 a.m. service. Dr. Worrell is an experienced evangelist, lecturer, administrator, pastor and preacher in national, international, multicultural, multi-ethnic and multilingual settings worldwide. He serves as Director of the World Methodist Evangelism Institute, a ministry of the World Methodist Council and Emory University, where he has served for 19 years.

Obituaries Donald Earl Ashley

Died Sept. 17, 2014 Donald Earl Ashley, 83, of Jefferson, formerly of Winder, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, at his residence.

A native of Vicksburg, Miss., he was a son of the late J. C. and Ida Earl Ashley. He was the widower of Elease Smith Ashley. Mr. Ashley served in the U.S. Navy for four years and retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He served as a law enforcement officer with the City of Winder and the Barrow County Sheriff’s Department.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Mary Ashley of Camilla; sister, Louise Byrd of Brookhaven, Miss.; grandchildren, Pam Taylor, Justin Ashley, Harley Ashley, Sasha Ashley and Debra Forsberg; and five great-grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Timothy John Dunagan

Died Sept. 21, 2014 Timothy John “Doogan” Dunagan, 48, of Statham, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

He was employed by Harrison Poultry.

Survivors include his sons, Dustin Dunagan and Drew Dunagan of Winder; parents, Alfred and Judy Dunagan of Statham; girlfriend, Tosha Archer of Statham; and sister, Tracy Miller and husband Shea Miller of Jefferson.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept.

26, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel with Pastor Jason Barrett and the Rev. Frank Colladay will officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 11 a.m. prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Life Elevation Church, 54 W. Star St., Bethlehem, GA 30620.

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Frank W. Gingerich

Died Sept. 21, 2014 Frank W. Gingerich, 53, of Statham, died Sunday, Sept.

21, 2014.

Arrangements will be announced later.

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Cris Alexander Greene

Died Sept. 20, 2014 Cris Alexander Greene, 51, of Monroe, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014.

Arrangements are being handled by Lawson Funeral

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Richard “Dick” Hamman

Died Sept. 20, 2014 Richard “Dick” Hamman, 85, of Peachtree City, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at Peachtree City United Methodist Church, located at 225 Robinson Road in Peachtree City. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church.

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Janice Louise Hutchins O’Dell

Died Sept. 20, 2014 Janice Louise Hutchins O’Dell, 74, of Gainesville, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, at Emeritus at Buford, due to an extended illness.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Hutchins, the Rev. John Belangia and the Rev. Wesley Hutchins officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born Jan. 29, 1940, in Buford, she was a daughter of the late Carl B. Hutchins and Frances Mundy Hutchins.

She was retired from Lanier Park Hospital and was a member of Redwine United Methodist Church. Mrs. O’Dell was also preceded in death by her husband, Medley O’Dell.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Rick Collins of Gainesville; sons and daughters-in-law, Joey and Julianna O’Dell of Gainesville and Jeff and Cristy O’Dell of Commerce; grandsons and wife, Trey and Renee Smith of Oakwood, Nicholas O’Dell and Christopher O’Dell, both of Commerce, and Drew O’Dell, Ryan O’Dell, Kyle O’Dell, Camden O’Dell and Casey Collins, all of Gainesville; granddaughter, Chasity O’Dell of Commerce; great-grandson, Aiden Smith of Oakwood; great-granddaughters, Ansley Smith of Oakwood and Alayna Collins and Kelsie Collins, both of Gainesville; sister, Joyce James of Greenville, Tenn.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Julianna Hutchins of Auburn and Doug and Janice Hutchins of Gainesville; 15 nieces and nephews; and 22 grand-nieces and grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www. alz.org) 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346, and Agape Hospice Care Inc., 5825 Glenridge Drive Building 4, Suite 200,

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Sarah Puckett Smith

Died Sept. 18, 2014 Sarah Puckett Smith, 73, of Auburn, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014.

Survivors include her former husband, James Puckett of Auburn; daughter, Cathy Sue Puckett of Madison; sons, Michael Wayne (Denise) Puckett of Louisiana and Robbie Puckett; brother, Emory Casper of Bethlehem; sisters, Mattie Sue Nix, of Bethlehem and Betty Jean Nichols of Winder; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Charles Reese officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Sept. 25, 2014

Ronald T. Wall

Died Sept. 21, 2014 Ronald T. Wall, 69, of Winder, died Sunday, Sept, 21, 2014.

He was an veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Having retired from the University of Georgia after 30 years of employment, Ronald was a local painting and roofing contractor. He was a member of Union Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents I.T. “Spud” and Faye Wall.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Gloria M. Wall,; daughters, Tamara “Tami” and Michael Bolden of Bethlehem and Karen and Kerry Walker of Demorest; grandchildren, Courtney Bolden and Eli and Ana Walker; sisters, Ann and Tim Ash of Toccoa and Donna and Mark Frost of Winder; and brothers, Gary and Mary Frances Wall and Eddie and Elaine Wall, all of Winder.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, Sept.

24, 2014, at Union Baptist Church with Pastor David Cook and Pastor Kerry Walker officiating. The in-

Bible study and dinner wil be held Oct. 1. Dinner will be at 6:15 p.m. followed by Bible study at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The study of the Book of Revelations is concluding.

A fundraiser dinner for Pastor Marvin Mason’s mission trip is set for 6:308:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at John’s BBQ, 95 Highway 53 in Hoschton. Tickets are $25 and are on sale now. See Nancy Rhodes, Nancy Little or Pat Hall. See more on Page 7B. Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry St., and Bell Avenue behind City Square. Contact Pastor Marvin Mason at 706-654-1422. sss The Ladies Faith & Fellowship Group of The

terment followed in Barrow Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Baptist Church, 527 Union Church Road, Winder, GA 30680.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, Sept. 25, 2014

Richard Willis Walley Sr.

Died Sept. 21, 2014 Richard Willis Walley Sr., 70, of Flowery Branch, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, in the chapel of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery.

Born Sept. 12, 1944, in Richton, Miss., he was a son of the late Gavin Joe and Marie Elizabeth Walley. He served in the Untied States Marines. He was a member of Blackshear Place Baptist Church and president of Walley’s Hancock Fabric.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Richard W. and Pam Walley Jr., of Comer; daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Rob Folsom of Valdosta; daughter, Melissa Rene Walley of Athens; stepdaughter and husband, Tammy and Bernie Mettenberger of Statham; grandchildren, Kaley Ann, Kendall Elizabeth, Jessica Rae, Dustin and Reece; great-grandchildren, Jocelyn and Lane; sister and brother-in-law, Linda Joe and Walter Lewis of Greensboro, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 3343 Peachtree Road, NE #M20, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-974-9234, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Sept. 25, 2014

Dwight Bradley Watkins

Died Sept. 17, 2014 Dwight Bradley Watkins, 56, of Homer, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014.

He was the son of Harold and Barbara (Meeks) Watkins and was also preceded in death by a sister, Vicki

Church of Hoschton will have a booth at the Hoschton Fall Festival on Sept 27. The booth will be located in the parking lot of KlipSo Beauty Shop.

Cookbooks and desserts will be sold.

The church would also like to invite the community to regular services, which are: Sundays - Bible study at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m., evening worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday - prayer meeting at 7 p.m. with Bible study following at 7:30 p.m.

The Church of Hoschton is hosting Bible study for ladies in the community on the third Tuesday evening at 6:30 in the classroom at the rear of the church building.

Service times are as follows: Sunday school

at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m., evening worship begins at 6 and Wednesday prayer meeting starts at 7 p.m. with Bible study to follow at 7:30. Call the church office at 706-654-8415 or Pastor Cory Sexton at 678234-9408. The church is located at 99 E. Jefferson St., in Hoschton.

Westmoreland.

Survivors include his daughter, Christy McKenzie; grandchildren, Tyler Cape, Madison Watkins and Charlie Bagwell, who was raised in the home; siblings, Bobby Watkins, Wyan Watkins, Teresa Kesler, Courtney Watkins and Jeffery Watkins; stepchildren, Bobbie Bagwell and her three children, Jonathan Bagwell and Ashley Bagwell and her three children.

Memorial services were held Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, in the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home.

Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Sept. 25, 2014

of Memorial Park South Funeral Home with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery. Pastor Lanis Lewis and Pastor Scott Ledbetter will officiate.

Born Jan. 7, 1936, he was a son of the late Frank and Ethel Woodall of Gainesville. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Air Line Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver for Coca-Cola, Inc. Survivors include his wife, Rosie Woodall; sons and daughters-in-law, Chip and Donna Woodall of Lincolnton and Jon and Sabrina Carroll of Flowery Branch; grandchildren, Chris, Tyler, Melissa, Emilee, Tanner, Dillon and Shelby; and sister, Patricia Shelton of Gainesville.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Speed the Light Missions, 1st Assembly of God, P.O. Box 457, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch The Paper, Sept. 25, 2014

Bubba Wilbanks

Died Sept. 21, 2014 Michael Nicholas (Bubba) Wilbanks, 31, of Commerce died Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

Born in Commerce, he was a son of Michael and Brenda Beck Wilbanks of Commerce.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his sister, Amy Houston (James) of Jefferson; grandmother, Dorothy Wilbanks of Commerce; and nieces and nephew, Jadelyn, Brookland and Noah.

The funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, in the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with the Rev. Walter Singletary and the Rev. Billy Owensby officiating. Interment followed in Grey Hill Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Dr. Schultz, Dr. Paris, ICU Physicians and the nursing staff for the great job and care they provided.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Sept. 25, 2014

Joe R. Woodall

Died Sept. 22, 2014 Joe R. Woodall, 78, of Flowery Branch, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, surrounded by family, following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in the chapel

sss New Community Church is hosting a community Bible study which began Sept. 17.

Women’s Bible study is 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Higher Ground Coffee House, 6700 Highway 53, Braselton. Men’s Bible study is 6:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at Cracker Barrel on Highway 53, Braselton. Email patti@ newcommunityonline. com.

Raymond Lee Young

Died Sept. 19, 2014 Raymond Lee Young, 58, of Gainesville, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2014.

Mr. Young was a loving son, brother, father and grandfather and loved everyone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Young and Pairlee Young; brother, James Young; and sister, Doris Martin.

Survivors include his significant other, Carol; son, Ray Young and wife Rebekah; daughters, Wendy Young and husband Freddie Jones and Allison Wiley; brothers, Junior Young, David Young and wife Sheila and Cecil Young; sisters, Lois Bryant and Barbara Young; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 22, 2014, at Lawson Funeral Home.

Pastor Shane Evans and Pastor Lloyd Roper officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.

Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, Sept. 25, 2014

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Former library property to be discussed at meeting

By LEANNE AKIN

lakin@clickthepaper.com

The Jefferson City Schools Board of Education authorized Superintendent Dr. John Jackson to contact Jefferson city officials about a meeting to discuss the former library building.

After a Sept. 11 executive session, the school board agreed it wanted to open dialogue with the city on potential acquisition of the Old Pendergrass Road property.

After the city’s renovation of the former Food Lion building into a new police and library facility at Jefferson Station, the old library was declared surplus. While city officials did not think the school system had an interest in the property, Dr. Jackson appeared before the Jefferson City Council to show interest. He also expressed the sentiment that the price tag the city was placing on the property was obscene considering the land was donated by the school system and the city put little money into the construction.

Jefferson has, however, financed the operations for two decades and sale of the property would help the city recoup some of the investment into Jefferson Station and ease some financial strain in the next budget year.

The school board indicated it is eager to find a satisfactory resolution and Jefferson City Council members have said they are hopeful the property can be provided to the school system although the terms will be the topic at the meeting which Board of Education chairman Ronnie Hopkins said the school system would be happy to host.

The city council voted Monday to rescind its previous action which will extend the negotiation timeframe.

In other business of the Sept. 11 meeting, an update on the arena construction project was provided by a Carroll Daniel Construction representative.

The exterior of the sports arena at Jefferson High School is slated for completion later this month and electricity and HVAC will be ready in October. Basketball goals were set to arrive last week and all efforts are gearing up toward the end of the project.

In recognitions, the Jefferson Middle School Academic Bowl Team for their excellent performance in 20122013 regional and state competition. The team placed 29th among the 128 teams completing in the national event.

Board of Education member Guy Dean Benson recognized Jefferson High School student Matthew Hitt for his performance in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) art competition. Hitt won first place in the southeast and second in the nation. Benson also recognized a group of fourth graders whose 9/11 tribute art, Remembering 9/11, took third place.

Financial update Keep it local is the motto which reaps financial benefits for Jefferson City Schools. Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) revenues have been averaging $200,000 a month. The average monthly deposit the 2007 SPLOST has been $162,715.31 while the average monthly deposit on the 2012 SPLOST has been $192,757.50.

For August which represents July sales, showed an increase of 12 percent over the previous year’s collections for the same period. SPLOST revenues for August were $201,493.73; $204,488.19 for July; and $195,341.21 for June.

SPLOST expenditures for August included $11,051.46 18 iPad Air devices for the board of education and administration for the evaluation system, $8,000 for renovation of the softball field and $5,000 for installation of concrete walk ways at Memorial Stadium and the softball field.

The SPLOST balance is at $2.3 million.

In the 2011A bond account for the arena and other projects, a total of $5.6 million remains of the total $17 million.

The projects being funded by that bond is 67 percent of the way there – we’re in the home stretch, say school officials.

For the 2011B Bond projects, which included classroom expansion at Jefferson Elementary and Jefferson High, there remains $63,681.21 of the total $8.2 million available funds.

Electrical utility costs were up 16.1 percent for August but school officials say they hope to see better numbers after revisiting their service agreement with Georgia Power. Costs for gas and water were also up for August with school back in session.

Curriculum update ■■ The announcement of Teacher of the Year will be made at the October board meeting after an external team was to evaluate nominees on Sept. 23. School-level winners are Hope Foster at Jefferson Elementary, Candice Bowler at Jefferson Academy, Michael Pace at Jefferson Middle and Tommy Knight at Jefferson High.

■■ Georgia Milestones, which is replacing the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) and the End of Course Test (EOCT), has a waiver from the State Board of Education related to promotion, placement and retention and statewide passing score or grades 3, 5, and 8 as well as the requirement that the end of course score contribute 20 percent to a student’s final course grade for the 2014-15 school year.

Local school system will be able to use discretion when making promotion and retention decision for students in those grades.

■■ The system is assisting teachers in gearing up to teach the new type of test.

No longer will test be only multiple choice. Open-ended items in English/Language Arts and Mathematics will be added and Georgia teachers are being involved in helping to establish scoring parameters.

■■ For the Distinguished Board Recognition, 1the apRevolution_GT_Layout 3/12/14

plication to the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) will include a board self-assessment by the governance team and an internal committee of two community members, two board members and central office administrator.

■■ In ACT scoring, Jefferson High School students continue to outscore the state. In the composite score, Jefferson High students scored 21.4 while the state was at 20.8.

■■ For Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE), the 2015 budget was approved. Grant funds will be used for professional development with a focus on STEM training, to purchase of technology equipment and End of Pathway Assessment materials and training costs.

Also included in the CTAE budget are funds to cover personnel for extended day and extended year contracts total For Title I, $254,539 in grant funds will be used for personnel at Jefferson Academy and Jefferson Middle School with some funds being used to purchase technology equipment or other instructional resources to use with students eligible for Title I targeted assistance services.

For Title IIA, $45,237 in grant funds to be primarily used for professional development of technology use and integration, Common Core Georgia Performance Standards, gifted endorsement program, TKES/LKES and SLO’s development and writing across the curriculum. Professional development will focus on meeting the diverse needs of students through use of technology and standards-based instruction.

Title III grant funds totaling $11,097 will be used to buy materials and technology equipment needed to provide remediation and academic support to students who are eligible for Title III services (English Learners).

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video of who Jefferson Elementary School is integrating tablets into the learning environment was presented.

“The future is here – We are the future” highlighted how through support of the Parent-Teacher Organization and the community, students are able to use technology.

Transportation news In the report on transportation, for the previous month, fuel costs were $8,724.51 or $3.35 per gallon. Fuel was purchased from Clipper Petroleum at On the Run fuel center in Jefferson with taxes deleted. When buses were out of town and needed fuel, the Wright Express Fuel program credit card was being used at almost all fuel stations nationwide. Wright also deletes the taxes from the fuel charges.

A crossing guard has been hired for the intersection at Horace Jackson Road and the rear car rider entrance to Jefferson Elementary.

The department is made up of three full-time crossing guards and two substitutes.

We are in the process of hiring a crossing guard for the four-way stop position between Jefferson Middle and Jefferson Academy. The Jefferson Elementary car rider traffic changes utilizing the

parking area between the ballfields/FFA Complex has been a great help in relieving the traffic congesting on Old Pendergrass Road. Also the Jefferson Middle car rider traffic changes utilizing the rear parking area at Jefferson Middle has improved the traffic on Dragon Drive.

One of the system’s dozen buses was deemed to be full so 20 students were assigned to two other buses. Two other buses will likely have students reassigned to balance student loads.

A total of 70 field trips were scheduled for September.

Facilities, more Related to facilities, a Jefferson High camera replacement and an addition for previously existing system was approved and lighting concerns at Memorial Stadium and the Horace Jackson baseball field and DeMaris Gurley softball field were discussed.

A study of the lighting was presented which showed there was dimming as a result of aging bulbs.

Hagemeyer had a bulb bid of $2,400 and Over & Under Contractors provided an installation bid which could complete the project at all three fields at just under

$5,000.

■■ There was some discussion related to principals getting blamed for changes to school meal menus which are a result of federal guidelines. One mother in the audience said there was a lot of food being put in the garbage because children have not been exposed to vegetables and whole grain bread at home.

Before adjourning for executive session, a parent who was visibly upset, said her child’s teacher had been out of the classroom for 10 days and said, “We need to fight for her.”

Hopkins said because the matter was personnelrelated there was little comment board members could make.

After the executive session, the board approved the recommendation from Superintendent Jackson to give Tonya Simmons a three-day suspension which was agreement upon between the attorneys for the board and Simmons.

“We want to thank Dr. Jackson for working that out,” said Hopkins, referring to what he called a tough situation.

■■ The board also accepted the superintendent’s recommendation on other personnel action.

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It’s time for fall weather At 10:29 p.m. Monday, summer came to an end.

That’s when the autumnal equinox took place.

It’s not exactly as if someone goes out and switches things from hot to cool. In fact, we are likely to have a few days of short-sleeve weather before Jack Frost comes to visit.

By the way, I’m speaking of the fictitious character named Jack Frost, not the local funeral home and cemetery owner. If he comes to visit, it might be a season-ender.

I love fall. I love when you need a sweater or jacket for an outdoor stroll. I like to see the leaves start to turn. I don’t particularly like to rake them or even blow them with a high-powered leaf blower, but watching them fall is almost poetic.

A few weeks ago, I was in Grand Rapids, Mich., for a meeting. On my way to the airport, I struck up a conversation with the cab driver, a man from India.

There was already a hint of autumnal crispness in the morning air in Grand Rapids. Someone had already flipped the nonexistent switch.

“Do you get much snow here?” I asked the cabbie.

“Oh, do we ever,” he said.

According to the records, Grand Rapids averages 75 inches of snow a year. They get new snow on an average of 52 days.

It is not unusual for them to get snow in October or April. But the snow gets down to business in December and January. You can sing “White Christmas” in Grand Rapids and not be dreaming.

“You see that sign,” the driver said, pointing to an airport sign on a slight hill. “You can’t see it when it snows.”

The thought of that much snow made me

Harris Blackwood happy to see an airplane waiting for me at Gerald Ford Airport.

But I do like a little chill in the air. I like hot chocolate when it is almost therapeutic in its warmth.

When I was a kid, I used to love and jump into a pile of leaves. I saw a woman with a child who was about to jump into a pile of leaves. She was more concerned about his allergies and getting his clothes dirty.

Yes, I am now among the millions who have fall allergies. I don’t think I had any until I started living in an air-conditioned home.

We used to play outside until we were filthy. We used to make leaf piles and try to ride our bikes through them. If you made them too thick or deep, you would just fall into the pile.

By October, my husky double-knee jeans were beginning to show signs of wear.

They were new just a month earlier. They were not worn out by sitting in front of a television or a game console. They were worn out by being a roughand-tumble boy soaking in every minute of the new fall season outside.

The nonexistent switch is about to move into the “fall” position. That’s a sign it is safe to go outside.

Go on and enjoy it.

If you’re my age, take your allergy pill and one of those anti-inflammatory pills before you go.

The nonexistent switch is about to move into “fall” position.

That’s a sign it is safe to go outside.

Harris Blackwood is a Gainesville resident whose columns appear weekly.

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A helping hand is found at arm’s end One of my friends called the other day. One of my best friends. There was both urgency and distress in her voice.

“Listen, I’ve got to tell you something,” she began. “And this is confidential. Do not tell anyone.”

Meaning, particularly: “Do not write this in the paper.”

Which, of course, I would never do.

“Okay.” I stopped what I was doing in the kitchen so I could listen carefully.

“What’s wrong?”

She took a deep breath.

“I’m out of control. Seriously. I am out of control.”

I rolled my eyes.

Now this friend, my beloved friend since childhood, is dramatic. As soon as I heard that overstatement, I knew she was not overwrought about anything of importance so I interrupted her.

“First of all, you’re not out of control because people who are really out of control have no idea they’re out of control.

People who have enough control to say they’re out of control are really in control.”

She stopped in the midst of her breakdown long enough to laugh. As it

Ronda Rich turns out, I was right. She had indulged in dessert for four straight days and had no idea how she would ever straighten out her life again.

Seriously, people who think they’re out of control have enough discipline to correct the problem. It’s the ones who don’t see that they have a problem who have a problem.

For instance.

In most of my books, I give a piece of advice by relaying a story from an experience I’ve had. In one book, I wrote about a couple of irascible, devious people I know. I did not use names. But I described behavior, specific incidents and then I drew a moral from my experience. Both of these people — both of them — bought the book, read it, then went around reading the passages aloud that I had written about them and asking others, “Do you

have any idea who she’s talking about?”

They were bewildered.

Of course, everyone knew except for them so folks would bite back a smile and say, “If you don’t know, I don’t know.”

See? They didn’t know they were out of control.

But the rest of us did so we could have helped them if they had realized they needed help.

My friend continued her tale of woe and then said, “You need to pray for me.”

“You need more than prayer,” I replied.

That’s another thing.

Some people think all you have to do is pray about something and it goes away. Now, I’m a big believer in the power of prayer but I also think that I shouldn’t ask God to do solely for me what He also expects me to do for myself.

I have my own problems with eating and keeping off weight. In all the years that I have needed His help, He has never reached down and taken a fork out of my hand. At best, He will curb my appetite and my cravings. I have to take control when I realize I’m out of control.

“Did you order that device I told you to order?”

I was having lunch with a friend one day and asked her about the black band she was wearing around her wrist.

“Oh, it tracks my steps and keeps track of my calories. You’re suppose to walk 10,000 steps, daily.”

I looked it up online and discovered that the Japanese had developed a health program that maintains that 10,000 steps daily are necessary in order to be healthy.

“Now, why,” I mumbled, “would I take advice on weight control from the Japanese? I have never seen a fat Japanese.”

That, I realized quickly, was exactly WHY I should take advice from them. So, I ordered one and we have lived together happily ever after.

“No,” she replied. “But I meant to.”

“God helps those who help themselves.”

I sound just like Mama.

Ronda Rich is the bestselling author of several books. Sign up for her newsletter at www.ronda rich.com. Her column appears weekly.

Ex-principal celebrates 100th at old school Frances Miller Haynes will turn 100 years old Oct. 1. Appropriately, she will celebrate in advance Sept. 27 in the building with which she is most identified — Candler Street School just off North Green Street in Gainesville.

For it was there where she spent a significant chunk of her career in education, first as a teacher, then as principal. It was a home away from home over two decades, from 1942 to 1962.

Haynes’ career started as a first-grade teacher in Millen when she was just 17 years old. A malaria outbreak just about did in the school and community, and she returned to college. She later taught at Palmetto and Americus before marrying Johnny

Johnny Vardeman Miller in 1939 and moving to Gainesville the next year. C.J. Cheves, superintendent, coaxed her into teaching in the city schools.

After a year at Main Street School, she taught sixth grade at Candler Street until 1954, when she became principal and served till 1962. She went on to teach and become assistant superintendent of Hall County schools, retiring in 1970.

She proudly and fondly recalls students who became lawyers, doctors or advanced in

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Jefferson: City Hall, 147 Athens St.,

other successful careers.

Mrs. Haynes cared for her husband, Johnny Miller, during his nineyear illness, and she filled her time with crocheting, sewing and needlework. After his death, she married Joe Haynes in 1993. He has since died.

She has spent time in retirement traveling, gardening and playing bridge. She served on the Gainesville-Hall County Boys’ Club board of directors, has been active in First Baptist Church on Green Street since 1941 and in Azalea Garden Club for 66 years. A plaque marks a maple tree planted in her honor by the garden club on the Candler Street School grounds in 2006.

Mrs. Haynes continues to grow flowers and

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raise vegetables in her garden on Longview Drive. A former custodian at Candler Street School, Ned Jackson, helps her every week.

Bates Carter and Co. is providing the venue for Mrs. Haynes’ reception in the former school from 2-5 p.m.

Sept. 27. Her former students and colleagues would be especially welcome to attend.

The Candler Street School building, which also houses Don Carter Realty and Woodmen of the World, is just three years older than Mrs. Haynes, having been built in 1911. It closed as a school in 1978 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Johnny Vardeman is retired editor of The Times, sister publication of The Paper.

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Farah Bohannon The Paper

Bob Richardson of “My Favorite Photos” out of Flowery Branch was the artist in attendance at the Braselton Gallery on Saturday. The Gallery will be hosting “All About the Animals” on Oct. 2

Braselton Gallery welcomes fall

BY FARAH BOHANNON

attendance with several framed photos of his work. The photos were all of fall landscapes in places that Richardson has visited in his lifetime — Georgia, Michigan and several locations in the northeast United States. They were of rolling hills and trees that held onto leaves in various shades of red, yellow, orange and brown.

“I love capturing the colors of fall,” said Richardson. “I think the colorful leaves are one of the things that people love most about this season.”

Swantek said she is excited for the fall season and all of the events that come

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The Braselton Gallery welcomed the autumn season with open arms by hosting a “Fall Is Here” exhibit on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Owner Debra Swantek said that people trickled in and out of the gallery throughout the day to view the beautiful works of art. Everything had a fall “touch” to it that would fit perfectly in any home.

Bob Richardson, a talented photographer out of Flowery Branch, was in

along with it.

The Braselton Gallery will host an “All About Animals” event on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where pets will be celebrated. A professional photographer, Melinda Allen of Braselton, will be on hand to take photos. Braselton Animal Hospital as well as the Jackson County Humane Society will be on hand as well with a handful of foster dogs that are available for adoption.

For more information about the Braselton Gallery, visit www.braseltongallery.com or call 678-960-8977.

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With the creation of more than 79,300 new jobs in the past 12 months, Georgia represents a strong 2 percent annual growth rate, which is higher than the nation’s average of 1.8 percent.

These encouraging numbers were announced last week by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Georgia also had solid over-the-month growth, ranking sixth in the nation and third in the Southeast.

Georgia ranks in the top 10 states for percentage growth over the month.

The number of jobs in Georgia totaled 4,132,900 in August, up from 4,053,600 in August 2013. The August-to-August job growth was the second largest in Georgia since 2005.

“Georgia has been ranked in the top 10 states for job creation for the past two years,” said State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler. “Our state’s employers

are to be commended for their confidence in our state’s economy, as they continue to invest in hiring and growing their companies.”

Georgia’s job gains came in several sectors, including computer system design, accounting, architectural and engineering, transportation and warehousing, retail trade, wholesale trade, construction of buildings, specialty trade contractors, ambulatory health care services and hospitals.

Jobless rate ticks up in August Georgia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August was 8.1 percent, up four-tenths of a percentage point from a revised 7.7 percent in July.

The rate in August of last year was 8.2 percent.

“We had good job growth, both over the month with 24,700 new jobs and over the year with 79,300 more jobs, and initial claims, a leading economic indicator that measures new layoffs, decreased 27 percent,” said Butler. “All

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of this positive data makes the rate increase somewhat questionable.

“With continued job growth and fewer layoffs, we would expect the rate to come down. We’ve talked with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, which conducts the monthly household survey that determines the national and state unemployment rates,” Butler continued.

“They say the ‘volatility’ in the monthly survey numbers ‘is expected’ and that it’s often ‘smoothed’ during the annual benchmarking process. Last year’s initial August rate was eventually reduced by a half-point, and we expect a similar reduction this year.”

There were 4,132,900 jobs in Georgia in August, the most since June 2008. Jobs were up by 0.6 percent, from 4,108,200 in July. The monthly gains came in government at 16,600 as seasonal school workers returned to their jobs after summer layoffs. Education and health services added 7,700 jobs.

Jefferson City Manager John Ward was approved Sept. 19 by the Boone, N.C., city council as the successor of the top administrator of that municipality.

Ward told the city council that Boone was a good fit for him to work and for his family to live.

Ward and wife Lauren welcomed their son, John Amos IV, into the world in Febru- Ward ary. The move will find the Wards closer to family members.

Ward, who has been city manager of Jefferson since August of 2005, will assume his new position Nov. 1.

Ward said, “I love how so many of the projects you’re working on match what I love doing.”

A large pool of applicants was narrowed to a small group that met with town staff and department

heads with Ward being the top pick.

The Wards have already found a home and will be moving to Boone over the next several weeks.

On Facebook, Jefferson City Councilman Mark Mobley said, “Jefferson is suffering a huge loss but John A. Ward III and Lauren are blessed with a great opportunity in Boone, N.C. It has been an incredible pleasure working with you, my friend. We will miss you and your family, but mostly John Amos.

Congratulations and best of luck to you. Thank you for your great work here in Jefferson!”

Retiring Town Manager Greg Young will stay through year’s end in an advisory capacity as Ward becomes familiar with the inner workings of Boone.

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Win No. 1: Jefferson awaits Panthers after victory over Vikings

BY Clark Leonard

The Paper regional staff

GAINESVILLE—With Devin Watson in shorts on the sideline Friday night, East Hall didn’t have the firepower to keep up with Jackson County.

The standout Vikings senior quarterback was out with an injury as the Panthers piled up 24 points in the second quarter en route to a 24-0 halftime lead and a 31-6 victory on Friday at East Hall Stadium.

The win ended Jackson County’s threegame losing streak to start the season and was the second straight defeat for East Hall.

“We’ve been knocking on the door the last three weeks to put a game together and finish it,” Jackson County coach Benji Harrison said. “I’m extremely proud of our defense.

They just showed up, and I thought it was a continuation of last week’s second half (against Rabun County).”

Junior running back Malik Tuck scored on a 3-yard run and a 4-yard pass from Jacob Lewis during the Panthers’ second-

quarter barrage. Tuck finished with 83 rushing yards on 14 carries and 21 more yards on four receptions.

“We responded real well in the second quarter,” Tuck said. “We had to come out and fight hard and win.”

Lewis was 15 of 25 passing for 148 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. The Jackson County senior quarterback added 50 yards rushing.

The onslaught began when Lewis found a wide-open Adrian Parsons down the left sideline for a 46-yard score and a 7-0 edge just 64 seconds into the second quarter.

Following an East Hall turnover on downs at the Jackson Lewis County 40, the Panthers drove 60 yards in nine plays, capped by Tuck’s touchdown run.

“We got tired and we made some mistakes on defense,” East Hall coach Bryan

Gray said. “And offensively we couldn’t get the ball moving. I was afraid of that. I knew we were throwing people in for the first time.”

Jackson County linebacker Mason Williams pulled down an interception on the second play of the Vikings’ next drive to set up a 26-yard Easton Tuggle field goal with 3:20 to play in the first half.

Tuck’s touchdown catch with 21.8 seconds left in the second quarter punctuated a 12-play, 66yard march for the Panthers and made it 24-0 at the break.

“The second quarter was huge,” Harrison said. “And fortunately we had a good second quarter because we didn’t play a real good third and fourth quarter on offense. And sometimes that’s the nature of this offense. You get hot in spurts.”

The Vikings started wide receiver Jiel

Vargas at quarterback and ended up using wide receiver/kicker/punter Junior Lee more as signal-caller as the game wore on.

In their first varsity action as quarterbacks, they combined to go 16 for 34 passing for 115 yards and two interceptions. Vargas finished with 45 rushing yards and 20 receiving yards, with Lee adding 21 receiving yards and 18 rushing yards.

East Hall took advantage of a short field following a Juwan Merritt third-quarter interception, taking six plays to score from the Jackson County 17. A Jacques Ash 16yard run set up Vargas’ 2-yard touchdown run with 2:47 remaining in the third quarter.

After a delay of game penalty, Ash was stopped at the 10 on a two-point conversion attempt to leave the margin at 24-6.

The Vikings offense roared to life in the fourth quarter, registering 11 first downs and twice getting inside the Panthers 20yard line.

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Soaring High: Hawks dominate Duluth into region opener

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Left: Mill Creek wide receiver Micah Pulley makes a touchdown catch during the fourth quarter of the Hawks’ 42-0 victory over Duluth last Friday. Right: Mill Creek Running back Brian Efianayi carries the ball nine yards for a touchdown during the third quarter of the Hawks’ 42-0 victory over Duluth last Friday.

BY CHARLES PHELPS

cphelps@clickthepaper.com

DULUTH—After starting the season 1-2, the Mill Creek Hawks weren’t nervous because they were what head coach Shannon Jarvis called “region ready” more so this season than season’s past The Hawks opened Region 7-AAAAAA

play with a dominating 42-0 victory against the Duluth Wildcats.

Quarterback Daniel David led the Hawks’ (2-2, 1-0) offense, which struggled out of the gates, committing two early turnovers. But, David and the offense settled in and he finished the game with three touchdowns, two throwing and one running.

Running backs Johnathan Hawkins, Brian

Efianayi and Malik Turner each rushed for a touchdown The Hawks’ wide-receiving corps had a big night as well, spearheaded by seniors Joseph Hull and Micah Pulley. Both were on the receiving end of David’s touchdown tosses.

The defense did its job, too, as they smothered the Wildcats (1-3, 0-1) from sustaining any momentum.

“I was so proud of our defense all night,” Jarvis said. “They played fast the entire night. (The offense) kept putting them in bad positions in the first half.

“There were a couple of plays, you had the fumble on the first play, the interception on the first play and you had the punt-return fumble where they (Duluth) got it (back), so you had three turnovers where they were immediate turnovers,” he continued, “and the defense goes out there and shuts them out, I just could not be more proud of what our defense was able to do.”

Junior defensive end Tyler Vernon recorded five sacks in the win.

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Left: The Mill Creek Hawks’ defense swarms Duluth High School quarterback Thaddeus Bell during the Hawks’ 42-0 win last Friday.

“I’ll be honest, we’ve been waiting for him (Vernon) to have a game like this,” Jarvis said, “because we can’t block him sometimes in practice and we’ve been waiting for him to have this type of a game.

“I think it’s more of a breakout game for him and he has the potential to be as good as he wants too over the next couple of years.”

The Hawks’ scoring started in the first quarter when David connected with Hull on a 48-yard touchdown strike, giving the Hawks an early 7-0 lead.

Then, after punting twice and coughing up the football on a fumble and interception, David got the offense back on track, scoring on a 26-yard scamper to the end zone with 30 seconds left in the first half to give the Hawks a 14-0 lead at halftime.

“Daniel plays better when he gets in the running game,” Jarvis said. “When he gets that running game going he usually plays (well).

“When he hit a couple of those long runs at the end of the first half, you could tell he was ready to play.”

On the second play of the second half, the Hawks’ extended the lead to 21-0 after Hawkins out ran the Wildcats’ defense on a 54-yard score.

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King Of The Road: Vassar gets 7th win at Gresham finale FROM THE PAPER STAFF REPORTS

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JEFFERSON—The final race of the 2014 Gresham Motorsports Park proved two things—winning can be contagious, and it’s never to late to visit Victory Lane.

Saturday’s Fan and Sponsor Appreciation Night event saw Matt Vassar, Gary Zajdek and Zach Leonhardi continue their winning ways while Russell Shore’s quest to visit Victory Lane finally hit its mark.

Vassar’s dominance of the GMP Pro Truck ranks continued as he piloted his orange and black No. 69 truck to a win in the 30-lap division headliner on the GMP half-mile oval. It was Vassar’s seventh Truck Division victory of the season the most in any GMP class in 2014.

Meanwhile, Zajdek wheeled his car to GMP season win No. 5. Zajdek started slowly but caught leader David Pope with a handful of laps remaining in the on the GMP quarter-mile track.

Leonhardi made it a clean sweep of the three Legends

programs at GMP this season rolling to a win in the division’s 20-lap main event on the quarter-mile.

Meanwhile, Shore finally broke out of a string of secondand third-place finishes to win his first Outlaw Late Model victory of the season.

Saturday’s activities marked the end of the 2014 racing season at GMP. Stay connected with GMP throughout the offseason at www.racegmp.com and on Facebook at Gresham Motorsports Park, or on Twitter at GreshamMP.

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Reunion Golf and Country Club is offering junior golf academy and lessons through December. The lessons are divided into groups, from beginners to advanced junior players.

Beginners meet on Thursdays from 5-6 p.m., intermediates meet from 5-6 p.m. on Fridays, and advanced juniors meet on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. Cost per month is $100. Contact the golf shop at 770-967-8300 and online at www.reuniongolfclub.com.

The Jefferson Parks & Recreation Department is having signups for both boys’and girls’youth basketball. The cost is $60 for players ages 6-and-under and $80 ages 8-14. If you are not a city resident, an extra $35 fee will be added. Registration closes Oct. 17 for players ages 6-12; Nov. 1 for players ages 12-14.

Evaluations will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 for players ages 8-10 and Saturday, Nov. 1 for ages 12-14. For more information, visit jrec.sidhelp.com, or call 706-367-5116.

East Jackson Comprehensive High School hosts “Recreation Youth” night for current youth football and cheerleading teams on Friday, Oct. 10. Players and coaches will be recognized admitted into the game for free and recognized at 7 p.m. Parents will need to purchase a ticket.

Players and coaches should report to the far left gate for entry into the stadium.

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One Final Stand: Commerce survives late Academy rally

BY KYLE FUNDERBURK

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COMMERCE—After a dominate first half led to a 15-point lead at halftime, the Commerce Tigers didn’t expect the game to come down to a goal-line stand between a win and a loss.

The Tigers held on in the final seconds to defeat the Athens Academy Spartans, 27-20, in Commerce, last Friday.

“It was a struggle in a lot of ways,” Commerce head coach Michael Brown said. “Athens Academy probably deserved to win this game tonight, but our kids fought hard enough at the end to win.

“We lost our starting fullback on the opening kickoff, which limited our offense. We were not able to run the option, we just ran out of plays,” Brown continued. “They had a good game plan. They started mixing up their fronts. They gained some momentum and were dead set on taking this game.

Commerce (3-1, 2-0) jumped out to a quick 21-0 lead 15 minutes into the game behind a pair of 2-yard touchdown runs by Cole Chancey and Caleb Brooks, followed by a 10-yard pass

from Brooks to J’Varius Wood.

The Spartans scored on a 16-yard run by Drew Richardson in the second quarter, but a blocked extra point kept the score at 21-6.

The Tigers had one more chance to score before halftime, but Brooks couldn’t connect with Wood as time expired.

Richardson found the end zone again on a 23-yard run midway through the third quarter. He then found Eric Williams in the end zone for a two-point conversion that slimmed the margin to just a seven-point game.

Williams then hooked-up with Connor McCleary in the end zone during the fourth quarter, but a missed extra-point attempt kept Commerce on top 21-20.

The Spartan defense forced the Tigers to punt on the ensuing possession, however, a bad snap kept Wood from getting the punt off and the Spartans took over at the Commerce 16yard line.

On the next play, Williams threw an interception to KJ Jones, who turned the turnover into six points, going 90 yards to the end zone to extend the Tigers’ margin back to a touch-

Eagles fall in Franklin County

BY COLIN HUBBARD

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CARNESVILLE—On Friday night, the East Jackson Eagles’ defense had no answer for the Franklin County Lions’ duo of quarterback Tyrique David and running back Bud Woods, who combined for 321 yards and four touchdowns.

All East Jackson head coach Gary Hughes and the team could do was watch.

Behind the duo, the Lions downed the Eagles 27-7 in Franklin County.

With the loss, the Eagles (1-3, 0-0) moved to 0-2 on the road this season.

“We can’t stop ourselves, ask Paul Johnson, head coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.” East Jackson head coach Gary Hughes said. “You can’t move the football 35 yards, and have a 15-yard penalty.

“Our offense isn’t built that way. We just have to grind it out consistently.”

East Jackson star running back/linebacker Taylor Murphy was the lone bright spot for the Eagles’ offense. He averaged four yards a carry on 14 touches, totaling 60 yards on the ground. Murphy alone rushed for more yards against the Lions than the entire offense did in last week’s loss to Banks County.

He also had two catches for 29 yards.

The Eagles’ lone touchdown came on a season-long 14-play drive, totaling 68 yards.

Junior Quarterback Cody Hardwick snuck in from less than a yard away on fourth-andgoal to cut the lead to 14-7.

But, 11 plays later, Franklin County put the game seemingly out of reach, scoring two rushing touchdowns, one a 53-yard run

by David late in the fourth quarter.

“I thought we executed well, just too many mental errors and penalties got the best of us” Hardwick stated. “I sprained my ankle pretty bad in practice this week, so I wasn’t 100-percent healthy out there tonight.

“It’s disappointing, but we defiantly took a step in the right direction.”

Franklin County had ample opportunities to break the game wide open but penalties were the death of them. Woods had two touchdown runs called back off of holding penalties. He also had a 45-yard run early in the second quarter called back for a hold.

At a height of 5-foot-4,Woods runs with aggression. He netted a total of 175 yards on just 13 touches. That is more yards in one game for Woods than East Jackson has had total in

its last two games combined.

After just six plays and a punt on the Lions’ opening drive, they turned that around with two straight touchdown drives. One a David quarterback sneak from seven yards out, the other a 16-yard scamper by Woods.

The Eagles failed to do anything in the first half, totaling just 27 total yards of offense and a failed fourth-down conversion.

Their second drive of the game was 13 plays, yet netted only 14 yards of offense. A bad fumble on the exchange with Murphy led to an ugly 16-yard loss.

“We have got to be fundamentally sound with the football,” Hardwick said. “When you run an option- based offense, you cannot afford any mistakes.”

East Jackson had one turnover go down in the stat sheets, but the offense coughed up several fumbles that inevitably stalled there offense beyond the point of no return.

The Eagles’ defense didn’t play bad football. They forced a turnover and got off the field on third down three different times.

Two of the four touchdowns came on fourthdown plays for the Lions.

“We had no answer for their run game,” Hughes said. “Did we play with heart and passion out there tonight? Yes, we did. Did we stop them on offense? No, we didn’t.”

On 10 offensive drives, East Jackson totaled 105 yards. Murphy accounted for 89 of them.

“We’re close, we’re getting better,” Hughes stated. “We just have to stay more consistent and more focused”.

East Jackson will tangle with Oconee County (4-0, 0-0) tomorrow night. The Warriors have allowed just 17 points on defense this season.

We have got to be fundamentally sound with the football.When you run an option-based offense, you cannot afford any mistakes.

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The Tigers lined up for the extra point, but a high snap forced Brooks to try for two points but they were stopped just short of the goal line, keeping the score at 27-20.

The Spartans went on one more long drive, but Richardson was stopped just short of the end zone as time expired, preserving the Tigers’ win.

“We had kids that kept battling to win the game. It was nerve-racking to say the least,” Brown said. “It was a good effort by both teams.

“It’s a shame there had to be a loser with the way both teams played. I take my hat off to those guys at Athens.”

Chancey led the Tigers on the ground with 123 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns. Brooks completed four of his eight pass attempts, all of them to Wood, for 40 yards and a touchdown.

Richardson had 73 yards on the ground with two touchdowns. He was also 11-for-17 in the air, passing for 132 yards and a touchdown.

Mill Creek

Continued from 1B Efianayi found the end zone on a 9-yard run with 3:04 left in the third quarter to bump the lead to 28-0.

Then, David found Pulley on a 29-yard juggling touchdown strike to get the Hawks out to a 35-0 lead.

Turner finished the scoring, rushing into the end zone from 15 yards out with 2:43 left in the game.

Mill Creek hosts North Gwinnett tomorrow night.

“Our fans and our players, rest assured, are very excited to get to this game against North Gwinnett,” Jarvis said.

“This is a game that we’ve been looking at on the schedule since it came out, and this is a game, now that we have this first region win, to go get region win No. 2. We are excited to host them this year and it will be a great ball game.”

Our fans and our players, rest assured, are very excited to get to this game against North Gwinnett.

Shannon Jarvis Mill Creek football coach

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Jackson County and Jefferson cross country runners competed in the 12th annual Mainstreet News meet at Crow’s Lake, last Tuesday.

Dragons fly to good finish

BY CHARLES PHELPS

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JEFFERSON—The Jefferson Dragons’ cross country teams have been busy, competing in six events since Aug. 23, the Dragons (both boys and girls) are getting better with each meet.

The improvement was on display, lastTuesday, as Jefferson hosted the 12th annual Mainstreet News meet at Crow’s Lake.

The boys’ team finished third overall behind top finishers Gainesville High School (first place) and Chestatee High School (second place). They were led by two top-10 finishers overall, sophomore Addison Cochran (18:28.12) and sophomore Max Higgins (19:15.12).

Junior Morgan Mitchell led the girls’ squad, finishing 13th with a time of 24:19.91. Maggie Dyer and Sasha Parker each finished 15th

and 16th. The team finished in fourth place.

“Great competition,” Jefferson head coach Katie Sellers said. “(There) were a lot bigger schools than Jefferson. It’s always good to run against the Chestatee’s and Lakeview’s and those teams.”

“I really packed the first part of the season, I’m anxious to see if our break will finish us out. They (the teams) are doing well.

They really are. The boys are coming along.

We’re young on both squads. My biggest thing is trying to make (them peak) from now until region.”

Jackson County’s Bryan Lozado placed 24th overall for the boys’ competition and Monica Jimenez placed 14th overall for the girls.

“It’s always good for the team when we place and get a trophy to bring home to the school,” Cochran said.

“It’s a lot of fun.”

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Top Left: Running back Sony Michel makes a run downfield during the University of Georgia’s 66-0 win over the Troy Trojans, last Saturday.

Bottom left: Aaron Davis recovers a Troy Trojans’ fumble and returns it to the Troy 27-yard line during the University of Georgia’s 66-0 over the Trojans, last Saturday.

Michel rushed for a gamehigh 155 yards and three touchdowns in the victory.

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Continued from 1B But, the first of those two long drives ended with Jackson County’s Tyrek Shelton intercepting a pass and taking it 87 yards the other way for a score that pushed it to the final margin.

“They’re a good team. They’ve got a lot of skill kids,” Gray said. “And we fought.”

Then the Panthers held East Hall on

fourth down with about a minute to go at the Jackson County 11.

Jackson County (1-3) hosts county rival Jefferson to begin Region 8-AAA action as East Hall (1-2) welcomes Lumpkin County to kick off Region 7-AAA play next Friday.

“We did not need to limp into region,” Harrison said. “The kids have constantly believed. They never really showed me signs of questioning or doubt. You can only solidify that with a win.”

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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Braselton Library story time. Story time for the Braselton Library includes two Inchworm sessions.

For ages 2-3, story time is at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays with a Friday lap sit for babies at 10:30 a.m. For ages 4-5, Bookworms is held at 11:30 a.m. on Fridays.

Farmers Markets. The Braselton Farmers Market is from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays in downtown Braselton on Harrison Street while the Jefferson Farmers Market is from 7-11 a.m. on Saturdays in downtown Jefferson. Enjoy music at the farmers market in Jefferson as The Sunroom Gang entertains Saturdays from 7:30-11 a.m.

Hall County Master Gardener Fall Expo. Returning Friday, Sept. 26, and Saturday, Sept. 27, to Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road in Gainesville, the extravaganza features vendors from many aspects of a gardeners’ favorite things to shop for, such as garden themed woodworking, glassworks, pottery, tools and of course, enough plants to surprise and delight. There will be vendors with a variety of plants, yard art and food. Speakers will cover topics such as ‘Good Bug/Bad Bug’ and ‘Fall Vegetable Gardening’, and ‘Why Natives?’ and ‘Transplanting and Planting’. The gates are open on Friday from 8:30-5 and on Saturday from 8:30-4.

There is a $2 per adult admission fee. Children are admitted free, but pets have to stay home. More information is available at 770-535-8293 or www.hallmastergardeners.com.

Author Dickie Hoard discusses new book. The Jefferson Public Library will present “An Evening with G. Richard Hoard: Writing for Your Life,” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept.

30. Hoard will discuss his new book “Through Fear of Death,” a novel that draws from his experiences as a minister and a hospice chaplain. Hoard will also discuss his first book, “Alone Among the Living,”

a coming of age memoir about the 1967 murder of his father, Jackson County Solicitor General Floyd G. Hoard. Copies of “Through Fear of Death” and “Alone Among the Living” will be available for purchase and signing at the event. The cost of the books are $20 each or two for $35. For more information, call the library at 706-367-8012.

SAR, DAR to pay tribute to Kit and Peggy Braselton. The Lyman Hall Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Colonial William Chandler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate grave markers commemorating the service of Compatriot Herbert B. “Kit” Braselton Sr., and DAR Peggy Watlington Braselton at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Braselton Family Cemetery.

The cemetery is located on Jesse Cronic Road.

Woodbine Cemetery Cleanup. Volunteers are being sought to help clean up gravesites in the Woodbine Cemetery beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. Join with the Albert Gordon American Legion Post 56 to help clean up veterans’ graves or join the Main Street volunteers as we clean up grave sites that will be included in the 2014 Haints & Saints Tour. Call 706-367-5714 for more information or to volunteer.

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Bob and Christine Martinello with their children, 20-year-old David, a student at the University of Georgia, 18-year-old Tina, a Georgia College student, and 16-year-old Steven, a Greater Atlanta Christian student, are sharing their family tradition of sharing Christmas love notes with each other and other family members even those across the country at Christmas.

Family sharing ‘Christmas Love Box’ to enrich holidays

By LEANNE AKIN

lakin@clickthepaper.com

Are you looking for a holiday gift that will inspire families to share and leave a legacy of love?

Do you want a gift to share with your family that will show how much they really mean?

A treasured tradition in the Martinello household which began 15 years ago is now being shared by the Braselton family through a new product which Christine Martinello recently told the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library she would love to see Target store shelves next to the Elf on the Shelf display.

Bob and Christine Martinello started the tradition of writing down short notes at the holidays and those writings are read aloud and shared with other family members.

Now, the Martinellos have developed a method for helping other families share their love – one note at a time.

They provided a sneak peak of the Christmas Love Box in late July during a gathering at the Sarazen Cottage at Chateau Elan. The event was complete with decorated Christmas trees, Santa hats and holiday eats and treats.

You were put in the holiday spirit as the couple shared the special sentiments generated by love

notes which got their beginning when their children were young.

Even if the child could only draw a picture, everyone participated in composing what each other member of the family meant to them.

According to Christine, her collection of holiday love notes shows how the family love has grown as her children have matured.

For the sneak peak, the Martinellos explained how the product came to be. Christine was prompted to explore the market potential when she “gifted” the Christmas love note concept to a friend. After Christmas, the friend shared how the experience had helped to bring her family together and said it must be shared.

Bob read his poetry, Christine shared from her children’s story and David and Tina read from some of their favorite love notes.

The Martinellos call it magic when the love box comes out each Christmas and the love is captured on the notes.

When Christine’s father passed away two years ago, there was comfort to be found in re-reading love notes shared from Christmases past. And when son David left for college, he asked to have a couple of special love notes to carry with him as a reminder of family.

Christine shared the story of a mother who took her three children to the toy store and left empty-

handed. There was not another toy which could show the children how much they are loved.

Putting the focus on the love of family and the joy of the season rather than stressing out over getting everyone that “just right” material thing is a target of this family activity.

Even when family members live across the country, you can connect via Skype, for example, and still share your love notes.

“The Martinellos hope “this tradition will bring love, gratitude and spirit back into Christmas.”

Christine is an international speaker and author sharing insights about leadership, loving life and Momager® topics. She has written two books, “The Momager Guide: Empowering Moms to Leave A Loving Legacy” and “Atlanta’s Real Women.”

Bob has been a corporate real estate executive with Fortune 500 technology companies for more than 30 years but he is also a poet whose verse is included in the Christmas Love Box along with Christine’s children’s story and the adult “how-to”guide to make the Christmas Love Box an important part of family holiday traditions.

Preorders are now being taken for the Christmas Love Box. To learn more or to order, visit ChristmasLoveBox.com or go to www. facebook.com/christmaslovebox.

Showcasing the artwork of Linda Griffiths and Sarina Roth

Braselton DDA is hosting Downtown Hoedown

By FARAH BOHANNON

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Cowboy up, partner! It’s almost time to give a toast to Braselton at the Downtown Hoedown. This event is hosted by the Downtown De-

velopment Authority (DDA), and members say they are excited for a boot scootin’ evening of fun and entertainment.

The Downtown Hoedown is Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Braselton-Stover House.

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Linda Griffiths has a collection of her original art which will be featured in the silent auction at the Downtown Hoedown being held Oct. 2 at the Braselton-Stover House.

Stonewall’s BBQ will provide dinner while Dave Boyd will serenade the attendees with his music. There may even be Moonshine, but that’s just the word on the street — you have to attend to see.

Other than fun dancing and delicious barbecue, there will be an art auction.

Local watercolorist Linda Griffiths, known for her cows and goats, and photographer Sarina Roth are teaming up with the DDA to offer one of a kind, original works of art.

Griffiths creates a unique showcase of original art, from watercolors to photography, from oils and mixed mediums, to creative gifts.

She is an extremely talented artist who particularly enjoys creating masterpieces of cows and goats, which is how so many people know about her. She is the owner of The Birdhouse Studio & Gallery and thoroughly enjoys sharing her talents with others.

Sarina Roth is the owner and photographer at Never The Rock Photography for businesses, publications and families. She also has fine art available for sale at selected galleries, one being the Braselton Gallery. On Friday, Oct. 10, Roth will celebrate nine years in business with a gathering at Higher Grounds Coffee House at 11 a.m.

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phy has also served the community through its services for families, businesses, magazines and events. They have provided mentoring for students and workshops for civic and homeschooling groups as well as donated to charities and fundraisers.

Griffiths and Roth are two of Jackson County’s most talented artists, and a piece of their artwork would surely look beautiful in anyone’s home.

Tickets are $45 each and a table for 10 is $400. For those who cannot attend, donations can still be made and sponsorships are still available. The proceeds from this event will be used to fund the Braselton Downtown Development Authority, an organization that works to assure the long-term economic stability of Downtown Braselton by maintaining the small-town character of the district. It also ensures that the town remains a wonderful place to live, work and play.

Visit www.downtownbraselton.com for the registration form or for more information. Please complete and email, fax or mail it to the Downtown Development Office. Checks should be made out to the Braselton DDA. For questions, call Amy Pinnell at 706-684-0579 or send an email at apinnell@braselton.net.

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Sarina Roth has put together a number of Never the Rock Photography pieces for the Braselton DDA fundraiser.

Never the Rock marks 9th year Never the Rock Photography is joyfully celebrating nine years of business in October. To show appreciation to the community, they are having a gathering on Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at Higher Grounds Coffee House in Braselton.

The theme of the anniversary celebration is “Praise God from Whom all blessings flow...” Roth said, “I am giving the Lord the glory for these nine years of business.”

There will be door prizes and giveaways, hors d’oeuvres and cake and a celebratory toast with sparkling cider.

Personnel from the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce will make an appearance in their Never the Rock Photography T-shirts.

For more information, visit the Never the Rock Photography facebook page or call Sarina Roth at 678-897-7792.

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The Paper | Thursday, September 25, 2014

Art in the Park celebrates 24th year Tumbling Waters Society hosted the 24th Hurricane Shoals Art in the Park Festival last weekend and festival-goers could get some hands-on experience weaving split oak baskets at Jerry Waldrop’s spot at the two-story barn (below), watching J O’Kelley caning a chair using the methods he learned from his grandfather, Tom, (right) watching blacksmith demonstrations by Cory Hendricks (far right) and listening to 9-year-old Grace Tingelhoff perform historic music on the violin (lower right). The two-day Ianuario Memorial Bluegrass Festival was also held. See more scenes from Art in the Park at ClickThePaper.com

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The Milton Martin Toyota Stage: FREE CONCERT Saturday 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Winners of the Paula Hardy – Joann Legg Memorial Children’s Art competition were announced Saturday afternoon. Jackson County Comprehensive High School art teacher Crystal Colley; first-place winner Filo Perez, a 10th grader at Jackson County Comprehensive High School; Tumbling Waters Society director Margaret Holifield; JCCHS 11th grader Kathryn Munch, the third-place winner; East Jackson Comprehensive High School student Breanna Christian, who won first place painting/mixed media, also was the second-place winner; East Jackson art teacher Tamara Manchester; and Buzzie Hardy. Artwork could be viewed in several stuctures in Heritage Village including the courthouse and the Veal Cabin.

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The Paper | Thursday, September 25, 2014

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Celebrating our 40th Hoschton Fall Festival The Way We Were

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Members of the Braselton Woman’s Club take part in an activity to get them up and singing at the start of the September club meeting held at Country Inn & Suites.

Braselton Woman’s Club hosts author Jaclyn White The Braselton Woman’s Club meeting will be held at noon on Oct. 1, with local author Jaclyn Weldon White as the featured speaker.

The meeting will be held at the Country Inn & Suites in Braselton.

White was born, raised and has lived all her life in the South. She was a police officer for six years. As a patrolman, she investigated street crimes and traffic offenses and worked for four years as a detective, investigating murders, sex crimes, burglaries and other offenses.

She left police work to take a position as administrator for a large metropolitan Atlanta juvenile court, a position she held for 16 years.

She is the author of eight books including two about true crimes – “Whisper to the Black Candle” and “The Empty Nursery.” Two were novels, “Distant Hearts” and “Mockingbird in the Moonlight,” and three were biographies – “A Very Special Gift”, “Bestest” and “The Greatest Champion That Never Was.” Her most recent book is “A Southern Woman’s Guide to Herbs.”

Jaclyn also designs and makes her own line of kilnfired silver jewelry and is an active artist with Braselton Gallery. She and her late husband Carl have three living children and seven grandchildren. Jaclyn shares her Hoschton home with three cats.

Everyone is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served.

For more information call Jo Longo at 706-654-9266 or look at the club’s facebook page, www.facebook.com/ pages/Braselton Woman’s Club.

At the Sept. 3 meeting, Mary Kay independent sales director Rita Contreras was the guest speaker.

Contreras informed the members about who she is and why she believes that involvement with Mary Kay changes lives for the better.

Mary Kay changed her life for the better after she finished her service with the United States Marine Corps and a season of life where she held four part-time jobs to make ends meet.

Contreras didn’t want her children to grow up seeing her constantly on the go— she wanted to be involved in their lives, but wanted to help her family financially while inspiring others.

“My employment with Mary Kay has been one of

the best decisions I’ve ever through Mary Kay. made,” said Contreras. “I “Our best-selling product am a mother of three chil- is hope,” said Contreras. dren, so I am able to work on “Yes we have several difmy own terms and keep my ferent types of products for faith and family first. I enjoy different skin types, but hope making women feel special is our very best one. When and inspiring them to take a consultant meets with a clicare of themselves so they ent, we are face-to-face with can take care of their fami- them and make them feel lies and loved ones.” important and good with a The members of the wom- sense of hope that they can an’s club said they were be the best they can be.” thrilled to The Woman’s Club have Contremembers were enras as a guest gaged as Contreras speaker at spoke because Mary their monthly Kay products can be meeting, espeused for older skin as cially because well as for their chilof the great dren and grandchilthings she has dren. Contreras even done throughasked to see a show of out the comhands for those who munity and wore Mary Kay prodin the world. ucts to the meeting— She recently one third of the room Farah Bohannon The raised their hands. participated Paper in Operation Contreras proSunscreen, Rita Contreras was the vided free samples, which sold guest speaker at the a skincare survey, s u n s c r e e n September meeting party information and lip proand a beauty book tector to of the Braselton Wom- filled with informaA m e r i c a n an’s Club. tion about the various soldiers deMary Kay products. ployed in Kuwait — a naFor more information tion with temperatures that about the Braselton Womcan reach 100-plus degrees. an’s Club, visit their FaceShe also focuses on her cli- book page. To reach Rita ents instead of just “making Contreras, call 770-654-0002. money” off of them. Contre- She is ready to instill hope ras said many of her closest and confidence in women all friends are ones that she met throughout the community.

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September 26-28, 2014 Schedule of Events Friday September 26 Booths open 3pm Opening Ceremony 4:30pm Live Music by Lisa Martin 5-5:45pm Dixie Dock Dog Diving/Your dog can do this & Demo 6-8pm Live Music by Papa Bear Band 6-7:30pm Hoschton Women’s Civic Club Cake Raffle 7:30 pm Live Music by Back In Time 8-10pm Festival Closes 10pm Saturday September 27 Scarecrow Run 5k 8am Booths open 9am Dixie Dock Dog Practice 9am HUGE parade (Release form required) 10am Dixie Dock Dogs Big Air Waves 10am-2:30pm American Street Rodders’ Car Show 9am-3pm 40th Birthday Party & Parade Awards 11:30am Charlotte’s School of Dance Performance 12pm Bingo at the Depot 12-6 Fun Time Square Dancers Performance 1 pm Scarecrow building Team Competition 2:30pm American Street Rodders’ Car Show Awards 3pm Dixie Dock Dog Extreme Vertical 4:30pm Live Music Chase Thomas 6-7:30pm Hoschton Women’s Civic Club Cake Raffle 7:30pm Live Music Dustin Wilkes 8-10pm Booths close 10pm Sunday September 28 Dixie Dock Dog Practice 10am Booths open 11am Dixie Dock Dog Big Air Waves 11am-2pm Bingo at the Depot 12-4 Live Music by Dave Mathis 12:30-2pm Dixie Dock Dog Speed Retrieve 2pm Dog Gone Cute Pet Parade and Contests 2pm Dixie Dock Dog Youth Finals 3:30pm Dixie Dock Dog Big Air Finals 4pm Booths Close 5pm

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The Paper | Thursday, September 25, 2014

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Father cuts two children from will, sets up dilemma Dear Ms. Hax: Not long ago, my father gave me his will, naming me as his only beneficiary. I will get everything.

My older brother and younger sister, with whom I am close, will get nothing (we are all in our 30s).

To say the least, my father and siblings are not close.

My father is a difficult man to love, and my siblings are very much like him in their stubborn unwillingness to forgive.

My siblings have at times treated him horribly, and the reverse is true. These petty arguments continue to this day.

I’ve contemplated the day when we all get together to review the will after his death. My brother and sister would feel betrayed by our father, rightly so, but I most fear their sense of betrayal by me for not saying something sooner.

Carolyn Hax As the executor of his estate, do I divvy up things three ways so brother and sister are never the wiser?

After all, I have to live with them the rest of my life.

My father was very clear he wanted the money to go to me and not my siblings.

— Forever the middle child He wants the money to go to you, so it goes to you.

If he fails to recognize your having everything means you’ll be free to redistribute it (whatever isn’t tied up in trusts), and if he fails to recognize you have your own relationship with these siblings, a close one,

then that’s neither your fault nor your problem.

If you can and do follow through on your good and generous impulse to give a third each to your brother and sister, I can argue that’s still within the scope of your father’s wishes.

That’s because his wish, specifically, is: He wants you to have everything. He wants to make that statement to his other children.

So let him make it himself.

Then, that’s it. You’re free. You are bound to do what he specifies, but not bound to do what you think he would want beyond that.

The following is adapted from a recent online chat: Dear Carolyn: I moved back in with my parents after college to save money and have been here ever since (three years). I have a good job and support myself, but I just haven’t felt motivated to move until

now because of the savings.

But my boyfriend of almost two years says it cramps his style to visit me at my parents’ home.

After some discussion, we decided I would move in with him. I’m especially excited because it seems like a great way to stake out some independence without paying exorbitant rent or having to live alone.

I am supposed to move in two weeks, but he’s no longer as excited about it as he was, and in fact has started saying there’s “no rush.”

I’m not sure what to do now. Getting my own place is the obvious answer, but that would be expensive (what I was trying to avoid), lonely and seems like a step backward in our relationship. What do you think? — Maryland The biggest backward step is to move in despite his doubts, and now yours — especially since he’s not

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articulating them beyond a forehead-thumping, “Ah, er, no rush!”

Plus, your primary motivator appears to be money, and that’s not helpful, either.

So stay put; suggest to your boyfriend that if he has second thoughts, then out with them already; and have another look at the whole independence idea in your question.

Why not a group house, or a roommate? That was the obvious answer to me.

Roommate roulette can turn out badly, sure, but when it works it’s a blast, and it costs much less than living alone.

To Maryland: Get your own place. Really. It will do you so much good in the end. I know it’s hard to see, now, and the number in your bank account makes you feel comfortable, but there are so many lessons in self-sufficiency.

You really, truly, learn to budget, which means you learn what’s really important to you compared to what you like to have.

You learn to look out for yourself, and that naturally comes with tiny but useful life skills like knowing how to unstick your garbage disposal or how YOU like to have things.

You learn, above all, that even if something catastrophic were to happen to the person you love, you CAN make it on your own, which makes you a much more stable partner in any relationship, and gives you room to figure out whether you’re really with someone because you want to be with them, or because you feel you can’t be without them even if that might make you happier.

— Anonymous Chat with Carolyn online at noon Eastern time each Friday at www.washington post.com.

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The Paper | Thursday, September 25, 2014

Fundraiser dinner planned to assist with mission trip Next February, Hoschton United Methodist Church Pastor Marvin Mason will undertake a mission trip to Eleuthera, Bahamas, and the local community is assisting with fundraising.

An Oct. 7 fundraiser dinner featuring a Bahamian menu and silent auction is being planned, and tickets are now on sale for $25.

Pastor Mason, a provisional elder, will be traveling with his convenant group of North Georgia Conference pastors for a mission effort with Bahamas Methodist Habitat.

Nancy Rhodes, who serves as church council chair-

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS nancial assistance is available for any low income Barrow County resident.

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Mentor training. A new mentor training date for Lindsay’s Legacy Mentoring, which provides adult mentors for students in all three Jackson County school systems, have been scheduled for 9-10:15 a.m. on Sept. 30, training will be conducted at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, located at 270 Athens St., in Jefferson.

Participants must attend training, pass a criminal background check and commit to spend 30 minuts each week with their mentee. Potential mentors can find more information by visiting the website at www.LindsaysLegacyMentoring.org.

woman, says, “When we decided to serve the meal family style, we had concerns about how we were going to do that in our limited kitchen space. The problem was brought to the attention of Bootsy, the owner of John’s BBQ, and she offered us her space and said ‘whatever the church needs.’”

The Bahamian menu will include pork roast, chicken, roasted potatoes, slaw, corn and pepper mix, breads, a fruit bar and desserts.

Call the church at 706-6541422 or Pat Hall at 678-8979741 for tickets.

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Pirates’ Ball. The Piedmont Rape Crisis Center will host the third annual Pirates’ Ball on Oct. 4 to raise money and awareness for sexual assault survivors in Banks, Barrow and Jackson counties. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Winder Community Center, 113 E. Athens St. in Winder. The ball is the one of the nonprofit organization’s major funding sources. Guests must be age 21 and up. Tickets for the ball are $35 per person or $50 a couple in advance. Tickets will increase to $40 and $60 at the door.The event will fea-

Golf tourney to help injured Hall firefighters

A charity golf tournament is planned for Oct. 27 to benefit the three Hall County firefighters injured July 22 when the bucket they were in on the county’s Sutphen ladder truck fell 44 feet to the ground.

T.J. Elliot, Will Griffin and Stephen Jackson suffered back and spinal injuries.

According to fellow firefighter J.M. Martorano, who like others has been at the bedside of colleagues who are healing but may never be able to fully return to similar duties, the department morale has been low as fellow firefighters are crippled by the injuries to the men they work alongside. With furloughs and the continued eye on budgets, safety is now getting additional focus and the department is moving in a new direction.

The community has done so much to help these public safety families but more

help is needed as the injured firefighters and their families continue to mend. There are expenses which are not covered as the firefighters are at a decreased salary although injured on duty.

The Hall County Firefighters Charity Golf Tournament will be held Oct. 27 at Royal Lakes Golf and Country Club in Flowery Branch and two dozen teams have already signed on for the four-player Lauderdale format. The tournament has a 9 a.m. shotgun start and lunch will be provided.

The tournament will include a silent auction, mulligans, a putting contest and door prizes and donations are welcomed.

To register or for information on sponsorships, contact Susan Gowan at hcffcharitygolftournament@yahoo. com, Sonja Stamey at 678316-4372 or Gina Robertson at 770-309-2509.

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by Anne, various raffles, door prizes and a silent auction. To purchase tickets or learn more, visit www.piedmontrapecrisis.org.

Braselton community town hall meeting.

Downtown Braselton will be hosting a community town hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, in the Braselton Community Room. Five different stations will be set up for participants to learn more about downtown Braselton while also sharing your ideas.

Participants will meet the members of the DDA and assist with future planning through participation in the downtown survey. The town hall meeting is one of the requirements for the town to finalize its Main Street status. Call Pinnell at 706-684-0369 or email her at apinnell@braselton. net. You can also learn more by visiting www.DowntownBraselton.com or follow on Facebook. The Braselton Community Room is located on the lower level of the Police & Municipal Court Facility at 5040 Highway 53 in Braselton.

Jefferson Library hosts author.

Retired Air Force Colonel Lee Ellis will discuss his new book “Leading with Honor: Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton,” at 11 a. m. on Thursday Oct. 9, at the Jefferson Public Library.

Ellis, a Commerce native, spent five and a half years in the infamous “Ha-

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noi Hilton” Prison Camp after his plane was shot down over North Vietnam in 1967. Ellis is a leadership consultant and a keynote speaker in the areas of leadership and teambuilding. He has been a guest on CNN, C-SPAN, ABC and FOX news channels. Books will be available for purchase and signing for $15. For more information, call the library at 706-367-8012.

CASA training. Piedmont CASA begins its fall training for Jackson and Banks volunteers on Thursday, Oct. 9. The training classes will meet on each Thursday through Nov. 20 from 6-9 p.m. The first CASA class in this training is open to anyone who wants to see what CASA volunteers do, without any commitment. Classes will meet at Jefferson First United Methodist Church, in the education building located at 188 Martin St., in Jefferson.

CASA volunteers with support from CASA staff make sure that the needs of children in foster care are met. They make recommendations in the child’s best interest to the judge. Contact Bates at 706-387-6375 or visit www. piedmontcasa.org.

Keep Jackson County Beautiful volunteer appreciation. Bring your teams and join in as the Keep Jackson County Beautiful Board of Directors honors its volunteers at a 2 p.m. picnic on Sunday, Oct. 12, in Pavilion No. 1 at Hurricane Shoals Park in Maysville.

RSVP to strepagnier@jacksoncountygov.com or call 706-708-7198.

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Accounting Get more money from your already filed TAXES. Bring copies of last 3 years taxes. No upfront cost to you. 770-5997082 freedomtax.info

Adult Care DAWN’S COMPANION/ CAREGIVER SERVICE Lt. housekeeping, meal prep, shopping, errands & doctor’s appts. Over nights if needed. 678780-5340

Cleaning RGE Cleaning Services.

(We do it allGive us a call) Move-in/Move-out, residential, new construction, monthly, weekly, bi-weekly or special occasions. Call Rhonda, 706-265-9889.

Free estimates.

Misc. Services DANGEROUS TREE REMOVAL Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late. Call 706-PRO-TREE (706protree.com) Grant Investment Service LLC, Mutual funds, stocks & bonds. 770-536-1381

Roofing STORM DAMAGED ROOF? WE CAN HELP. FREE INSPECTION! WE WORK DIRECT WITH INSURANCE Call 706-PRO-ROOF www.706proroof.com

Announcements Notice ATTENTION CLASSIFIED CUSTOMERS The Times Classified Department asks that you verify and proof your classified ad(s) the first day that it is scheduled to print.

If any corrections need to be made, please contact our department, Monday through Friday, before 3pm.

The Times will not be held responsible for any issues that may arise after the first day of publication. classifieds@ gainesvilletimes.com 770-535-1199 Grandview Estates Yard Sale Sat. Only 8am-3pm 4529 Grandview Pkwy Flowery Branch off Martin Rd. and JM Turk Many, Many homes participating

Situations Wanted 59yr old foreign professional would like to improve english conversation. with native english speaking person. Will pay $10 per hr. Schedule flexible. Call 678-989-8503 Free Rent & Board in exchange for some housework 706-335-6496

Jobs Accounting P/T Bookkeeper Quickbook exp required.

Clermont, GA. 678-6164547

Adult Care-Help Wanted Social Services (Flowery Branch) Several positions available for people who seek to make a difference by providing support to people with disabilities in their communities and homes. Please email resumes to gnstarga@ gmail.com / www. northstargeorgia.org

Jobs Accounting Adult Care, Help Wanted

General Sales Agents

JOIN THE TIMES TEAM! Professional?

Prepared?

Producer?

We are looking for individuals who will impact our bottom line and provide solid customer satisfaction experience. You will work with a seasoned and award winning staff of dedicated and dependable team builders and team players.

Primary duties include developing new business while working to meet and exceed monthly sales quotas.

A working knowledge of Excel software, advertising layout and design is helpful, but more important is your desire to help our clients succeed. Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with good driving record are required.

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.

Applicants should be experienced in online advertising, familiar with interpreting and explaining metric data, comfortable with softwares and technology, capable of sharing their knowledge with others and excited about selling one of the best news Web sites in the state.

We offer a competitive salary & bonus plan as well as comprehensive benefits package.

Email your resume and letter of interest including salary requirements to: hr@ gainesvilletimes.com No phone calls please.

EOE/M/H

Maintenance Maintenance Supervisor & Tech Positions available for Gainesville and Buford area. HVAC exp. a plus. Bilingual a plus.

Salary, Ins, Benefits pkg.

E-mail resumes to: jharris@smpmgt.com

Management

CIRCULATION DISTRICT ROUTE MANAGER The Times is seeking a Route Manager to act as the company liaison with the independent contractors who deliver the Times to subscribers.

The position is responsible for handling the distribution of the Times newspaper and other products, with working in the field making up 80% of the work day.

DRIVER MANAGER NEEDED Oakwood, GA Area RESPONSIBILITIES: *Manage a Defined Group of Drivers *Assure That Freight is Picked Up, Tracked & Delivered *Communicate With Load Planners *Maintain Working Relationships With Safety, Maintenance, Payroll & Accounting *Monitor Miles of each Driver QUALIFICATIONS: *Be Able to Work in a Fast Paced Environment *Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills *Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word & Power Point *At Least 1 Year of Transportation Exp. a Plus Submit Your Resume: tonja.Judson@jbssa .com Poultry Crew Manager; seeking experience in vaccinations; general poultry work, scheduling, and manage 20+ members.

Must be willing to work irregular hours.

Full benefit package.

Degree preferred or comparable experience.

Position will coordinate 3 companies. Salaried position DOE. Contact: groverivermill1@ windstream.net; 706693-2002

Medical JOIN US! At PruittHealth Home HealthGainesville you’ll enjoy working with a growing premier healthcare organization and dedicated and talented caregivers.

We are seeking the following individuals to join our team in Habersham, Hall, Dawson and White County: CNAs – Full time RN PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR – Full time MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER – Part time We reward excellence with competitive salaries, a top-tier benefits package and great career advancement.

To learn more, please email your resume to: jmcconnell@pruitt health.com Find more career opportunities online at: www. pruitthealth. com.

EOE NURSING OPPORTUNITIES Georgia Correctional Healthcare has unique opportunities, offering advanced technology and professional challenges to grow and develop your skills. *Director of Nursing *Licensed Practical Nurses *Mental Health Nurse Coordinator Arrendale State Prison, Alto Email resume to stedavis@gru.edu

The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is seeking candidates for RN and LPN positions at our Gainesville, Georgia location. Full-time, part-time and PRN opportunities are available in support of our Comprehensive Care program with hours available evenings and weekends. Previous experience in an urgent care facility or emergency department is highly desirable.

The Vein and Vascular Surgery Department at the Longstreet Clinic P.C. is recruiting a full-time RN or LPN for our Gainesville office. Previous pre-and post-op experience is necessary.

The Accounting Department at The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is accepting applications for a full-time Payroll Clerk.

Previous experience with a ADP HR/Benefits Solution and Enterprise eTime is required.

The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. is one of the largest private medical practices in North Georgia. With over 600 employees, we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Please visit our website at: www. longstreet clinic.com to apply.

Click on the Careers tab to review the employment opportunities and to submit your application.

Misc. Help Wanted Church Organist Please send resumes to pinecrestbaptistoffice@ gmail.com

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.

Areas Available: •Gainesville •N. Hall •S. Hall •Habersham •Banks •White •Lumpkin •Dawson For more information, please call our carrier hotline: 770-535-6347. or e-mail: dbeckwith@ gainesvilletimes.com At Home Or Office PT/FT $200-600 wkly Phone, Cust. Svc. Exp., Pd Training. Buford Dental Care Rx 770-271-1115 BONDING AGENT needed wkens, PRN. Great for retired person.

770-846-0400 FT & PT Positions for Massage Therapist. All levels of exp. welcome.

678-928-4833 x 3 770-312-5430 to apply.

NOW HIRING!!

Route Driver/ Developer & Driver Sales for corporation. Must be 21, have valid license.

No experience needed.

Call Now! 678-456-9190

Strong Communication & Organizational Skills

************************ *Registered Nurses (Mental Health) *Licensed Practical Nurses (days and nights available) Requires CPR certification.

Phillips State Prison, Buford Email resume to lhampton@gru.edu

WANTED Custodial Supervisors and General Cleaners for the GainesvilleHall County area.

Experience preferred, but not required; Apply in person at 2445 Hilton Dr., Ste.A-103 Gainesville, GA 30501 or call 770287-9658.

Commitment to quality customer service

**All positions require GA license**

Office/Clerical

Basic Computer Skills

As part of the Georgia Regents University, we offer excellent health and retirement benefits along with a generous holiday, sick leave and annual leave package.

GREENE FORD:Full time receptionist position available. bilingual preferred. Contact Travis 770-532-5620

Job Requirements Early Morning & Weekend hours

Ability to work independently Valid GA driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation

Seeking fluent German speaker for language tutoring two to three times per week for 2 hours each session for 7 yr old and 9 yr old.

678-936-5124

We offer competitive salary plus complete benefit package including 401K

Construction

Stuff *Antiques/Collectibles *Appliances *Auctions *Bicycles *Building Supplies *Cemetery Lots For Sale *Christmas Trees *Coins & Jewelry *Computers *Furniture *Guns *Heavy Equipment *Household Items *Lawn Equipment *Livestock *Misc. For Sale *Musical Instruments *Office Equipment *Pets & Supplies

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*Sporting Equipment *Tickets *Wanted To Buy *Yard Sale *Yard Sale - Out Of Area

Homes & Real Estate

Homes - Rental Apartments - Furnished Apartments - Unfurnished Business Property For Rent Condominiums for Rent Duplexes For Rent Houses for Rent - Furnished Houses for Rent - Unfurnished Lake Home for Rent Mobile Homes for Rent *Roommates Wanted Rooms for Rent Vacation Property for Rent *Wanted to Rent

Acreage for Sale Business for Sale Business Property for Sale Condominiums for Sale Farms & Farm Land House for Sale - Hall House For Sale - Surrounding Investment Property Lake Home for Sale Lake Property for Sale Lots for Sale Mobile Homes for Sale Mountain Property Real Estate Wanted Surrounding Counties Vacation Property

Wheels

*All Terrain Vehicles *Antique Cars/Trucks *Auto Parts *Auto & Trucks Wanted *Autos for Sale *Four Wheel Drives *Import Cars *Motorcycles *Sport-Utility Vehicles *Tractor Trailers *Trucks *Vans

Recreation *Boats & Marine *RV’s/Travel Trailers

Apr 2013

Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm

Child Care-Help Wanted

LOADER/TRACK HOE OPERATOR needed for residential grading contract or.

Experience required.

706-216-2224 Lve msg,

Child Care, Help Wanted Construction Dental Domestic Education Financial General Sales Agents Maintenance Management Medical Misc. Help Wanted Office/Clerical Part Time Help Wanted Poultry Production Professional Restaurant Help Security Technical Trades Truck Drivers Warehouse

*Business Opportunities *Financial *Happy Ads *Lost & Found *Notices *Personals *Situations Wanted

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of Braselton, Chateau Élan, Hoschton and Jackson County

*Home Improvement *Instruction *Landscaping *Misc Services *Painting & Papering *Plumbing *Pressure Washing *Remodeling & Repairs *Roofing *Welding

*Accounting *Adult Care *Carpentry *Catering *Childcare *Cleaning *Computer Services *Construction *Electricians *Firewood *Grading & Hauling *Handyman

The Paper Thursday, September 25, 2014

Send resume to Dan Beckwith Circulation Operations Manager 345 Green St Gainesville, GA 30501 Or e-mail to dbeckwith@ gainesvilletimes.com 770-535-6347

Learn more at: www.gru. edu/gchc AA/EOE/Equal Access/ ADA Employer PERMANENT OPPTY in busy Optometric Office. Filing , make appts., misc. errands, light cleaning, etc. We will train. $10/hr. 24-32 hrs per week. Floating schedule. More details during phone interview.

Call Nancy at Dr. Ed Shannon, Jr. 770-5351467

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, dedicated individual as an operations assistant for a large telecommunications company in the Atlanta GA area. Applicants must be highly organized and must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

Duties will include, but are not limited to scheduling, reservations, document verification, billing, job research and analysis. Resumes should be emailed to resumes.s19@gmail. com.

*Requires payment in advance.

Poultry Specialty egg company in Gainesville, GA seeks self-motivated person to perform as Flock Supervisor.

Degree in Poultry Science or Equivalent work history preferred. $35K – 42K DOE. Please email resume to renee@ rockhillfoods.com.

Professional Legal Assistant Position available in a fast-paced law firm.

Looking for a self-starter who is detail oriented and has 2 years’ legal experience.

Must have strong skills with MS Office products, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.

Mail Resume to: PO Box 635 Gainesville GA 30503 Poultry Times, based in Gainesville, Ga., is the nation’s only poultry industry newspaper.

We are looking for someone who has an interest in business/ trade publishing and a passion for creating page designs for both print and online.

The ideal candidate will be a team player who can work with the dedicated professionals of the Poultry Times staff to create engaging designs for our biweekly national newspaper, as well as our daily updated website. We’re seeking an editorial employee who has an eye for detail, a desire to understand the issues of the dynamic poultry and egg industries and creativity in writing and design.

Poultry Times focuses on topical industry news, from farm to table, nationwide. To see a sample of our publication, visit www. poultrytimes.net.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, prior publication experience is a plus.

Poultry Times uses InDesign, as well as Microsoft Word software.

We offer paid vacation, benefits and 401(k) profit sharing.

To apply send a cover letter, resume and 3 to 5 writing and/or page design samples to dstrickland@ poultrytimes.net or P.O. Box 1338, Gainesville, GA 30503.

Restaurant Help Country Club is looking for a qualified self-motivated lunch & dinner servers, cooks, and bartenders with flexible hours and good attitude. Restaurant experience is required.

Nights, Holidays, and weekends a must. This job requires ability to perform the following: handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds, our Club is a EOE, DFWP. Complete application on site at 3000 Club Drive, Gainesville, GA. T-F, 9am3pm. No phone calls or faxed resumes.

FT & PT Delivery & Mgmt Positions.

Flexible hrs, competitive pay. Apply online: papajohnsatl.com or stop by our Thompson Bridge location.

Technical AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Immediate opening for experienced Automotive Tech with 2+ yrs experience in a shop.

We have a paid training program specific to our vehicles. Top pay & benefits pkg. Great work environment. Contact Terry Otts, Service Manager, 678-859-1456

Trades TIG WELDER with experience welding SS needed for manufacturing co.

Knowledge of poultry equipment helpful SHIPPING/RECEIVING CLERK Previous experience in shipping/receiving, ability to pull parts to fill work orders.

To apply Email or call Jfischer@primeequip mentgroup.com 770-532-4766

Truck Drivers

USED TIN 18ft x2.5ft & 9ft x 2ft 678-997-9437

Musical Instruments TRUCK DRIVERS CLASS A Local driving position.

Must have refrigerated/ poultry experience, 2yrs. min., must have flexible schedule. Approx hours will be 4pm to 1am., Mon -Fri with occasional Sat. morning. Also, Southeast positions available. Home Saturday afternoon. Out again by Monday night.

Benefits available after 90 days. Call for more info. 770-536-0120.

LOWERY DIRECTOR ORGAN- Model LC/35 1 owner. Exc Cond. Dbl key board. Fun & easy to play w/many books & bench. Roll top co ver. Asking $1650/OBO. 706-778-7267 PIANO - Premier Baby Grand with Bench.

Premier Grand Piano Corp. www.leighestate sales.com 770-536-0350

CDL Driver for roll off truck. Please call 678-617-9641

Pets & Supplies

Class A CDL Drivers needed for local trailer spotting company. Must have clean MVR . Home every day/night. Top pay and benefits including 401 K . For an immediate hiring possibility go to our website at www.

Lazerspot.com or Call 678-771-2613

CHIHUAHUA BABIES ARE HERE! Rare colors.

Blues, merlins and more!

Bred for temperament.

Health guaranteed.

Standard & minis. $350+ 404-247-7876

Local haul drivers needed, competitive pay home daily.

2years class A exp and clean MVR required, drybulk exp a plus. Call Tony/Heather 770-9670758

TOY POODLES- CKC M/F. choc, black, beige.

M-$300; F-$350. Shots/ wormed. 706-865-1640; 706-969-1056

OTR Truck Driver class A position. Dedicated load plus home time each week. Two years exp. Call 678-794-7174

Over- The- Road TRUCK DRIVER Dahlonega, GA. Pulling refrigerated freight in Southeast.

Home on weekends.

706-429-6116

Stuff Appliances WASHER & DRYER Kenmore. Exc Cond. $250. 770-983-1507 Washer/Dryers Stoves & Refrig.

Mattresses.

Refrig $125-$550.

Washers/Dryers from $125. Stoves $125. We do Appliance & Service Calls! 678-714-0493

Cemetery Lots for Sale 2 Cemetery Plots Memorial Park Cemetery Floral Gardens, Lot 39, adjoining spaces 3&4.

770-535-7578 4 Grave Plot in Memorial Gardens, Gainesville.

Floral Garden #1, beautiful location, next to the funeral home. $5000/each. Call or text(678) 986-1189 LOT in Memorial Park South, Lot 100, $1,000. Call 706-486-6825

Furniture Computer Desk & File Cabinet - Real oak wood. $350 for both.

Rocking Chair . $100/ obo. 678-943-2975

Household items Estate sale of Kitchen table, Fridge, Free standing Freezer, TVs, stereo equipment, office furniture, solid Oak Bedroom suit, leather couch, coffee tables, lamps, outdoor furniture, tools (quality),kitchen ware,and general home décor.

Saturday 8-2 Cash and carry 6022 Catamaran Court Flowery Branch, GA 30542

Lawn Equipment Riding Mower- Murray 20hp. Runs Good! $350; Lawnmower Motor21hp Briggs & Stratton, Hear it Run. $300; I Buy Snapper Mowers Not Running. Flowery Branch, 678-943-7436

Misc. For Sale COLLECTIBLE CARS, 1/18th & 1/32nd in scale, Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, Matchbox, large trucks.

770-889-1797 EZ GO - Electric. rear seat, head & tail lights, $2000. 678-316-1051 SHOPRIDER POWER CHAIR Model#888wnllhd-red.

All original attachments + truck hitch carrier included. $2000. 678630-3998

FREE KITTENS7 & 8 weeks old. Wht & gray, Calico. to safe, loving family. 706-2444808

Yard Sale YARD SALE! All proceeds benefit Relay for Life Twice a year we open up our parking lot right off Green Street to help you clean out your closets and help us give back to a good cause!

Saturday, October 11 – 8am to 2pm Reserve your space for $25. Bring your own tables and racks Set up begins at 6:30am To reserve your space today, call 770532-1234 and ask for Betty Thompson or Dana Erwin. Or simply stop by the office, we would love to see you!

ESTATE SALE 3673 Baker Rd. Gainesville, GA. 30507 Fri, Sept 25th Noon til 6pm Sat, Sept. 27th 9am-2pm Sun, Sept. 28th, 10-2pm Premier Baby Grand Piano, organ, sofas, chairs, DRSte, china bcbnt, curio cbnt, glass top table, BRSte., iron bed, water bed, sleep number beds, shelving, china, crystal, pottery, silver, frig, kitch., tools, yard tools, wind chime collection, Much More! www.leighestate sales.com 770-536-0350 ESTATE TEAM 3 Estate Sale Services Bringing our “Experience, Knowledge & Expertise” to you.

706-768-7774 Info@EstateTeam3.com WWW.EstateTeam3.com “Let us host a successful estate sale for you!”

Homes-Rentals ApartmentsUnfurnished

MYRTLE TERRACES Senior Independent Living Community 1bdrm from $660 2 bdrm from $765 Certain age & income restrictions apply!

Water, trash and electric included in rent Call today for more info 770-538-0928 Glen Cove Apts- under new management. $299 Move-in special. 1,2 & 3 bdrms. 770-536-0508 N.Hall- 3845 Trotter Rd. Gainesville 30506.

2BR/1.5BA w/freplc, gar, bsmt rm. $625 + $625 dep. 706-974-4766 Oakwood - 2/1.5, yard very safe, H/A $645$725. 678-357-5044 YOU WILL LOVE THESE LOCATIONS!!!

Spring Valley 1BR/1BA $625 up 2BR/2BA $750 up Brandon Place 2BR/2BA $700 Townhome 2/1-1/2 $725 Swimming Pool Call today Jacky Mathis 678-779-2687

Houses For RentUnfurnished 2/1 On Priv lot, Hwy 129 N. $700. Ref & dep req’d.

770-540-3800 3/2. $875. Butch Hodges Properties, Inc . 770540-0417 3BR/2BA Flowery Branch. Nice house, 1 acre, Great subdivison, swimming pool.

Asking $1040. Email zekiamedi@gmail.com 678-480-7945 Apts/Homes. General Property Mgmt.

770-287-1456 www. callapartments.com Charming Lake View Home. Cathedral ceiling, freplc, close to town. $1050. 770-532-7545 HOUSES & APTS. Avail in Gainesville & Hall Co. The Simpson Co. 770-532-9911 No Rent Until November 1st Expires 9/30/14 3BR/2BA Homes Call Sun Homes 888-246-2803 Countrysidelake lanier.com EHO WAC

Mobile Homes For Rent Gainesville, S/N Hall 1-3BR $85 & up per wk No app fee 1 week free 770-534-7596 LRG. 3/2 dbl wide, 1 ac, Lula, fireplc, rent/lease purchase 770-365-9610

Roommates Wanted Large, Very clean, Private Room- Private Bath. Fully furnished (cable, internet) No dep. No util fees. .

Serious inquiries only.

Gainesville/Oakwood, $135/wk. 678-328-9980 MEN- Be$t, Pvt home, Fur Br, All Priv + Xtras, Oakwd 770-530-1110

Rooms For Rent $115/wk. Furnished, all utils & cable. W/D. kitch. 770-561-0781

Vacation Property For Rent HUNTER’S SPECIAL App 150 acres. Lots of deer, turkey , wild hogs 706-265-5693 770-844-7000

Homes & Real Estate House For Sale-Hall County 3/2 BATH, S. Hall. Brick ranch, new carpet/roof, dbl lot w/creek! $118k.

770-532-9152

House For SaleSurrounding BANKS CO. House & 4.5 acres +/-. For more info 678-617-9359.

Great Neighborhood Chicopee area. 2BR/1BA, dining rm, kitch, Liv rm, corner lot across from golf course! $78k. Firm.

770-532-9152

Lots For Sale LOT FOR SALE $25,000 Tradewinds Rd., Cleveland, GA 30528.

Very nice lot in an established subdvn near Walmart & Cleveland.

Private w/almost no traffic. Lot is wooded & easy to build on. County water & underground utilities. Creek borders property. 770-503-5068 Mark Trail, N. Hall.

1.21 acre lot, AR3 zoning, lake view, $17,900.

A.D. Watson Realty, 770519-2934

Recreation Boats & Marine 32’X32’ Double Slip Boat Dock with 4’x40’ gangway For Sale.

Galvanized frame, composite decking, upper deck has been stripped down. Call Brad, 770-532-3421 TRACKER 2002 Pro Deep V, 40hp Merc, Trlr.

Bimini top, F.F., trolling mtr, Exc Cond. Low hrs. $4500. 770-536-0593

RV’s/Travel Trailers 2008 - 32’ Prowler Luxury-Lite Series Travel Trailer 2702B with slideout plus upgrades.

Used lightly,great condition.770-634-6304 PROWLER 23’ Travel Trailer. 1 Owner. Lots of xtras. Needs some work.

Asking $2500 770-6540454

Wheels All Terrain Vehicles 2008 Red Suzuki Kingquad 750. In good condition with a heavyduty warn wench.

Asking $6,000.00 Call or Text 678-622-0420. can send photos HONDA 2007- 680 Rincon. 178hrs. Great Cond. Body skid plate, axle guards, warn wench, stelth snorkle, mud light tires & rims, Guru bush bumper. $5500. 706-499-7452 KAWASAKI - Mule 550cc, Excellent Cond.

Low operating hours.

Asking $5000. 770-6540454

Import Cars ACURA 2002 RL. White w/tan leath. 2nd owner 98k, Excellent. $7400/ obo. 770-533-1323 TOYOTA 1993 Camry XLT. Low mi, V6. Cold A/C. Leather int. Exc Cond. $2650 706-949-4688

Motorcycles 2008 HD FatBoy Anniversary. 17000 mi. New tires, brakes & service. Extra chrome on anniversary edition. NADA Avg. retail is 11600 asking 9500/payoff. Bruce @ 7069682637 or bbenfiel@gmail.com HONDA 2005 Gold Wing 1800 cc, full dresser, Touring Bike, gar kept.

35k miles. $10,500. 706865-0084 YAMAHA 2006 V Star.

1100- 2 cyl. 6,908 miles.

Included -3 helmets & bike stand. Immaculate Cond. $4,350. 770-4038553

Sport Utility Vehicles ‘96 Ford Bronco XL, white w/tan top, Eddie Bauer edition, tan leather interior, 170k miles, new fuel pump & detailed tune up.

Oversized tires, heavy duty floor mats. Asking $8000. 404) 317-6652 TOYOTA 2006 Highlander Limited. .

Very Good cond. 78k.

Fully loaded. Xtras.

Leather, heated seats, Navi, JBL, backup camera, 3rd seat option. $16.5k/obo. 678-9363698

Trucks CHEVY 1999 1500, Z71, 214K miles, grey, runs good, $6,250 obo.

706-969-3178 FORD 1979 F-250. 4WD Deer Hunter’s Special!

New Crate Engine/ clutch pressure plate/ throw out bearings. $3500. 678-997-5804