Jay Hiers Obituary
Tweet Mr. Jay Paul Hiers, of Atlanta died Tuesday, April 26, 2011. His funeral service Saturday 2 PM at First United Methodist Church with interment in Crown Hill Cemetery. Dr. Don Adams will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday 5 to 7 PM at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors.
Read More →Former Dawson County Public Official Appears in Court on Federal Tax Evasion and Bankruptcy Fraud Charges
Tweet GAINESVILLE, GA—BECKY M. MCCORD, 62, of Dawsonville, Georgia, made an initial appearance in United States Magistrate Court today after being charged in a Criminal Information with federal tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud. McCORD, while working as the Clerk of Court for Dawson County Superior Court, is accused of stealing more than $120,000 of county [...]
Read More →Actions Taken by the Georgia Board of Funeral Service at its April 12 Meeting
Tweet Macon, Ga.—The Georgia Board of Funeral Service met on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. The Board voted to approve one embalmer license, one funeral director license, two new funeral establishment applications for licensure, four funeral establishment change of name requests, and three changes to funeral director in full and continuous charge of funeral establishments.
Read More →New colon study at Phoebe
Tweet Staff reports A new colorectal polyp prevention study has opened at The Phoebe Cancer Center for patients who have had surgery for early stage colon cancer. The study, “Statin Polyp Prevention Trial in Patients with Resected Colon Cancer” will be investigating a statin drug in reducing the risk of recurrence of colon cancer [...]
Read More →Because He lives
Tweet “Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.” – John 14:19 (NIV) What does it mean to you that because Jesus lives you also will live? What kind of freedom does that offer you? How do you live in that freedom? [...]
Read More →Raiders to Invade Albany
Tweet By: Eric Tabor Albany Panthers Indoor Football Media Relations Director It’s a battle of first place teams as the Albany Panthers (6-0) take on the Richmond Raiders (4-2) this Saturday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany Civic Center. The Panthers will look to improve on offense as they bounce back from a [...]
Read More →Chickens in the city Remnants of a rural life
Tweet While driving down Pine Avenue the other day, I came across the most peculiar sight. I thought to myself, “In downtown Albany, there are chickens in the city and proudly crossing the road.” Immediately, my mind went to that old joke, “Why did the chicken cross the road?” and for some reason the answer [...]
Read More →Peddlers need scrutiny
Tweet Albany City Commissioner Roger Marietta wants to limit peddlers with a stronger city ordinance. This includes a limit on those selling door to door and those setting up temporary stands. You have seen our news reports about scam artists who work neighborhoods, offering alarm systems, water systems, roof repair, and driveway repair. They especially [...]
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