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BOE names two superintendent superintendent
3/9/2010
By MATTHEW BROWN
Journal Staff Writer
Robin Hines, the Houston County assistant superintendent for school operations, and Darryl Albritton, principal at Perry High School, was named the two superintendent for the position of Houston County School Superintendent.
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Former Councilman Brian Bowen dies
3/9/2010
By CHARLOTTE PERKINS
Journal Staff Writer
Brian Bowen died Tuesday morning after a long, brave battle with a brain tumor. He was 50 years old, the husband of Kellie Bowen and father of Mallory Bowen.
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Dept. of Defense honors HCBOE
3/9/2010
By WES REYNOLDS
Journal Staff Writer
Houston County Board of Education recently received a certificate of recognition from the Department of Defense for support of its military members.
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Perry P&Z draws crowd
3/9/2010
By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
Nearly 20 people turned out for Monday nights planning and zoning meeting.
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Perry Players present ‘Divorce, Southern Style’
3/9/2010
By DANNY GILLELAND
ENI staff writer
Director Todd Wilson, the cast and crew of ‘Divorce, Southern Style’ are hard at work preparing for their March 12 opening night. The play, a comedy by Jennifer Jarret, is set in the Charlotte, North Carolina home of Eleanor Bander.
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Proposal would eliminate 4-H
3/5/2010
By CHARLOTTE PERKINS
Journal Staff Writer
For all the talk of drastic budget cuts, for all the loss of jobs in human services fields and the furloughing of teachers, this week the bare mention of eliminating a century-old service to Georgia’s youth got e-mails flying and Facebook buzzing.
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Felony probe not halted by WR Mayor
3/5/2010
By WES REYNOLDS
Journal Staff Writer
Mayor Chuck Shaheen said he did not insruct the Code Enforcement Office to end a felony investigation of someone taking illegal action related to the removal of up to 1,000 tires from from a condemned building located on Commercial Circle.
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Local assists with Haiti relief effort
3/5/2010
By STAFF SGT. CHRISTOPHER HOLMES
Special to the Journal
FORT BRAGG, N.C. – When a magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastated the island nation of Haiti, it was the son of a Bonaire couple who stepped in to help rush medical supplies, food and water to the region.
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Perry OKs providing $500,000 to Go Fish project
3/5/2010
By CHARLOTTE PERKINS
Journal Staff Writer
After discussion Monday night at their work session, the Perry City Council voted Tuesday night to contribute $500,000 to the state’s Go Fish educational center at the Georgia National Fairgrounds.
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Woman killed in car crash
3/5/2010
By WES REYNOLDS
Journal Staff Writer
A Warner Robins woman died after a car accident Saturday night at the intersection of Booth Rd. and Russell Pkwy.
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City limit signs to be moved
3/5/2010
By CHARLOTTE PERKINS
Journal Staff Writer
In the days ahead, drivers familiar with this area can expect some surprises, like seeing Perry City Limits sign in Kathleen where Hwy. 127 meets Hwy 237, or further west on Marshallville Road than the sign is now.
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Houston Medical Center busier than in 2009
3/5/2010
By Charlotte Perkins
Journal Staff Writer
The Houston Medical Center was busier in 2009 than in 2008, with three percent more admissions, and a two percent increase in surgery and endoscopy levels.
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‘10 Census Week gets Commission declaration
3/5/2010
By WES REYNOLDS
Journal Staff Writer
The Houston County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to declare Mar. 8-14 as Georgia’s official Census Week at Tuesday’s meeting.
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WR police investigating a shooting
3/5/2010
By WES REYNOLDS
Journal Staff Writer
Warner Robins Police are investigating an aggravated assault and robbery after a man sought treatment for gunshot wounds at Houston Medical Center last Thursday.
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WR presented with G-RAMP study cost
2/19/2010
By WES REYNOLDS
Journal Staff writer
An environmental assessment for land in Warner Robins currently designated to occupy the Georgia-Robins Aerospace Maintenance Partnership may cost less than $200,000, according to a contractor who addressed city council.
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Rudy the Clown brings joy to rodeo
2/19/2010
By CHARLOTTE PERKINS
Journal Staff Writer
New appointments to Perry’s boards and authorities are nearly complete. On Tuesday, Councilman William Jackson appointed Jim Geiger to the Board of Adjustment and appeals, and Councilman Riley Hunt appointed David Grossnickel to the Downtown Development Authority.
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Buchanan pled guilty to meth charge
2/19/2010
By KRYSTAL RINER
Managing Editor
Methamphetamine a drug that has a negative effect on all of society, has sent a Perry woman to prison for 8 years.
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Dewey Nolan Whiddon
3/9/2010
Mr. Dewey Nolan Whiddon, age 83 of Hiawassee passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010 at his home.
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Faye Heaberlin Craft
3/9/2010
BYRON- Faye Heaberlin Craft, 75, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Perry Memorial Gardens with Reverend Derry Oliver and Reverend Wayne Dorsett officiating. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2010, at Watson-Hunt Funeral Home in Perry. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Houston Lake Baptist Church, Westside Baptist Church, or Vista Care Hospice.
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James (Jimmy) Wallace Jones
3/9/2010
Perry – James (Jimmy) Wallace Jones, son of the late Ernest W. and Mattie Lou Jones, born April 19, 1932 in Dooly County, died on March 6, 2010 at his home following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 53 years, Joyce Bridges Jones, daughters Selecia E. Jones and Valerie Jones at the time of his passing. His remaining brothers, William Jones, Rufus Jones and his sister Eloise Mygrant were also present. Our lifelong friends Roxanne, Snooky and Jeff Wallis were with our family during his peaceful passing.
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Jerry B. Hamley
3/5/2010
PERRY - Jerry B. Hamley, 85, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Funeral Services will be held in O’Fallon, Missouri at the Baue Funeral Home on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The family suggests contributions to the Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave., O’Fallon, Mo. 63366.
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Betty McLaughlin Morgan
3/5/2010
MARSHALLVILLE - Betty McLaughlin Morgan, 77, died Monday, March 1,2010.Services will be held at 3p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010,in the Chapel of Rooks Funeral Home in Fort Valley with the family greeting friends from 2 p.m. until service time.
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Robert Bruce Long
2/12/2010
Robert Bruce Long, age 68, of 1302 Smoak Avenue, Perry, died Saturday, February 6, 2010, at Heart of Georgia Hospice-Inpatient Care in Perry.
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Thomas “Tom” James McKenzie
2/12/2010
Thomas “Tom” James McKenzie, age 54, of Montezuma, GA passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV.
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Panthers claim Bulldog Cup
3/9/2010
From Staff Reports
Perry High’s boys soccer club made its annual trip to the Mary Persons High Bulldog Cup tournament in Forsyth and came out with the championship against a familiar foe.
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NHS edged out of state
3/5/2010
By MATTHEW BROWN
Journal Sports Writer
Too many missed shots inside spelled the end of a remarkable season for Northside High’s girls basketball Lady Eagles.
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