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LOCATSOUTHEAST
Major MARTA vote for
Gwinnett expected in March
Associated Press
A historic vote in early 2019
could bring more mass transit
to metro Atlanta’s booming
northeast suburbs.
Gwinnett County residents
are set to vote March 19 on
whether to join the Metro
politan Atlanta Rapid Transit
Authority, commonly known
as MARTA.
If voters give their approval,
they’d pay a new 1 percent
sales tax until 2057, The Atlanta
Journal-Constitution reported.
Under the contract with
MARTA, the extra penny on
purchases in Gwinnett would
be collected by the state. The
money would then flow back to
the county, which would write
checks to the transit agency.
Among plans being consid
ered, should the vote pass:
Gwinnett County’s first-ever
MARTA rail station near Inter
state 85 and Jimmy Carter
Boulevard. Trains from the
station would connect with the
Doraville MARTA station.
Public outreach to educate
voters on what’s involved is
expected to ramp up as the
vote draws closer.
Since they are government
T think that the
biggest issue is
helping people
understand what
this vote is about.
...There’s a lot
more local control
in this.’
Paige Havens
‘Go Gwinnett’ spokeswoman
entities, Gwinnett County and
MARTA can’t use tax dollars to
advocate for or against a refer
endum question - so, officially,
they’re left with “education”
efforts at their disposal, the
newspaper reported.
The information will
undoubtedly focus on explain
ing both the county’s transit
plan and its pending contract
with MARTA. The latter may
be especially crucial for long
time residents of the county
that have been wary to trust
outside groups with Gwinnett
County tax dollars.
If the referendum is
approved, most of the Gwin
nett County transit tax dollars
collected will be put away
for future projects, includ
ing extending a rail line to the
county. But about a third of
the early collections would go
to ramp up bus operations and
for general maintenance and
operation of the transit system.
A pro-MARTA committee
called “Go Gwinnett” regis
tered with the state earlier this
month. Its spokeswoman, Paige
Havens, said it is comprised of
various community leaders
who felt the need to step up.
The group is still formulat
ing its plans, but expects to get
revved up in early January. It
will hold regular public meet
ings and town halls, canvass at
various places throughout the
county and create a website,
among other efforts, Havens
said.
“I think that the biggest issue
is helping people understand
what this vote is about, and
it’s not what previous refer-
endums were about,” Havens
said. “There’s a lot more local
control in this.”
ATLANTA
Senate committee
mulls authority to
oversee airport
A Georgia Senate committee has rec
ommended that state lawmakers con
sider creating an authority to oversee
Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport.
WABE-FM reports the committee
did not propose any legislation, but
adopted a recommendation to establish
a new authority “to oversee and hold
accountable the business enterprise
and operations” of the airport.
State Sen. Burt Jones, who chaired
the committee, said that the current
management structure, with power
consolidated with the City of Atlanta,
isn’t working. Jones pointed to past
corruption scandals, including one
involving alleged impropriety in the
awarding of airport contracts.
But city officials have pushed back,
saying the airport has been successfully
managed as one of the world’s busiest
airports under Atlanta’s leadership.
Delta Air Lines, headquartered
in Atlanta, has also opposed a state
takeover.
MACON
Georgia Bureau of
Investigation makes
arrest in threat case
A former student at Mercer Univer
sity has been arrested for threatening
a professor at his alma mater.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation
says 28-year-old Anshu Patre, of Grif
fin, was arrested Thursday on charges
of stalking, terroristic threats and acts
and harassing communications.
The Mercer University Police
Department asked the GBI to assist in
the investigation, which revealed that
Patre graduated from Mercer about
six years ago and had recently began
sending threatening emails to one of
his former professors. The nature of
the alleged threats was not disclosed.
It was not known if Patre is repre
sented by an attorney who could speak
on his behalf.
NORTH CAROLINA
Officials: Rabid bear found
FAIRFIELD — North Carolina offi
cials say a dead black bear has tested
positive for rabies, the first such case
known to the state.
The North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission said in a state
ment Friday that a Fairfield man con
tacted the commission on Dec. 17 after
finding the male bear dead at his game
feeder in Hyde County.
Colleen Olfenbuttel, a black bear
and furbearer biologist for the com
mission, says only four cases of rabies
in wild black bears have been docu
mented in the continental U.S. since
1999.
The commission performed a nec
ropsy on the bear before sending it to
researchers at the University of Geor
gia for further testing. The research
ers informed the commission on Dec.
21 that rabies caused the bear’s death.
Associated Press
KITCHEN
INSPECTIONS
The following are among the food
service establishments inspected
from Dec. 26-28 by the Hall County
Environmental Health Department.
Food service establishments are
given a letter grade that coincides
with a percentile: “A” (90-100), “B”
(80-89), “C” (70-79), “U” 69 and
below. Inspections (frequency)
of a food service establishment
are conducted based on risk
categorization. The risk type is
determined by the menu items
served, the food preparation
processed performed, and the
previous food safety history in the
food service establishment.
A new food service establishment
that has never served food must
score 100 (A) to receive a food
service permit to operate. When
a restaurant changes ownership,
a new food service permit must
be issued. To be issued a permit
for a change of ownership, the
establishment must score a 95
(A) or above with all foodborne
illness risk factors and public
health interventions in compliance.
Permits must be posted in public
view at all times. Establishments
with drive-thru windows will also
be required to have the top one-
third of a copy of the most current
inspection report visible through
each window allowing customers
to easily read the score, date of
inspection and establishment
information, in addition to the copy
posted inside the establishment.
Copies of the rules are available
at the Hall County Environmental
health Office. The rules and
regulations are also available online
atdph.georgia.gov/environmental-
health-inspections.
To register a complaint against a
food service establishment, contact
the Hall County Environmental
Health Department at 770-531 -
3973.
DEC. 26
Los Carrilo’s Restaurant
503 Atlanta Hwy Gainesville,
Ga. 30501
Score: 78, Grade: C
Person in charge failed in his
duties to effective monitor Hot
holding and cold holding of TCS
foods, observed accumulated
food debris in ice machine and on
catch basins.
Inspector: Adetayo Adewolu
Los Scoops
2981 Gillsville Hwy Gainesville,
Ga. 30507
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Kyle Hriczo
Vinny’s New York Pizza & Grill
4977 Lanier Islands Pkwy Ste 102
and 103 Buford Ga., 30518
Score: 89, Grade: B
Observed cut lettuce, sliced
tomato, feta cheese, and
sliced cheese being held at
temperatures 51 -53.
Inspector: Kyle Hriczo
Waffle House No. 1554
4770 Friendship Road Buford,
Ga. 30518
Score: 95, Grade: A
Inspector: Kyle Hriczo
DEC. 27
Burger & Shake No. 6
3630 Thompson Bridge Road Ste 14
Gainesville, Ga. 30506
Score: 96, Grade: A
Inspector: Kyle Hriczo
El Sombrero No. 3
1792 Browns Bridge Road
Gainesville, Ga. 30503
Score: 91, Grade: A
Inspector: Chelsea Lewis
El Taco Veloz No. 3
950 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Gainesville,
Ga. 30501
Score: 96, Grade: A
Inspector: Chelsea Lewis
Hardee’s No. 5983
4538 Oakwood Road Oakwood,
Ga 30566
Score: 85, Grade: B
Observed leaking air conditioning
unit in walk in freezer causing
a heavy accumulation of ice on
floor and ceiling as well as on
food storage shelves.
Inspector: Kyle Hriczo
McDonalds
7370 Spout Springs Road Flowery
Branch, Ga. 30542
Score: 97, Grade: A
Inspector: Kyle Hriczo
Starbucks No. 437
3630 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, Ga 30506
Score: 95, Grade: A
Inspector: Chelsea Lewis
Wellness Club
1216 Aviation BlvdSte113
Gainesville, Ga. 30501
Score: 96, Grade: A
Inspector: Adetayo Adewolu
DEC. 28
Burger King No. 1026
403 Pearl Nix Pkwy Gainesville,
Ga. 30501
Score: 96, Grade: A
Inspector: Chelsea Lewis
Hibachi Buffet
1500 Browns Bridge Road Ste 117
Gainesville, Ga. 30501
Score: 66, Grade: U
Observed roaches crawling from
behind soap dispenser next to
hand washing station.
Inspector: Alex Reid
Jersey Mike’s Subs
No. 5063
1134 Dawsonville Hwy Ste 200
Gainesville, Ga. 30501
Score: 90, Grade: A
Inspector: Chelsea Lewis
La Mejor De Michoacan No. 4
730 Pearl Nix Pkwy Ste B
Gainesville, Ga. 30501
Score: 96, Grade: A
Inspector: Chelsea Lewis
Napoli’s Pizza
3640 Mundy Mill Road Ste 114-116
Gainesville, Ga. 30504
Score: 97, Grade: A
Inspector: Alex Reid
Stan’s Biscuit Shop and Deli
1151 Thompson Bridge Road
Gainesville, Ga. 30501
Score 82, Grade: B
Observed main kitchen hand sink
being used to remake sanitizer
solution. Observed back kitchen
hand sink used to store a wet
umbrella.
Inspector: Kyle Hriczo
Kenneth Hucks
OBITUARIES
Mildred Edwards Dover
May 13, 1942-Dec. 28, 2018
Mildred Edwards Dover, age 76, of Mur-
rayville died on Dec. 28, 2018. Funeral
services will be held on Monday, Dec. 31,
2018, at 11 a.m. Strickland Funeral Home
Chapel, Clermont, Ga. Interment will be in
the Wauka Mountain Baptist Church Cem
etery following the service. The family will
receive friends Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, from
4-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mildred was born on May 13, 1942, to
Claude and Bernice Edwards. Mildred was
preceded in death by her parents. She is sur
vived by her husband J. W. Dover and her
sons Ricky Dover and Joey Dover.
Strickland Funeral Home, Clermont
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James Edward “Ed” Ferguson Jr.
Died Dec. 25, 2018
Mr. James Edward “Ed” Ferguson Jr.,
age 70 of Gainesville, passed away on Dec.
25,2018.
A memorial reception will be held on
Saturday, Jan. 5,2018 from 4-6 p.m. at Chat
tahoochee Country Club. The family will
receive friends from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Sat
urday, Jan. 5, 2018 at Memorial Park North
Riverside Chapel.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents
James and Ada Dean Ferguson. He is sur
vived by his sister Mary Frances Ferguson;
brother in law Dr. James Leigh; nephews
James III and wife Mollie, E. Vantrease and
wife Katherine; great nephews and great
niece James IV, Mary Lillian, Edward Jr.,
Wallace and Elliot Leigh.
During his extended illness, Ed was the
recipient of many kindnesses great and
small. His life was continuously enriched. He
and his family are grateful everyone one of
these generous people, Thank you.
Online condolences can be made at www.
memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel,
Gainesville
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Robert Cleveland Grainger
June 3, 1934-Dec. 28, 2018
Mr. Robert Cleveland Grainger, age 84,
of Dahlonega passed away Friday, Dec. 28,
2018.
Mr. Grainger was born in Tulsa, Okla. on
June 3, 1934 to the late Grover Cleveland
and Cora Waycaster Grainger. In addition
to his parents he was preceded in death by
his loving wife Mary Nell Childers Grainger,
brothers Bill Grainger and James Grainger.
Mr. Grainger served his country honorably
in the United States Marine Corps during
the Korean War. He was a loving father and
grandfather whose grandchildren affec
tionately called him “Papa”. Mr. Grainger
was retired from Goldkist. He was a faith
ful member of St. Paul United Methodist
Church.
Survivors include his sons and daugh-
ters-in-law Tony and Teresa Grainger,
Dahlonega, Kenny and Deanna Grainger,
Danielsville, and Gary and Lisa Grainger,
Commerce; grandchildren Ashley and
Allan Gutierrez, Brad and Becky Grainger,
Chrissy and Knox Belk, Jessica and Jesse
Compton, Justin and Elyse Grainger, and
Jennifer Grainger (fiance Kyle Smith);
great-grandchildren Marcus Gutierrez, Mat
thew DiMarco, Kylie Smith, A.J. Gutierrez,
Saige Compton, Ethan Gutierrez, and baby
boy Compton; several nieces, nephews, and
other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2
p.m. Monday, Dec. 31,2018 at the chapel of
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The
Rev. David Bost will officiate. Interment will
follow in St. Paul United Methodist Church
Cemetery with military honors. The family
will receive friends Sunday from 6 p.m. to 9
p.m. at the funeral home.
To share a memory of Mr. Grainger or a
condolence with the family visit anderson-
underwood.com.
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home,
Dahlonega
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DEATH NOTICES
Roy Gene Allen
Died Dec. 28, 2018
Roy Gene Allen, 74, of Maysville died
Friday. Funeral, 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31,
funeral home chapel. Little-Ward Funeral
Home, Commerce
Miriam Whitmire Bentley
April 17, 1920-Dec. 28, 2018
Miriam Whitmire Bentley, 98, of Cornelia
died Friday. Funeral service, 2 p.m. Mon
day, Dec. 31, Cornelia United Methodist
Church, Cornelia. McGahee-Griffin & Stew
art Funeral Home, Cornelia.
Michael Allen Busbee
Died Dec. 24, 2018
Michael Allen Busbee, 37, of Cumming
died Monday. McDonald and Son Funeral
Home, Cumming.
William Hoyt Dover Jr.
May 6, 1970-Dec. 23, 2018
William Hoyt Dover Jr., 48, of Dahlonega
died Sunday. Graveside service, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 5, Summerour Family Cem
etery. Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home,
Dahlonega.
Henry Minor
Died Dec. 29, 2018
Henry Minor, 86, of Cleveland died Sat
urday. Little & Davenport Funeral Home,
Gainesville.
Therasa Cofer Patric
March 3, 1953-Dec. 28, 2018
Therasa Cofer Patric, 65, of Flowery
Branch died Friday. Funeral service, 3 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 31, funeral home chapel. Fla
nigan Funeral Home, Buford.
Laura Lynn Ryan
Died Dec. 28, 2018
Laura Lynn Ryan, 37, of Dacula died Fri
day. Memorial Park Funeral Home Brasel-
ton Chapel, Braselton.
James N. Sheffield
Dec. 13, 1946-Dec. 28, 2018
James N. Sheffield, 72, of Buford died
Friday. Memorial service, 12:30 p.m. Thurs
day, Jan. 3, funeral home chapel. Flanigan
Funeral Home, Buford.
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