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WANDA L. GOODING was killed when she ran a stop sign while driving this 1994 Lincoln Town Car Sunday evening. The Lincoln pulled into path of a 1982 Ford truck that was driven by Franklin Smith.
Car crash proves fatal
A Calvary woman was killed in a traffic accident involving two vehicles Sunday night.
The Georgia State Patrol reports Ms. Wanda L. Gooding, 57, died in the wreck at the intersection of Old Highway 179 and Collins Road.
The tragedy happened around 8:14 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16, and involved a 1994 Lincoln Town Car and a 1982 Ford pickup truck.
Gooding was driving the Lincoln when she ran a stop sign at the intersection and pulled into the path of the pickup truck, witnesses told troopers.
Franklin Smith, 36, Whigham, was driving the truck and was ejected in the accident. He was transported to Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville for treatment of his injuries. Tuesday evening he was listed in fair condition.
The two drivers were the only people involved in the accident. No charges were filed.





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Norton calls for GBI probe of sheriff's office
11/19/2008 A lone Grady County commissioner called for a probe into the Grady County sheriff’s office by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Tuesday night, but he failed to gain the support of his fellow commissioners.
Dist. 3 Commissioner Charles Norton, just prior to adjournment, made a motion authorizing Chairman Elwyn Childs to request the GBI investigate Sheriff Harry Young’s office in regard to two separate bank accounts maintained by Sheriff Young.



Ground broken on new housing development
11/19/2008 Grady countians with physical disabilities who have been challenged by barriers to independence within their own home may qualify to lease an apartment designed to eliminate those obstacles.

 

Holiday open house at museum planned
11/19/2008 A holiday open house you will not want to miss is coming up on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9.
The Grady County Historical Society is planning a holiday party at the museum downtown that will feature a silent auction and lots of refreshments.
Coordinators say the event is designed as a combination social occasion and fundraiser.


   
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Syrupmakers advance in playoffs
11/19/2008 The Burke County Bears (8-3) are the next challenge for the Syrupmakers (10-0) in the state AAA playoffs. The Bears defeated Mary Persons High School last Friday night 42-14, while the Makers shut out Troup County 48-0.



   
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