http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/norris/ Norris, GA News http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/norris/content/0e86fd5f8fc064c4b50abc24f2af05a9.html Georgiarsquo;s association of elected coroners says mandated budget cuts at the state agency that performs nearly 3000 autopsies a year could mean longer waits for families of the deceased and higher costs to county taxpayers http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/norris/content/6531a8649d51862e1c9dde110d2039ad.html The Babins father Norris Sr and son Miles along with their families were forced from their Westwego La homes because of hurricane Gustav Heading north Norris decided to return to Fort Oglethorpe where in 1942 he was a member of the 6th Cavalry Ninety years old he recalled stories of his time at the Post and soldier life during World War II remembering members of his Troop and interesting details of his military career as a 6th Cavalryman I was drafted and did basic training at Fort Riley Kan where they put me on a horse When I got to Fort Oglethorpe I was part of the mechanized unit and was the first to drive the amphibious jeep in the Chickamauga CreekTouring the newly redesigned museum and looking through the 1941 yearbook bought back memories and familiar faces I served with Burr Head Jones but his real first name escapes mehe saidBabins last visit was 11 years ago when members of the 6th US Cavalry Association manned the museum After the introductions we got down to talking about who we served with and who we knew It's sad to say but there's not too many of us leftThe Unicorn Rampantdisplay with photos from Europe and stories of the 6th Cavalry's prompted recollections After we got to Ireland 1943 we were equipped with halftracks and I was the first in my troop to drive one You felt every bump in the road in that thingrdquo; Babins said Babin left the service after World War II with the rank of Corporal and returned to Louisiana to have a career as a cabinetmaker and raise his familyCLICK ON THESE LINKSFEEDBACK: Send a letter to the editorSUBSCRIBE: Get The Catoosa County News each WednesdayGO BACK:Return to our homepage http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/norris/content/d4864a7616692ba33d78f36a9e0887cb.html AthensClarke police arrested four people Monday in a day of violence that included two armed robberies a shooting and some fightinspired gunplay within 19 hours http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/norris/content/2fbb23491550ae5673fce734fbe21d7e.html Investigators think they found enough of a human skeleton in a demolished West Athens house Saturday to help them identify the remains http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/norris/content/407575a2e37a7aadb856a5585a9eddf8.html Clark Atlanta entered last season expecting to finally become a contender in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Instead the Panthers reverted to their old losing ways http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/norris/content/e14f8289c7ab93d77d6dc71a52338f0a.html Born into a family of pianists Kate Morrissey has spent a significant amount of her life at the keyboard And for most of her performing career the singersongwriter has opted to take the stage alone http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/norris/content/d437af936bbf83ad9f2aee7cbf58e335.html WATKINSVILLE The map's the thing Oconee County commissioners told a developer this week holding a hard line against building in the county's southern half and perhaps setting a precedent for denying future development there http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/norris/content/6692bc925a0fbc23727b77f6aa54576b.html Five percent of prisoners at the Clarke County Jail one day last week were held for federal immigration officials but new laws to crack down on illegal immigrants aren't exacerbating jail overcrowding as opponents of the laws predicted