Entries from May 2013

Superintendent says test scores improve

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 22. 2013
Banks County students and teachers have a lot to be proud of. The Banks County Board of Education met last Thursday to discuss the schools’ progress report. Superintendent, Chris Erwin, and Assistant Superintendent, Donna Reed, shared how pleased they are with the academic accomplishments of Banks County’s four schools. Students are still ... [Full Story »] 

Woman stole checks from her father

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 22. 2013
A woman was arrested for allegedly forging more than $1,000 worth of checks in her father’s name last week, according to a Braselton Police Department incident report. The woman was caught when she tried to cash the checks at Chase Bank on Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch. OTHER BRASLETON INCIDENTS Braselton incidents reported last week ... [Full Story »] 

Arts group plans special fundraiser

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 22. 2013
The Hoschton Heritage Arts Council will host “Redo,” a fund raising event on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center. The event will include food, drinks, a photo booth, entertainment and a live and silent auction. According to Astra Graham, one of the organizers, “Probably the most fun will be what ... [Full Story »] 

Meeting with German industry reps held in Winder

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, May 22. 2013
Rep. Terry England hosted a meeting Tuesday in Winder that brought together local and state educational and economic development officials with representatives of German business and industry. The purpose of the meeting at the Winder Cultural Arts Center was to explore how the Barrow County School System and Lanier Technical College, through ... [Full Story »] 

Statham city council discusses relocating city hall

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, May 22. 2013
Due to a loss of money from its community rental buildings as well as security concerns, the Statham City Council discussed the possible relocation of city hall at its recent work session. The council discussed moving city hall into the community center across the street, and either renting out the additional offices, turning them into ... [Full Story »] 

No charges in helicopter incident

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, May 22. 2013
Updated: 1 day ago
No charges are being filed against a Barrow County property owner over his alleged threat to shoot down a helicopter on May 10. That chopper happened to be carrying former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue at the time. Barrow County District Attorney Brad Smith said the comments of Kenneth Joseph Shook, 65, to a Barrow County sheriff’s deputy did not ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: Summerall, Sundays perfect match

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 22. 2013
As a football junkie most of my life, memories of certain eras remain vivid even years — decades — later. During the 1980s, something which was always worth looking forward to hearing was the NFL announcing team of Pat Summerall and John Madden. The two became the No. 1 team for CBS almost immediately after they began working together. When ... [Full Story »] 

Missing baby found at flea market, mother arrested on drug charge

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, May 22. 2013
A JEFFERSON Police Department officer arrested a 20-year-old mother on a marijuana charge last week after she was stranded by her boyfriend on the side of U.S. Hwy. 129 before he drove off with her baby. The incident was witnessed by another motorist who called police. Police later found the child at the Pendergrass Flea Market. The witness ... [Full Story »] 

Homer Carter Sr. (5-18-13)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, May 22. 2013
Updated: 1 day ago
HULL - Homer Lee Carter Sr. died Saturday, May 18, 2013. A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Brantley Allen and Ina Bell Morris Carter. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by a sister, Ina Mae Meadow; and brothers, Howell, Zeke, Oliver Brantley, and Brantley Allen Carter Jr. Mr. Carter was retired from the University of Georgia ... [Full Story »] 

Comer council purchases car for police dept.

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Tuesday, May 21. 2013
Comer’s City Council approved the purchase of a low-mileage car for the city police department recently. The group agreed May 6 to trade in two damaged and one seized vehicles and $2,500 for the white, 2008 Crown Victoria. Repairs on the existing vehicles were well over that amount. The new car will require lights and decals before it can be ... [Full Story »] 
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