News from BraseltonNewsTODAY - Topics from June, 2008

Jackson schools meet AYP, but district may fail

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Friday, June 13. 2008
Superintendent Shannon Adams says the Jackson County School System has a reason to celebrate — all of its schools met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). The twist, however, is that the school system may fail to meet AYP for the 2007-2008 school year. AYP is one of the key concepts of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Student ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton to meet Tuesday on budget

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Thursday, June 12. 2008
The Braselton Town Council will meet on Tuesday, June 17, at 11:30 a.m., to consider adoption of the proposed budget for FYE 2009. The proposed general fund budget is $2.7 million — a six percent increase from the 2008 budget. Braselton is also proposing a water/sewer fund budget of $5.7 million — a 25 percent drop from the 2008 ...

EDITORIAL: Time to move beyond election pabulum

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Thursday, June 12. 2008
The talking by local candidates in Jackson and Barrow Counties has begun in earnest at some early political forums in the two counties. But if these events are like so many in the past, they will be more about style than substance. In reality, few people attend political forums to learn about candidates. Most of the time, candidates bring in ... [Full Story »] 

TESTEMENT: How do you honor dad?

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Thursday, June 12. 2008
What do you get for the man who doesn’t completely realize he’s a father? My husband has been a great father to our little girl — but it still doesn’t “click” with him at times that’s a daddy. And it still slips his mind that I’m a mommy, too. Let me be clear: We know we’re parents. ... [Full Story »] 

CRAWFORD: A different time, a different place

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Thursday, June 12. 2008
It’s official now. With the withdrawal of Hillary Clinton from the Democratic race, a major American political party is on target to nominate a black candidate for president for the first time in history. It’s an amazing development, especially for someone who grew up in the South in the 1950s and 1960s, a very different time and ... [Full Story »] 

‘Wrong-doings’ topic for DA candidates

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Thursday, June 12. 2008
Former district attorney Tim Madison was mentioned throughout the political forum Tuesday night in Commerce as two former employees defended their actions under his leadership, while one candidate pointed out she is the only one seeking the office who didn’t work for Madison. The Jackson County Repub-lican Party sponsored the forum and more ... [Full Story »] 

BOE candidates Cronic, Schwartz face off at forum

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Thursday, June 12. 2008
The incumbent District 3 representative, which covers West Jackson, on the Jackson County Board of Education was questioned whether having his wife teaching for the school system would be a conflict of interest, while his opponent was asked his reasons for seeking the office. These were the questions incumbent Michael Cronic and challenger ... [Full Story »] 

Evans speaks on experience; Keinard calls for change

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Thursday, June 12. 2008
Incumbent Sheriff Stan Evans spoke on his 24 years in office at a political forum Tuesday night and his continued pledge to make the office his “number one priority,” while his challenger said it is “time for a change.” The sheriff’s race was one of those featured at a political forum held Tuesday night at the ... [Full Story »] 

BOC chairman candidates speak about experience

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Thursday, June 12. 2008
The three candidates for chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners each told why they would be the best person for the job at a political forum Tuesday night. Hunter Bicknell, who is chairman of the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority, said he is the “most qualified of the three candidates.” He listed leadership, ... [Full Story »] 

‘Wrong-doings’ topic for DA candidates

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, June 12. 2008
Former district attorney Tim Madison was mentioned throughout the political forum Tuesday night in Commerce as two former employees defended their actions under his leadership, while one candidate pointed out she is the only one seeking the office who didn’t work for Madison. The Jackson County Repub-lican Party sponsored the forum and ... [Full Story »] 
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