Entries from June 2008

‘Mountain Lovers Love Jackson County, N.C.’

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, June 27. 2008
A relaxing pontoon boat ride surrounded by waterfalls, mountain views and breathtaking scenery…pulling over to the side of the road and heading down to the river for a day of trout fishing…trying your skills at a geocaching expedition…or just relaxing with a good book surrounded by gorgeous views and fresh mountain air. Jackson County, ... [Full Story »] 

Regional library directors says county not pulling its weight

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, June 27. 2008
The director of the Piedmont Regional Library thinks it’s time for local county governments to invest more heavily in their public libraries. Speaking to the Commerce Kiwanis Club last week, Alan Harkness pointed out that nationwide, libraries receive government support at an average of $27 per capita. Georgia, however, spends an average of ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton council to meet July 2

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, June 27. 2008
The Hoschton City Council has changed its work session meeting date for July. The council’s work session will be held on Wednesday, July 2, at 7 p.m. The regular council meeting will still be held on Monday, July 7, at 7 p.m. The Hoschton City Council typically holds its regular council meetings on the first Monday of the month, with the ... [Full Story »] 

Customer service top priority for clerk candidates

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, June 27. 2008
BY KRISTI REED Lois Riner Bernius and Regina Brock McIntyre have both held the post of chief deputy clerk in the Superior Court clerk’s office. Bernius has spent the past 25 years working in the clerk’s office. McIntyre spent 18 years in the same job. Both candidates can make a legitimate claim to be well-qualified to assume the job of ... [Full Story »] 

David Bridges

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, June 26. 2008
David Bridges, 37, of Royston, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, S.C. He was born September 1, 1970, in Franklin County, the son of Frank Bridges of Moultrie and Jane and Reese Higgins of Royston. He was a roofer in the construction industry and was Baptist. Mr. Bridges was a veteran, having served ... [Full Story »] 

Column:Random Thoughts On A Rough Weekend

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, June 26. 2008
Here are a few thoughts after a long and winding weekend on the racing trail: •Obviously, I would be very remiss if I didn’t start out with the horrible news from the NHRA on the passing of champion drag racer Scott Kalitta. Kalitta lost his life in a tragic crash that occurred in the final round of qualifying for the Lucas Oil ... [Full Story »] 

Three arrested after SJ home invasion

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, June 26. 2008
Three people have been arrested following a home invasion on Friday, June 13, at a South Jackson residence Jerry English, 190 Keri Lane, Athens, awoke to a noise inside his home and saw a flashlight being turn on and off in the hallway. He then saw a figure in the doorway of his bedroom and fired several shots from a .38 revolver. Jackson ... [Full Story »] 

Let the bureaucrats take the CRCT

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Thursday, June 26. 2008
In yet another attempt to improve standardized test results, State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox proposes that all Georgia schools should begin in August each year. What a novel idea. After several years of starting in July, Commerce will begin its 2008-09 school year Aug. 7. It will end May 22. The pendulum is swinging back toward a ... [Full Story »] 

Hull's Fields notches save in CWS finals, but Fresno St. takes title

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, June 26. 2008
Hull’s Joshua Fields notched his 18th save in gripping fashion, preserving a 7-6 lead in the ninth inning in Georgia’s come-from-behind win Monday over Fresno State in the College World Series finals in Omaha, Neb. However, Georgia fell 19-10 Tuesday and then 6-1 Wednesday as Fresno State hoisted the national title trophy. Fields worked a ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: ‘Hound Dog’ all grown up

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, June 26. 2008
It’s hard to believe that the Madison County all-star with a rocket arm just a few summers years ago was that wild-haired University of Georgia reliever heaving 95 mph fastballs in the College World Series. Really, have that many baseball seasons passed? Joshua Fields, who sported a tight, armed forces-like haircut during his Madison County ... [Full Story »] 
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