Entries from June 2008

Woman frightened when four-wheeler crossed in front of vehicle

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, June 5. 2008
A woman told Hoschton police she had a “frightening” experience when a four-wheeler crossed her vehicle on West Jefferson Street last week. The woman said she and her family were traveling along West Jefferson Street when the four-wheeler darted out across the street. The four-wheeler traveled north on West Jefferson Street, toward ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton’s history to be featured in new town museum

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, June 5. 2008
Jennifer Scott admits she’s not a museum curator — but for the next month, she’s helping to prepare a collection of historical pieces that will be featured in a Braselton center. The Town of Braselton is planning to open its own museum and visitor’s center on July 4 in the former library building. Inside the estimated 600-square-foot ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton’s history to be featured in new town museum

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, June 5. 2008
Jennifer Scott admits she’s not a museum curator — but for the next month, she’s helping to prepare a collection of historical pieces that will be featured in a Braselton center. The Town of Braselton is planning to open its own museum and visitor’s center on July 4 in the former library building. Inside the ... [Full Story »] 

D'ville pool hall can't sell alcohol

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, June 5. 2008
Debbie Cox wants pool players at Pop’s Roadhouse Billiards in Danielsville to purchase beer along with their time at the table, but city council members say they don’t want to open the door to late-night trouble in the quiet Madison County town. The Danielsville City Council unanimously rejected Cox’s request for a beer and wine license ... [Full Story »] 

Political forums coming up

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
Events planned in Commerce, Jefferson, Hoschton Several political forums are planned prior to the Tuesday, July 15, election. The schedule for forums is as follows: •Tuesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Commerce Civic Center, sponsored by the Jackson County Republican Party. •Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m., the candidates for seats on the ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN:Going by the wayside

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
AS I WAS driving down the road last week, I noticed flashing blue lights and a caravan of cars heading toward me in oncoming traffic. A funeral procession. The driver of the car in front of me flipped on the blinker and pulled off to the side of the road. I did the same. Because we were driving on a four-lane road, motorists who didn’t want ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: Turning the page for another year

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
“Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” — Jack Benny • • • It’s that time on the calendar again. It’s the time when this columnist celebrates another turning of the page if you will. For 37 years ago on May 27, I arrived in this world. ... [Full Story »] 

CRAWFORD: Needs Improvement

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
If Kathy Cox were a student in one of the classes she used to teach, she’d get a failing grade for her poor performance. If she were the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar corporation, the board of directors would have long ago fired her for incompetence. But she still continues to serve as the state superintendent of Georgia’s public ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: JCCHS graduation was a debacle

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
Dear Editor: I still keep thinking my alarm will go off soon, and my son will be graduating today. Then reality sinks in and I realize that the circus really did come to town on Friday, May 23, 2008. The students, parents, and grandparents of JCCHS were totally cheated that night at the hands of the BOE and Todd McGhee. We were telling our son ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Hoschton scarecrow record effort will require lots of persuasion

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2008
Call it wacky. Call it stupid. But at least you’ve probably noticed the little stunt that Hoschton is planning. Three weeks ago, city officials and fall festival organizers announced plans to seek a Guinness World Record for “Most Scarecrows in One Location.” To beat the current world-record holder for that designation, ... [Full Story »] 
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