Entries from July 2008

Register ‘elated’ to take over Comer principal post

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Christine Register will only have to drive one town over to get to her new job. Christine Register will only have to drive one town over to get to her new job. After working a three-year stint as assistant principal at Colbert Elementary, Register has moved six miles down the road to take over as principal of Comer Elementary School. ... [Full Story »] 

Century-old Colbert home brought back to its prime

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
To the delight of longtime Colbert residents, a regal two-story colonial with wrap-around porches located on Fourth Street has been restored to its original sheen. It’s 1907 again at the historic Hampton house in Colbert — or at least it looks that way. “I don’t think we’re going to make any money off it, but we made Colbert look a ... [Full Story »] 

Two Barrow County BOC races to be decided in Republican primary

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
BY CHRIS BRIDGES The six Republican candidates running for seats on the Barrow County Board of Commissioners addressed those in attendance at a forum at Statham Elementary School last Thursday night. Two of the races will be decided in this month’s primary while another will not be determined until the November general election. The District ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Barrow’s math lag needs fixing

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Barrow County is in the enviable position of being on the corridor between Atlanta and Athens. Over the years, discussion has taken place about the corridor becoming a linked avenue of high-tech or biotech firms by drawing from the resources at the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. But if the area is to ever become a “Research ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Barrow’s math lag needs fixing

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Barrow County is in the enviable position of being on the corridor between Atlanta and Athens. Over the years, discussion has taken place about the corridor becoming a linked avenue of high-tech or biotech firms by drawing from the resources at the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. But if the area is to ever become a “Research ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Disillusioned with BOE post

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Dear Editor: I read with interest the recent column about the Post 1 BOE race. There has been little to say about the Post 1 Jackson County Board of Education race. I may be able to provide some insight as to why there seems to be more voter apathy and less issue-oriented talk from the candidates. The current configuration of the BOE still has ... [Full Story »] 

TESTEMENT: ‘Feel-good’ oil ads are insulting

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
If you haven’t noticed, those big oil companies want you to feel better about the higher prices you’re paying at the pump. With oil companies now becoming the punching bag for the presidential election, some of them are fighting back — with “feel-good” ads. The ads typically paint the picture of how those big oil companies are part of ... [Full Story »] 

TESTEMENT: ‘Feel-good’ oil ads are insulting

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
If you haven’t noticed, those big oil companies want you to feel better about the higher prices you’re paying at the pump. With oil companies now becoming the punching bag for the presidential election, some of them are fighting back — with “feel-good” ads. The ads typically paint the picture of how those big ... [Full Story »] 

CRWAFORD: Gun ruling: Open fire on carrying laws

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Last week’s Supreme Court decision affirming the right of individuals to keep firearms in the home did far more than just overturn a Washington, D.C. prohibition on the ownership of handguns. This decision will now become the key element in a series of lawsuits filed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) that will try to overturn laws in ... [Full Story »] 

CRAWFORD: Gun ruling: Open fire on carrying laws

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Last week’s Supreme Court decision affirming the right of individuals to keep firearms in the home did far more than just overturn a Washington, D.C. prohibition on the ownership of handguns. This decision will now become the key element in a series of lawsuits filed by the National Rifle Association (NRA) that will try to overturn laws ... [Full Story »] 
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