Entries from August 2008

COLUMN: Take a breath, all candidates can’t be Satan

Posted by
Administrator
Friday, August 1. 2008
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BY MIKE BUFFINGTON
EDITOR
The closer to an election, the crazier the comments become. There’s something about close elections that makes some people so cranky they can’t see straight. Anyone who disagrees with them is an idiot. The candidates they don’t support have horns, a long tail and carry a pitchfork. All you have to do to see evidence of this election frenzy is to read the comments posted over the last week on election stories in the various websites shown below.
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Sewage spill reported in Lula

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Sunday, August 31. 2008
A sewage spill has been reported in Lula. City manager Dennis Bergin said the sewage spill was on Cater Street 200 feet west and Athens Street 200 feet north at a manhole. The preliminary estimate of volume discharged in a minor tributary of Hagen’s Creek is 3,280 gallons. The initial review of the transmission line shows that an unknown ... [Full Story »] 

Felony warrants issues for 11 Applebee’s employees

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Sunday, August 31. 2008
An investigation by the Banks County Sheriff’s Office led to felony arrest warrants being issued for 11 employees of the Banks Crossing Applebee’s last week. Sheriff Charles Chapman said the employees, all of whom were waiters and waitresses, were involved in scam involving gift cards. They allegedly manipulated the cards for approximately ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow libraries extend operating hours

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, August 31. 2008
Book lovers will now have more opportunities to browse Barrow’s library selections. The Winder library will now be open an additional 17 hours a week, Auburn’s library will be open nine additional hours and visitors to Statham’s library will have an extra seven hours to visit the library each week. Piedmont Regional Library System ... [Full Story »] 

FY09 budget to be unveiled Tuesday

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, August 31. 2008
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners has called a meeting for Tuesday, September 2 at 6 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to present the fiscal year 2009 budget. The board meets at the Barrow County Administration building, located at 233 East Broad Street in Winder.

Eagles Lose Squeaker to West Hall

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, August 30. 2008
It's been said that close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. It also only counts in high school football, as the East Jackson Eagles missed winning their season opener by about a minute and a half. The final score was 28-27. After a game that had been close all night, the Eagles had taken a 27-21 lead with about six minutes remaining ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce Loses Opener To Dragons

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, August 30. 2008
It was not the way the Tigers nation had hoped to see their season open. After losing against in-county rival Jefferson for the first time in 12 years last season, Commerce was looking for revenge on Friday night. But what they got instead was a second year of defeat at the hands of the Dragons, as Jefferson won 35-14. Jefferson got on the ... [Full Story »] 

Pollard Wins, Others Escape Scary Crashes At Peach State

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, August 30. 2008
GAS Officials Release Revised Results Senoia driver Bubba Pollard grabbed his third Georgia Asphalt Series win of the season at Peach State Speedway Saturday night after a spirited battle with Paul Kelley of Pendergrass. Kelley recovered from a last lap tangle with a lap car to finish second, although GAS timing and scoring originally listed ... [Full Story »] 

BOC scraps occupation tax for ‘08

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, August 30. 2008
Madison County still plans to institute an occupation tax — otherwise known as a business license. But the tax won’t take effect until 2009. County commissioners agreed Monday night to scrap the occupational tax for 2008. Businesses that have already paid this year’s fee won’t have to pay again in 2009. And those who have been penalized ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Congress has turned out the lights — well, good

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, August 30. 2008
Have any of you noticed that Congress turned out the lights, shut the doors and left Washington for a long vacation a few weeks ago. All but a few Republicans, that is. They used the opportunity to blast the Democrats for their failure to address critical national issues. But something strange has happened. As soon as Congress went away, so did ... [Full Story »] 
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