Entries from September 2008

Hazardous waste drop off set for Oct. 9-11

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, September 28. 2008
The City of Winder and Keep Barrow Beautiful will be holding a fall household hazardous waste drop-off event Thursday, October 9 through Saturday, October 11. County households may bring junk, batteries of all kind, computers, electronics (TV sets are ten dollars to recycle) cell phones, toner and inkjet cartridges, scrap metal, tires (limit ... [Full Story »] 

Teen, juvenile caught after stealing BOC chairman's vehicles

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, September 27. 2008
A Danielsville teen and a juvenile were arrested last week for stealing vehicles owned by Madison County Commission Chairman Wesley Nash. According to an incident report from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, Nash reported the theft at 1 a.m., Sept. 15, at 612 Hwy. 98 W. The vehicles stolen included a four-door BMW and a Ford F-250 ... [Full Story »] 

‘Significant’ changes ahead for MCHS

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, September 27. 2008
Superintendent says MCHS is situation similar to old middle school building Though no specifics have been finalized, Madison County High School appears to be in store for some major changes in the coming years. Madison County schools superintendent Mitch McGhee said that school system leaders are currently exploring options for major ... [Full Story »] 

Father buys cigarettes for juvenile son

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, September 27. 2008
A Hoschton man was cited for buying cigarettes for his young son and his friends, according to police. An officer said he saw three juveniles walking near the intersection of Bell Avenue and White Street. When the officer questioned the juveniles, he noticed a strong smell of cigarettes from the youth. Hoschton police didn’t release the ages ... [Full Story »] 

BCSO arrests 44 last week

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, September 27. 2008
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office made 44 arrests last week. Those arrested and their charges include: •Christopher John Brown, 29, 229 Dailey Avenue, Winder, cruelty to children and battery FVA. •Governor Butler, 37, 132 Williamsburg Lane, Winder, probation violation. •Antwon Untez Calles, 23, 245 Georgia Avenue, Winder, probation ... [Full Story »] 

PETCO opens new Braselton center

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, September 27. 2008
By Kerri Testement It was a day for the dogs (and other pets for that matter). That’s one reason why a Braselton council member brought his pup for the opening of the town’s latest distribution center. PETCO — one of the largest national retailers of pet food, supplies and services — opened its Braselton distribution center on Thursday. ... [Full Story »] 

Russ honored as Player of the Week

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, September 27. 2008
Ed Russ was selected as the Chick-fil-A player of the week for last Friday’s 42-0 win over Duluth. Russ had five rushes for 25 yards and was 8 of 9 passing for 173 yards with one touchdown. Russ has passed for over 430 yards this season and has a 71 percent completion rate. The Chick-fil-A at Hamilton Mill will honor a Mill Creek player each ...

Salem holds off MCHS

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, September 26. 2008
Fourth quarter surge comes too late CONYERS -- Madison County didn’t cross midfield during the first half against Salem, yet found itself with the ball and a shot to tie or win the game at the very end Friday. Down 21-7 late, Madison County recovered a fumble, scored a touchdown and then recovered an onside kick before quarterback Jacob ... [Full Story »] 

No. 6 North Gwinnett beats Mill Creek

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, September 26. 2008
Mill Creek played its best game of the year, but it was not enough to stop the No. 6 ranked Bulldogs. The Hawks got on the board early, scoring on their opening drive with a 67-yard touchdown run by quarterback Ed Russ. Mill Creek would score twice more before the half and led 21-14 at intermission. With just over seven minutes left in the ... [Full Story »] 

Second wave of DFCS cuts still won’t affect local county services

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, September 26. 2008
Continued reduction in the state Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) budget will mean more days without pay for Madison County staff. County social services workers will now take one day off a month without pay as the state department tries to weather Gov. Sonny Perdue’s mandated budget cuts without having to cut services. ... [Full Story »] 
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