Entries from November 2008

Legal fight over new hospital in Braselton in judge’s hand

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
Litigation that could reshape the nature of healthcare providers in Barrow and Jackson counties is now in the hands of Superior Court Judge Robert Adamson and a decision could come before the end of the year. At issue is a legal fight between Barrow Regional Medical Center in Winder and Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville over ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson hikes water, sewer rates

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
In a 4-1 vote, the Jefferson City Council agreed Monday night to increase the water and sewer rates. Councilman Bosie Griffith voted against the action while C.D. Kidd, Steve Kinney, Roy Plott and David Varnedoe voted for the increase. In addition, the council approved the city’s water and sewer budget in a 3-2 vote. Griffith and Kidd voted ... [Full Story »] 

Runoff Election Is Tuesday

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
Jackson County voters will return to the polls next Tuesday to take care of some unfinished business. Three runoff elections will be on the ballot for the General Election Runoff Tuesday, Dec. 2. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in all precincts, and early voting is available through Friday at the Jackson County Administrative Building, ... [Full Story »] 

Amory Barnett

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
Armory R. Barnett, 80, of Athens, died Sunday, November 23, 2008. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Boyd and Icie Minish Barnett and was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Barnett. He was owner and operator of Barnett’s Welding Shop for over 40 years and was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corp. ... [Full Story »] 

Irelle Thompson

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
Irelle Thompson, 83 of Madison County, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at the Gwinnett Extended Care Center in Lawrenceville. Born in Madison County on July 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William Cleveland and Evie Ann Scarboro James. She was a homemaker and member of the New Hope Worship Center. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death ... [Full Story »] 

Jackie Johnson

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, November 24. 2008
Jackie Johnson, 56, of Winder, died Saturday, November 22, 2008. Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Loyd and Pauline Pursley Culver. She had resided in Barrow County for most of her life and was a nursing assistant at Winder Health Care and Rehab. She was a member of the Hoschton Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

Benches taken from outlet center

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, November 24. 2008
Two benches were taken from Commerce Crossing Outlet Center last week, according to an incident report filed at the Banks County Sheriff’s Office. Other incidents reported last week were: •diesel gasoline stolen from several trucks parked at a Hwy. 441, Baldwin, location. •harassing phone calls at a Hudson River Drive residence. ... [Full Story »] 

Maysville continues to work on budget

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, November 24. 2008
The Maysville City Council continues to work on its 2009 budget, with the goal of approving it at its Dec. 1 meeting. The council will meet at 7 p.m. at the Maysville Public Library. While the council has agreed on the tax rates, there are two main issues yet to be resolved. One is water and sewerage rates; the other is the appropriation for ... [Full Story »] 

Open house held at courthouse annex

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, November 24. 2008
A large crowd attended the open house Sunday afternoon for the new Banks County Courthouse Annex. The public was invited to tour the new building. The Banks County Courthouse Annex opened for business on August 26. It was constructed using proceeds from the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The following offices are located in ... [Full Story »] 

Maysville still working on budget

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Monday, November 24. 2008
The Maysville City Council continues to work on its 2009 budget, with the goal of approving it at its Dec. 1 meeting. The council will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Maysville Public Library. While the council has agreed on the tax rates, there are two main issues yet to be resolved. One is water and sewerage rates; the other is the appropriation for ... [Full Story »] 
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