Entries from November 2008

Hull Christmas tree lighting set for Tues.

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Sunday, November 23. 2008
The city of Hull will hold its “Welcome to Christmas” ceremony at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the “well” on Glenn Carrie Road next to the Golden Pantry in Hull. There will be songs by the Hull Baptist Church Choir and a reading of a Christmas Story and the lighting of the Hull Christmas Tree. “Everyone is invited to bring the ... [Full Story »] 

IDA approves agreement on Seagraves Lake

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Sunday, November 23. 2008
Local leaders don’t want to see Seagraves Lake in the western part of Madison County drained. And the county agency in charge of water services has approved an agreement that they expect will keep that lake in existence and open the door for its possible use as a county water source. The Madison County Industrial Authority has negotiated a ... [Full Story »] 

Lawsuit against Braselton tossed

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, November 22. 2008
Barrow County Judge David Motes has dismissed a 2007 lawsuit filed against the Town of Braselton by the developers of a high-profile commercial project on Hwy. 211, saying the developer’s lawyers had engaged in judicial “misconduct.” Motes dismissed the lawsuit last month after Century Center at Braselton failed to pay $18,000 in attorney ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Eagles Ready For Next Challenge

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, November 22. 2008
After a strong finish to last year’s season, the East Jackson Eagles wrestling team looks to build on last year for a successful 2008-09 showing. East Jackson wrapped up its inaugural season with a 19th place finish out of 55 teams in state competition, with two of the five qualifiers placing. The Eagles lost three seniors from last year, but ... [Full Story »] 

Yates: Citizen input needed for projects

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, November 22. 2008
Looking to get involved in how Jackson County government plans transportation projects and zoning-related issues? Then District 3 commissioner Bruce Yates says he wants you for the job. Speaking to a group of citizens during a town hall meeting on Tuesday at the Hoschton Depot, Yates outlined several county projects that need public ... [Full Story »] 

Broad River group volunteers to use new tool to monitor water quality

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, November 22. 2008
The Broad River Watershed Association (BRWA) is working with the Northeast Georgia Regional Development Center (RDC) and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to monitor a five-mile segment of the Broad River in Madison County for fecal coliform bacteria. “A 1997-1998 survey by EPD had identified the river segment from SR 281 to ... [Full Story »] 

The Party's Over - Dragons fall to Lovett 34-24

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, November 21. 2008
The 2008 football season came to an end Friday night for the Jefferson Dragons, as they fell to the Lovett Lions 34-24 in the second round of playoff action. Despite the loss, it was a dream season for the Dragon Nation, as Jefferson went 11-1, winning their first region title since 1977. The game was tight from the beginning, with Jefferson ... [Full Story »] 

Live Updates From Jefferson Begin at 7:30

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, November 21. 2008
MainStreet News Sports.com live update coverage of football playoff round two from Jefferson, as the Dragons take on the Lovett Lions, will begin at 7:30. Check back for updates on plays, scores and all the action as the Dragons look to push pass Lovett, and move one step closer to a trip to the Georgia Dome. Updates will be listed below. NOTE ... [Full Story »] 

Water Authority Plans For Continued Drought, Weak Economy

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, November 21. 2008
The 2009 budget of the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority assumes that both the drought and the recession will continue. The authority adopted a $2.5 million “extremely conservative” budget last Thursday night that projects “almost zero growth,” according to manager Eric Klerk. In fact, the document is shaped by slight ... [Full Story »] 

John Wilkins Jr.

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, November 21. 2008
John Wesley Wilkins, Jr., 83, of Cumming, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Northside Hospital Forsyth. A native of Monroe, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Ovella Wilkins. Mr. Wilkins was the father of James “Jimmy” W. (Cindy) Wilkins of Braselton. Memorial services will be held Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m., in the chapel ... [Full Story »] 
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