Entries from November 2008

Passengers in vehicle facing alcohol-related charges

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, November 28. 2008
Two underage passengers in a vehicle are facing two alcohol-related charges, according to Hoschton police During a traffic stop on Ga. Hwy. 53, a Hoschton officer said he could smell alcohol on two passengers — despite their denial of drinking. When the officer asked the two passengers to step out of the vehicle, they both admitted to ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Counties, towns should work together on deals

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, November 28. 2008
Braselton Mayor Pat Graham makes a convincing case that local governments should be very selective in how they dole out tax abatements to lure prospective businesses. Graham has long held the view that Braselton has a desirable location along I-85 and that tax giveaways really weren’t necessary to attract most new industrial businesses. So ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Journalists write first draft of history, but seldom get it right

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, November 28. 2008
I read somewhere once that journalism is the first draft of history. That may be true. It would explain some of the gross mistakes and distortions of facts that can be found in our history books. Here is an example: Pick up any history book about the conflict between the Northern and Southern states that begin in April 1861 and you will find it ... [Full Story »] 

County to keep animal control

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, November 28. 2008
Madison County will keep its animal control services in 2009. County commissioners voted 3-2 Monday to retain the county’s current animal control services, with commissioners Stanley Thomas and John Pethel voting to lay off two out of the three animal control staff members. “I make a motion that we abolish animal control as it is and ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons fall to Patriots 75-30 in opener

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, November 27. 2008
The Jefferson Dragons basketball team knew going into Saturday’s first round of tournament play to open the season that the game would be rough. That’s because they were up against Heritage, a team that was seventh in pre-season polls in the state in AAAA. Add to that the fact that many of the team’s larger players had played the night ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson loses to Heritage to open tourney

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, November 27. 2008
It wasn’t the start the Lady Dragons basketball team was hoping for Saturday, as they lost 47-35 to Heritage, Conyers in their opener for the Tabo’s Tip-Off Tourney at Jefferson. The Dragons were scheduled to face Oconee County in the next round of tournament play Tuesday at 4 p.m. The tournament is scheduled to continue through Saturday. ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers fall to Spartans on the road

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, November 27. 2008
Despite the final score, Thursday’s match-up against the Spartans at West Hall was a good start to the season for the Jackson County Panthers, who lost 91-66. “This was a good first game for us,” said coach Britt Beaver. “West Hall had an incredible student section that yelled the entire game, and an outstanding pep band playing. It was ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Opposes Hoschton tax

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, November 27. 2008
Dear Editor: It is no secret that the City of Hoschton, a small town of approximately 1,600 citizens, is undergoing a tax proposal by the Mayor and city council that would put a property tax on these citizens during the worst economic crisis since the great depression. Why? It appears to this writer that our public officials are being misguided ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton mayor questions tax break for business

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, November 27. 2008
A large tax break given to a $12.5 million industrial warehouse in northern Barrow County has come under fire by the mayor of Braselton. The Joint Development Authority of Barrow County and Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority agreed earlier this month to a $12.5 million industrial revenue bond for a 444,000 sq. ft. warehouse and 24.6 ... [Full Story »] 

Lighting of the Chateau set Friday

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, November 27. 2008
Chateau Elan will hold its annual “Lighting of the Chateau” on Friday, Nov. 28, from 3-7 p.m. The family-friendly event will include special activities and fireworks at the end of the event, estimated around 6:30 p.m. Tickets are sold for $1 each for carnival-style activities, included giant slides and moonwalks, a petting zoo and pony ... [Full Story »] 
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