Entries from November 2008

Hoschton tax debate lingers

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
Hoschton’s latest budget proposal calls for no city property tax in 2009 — but taxes may still remain a possibility. Following three meetings in the past week in which the proposed 2009 budget was discussed, the council opted Monday night to hold the first reading of a $785,560 budget that doesn’t include a city property tax. Mayor Bill ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Says Bush should be held accountable for crimes of last eight years

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
Dear Editor: Lately it seems that almost everyone has adopted the same attitude regarding George W. Bush and his band of desperadoes. Bush will be gone soon so why continue to speak out against him? This seems to be the pacifier everyone is using to forget about all the corrupt and illegal things Bush and his cronies have done while in office. ... [Full Story »] 

Two of three constitutional amendments approved

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
Georgia voters gave approval to two of three constitutional amendments Tuesday. Sixty eight percent of Georgia voters approved an amendment to encourage preservation of Georgia forests through conservation property tax reduction, with 70.6 percent of county voters approving the measure. Fifty one percent of voters approved an amendment to allow ... [Full Story »] 

Stolen car found at Madison Co. salvage yard

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
An Athens man reportedly found his stolen car at Alewine’s Auto Salvage near Hull last week. Antonio Wells told deputy Scott Pulliam that his green 1970 Buick Wildcat had been stolen from Athens on Oct. 24 and that he had located it on Oct. 30 after it had been sold to Alewine’s. He provided a copy of the police report and the car was ... [Full Story »] 

Kip Thomas is Madison County's new sheriff

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
Cross the new probate judge; Watson continues as tax commissioner; Neal keeps BOE seat; Bond to take place at BOC table; Scogin retains BOC post; Hudgens wins; Broun keeps post; Chambliss, McCain favored by county voters The nation focused on the presidential election Tuesday night, but the tight local sheriff’s race drew a lot of attention ... [Full Story »] 

Barack Obama elected 44th president of the United States

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
…but McCain the overwhelming favorite in Madison County Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States Tuesday. The Democrat from Illinois received 62.5 million votes (52 percent) to 55.5 million for Republican John McCain. Obama gained 349 Electoral College votes, while McCain garnered 147. A candidate must receive 270 ... [Full Story »] 

Glenn honored as powerlifter of the month

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
Oakwood’s R. Garry Glenn, a four-time national and two-time world bench press champion in his age and weight category has been named “Powerlifter of the Month” by irondawg.com. “This is indeed an honor,” Glenn said. “I’ve had a great year in my sport; and this is just more frosting on the cup cakes. I’d like to thank everyone ... [Full Story »] 

State vote could help Braselton’s downtown

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
A statewide ballot question that could affect Braselton’s plans to redevelop its downtown seems to have passed. Georgia voters were asked during the election if local school districts could use tax funds for community redevelopment projects. Approving the Constitutional amendment would have provided a possible additional funding source for ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce Enjoying Late-Season Surge

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
As the weather gets cooler, the Commerce Tigers seem to be getting warmer. After a 2-5 start in a grueling early-season schedule, Commerce players are now reveling in a winning streak for the first time all year. Commerce (4-5, 3-2) heads into Friday’s regular season finale seeking its third-straight win following consecutive wins over ... [Full Story »] 

Reclaiming State Supremacy?

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
Cheer Tigers Gun For First State Title In Three Years Fresh off an easy win at region, Commerce’s competitive cheerleading squad has its sights set on knocking off defending state champion Trion Saturday at the state meet in Columbus. The cheer Tigers are seeking their first Class A title in three years. “It’s going to be interesting and ... [Full Story »] 
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