Entries from November 2008

Scout mom threatens to have kids harm girl

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
A woman threatened after a Boy Scout meeting in Braselton to have her children beat up another woman’s daughter, according to police. The victim said after a Boy Scout meeting at Zion Baptist Church the suspect brought up an incident between the victim’s daughter and her children on a bus. The suspect told the victim to keep her daughter ... [Full Story »] 

TESTEMENT: Lots of thanks in the little things

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
Every morning, I have to give God thanks for the gift that comes running into my bedroom. As I’m getting dressed, my husband wakes our two-year-old daughter, Katie, and greets her for the morning. I listen on the baby monitor while he asks her about her dreams and sings her a little tune. Then, she takes off running to the bedroom to give me ... [Full Story »] 

Commissioners consider 5% budget cut

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
BOC to meet today at 4 p.m. to discuss budget Commissioners seem ready to change tools in the budget process — putting down the scalpel and pulling out the chainsaw. “How many times have we gone line to line (on the budget), two times, three times?” asked Commissioner Wesley Jordan Monday. “We won’t find the money we need going line ... [Full Story »] 

Colbert woman assaults boyfriend after Hooters visit

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
A Colbert woman was arrested last week during an argument with her boyfriend because he reportedly ate at a Hooters Restaurant. Hope Melissa Abercrombie, 37, 45 Brush Creek Road, was charged with one count each of simple assault, battery and cruelty to children. According to the incident report, Abercrombie’s juvenile daughter called 911 ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: It’s important to recognize the good we have

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
The bad news surrounds us. Our fears are real and warranted about the economy, but so is the need for a balanced perspective. We approach Thanksgiving with many facing such hard times, but it’s important to look at our own lives and recognize the good things we have. Here are some things that I’m thankful for: I am thankful for the good ... [Full Story »] 

A White Knight For BJC?

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
BJC Medical Center is courting a suitor. The facility’s governing authority approved a nonbinding letter of intent Thursday that could lead to the sale of BJC Medical Center and the construction of a new hospital in Commerce. BJC has been searching for a white knight ever since the Jackson County and Banks County boards of commissioners ... [Full Story »] 

Police Confiscate $120,000 At 'Stash Houses'

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
Acting on a tip from an Atlanta drug task force, the Commerce Police Department confiscated more than $120,000 in cash last week at two suspected Hillcrest Street “stash houses.” Chad Knight, head of the department’s Criminal Investigation Division, said the early Thursday morning raids were the result of an undercover operation being ... [Full Story »] 

A Man's Guide To Christmas Shopping

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
The day after Thanksgiving is the official starting point for the Christmas shopping. Inasmuch as newspapers are expected to provide public service and since most of you guys probably would normally wait until Dec. 20 to start shopping, I offer a few hints to make your holiday shopping easier. First, organize. What are your goals? To spend as ... [Full Story »] 

JCCO Holds Awards Banquet

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
Several local people were honored Saturday at the 10th annual Jackson County Community Outreach banquet. The JCCO hosted the awards banquet at the Commerce Civic Center with nearly 300 people from communities throughout Jackson County present. The keynote speaker for the evening was Mike Beatty, commissioner of the Georgia Department of ... [Full Story »] 

Family displaced by fire

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, November 25. 2008
A Barrow County family was displaced from their home by a fire last Thursday, Nov. 20. No one was at home when the fire started just after 2:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of Cardinal Lane, according to a press release. When firefighters with the Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services arrived, the attic and roof of the two-story structure already ... [Full Story »] 
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