Entries from April 2009

Journalism icon dies slow death before our eyes

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Monday, April 6. 2009
How do you kill a giant? We can’t ask David what his game plan was in his historical battle against Goliath, but we can see how a once mighty giant in the journalism industry is dying a slow, painful death on an almost weekly basis right before our eyes. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, once the crown jewel of the South when it came to print ... [Full Story »] 

Bible course resurfaces for BOE

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, April 6. 2009
An impassioned plea by one Barrow County Board of Education member has brought a proposed Bible literature class back into the spotlight. Board member Larry Ballard asked that the item be placed on Tuesday’s work session agenda and then proceeded to make a passionate plea for the board to approve the class for the system’s two high schools. ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Time to abolish all property taxes

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, April 6. 2009
Once again our board of commissioners and board of tax assessors are in disagreement. This is a continuing story that started many years ago. There have been a series of members of both boards, including the chairman’s seat. But no matter who occupies the positions, nothing changes. I am now of the opinion that it will never change. The only ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County BOC to meet tonight

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, April 6. 2009
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 6, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Approval of minutes. •Chairman Anthony Dove — chairman’s report to the board. •Business involving guests, groups of multiple visitors. Proclamation for Madison County Recreation and Parks ... [Full Story »] 

Census workers to start address data collection this week

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, April 5. 2009
The first step for the 2010 Census begins this week — when workers start collecting address information The Census Bureau will update more than 145 million addresses across the nation in preparation of the 2010 Census. In Northeast Georgia, about 1,000 in-field and office Census workers based from an office in Gainesville are preparing to ... [Full Story »] 

Company reps mock woman claiming fraud

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, April 5. 2009
A Hoschton woman who was duped by a television commercial was later mocked by representatives of a company, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The woman told the sheriff’s office that she ordered a $149 “body shaper ball” featured in a television commercial. When the woman received a package from the company, it contained ... [Full Story »] 

Raider track team sprints past another foe

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, April 4. 2009
The Madison County boys’ track team continues to outpace its competition, winning four of five events so far this spring. The Raiders garnered their most recent victory Tuesday, beating Hart County 87-45 in Danielsville. Madison County won 12 events and finished second in eight others as the Raiders remained perfect in home meets. The only ... [Full Story »] 

Freeman named all-state by GWSA

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, April 4. 2009
Madison County High School girls’ basketball standout Courtney Freeman has been named to the Georgia Sports Writers Association’s all-state team. The senior, who’s already signed with Appalachian State, led Madison County to a 24-6 record and a spot in the Class AAAA Sweet 16 this past winter. Freeman finished her MCHS career as the ... [Full Story »] 

Winder couple arrested for online prostitution

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, April 4. 2009
A local couple was arrested Friday night for allegedly using the Craigslist Internet site for online prostitution. After receiving several tips on the Winder Police Department’s anonymous tip line, an undercover officer made contact with the woman, who called herself “Miss Red” online, according to a police department press release. The ... [Full Story »] 

City schools uneasily await word on budget

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, April 3. 2009
Commerce School System officials remain on pins and needles while the General Assembly decides how to fund schools next year. “The governor has approved an FY 2010 budget that cuts Commerce funding by $1 million,” worries James E. “Mac” McCoy, superintendent of schools. Fortunately, there are House and Senate versions less worrisome, ... [Full Story »] 
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