Entries from May 2009

Commissioners table BJC bailout vote

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, May 22. 2009
BJC Medical Center’s request for a financial bailout from the Jackson County Board of Commissioners was tabled Monday night. The BOC postponed taking action at its meeting and didn’t give a date as to when the matter might again be on the agenda. At a BOC meeting three weeks ago, Rick Massey, a member of BJC Medical Center Authority, asked ... [Full Story »] 

Leopards suit up for spring practice

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, May 22. 2009
Banks’ Gridiron Leopards are gearing up for another season as the clock starts ticking down to another season of Big Blue football. This week the Leopards will wrap up their spring practice with a scrimmage game Friday night at 7 p.m. There is not a fee to get into the game, but one of the following items will be required per family for ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: A good dose of common sense is needed

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, May 21. 2009
A phrase I like to use is “common sense.” If more people would apply a little common sense today, things would go much smoother. It applies for national and state issues as well as ones which occur right here in our own backyard. For in Winder and Barrow County, we have some issues which could use a little common sense approach. Let’s ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Jackson BOC shouldn’t bailout BJC; maybe Commerce should

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, May 21. 2009
The postponement of a bailout vote for BJC Medical Center Monday night by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners just extended debate over a very divisive political issue in the county. The core of this debate is whether or not the Jackson BOC should, along with Banks County, bailout the faltering hospital from its financial hole. The short ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS state meet results under appeal

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, May 21. 2009
It was a disappointing trip to Albany for Jackson County’s lone state track qualifier over the weekend. After winning the region title in the 3200, Brittany Aiken traveled to Albany for the girls’ state meet. She ran a 12:24 in the 3200-meters, placing eighth, but was disqualified for allegedly running off of the track. JCCHS coach Jay Reid ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson continues spring practice this week

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, May 21. 2009
With the first full week of spring practice behind them, the Jefferson Dragons will wrap up practice in pads this week as they continue to work towards the fall and an August 28 season opener. JHS head football coach T. McFerrin says the team continues to work to get things in place. “We’re still installing,” he said. “We haven’t put ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs aim for progress next season

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, May 21. 2009
Enthusiasm is a big part of a high school athletic program. It is a necessary ingredient in building a program. While the Winder-Barrow High School football team finished 1-9 last fall, enthusiasm has been rampant this offseason for coach Ben Corley’s team. An unusually high number of players have turned out for spring practice, causing the ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: A good dose of common sense is needed

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, May 21. 2009
A phrase I like to use is “common sense.” If more people would apply a little common sense today, things would go much smoother. It applies for national and state issues as well as ones which occur right here in our own backyard. For in Winder and Barrow County, we have some issues which could use a little common sense approach. Let’s ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: This theory really is out there

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 21. 2009
I’ve always loved a good conspiracy theory. One of my favorite radio shows in fact is the overnight talk show “Coast to Coast AM” which on any given night features topics ranging from UFOs, bigfoot, the true story of 9-11, the JFK assassination, colonies on the moon and the like. It’s the perfect show to air in the early morning hours, ... [Full Story »] 

South Carolina man arrested for drugs

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 21. 2009
A South Carolina man was arrested on drug charges Tuesday afternoon, May 5, following a traffic stop by a Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said a BCSO deputy stopped a 1999 Pontiac driven by Roscoe Emil White, 27, 310 Carr Road, Piedmont, S.C., for weaving over the roadway. The deputy had White out of ... [Full Story »] 
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