Entries from June 2009

Colbert water upgrades possible

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, June 8. 2009
Colbert could bargain for a series of water system upgrades when it renegotiates its contract with Piedmont Water. The city’s 15-year agreement doesn’t expire until 2012, but the company wants to move forth with signing Colbert to another long-term deal. Colbert’s share of the revenue would increase from 20 percent to 40 percent upon ... [Full Story »] 

Howell named permanent police chief for Hoschton

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, June 7. 2009
Hoschton’s new permanent police chief is someone long familiar with the department. Capt. Jeremy Howell was named the city’s permanent police chief on Monday after a two-week stint as acting police chief. The change in the Hoschton force came after-then police chief Dave Hill resigned in May to become second-in-command of the Jefferson ... [Full Story »] 

BOC ready to move forward on park plans

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, June 7. 2009
Two years after agreeing to locate a county park between Pendergrass and Braselton, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners is getting ready to move forward on development plans for the project. The BOC heard a request Monday night to approve $17,400 for a master plan for the Mountain Creek Park. The money would come from the Special Purpose ... [Full Story »] 

Drunken man drives to get beer

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, June 7. 2009
A visibly impaired drunk driver told a deputy he was driving to a store in West Jackson to get more beer, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A woman told a deputy that while driving along Ga. Hwy. 332, a man pulled in front of her vehicle and continued to drive erratically. The man drove to CVS, where the woman said she also ... [Full Story »] 

Lula man killed in Afghanistan

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 6. 2009
An Army National guardsman from Lula was one of three Georgia guardsmen killed Thursday in Afghanistan. The Pentagon said late Friday Maj. Kevin M. Jenrette, 37, of Lula; Staff Sgt. John C. Beale, 39, of Riverdale; and Spc. Jeffrey W. Jordan, 21, of Rome, died near Kapisa, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device and ... [Full Story »] 

Funeral planned Saturday for Lula solider killed in Afghanistan

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 6. 2009
The funeral service for an Army National guardsman from Lula killed in action in Afghanistan will be held on Saturday. Maj. Kevin M. Jenrette, 37, of Lula, died near Kapisa, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, and ... [Full Story »] 

Funeral planned Saturday for Lula soldier killed in Afghanistan

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 6. 2009
The funeral service for an Army National guardsman from Lula killed in action in Afghanistan will be held on Saturday. Maj. Kevin M. Jenrette, 37, of Lula, died near Kapisa, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device and small arms fire. Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, and ... [Full Story »] 

Tribute to fallen hero: Military funeral held for Lula soldier

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 6. 2009
A 21-gun salute, four helicopters flying overhead and remarks from a general with the National Guard were part of a military funeral Saturday in Lula for Major Kevin Jenrette. Jenrette was one of three Georgia guardsmen killed in action in Afghanistan. The men died near Kapisa, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: What is wrong with a church reaching younger generations?

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, June 5. 2009
Dear Editor: In response to the letter stating our churches are no longer churches on the basis of what kind of music they play and that people dance is completely wrong. Where in the Bible does it say the music must be as follows to be a perfect church? Each church shall consist of one piano and one organ. Each church shall have a choir ... [Full Story »] 

Colbert using old community fund to improve ball field

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, June 5. 2009
Colbert leaders will use $11,000 in community-collected funds to finance a much-needed overhaul of the restroom facilities at the city’s ball fields. “We need to do the restrooms and get that building in decent shape,” mayor John Waggoner said. Colbert, which made the decision Monday, owns the park but leases it for recreation department ... [Full Story »] 
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