Entries from July 2009

OPINION: Painful reminders of past racism still remain

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
An Athens landmark went up in flames last week. The old Georgia Theatre on Lumpkin Street in downtown Athens was heavily damaged by fire of an unknown origin. There was an immediate call for efforts to rebuild the old theatre. People were quick to point out the building’s historic value. It is true that it is a historic building. It has been ... [Full Story »] 

Kelley grabs ASA win at Lanier Nat’l

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, July 3. 2009
On paper, Paul Kelley’s night at Lanier National Speedway looked like a walk in the park. The Pendergrass racer started from the pole, led the most laps and won the ASA Southeast Asphalt Tour 100 on Saturday. But despite the nice stat line, Kelley had his hands full in taking his second win of the season. After battling the heat and Casey ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce Swimmers Look Ahead To District

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, July 3. 2009
It was a hot day for the Commerce Tiger Sharks last Saturday at the NGSL Invitational, with temperatures in the upper 90s, and several young swimmers giving standout performances. The invitational is particularly important to the younger swimmers, according to swimming coach Pam Minish. The Invitational is oriented more towards novice swimmers ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Humor from the hospital bed

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
Lewis Grizzard wrote a lot about funny stuff. From his views on his beloved Georgia Bulldogs to his four wives, the former newspaper columnist was a master at finding the little things in life funny — even insightful. But the only one of his 25 books that I have read cover-to-cover — and even re-read — was his last published work, “I ... [Full Story »] 

Swine flu reported in Barrow County

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, July 3. 2009
A 15-year-old girl is Barrow County's first reported case of the newly declared pandemic virus – novel influenza A (H1N1), popularly known as "swine flu." “The District Health Office has confirmed a case of H1N1 flu in Barrow County,” states a July 3 e-mail announcement from Barrow County EMA Director Jimmy Terrell. “The victim is a ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: The death of July 4th?

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
Saturday will be July 4th, a day of celebration and American Independence. But whether or not this nation will continue to celebrate its heritage of rugged individualism is now in question. On July 4th, we sometimes romanticize our nation’s heritage. We weren’t always great. We forget from whence we came. The history of the United States ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton visitors authority approves budget

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
The Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority approved its FYE 2010 budget for $290,750 during a brief called meeting on Wednesday, June 24. The authority’s budget is a four percent increase from last fiscal year’s budget of $279,000. The 2010 fiscal year starts today (July 1, 2009) and ends on June 30, 2010. The appointed authority is ... [Full Story »] 

Suspect congratulates cop for finding gun

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
A man congratulated a Braselton officer for finding a well-hidden gun during a traffic stop in which methamphetamine was also found. Braselton police were helping a Hoschton officer during a traffic stop on Ga. Hwy. 53, when the Winder Police Department was asked to bring a K-9 unit to possibly find drugs in the suspect’s vehicle. The dog ... [Full Story »] 

Assessors discuss conservation exemptions

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
Madison County appraiser Stacey Rubio placed a stack of conservation use applications on the board of assessors’ table June 18, offering recommendations on what should qualify and what shouldn’t. While the group discussed specific tracts, the talk also touched on the BOA’s overall perspective on conservation exemptions, with opinions ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: When I’m driving down the road

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, July 3. 2009
When I’m troubled, a good drive alone can help. It combines seclusion and roaming free. The road is a comfort at times, even though it holds dangers. I have no desire for a motorcycle. There are too many bad things that can happen. I’ve hit three deer in my life, with one slamming into my windshield. And I shudder to think of that collision ... [Full Story »] 
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