Entries from August 2009

A dead end: we're evolving in reverse

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Saturday, August 22. 2009
It’s risky to mention evolution in Georgia — perhaps because citizens are not highly evolved in their appreciation for science. As a believer in evolution, however, I think I’ve discovered a major turning point. Recent events lead me to conclude that the evolution of humankind has hit a dead end and is backtracking. We’re devolving ... [Full Story »] 

No word yet of special legislative session

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, August 21. 2009
For all of the stress Georgia faces from the recession, it could be worse. And it is, says Rep. Tommy Benton, in states like South Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi. In Winston-Salem, NC, for a meeting of the Southern Legislative Conference, Benton says he’s gotten an earful from other attendees from throughout the south about their budget ... [Full Story »] 

Colbert man faces drug charges after chase

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, August 21. 2009
A Colbert man faces felony drug charges and eight traffic violations after a high-speed chase last week in Commerce. Christopher J. Coon, 25, 1165 Hargrove Lake Road, Colbert, is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, driving with a suspended license, fleeing and attempting to elude, operating an unregistered ... [Full Story »] 

Sign up under way for Mother’s Morning Out at JCCHS

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, August 21. 2009
Sign up is under way now for the 2009-2010 Mother’s Morning Out Program at Jackson County Comprehensive High School. The Mother’s Morning Out Program is part of three high school classes, Intro to Early Childhood Education, Health, Safety and Nutrition for Early Childhood Education and Human Growth and Development. Students will operate the ... [Full Story »] 

No blaze found at house with reported fire

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, August 21. 2009
The West Jackson Fire Department responded to a call that a house was on fire — or, at least something was burning — but didn’t find evidence of a blaze. When firefighters arrived at the Poplar Springs Road, Hoschton, address, there were no signs of a fire. Several firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to look for hot spots in each ... [Full Story »] 

Thurmond to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 21. 2009
Jefferson High School head wrestling coach Doug Thurmond has been announced as an inductee into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Georgia chapter. Thurmond’s records speak for themselves. He has led the Jefferson Dragons to a multitude of state championships, both in traditional and dual competition, as well as seeing much success as a ... [Full Story »] 

Wildcats host scrimmage Friday

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 21. 2009
The new Apalachee High School football season is just over a week away but the Wildcats will get a warmup tonight when Westminster visits R. Harold Harrison Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Coach Shane Davis will look to lead AHS to the postseason for the fourth consecutive season. Preseason indications have the Wildcats as one of the favorites to advance ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers sweep Johnson

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 21. 2009
The Lady Panthers of Jackson County opened up their 2009 season with back-to-back wins in a double header against Johnson Saturday. Jackson County will next take part in the Hawk Bulldog Invitational at West Jackson Park beginning today (Wednesday) with a matchup against Peachtree Ridge. First pitch is slated for 5 p.m. In game one on Saturday, ... [Full Story »] 

Developer seeks refund from water authority

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, August 21. 2009
After his 300-lot subdivision went belly-up, the developer of a Pendergrass subdivision wants a $500,000 refund from the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority. Mike Safari of Pendergrass Partners, Inc. made the request to the authority last Thursday night. While he did not threaten litigation, a week earlier the authority held a closed ... [Full Story »] 

Playing it close to the vest

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 21. 2009
Raiders won’t divulge much in scrimmage It’s the game of prep football intelligence and counterintelligence. Madison County coaches will scrupulously study film from Rockdale County’s Friday night scrimmage to gather information on their week one opponent. Meanwhile, Rockdale, no doubt, will have its eyes on Madison County’s Friday ... [Full Story »] 
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