Entries from September 2009

Burn ban to be lifted October 1

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
The annual outdoor burn ban will expire October 1. Barrow County Emergency Services reminds all citizens to follow safety practices and applicable laws when burning outdoors. “Although we have had substantial rain this month the dangers are still there when burning your yard debris,” said Lieutenant Scott Dakin, public information officer ... [Full Story »] 

Submit questions for Commerce political forum

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
The Commerce Area Business Association and the Jackson County Farm Bureau will hold a political forum Tuesday, Oct. 20, for candidates running for city council and school board seats in Commerce. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Commerce Civic Center. Greg Pittman of the Farm Bureau will moderate the ... [Full Story »] 

Hospital, buyer finalize deal

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
If the process for selling BJC Medical Center to Tennessee-based Restoration Healthcare goes as scheduled, Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker will hold a public hearing on the subject Nov. 16. That’s by no means a sure thing, but the process grinds slowly forward and could be completed by the end of the year. “God willing and the creek ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce man enters guilty plea in Texas; sentencing set Dec. 8

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
A Commerce man has pled guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in Corpus Christi, Texas. James Pittman Jr. entered a “guilty” plea Sept. 21, according to Angela Dodge, public affairs officer for the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 8. Pittman’s co-defendant, Major White, also entered a ... [Full Story »] 

Republicans: the party of 'know'?

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
Speaking in Commerce Monday, Rep. Paul Broun said the Republican party is the “Party of ‘know,’” a response to criticism labeling the GOP “the party of ‘no’” for its opposition to health care reform. “We know how to lower your cost of health care — put you in charge of making decisions, along with your doctor,” Broun said. ... [Full Story »] 

Hearing set on sale of BJC Medical Center

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
If the process for selling BJC Medical Center to Tennessee-based Restoration Healthcare goes as scheduled, Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker will hold a public hearing on the subject Nov. 16. That’s by no means a sure thing, but the process grinds slowly forward and could be completed by the end of the year. “God willing and the creek ... [Full Story »] 

Shots fired in house during dispute

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
A man fired several shots inside a house during a domestic dispute, according to Hoschton police. When a Hoschton officer arrived at the E. Jefferson Street residence, a woman was crying and hysterical in the front yard, according to an incident report. Police had been told that shots were fired before their arrival. The officer pulled the ... [Full Story »] 

Rodgers named chief of the year

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
Winder Police Chief Stanley Rodgers has been named 2009 Chief of the Year by Gravediggers Ministries. Gravedigger Ministries founder Joe Oreskovich presented Rodgers with the award on Saturday, September 26. The award honors Rodgers for his “contributions educating others while spiritually uplifting our community” and for his “dedication ... [Full Story »] 

Doggs look to upset rival

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
It’s almost 8 Sunday evening and Ben Corley is still at work. The Winder-Barrow High School head football coach normally has wrapped up the weekend of game evaluation and upcoming opponent scouting. However, this week is different. It’s Apalachee week and Corley is still at work for a variety of reasons. One, Corley knows what type of ... [Full Story »] 

AHS looks to stay focused in Battle of Barrow

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 30. 2009
For Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis, this week is rivalry week for his team. However, Davis also knows the game is one of 10 Region 8-AAAA contests and he will do his best to emphasize that to his players as they prepare to host Winder-Barrow High School Friday at 7:30 p.m. “We don’t try to downplay the rivarly,” Davis ... [Full Story »] 
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