Entries from September 2009

Fearing the enemy within

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 2. 2009
By Susan Harper The past few weeks have brought me some powerful reminders of the political history I’ve lived through in my six and a half decades. Even an innocent pastime like going to the movies to see the delicious, hilarious “Julie & Julia” brought back memories of the McCarthy Era, because Julia Childs’ husband was a ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers pummel Bobcats for 44-0 win

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 2. 2009
For the second year running, the Jackson County Panthers have opened up their season with a victory over Our Lady of Mercy, coming away with a whopping 44-0 win. It was a historic game for the Panthers. The win was the first shut out for JCCHS football in 19 years, and the largest margin of victory for the Panthers in 16 years. Next up for the ... [Full Story »] 

Mayor’s race set in Jefferson, Nicholson

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, September 2. 2009
When qualifying ended Wednesday afternoon, races were set for the mayor’s seat in two Jackson County towns. Jefferson Mayor Jim Joiner will face challenger Debbie Langley in the Nov. 3 election. In Nicholson, incumbent mayor Ronnie Maxwell will face Jimmy Ford. JEFFERSON In the District 4 Jefferson council race, incumbent council member Bosie ... [Full Story »] 

Mayor’s race set in Jefferson, Nicholson, Arcade

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, September 2. 2009
When qualifying ended Wednesday afternoon, races were set for the mayor’s seat in three Jackson County towns. Jefferson Mayor Jim Joiner will face challenger Debbie Langley in the Nov. 3 election. In Nicholson, incumbent mayor Ronnie Maxwell will face Jimmy Ford. In Arcade, mayor Doug Haynie will face Polly Davis, who now serves on the city ... [Full Story »] 

Teen busted for theft raid at stores

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 2. 2009
Two teenagers were involved in three thefts in the Braselton area, according to police. An employee at the Kroger on Spout Springs Road in South Hall told Braselton police that two teenagers walked out of the store with beer without paying for it. The suspects were seen leaving in a white Ford Mustang, according to an incident report. The store ... [Full Story »] 

Pit bulls seized, owners arrested

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 2. 2009
A Barrow County Animal Control officer removed three pit bulls from a Bethlehem neighborhood after two of the dogs attacked a family pet being walked by a neighbor’s daughter. The third pit bull was removed because it was found chained to a tree with no food or water nearby. The pit bulls’ owner, 25-year-old Jordy Davis of 771 Moss Side ... [Full Story »] 

Unemployment rate holds steady for Barrow County

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 2. 2009
Barrow County’s unemployment rate of 11.2 percent held steady in July, the same as it was in June. But the rate was still far above last year’s rate of 6.5 percent for July. According to state numbers, some 3,801 people in Barrow County were unemployed in July.

County budget left hanging

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 2. 2009
Despite the fact that the Barrow County government is facing a new fiscal year Oct. 1, the board of commissioners failed Tuesday night to resolve a looming $2.2 million deficit. Although there were some new ideas on how to work toward that deficit, no action was taken by the BOC Tuesday. Commissioner Steve Worley presented a list of suggestions ... [Full Story »] 

County budget left hanging; BOC takes no action Tues. night

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 2. 2009
Despite the fact that the Barrow County government is facing a new fiscal year Oct. 1, the board of commissioners failed Tuesday night to resolve a looming $2.2 million deficit. Although there were some new ideas on how to work toward that deficit, no action was taken by the BOC Tuesday. Commissioner Steve Worley presented a list of suggestions ... [Full Story »] 

Year two of Corley era begins Friday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 2. 2009
Ben Corley knows how much work his players have put into preparing for the 2009 season. Now the second-year head coach hopes that work will pay off when the season begins Friday as Madison County pays W. Clair Harris Stadium a visit for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. “Our kids are excited about getting going,” Corley said. “We have worked hard for ... [Full Story »] 
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