Entries from December 2009

Cigarettes stolen from Carl Superette

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, December 24. 2009
Police are searching for two thieves with a serious nicotine craving. Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Carl Superette on Atlanta Highway in reference to an alarm call. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered an open door. During a sweep of the building, deputies noticed several packs of cigarettes scattered across the ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons go 4-0 against region teams

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, December 23. 2009
The Jefferson Dragons entered the holiday break unbeaten in region play after defeating the Riverside Military Academy Eagles last Tuesday. Up next for the Dragons is a trip to Pickens County where they will face the Kell Longhorns in the Pickens County Holiday Tournament. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Riverside The Dragons wrapped up ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers pick up win against East Jackson

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, December 23. 2009
The Jackson County Lady Panthers continued their hot streak into the Christmas break by picking up wins against Morgan County and East Jackson last week. After the break, the Lady Panthers will return to action on Dec. 29 against Sequoyah at Pickens County in tournament play. Morgan County The Lady Panthers began last week with a trip to Morgan ... [Full Story »] 

Firefighter injured while battling fire

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, December 23. 2009
A Barrow County firefighter suffered minor injuries during a Dec. 19 structure fire in the 700 block of Highway 211. The firefighter was injured when he fell through a portion of the front porch. He was transported by Med 1 to an area hospital where he was later released. Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services public information officer Lt. ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Small gifts are always the best

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, December 23. 2009
Christmas gifts come in all shapes and sizes. As a kid, I’m sure most of us enjoyed seeing big boxes under the tree. “The bigger the better,” always seems to be the motto of a child when it comes to Christmas gifts. As we get older, we learn that it’s not the size of the box that makes a special gift. Presents can be just as heartfelt ... [Full Story »] 

Attorney General OKs BJC sale

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 23. 2009
Attorney General Thurbert Baker has given his approval for the sale of BJC Medical Center to Tennessee-based Restoration Healthcare. Officials expect the $7.1 million transaction to close by the end of January. “We have received the go-ahead from the attorney general,” BJC Medical Center Authority chairman Charles Blair said Thursday. Under ... [Full Story »] 

New Year's party planned at civic center

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 23. 2009
Looking for a low-budget way to spend New Year’s Eve? The Commerce Area Business Association says it has the answer. The CABA will hold its annual New Year’s Party from 8:30 to 12:30 Dec. 31 at the Commerce Civic Center. Tickets are $20 apiece for the BYOB event, and reserved tables for eight are $120. Tickets can be purchased at Northeast ... [Full Story »] 

Armed robbery takes place at car wash

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 23. 2009
Commerce police officers are looking for a young black male they say committed an armed robbery at the Broad Street Car Wash Dec. 15. A 29-year-old white male said he was washing his car and needed more quarters, so he went to the change machine. When he turned around, he said a black male age 15-17 pulled a gun from his pants and demanded his ... [Full Story »] 

May the memories all be excellent

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 23. 2009
If you were to poll people on their favorite holidays, chances are the top three would be Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. These are also the three holidays celebrated in America in which family members are most likely to gather. That’s what makes them memorable, the years of bringing families together; for many families the only time they ... [Full Story »] 

Cancer meds among stolen items

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 23. 2009
A live-in girlfriend apparently stole cash, food and cancer medication from a Braselton woman’s residence, according to police. The woman told police that her son’s girlfriend had stolen several items from her Braselton home, according to an incident report. When the son returned home one afternoon, he noticed that $600 in cash, food and a ... [Full Story »] 
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