Entries from December 2009

Commissioners officially approve 2010 budget

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
After months of talks, county commissioners officially gave the thumbs up to the 2010 budget Dec. 17. The county budget will be down 5.4 percent next year. It’s the second straight year commissioners have whittled down the budget, with operating costs at $15 million in 2008, $14.48 million in 2009 and down to $13.69 million in 2010 — a nine ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Let’s establish a health care system that would really work

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
Dear Editor: In another twist of words, corporate America has succeeded in making themselves a lot more profitable at your expense. Instead of quality health care for all of us we are about to get mandatory insurance for all of us. Believe me there is a big difference between the two. Insurance for all of us means we will all be paying for ... [Full Story »] 

2009: Sports Review

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
As 2009 draws to an end, there are countless events and moments that will be remembered. While locally, Banks County may not have such headliners like Brent Favre’s on again – off again retirement, or a Tiger Woods scandal there were plenty of important headlines from high school athletics, recreation sports and other community activities. ... [Full Story »] 

2009 Sports in Retrospect

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
Looking back on 2009, with its many surprises, triumphs and disappoints, there are several moments from the past year that sports fans will remember. Whether it was on a field, court or a mat, the Commerce, East Jackson and community recreation athletes spent 2009 looking for victory across the board. Some would find it, while others look ... [Full Story »] 

Joan Cannady

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
ATHENS - Joan Gertrude Cannady, 75, died Monday, December 28, 2009, at her residence. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude Cashwell. From Ohio she moved to Clinton, N.C., where she lived until moving to Athens in 1972. She worked as a registered nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital until retirement after 48 ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: A Barrow wish list for 2010

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
A new year is at hand. In many ways we can all breathe a sigh of relief that 2009 is all but over. Locally, we’ve had our share of scandals during the past 12 months. The great thing about a new year, however, is there is always hope things will get better. We have some issues which need work during 2010 and I can only hope this will be the ... [Full Story »] 

Child hospitalized after ingesting pills

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
A two-year-old Auburn child was hospitalized after swallowing prescription medication belonging to his mother. Officers were dispatched to a residence on Carter Road after the mother called EMS to report the incident. According to the mother, the child climbed into a high chair and took the prescription pills out of a cabinet. The mother said ... [Full Story »] 

Trip home always welcome adventure

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, December 29. 2009
The arrival of Christmas means a traditional trek to my hometown. It’s not the only time during the year I make it back home — fortunately I don’t live that far away — but it seems to be becoming more difficult due to my ever-increasing work schedule. I can always count on making it home for Christmas, however, and I admit it has become ... [Full Story »] 

Atty. General gives OK to sale of BJC

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, December 29. 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 »] 

Hull passes $63K budget

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Tuesday, December 29. 2009
Hull leaders have their 2010 spending plan in place, approving a $63,246 budget Dec. 21 in the city council’s final meeting of 2009. The city’s largest line item is for fire department insurance ($11,300). The city also authorized mayor Paul Elkins to sign an agreement to begin the city’s two-year audit process. The audit is due June 30 ... [Full Story »] 
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