Entries from January 2010

COLUMN: Asking why?

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, January 23. 2010
“Breathe, pray, be kind…In dark times, give off light.” - Anne Lamott I never know how to react to a major disaster like the earthquake in Haiti. It feels like I should do something grand – more grand than write a $30 check to the Red Cross. In the face of the ongoing news coverage of devastation and death, it feels like the things I ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers face Hart County Friday

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, January 22. 2010
The Jackson County Panthers continue to look for traction in region play after dropping games last week to Archer and Oconee County. Their next shot to get their season on track comes on Friday when they travel to Hart County to face the Bulldogs, who enter play this week 3-2 in the region and 12-3 overall. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson picks up win over Oglethorpe

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, January 22. 2010
It was another up and down week for the Jefferson Lady Dragons, as their first region win of the year against Oglethorpe County was sandwiched between losses to Walnut Grove and Union County. Up next for the Lady Dragons is a game as important for bragging rights as it is for its affect on their region standings, as they play host to the Lady ... [Full Story »] 

Motorcyclist crashes into patrol car, flees

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, January 22. 2010
A Statham man was arrested after crashing his motorcycle into a deputy’s patrol car and then fleeing the scene. A deputy spotted Christopher Michael Jones, 35, of 462 Wall Rd in Statham, driving a motorcycle without any protective headgear. The deputy activated his emergency lights and attempted to stop Jones on Atlanta Highway. Jones turned ... [Full Story »] 

Kemp, Northington address local GOP

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, January 22. 2010
In the past few weeks, Brain Kemp has made the transition from candidate to incumbent. Appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue to fill the vacancy created by Karen Handel’s resignation, Kemp said he was grateful for the opportunity to serve as acting Secretary of State. “I’m excited about the opportunity and I appreciate Governor Perdue’s ... [Full Story »] 

2 women pass counterfeit $10 bills

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, January 22. 2010
The Commerce Police Department would like to talk to a pair of white females who passed at least five bogus $10 bills early Saturday morning, Jan. 16. The police may have video from one of the exchanges, and they have a tag number from the other victim that returns to a Talmo woman. The first case took place at about 12:55 a.m. at Fuel Mart, ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton shooting arrest made

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, January 22. 2010
Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man in connection with a Jan. 12 shooting in Braselton. Lloyd Hudson, 38, of 1235 Ga. Hwy. 124 in Braselton, is facing charges of aggravated assault and violation of Georgia’s controlled substances act. Deputies were dispatched to Hudson’s residence just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday evening. ... [Full Story »] 

Danielsville lands grant to update zoning ordinance

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, January 22. 2010
Danielsville has landed $4,574 worth of regional grant money to bring its 32-year-old zoning ordinance up to date. The Danielsville City Council agreed at a called meeting Jan. 11 to go forth with plans for a new zoning ordinance. The process will include updating the zoning map. The city’s current zoning ordinance is its 1978 ordinance plus ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Elbert incinerator would hurt Madison Co.

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, January 22. 2010
If you give the proposed trash incinerator near the Broad River much thought, it’s no stretch to picture big loads of metro Atlanta waste trucked through our county. Of course, if Elbert County leaders want to put a traditional landfill in Elbert County, then that’s their business. We all make trash. It has to go somewhere. Each community ... [Full Story »] 

Two men charged for alleged sex crimes

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, January 22. 2010
Two people were arrested in Madison County recently for alleged sex crimes. They were •Lewis Lee Baker, III, 20, 1889 Seagraves Mill Road, Hull, statutory rape and child molestation. •Travis Blake Hamilton, 22, 849 Moons Grove Church Road, Colbert, statutory rape and child molestation. Other arrested by law enforcement in the county ... [Full Story »] 
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