Entries from February 2010

Yearwood says ‘no’ to attending anger class

Posted by
Angela Gary
Friday, February 26. 2010
Arguing that he “never” yells, Barrow County Chairman Danny Yearwood said Tuesday night that he would not take the “anger management” class that an outside attorney recommended following a three-month investigation into allegations of employment law violations. In a brief exchange with a Barrow Journal reporter prior to the start of the ... [Full Story »] 

Local schools clear in CRCT scandal

Posted by
Angela Gary
Tuesday, February 16. 2010
All of the schools in the Jackson, Jefferson and Commerce school systems were ranked in the “clear” category of a statewide test erasure analysis. The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) released its results last week of the spring 2009 Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) erasure analysis. The analysis focused on the ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson residents warned to keep cars locked

Posted by
Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 10. 2010
A rash of thefts from vehicles in the city has led Jefferson police chief Joe Wirthman to encourage residents to keep their cars locked — even while parked at their residence. Residents across the city, including several on Brittany Court, have reported items stolen from their vehicles. At the Jefferson City Council meeting Monday night, ... [Full Story »] 

Fraud alleged in CB&T failure

Posted by
Angela Gary
Wednesday, February 3. 2010
Community Bank & Trust, taken over by state and federal bank regulators Friday night and sold to Orangeburg, S.C.-based SCBT, N.A. on Saturday, was a victim of both fraud and bad loans, a former official insists. “There’s some people in our company going to jail,” said Elton Collins, who until Friday evening at 5 p.m. was president of ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson Countians to have many options in 2010 elections

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, February 28. 2010
Jackson County voters will have plenty on their political plates in 2010 between county, state and national elections. The primaries are July 20. All general and non-partisan elections are Nov. 2. Qualifying for the July primaries runs from April 26 at 9 a.m. to April 30 at noon. Qualifying for the November general elections and non-partisan ... [Full Story »] 

Incidents reported last week in West Jackson to JCSO

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, February 28. 2010
Incidents reported to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office last week from the West Jackson area include the following: •traffic stop at a Ga. Hwy. 124, Braselton, address, where a driver was arrested for lying to a deputy about his name during a traffic stop. When the deputy learned the man’s real name, a background check showed that the ... [Full Story »] 

Attempt to fill prescription fails

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, February 28. 2010
Two white males were unsuccessful in their attempt to fraudulently obtain a controlled substance from the Atlanta Highway CVS store. The men dropped off a prescription for Lortab 5 mg at the pharmacy drive thru window. The prescription was issued in the name of Jeremy Konig. Three hours later, the two men returned to pick up the medication. ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Remembering my friend and storyteller, J. J. Reneaux

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, February 28. 2010
It’s hard for me to believe that it’s been ten years this week since my friend and children’s author/singer/songwriter/storyteller, J. J. Reneaux, died of cancer. I met her when she taught a storytelling class, and though I always loved stories and writing, she is the person who made me realize how important stories are in our everyday ... [Full Story »] 

Curves fitness centers hosting food drive

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, February 28. 2010
Curves fitness centers will be hosting a food drive for families in need from Mar. 1-31. Curves locations will collect non-perishable items and monetary donations for local food banks. The goal, according to Curves Founder Diane Heavin, is for the community to come together to help families in need. "At the core of our business is the message ... [Full Story »] 

Carl’s alcohol ordinance nearing completion

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Sunday, February 28. 2010
Talk is still under way concerning implementing an alcohol ordinance in Carl that the small town hopes will bring in some added revenue during the consistently slumping economy. Everyone on the council has been in agreement since talk about the ordinance first began that Carl is no place for a sports bar or a bar that only serves alcohol. The ... [Full Story »] 
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