Entries from February 2010

Budget cuts on agenda for state legislature

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, February 5. 2010
The Georgia General Assembly is beginning to crank out new bills as the 2010 legislative session gets into swing, but there’s been no word from the gorilla in the room yet, according to Rep. Tommy Benton (R-Jefferson). “I don’t know when we’re going to get the supplemental budget,” said Benton Monday afternoon. “We’re going to ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County takes on North Oconee Fri.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, February 5. 2010
With only five games left in the regular season, the Lady Leopards are looking to improve their 5-14 overall and 1-8 region record before the region tournament, while the boys look to draw together a 3-7 region and a 5-13 overall record. This past week for Banks County ,the teams faced two sub-region rivals. The ladies lost first a heartbreaker ... [Full Story »] 

Historic courthouse restoration update given

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, February 5. 2010
One of the leading forces behind the restoration of the historic courthouse in Jefferson gave an update on the project to the Jackson County Board of Commission Monday night. Charlotte Mealor, chairman of the committee overseeing the courthouse project, reported that the 1966 addition has been removed, the clock repair is almost complete and ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Wreck was not political act

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, February 5. 2010
The ambulances had barely left the scene from last week’s wreck at West Jackson Medicine Shop before some people attempted to politicize the incident. A few people used the accident to again jump on the new Hoschton city council members for having abolished the city’s expensive police department. But the existence of a city police ... [Full Story »] 

No additional DFCS furloughs planned — for now

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, February 5. 2010
Madison County Department of Family and Children Services employees continue to play the waiting game when it comes to how many days they’ll work in 2010. But the latest word is from the state Department of Human Services regarding furloughs is that no additional days are planned for the county staff this year. Of course, that all hinges on ... [Full Story »] 

EJCHS Lady Eagles Defeat Banks County

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, February 5. 2010
The East Jackson Lady Eagles of East Jackson picked up their second region victory of the season last week, but saw two other games postponed due to weather. They’ll travel to Walnut Grove Friday for a 6 p.m. rematch with the Lady Warriors, who prevailed over the Eagles Jan. 15, 50-40. Against The Leopards The Lady Eagles traveled to Homer ... [Full Story »] 

Wrestlers head to 8-AA Area

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, February 5. 2010
With the 8-AA Area Tournament only days away, and the Sectionals for State just over a week off, the Banks County mat Leopards are down to the wire for getting guys back in top form to compete. “At this point in the season, team wins just aren't as important as individuals being healthy enough to compete in the area tournament,” said coach ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson prepares for Area Traditionals

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, February 5. 2010
Mark last week down as another successful one for the Jefferson Wrestling program, as they get ready for this weekend’s Area Traditional tournament, to be held Friday and Saturday at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville. The Mat Dragons took part in their last dual meet of the season last Tuesday, as they took on St. Pius and Dunwoody. ... [Full Story »] 

Winona Scarboro

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 5. 2010
ROYSTON – Winona Sue Seymour Scarboro, 83, died Thursday, February 4, 2010, at Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston. Born in Royston on January 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Seymour and Dallas Martin. She was a beautician having retired from the Royston Beauty Shop and was a member of the Royston Baptist Church. Mrs. Scarboro ... [Full Story »] 

Operating guidelines for fire training center to be decided

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, February 5. 2010
Operating guidelines for the county fire training center will be voted on by the Jackson County Board of Commission at its Feb. 15 meeting, to be held at 6 p.m. at the courthouse. EMS director Steve Nichols presented the proposed guidelines to the BOC at a meeting this week. He has met with representatives of all of the fire departments to get ... [Full Story »] 
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