Entries from February 2010

Thief steals truck left running

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
It’s not a good idea to leave an unlocked vehicle running, even for a few minutes. A Commerce man learned that the hard way early one morning, according to the Commerce Police Department. The 47-year-old white male said he left his Ford F-250 truck running and unlocked in the parking lot of Presto’s convenience store while he slipped inside ... [Full Story »] 

Chamber to promote SPLOST vote later in the year

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce signaled its intentions Friday of taking a lead role in promoting extension of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) in a vote later this year. By the time the current tax expires June 30, 2011, it will have brought in as much as $55 million to city and county governments. To keep the ... [Full Story »] 

Joseph Dean Green

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
Parents, Mozelle P. Green and Norman B. Green Sr. announce the sudden and tragic death of their son, Joseph Dean Green on Friday, February 5, 2010. Survivors include a sister, Norma Green; brothers, Norman B. Green Jr., Bryan and Kevin Contardi, and their families. Other relatives include Ms. Clara Green; Mrs. Roberta Green Sims; Quenton, Lora ... [Full Story »] 

Dean Green

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
Parents, Mozelle P. Green and Norman B. Green Sr. announce the sudden and tragic death of their son, Joseph Dean Green on Friday, February 5, 2010. Survivors include a sister, Norma Green; brothers, Norman B. Green Jr., Bryan and Kevin Contardi, and their families. Other relatives include Ms. Clara Green; Mrs. Roberta Green Sims; Quenton, Lora ... [Full Story »] 

Recent Superior Court results listed

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
Superior Court results from recent proceedings in Jackson County include the following: •Marcus Myers, obstruction of an officer and DUI (reduced to reckless driving), $1,500 fine, written apology to deputy, one year of drug treatment, Risk Reduction Program, 40 hours community service and 12 months probation. •Oscar Aguilar, possession of ... [Full Story »] 

Chamber to promote SPLOST vote

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce signaled its intentions Friday of taking a lead role in promoting extension of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) in a vote later this year. By the time the current tax expires June 30, 2011, it will have brought in as much as $55 million to city and county governments. To keep the ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson to seek state funds for new library

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
Jefferson leaders agreed Monday night to seek a state grant to help fund a new library for the town. Jefferson will seek $2 million through Georgia’s public library capital outlay grants program. If approved, the city would have to fund the remaining $2.8 million. At a work session held earlier this month, Amy Carlan, branch manager of the ... [Full Story »] 

Sheppard caps career with another title

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
This year, perhaps even more so than others, the bracket for the traditional state wrestling tournament looked especially daunting. With no state sectionals this time, all wrestlers who finished in the top four at area advanced directly to the big event. The bracket was big and it would take a special wrestler to emerge from it as the overall ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs fall in region finals to Rockdale

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
The Winder-Barrow High School boys basketball team looked Rockdale County in the face Saturday night and didn’t blink. In the championship contest of the Region 8-AAAA tournament, the Bulldoggs didn’t go quietly and were within three points of the state’s No. 1 team in the second half. While Rockdale County would eventually take the ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Wrestling a family event for Sheppards

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
I’ve often believed a great deal of success for any young person can be traced to a strong family support system. With that necessary support, the sky can be the limit for any young person. Without it and you end up with the exact opposite. So it’s no surprise that Apalachee High School’s Austin Sheppard has a strong foundation of family ... [Full Story »] 
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