Entries from February 2010

Marijuana odor leads to two men’s arrest

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
The odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle during a traffic stop led to two men behind bars, according to Braselton police. An officer stopped a BMW on I-85 for a traffic violation and a background check of the license plate showed that it was registered to a Land Rover, according to an incident report. Three people in the vehicle were ... [Full Story »] 

Airport Authority seeks new FBO

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
There’s soon to be a new fixed base operator (FBO) at the Jackson County Airport as authority members are nearing sending out qualification requests. The authority is not at the bid process yet, simply requesting for qualifications from prospective bidders. The position will be advertised online and members hope to reach out to the entire ... [Full Story »] 

Luxury log cabins provide great mountain get-away

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
Relaxing in the hot tub in the cool, crisp mountain air…Roasting marshmallows in the outdoor fireplace…Rocking in one of the wooden chairs on the desk and enjoying the snow-covered mountain view…Playing a game of pool in the upstairs game room…Sitting around the cozy fireplace in the large living room as you watch a DVD with your ... [Full Story »] 

Poll shows Graham leading race

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
Former Braselton Mayor Pat Graham was the clear winner in last week’s Barrow Journal poll which asked “Who do plan to vote for in the State Senate District 47 GOP primary?” The poll of 1,113 potential voters showed Graham with 53 percent of the vote. Kelley Gary garnered 37 percent of the vote and Shane Coley finished with just under ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County deputy charged with DUI in Hall County

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
Sergeant Christopher Thompson, 40, Maysville, has been charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants following a van accident Sunday night in Murrayville. Thompson also faces several other charges. Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said he received a call around 10 p.m. Sunday that Thompson had been involved in a wreck. “I ... [Full Story »] 

BOC questions county employees on vehicle use

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
The nine county employees who drive vehicles home were questioned Tuesday afternoon on why they need to drive a county vehicle home. “The reason we are asking these questions and asking you to justify why you are taking them home is that we are under a budget crunch,” commissioner Joe Barefoot told the employees. “We have done all we can ... [Full Story »] 

BOE selects Creel as superintendent

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
The search for a new superintendent came to an end Tuesday night as the Barrow County Board of Education unanimously tapped Wanda Creel to direct the system. Creel, an associate superintendent from the Houston County School District, will replace long-time superintendent Ron Saunders, who has announced his retirement. Saunders has agreed to ... [Full Story »] 

Local woman reports kidnapping

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
A woman on Macedonia Church Road reported Feb. 12 that a man had taken her against her will the previous afternoon and driven to various locations in the Royston-Hartwell area and then into South Carolina. After the abduction, the woman said that the suspect had “touched her numerous times in her inner thigh area as they were riding down the ... [Full Story »] 

Leaders talk charter status possibilities

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
Madison County school leaders are eying a switch to a charter school system within the next couple of years, which — among other things — would provide more flexibility with state funding and provide individual school campuses with a little more autonomy. If the system is to pursue a charter, the plan is to file for it by November 2011. ... [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Superior Court Feb. 4 - 11

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
The Barrow County Superior Court recently sentenced the following people. Those charged and their sentences are listed below. Charges listed as nolle prosequi are those in which the prosecutor or plaintiff indicated they would not proceed with the case. In criminal cases, a disposition of nolle prosequi may be entered when evidence proves ... [Full Story »] 
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