Entries from July 2010

COLUMN: Barnes comeback continues to pick up steam

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 28. 2010
There were many storylines from last week’s primary. One could look at the pathetic voter turnout as a major storyline. However, how many of us that really follow elections were really surprised by this? There seemed to be some shock from various “experts” that more people voted in the Republican primary than the Democratic one in ... [Full Story »] 

Turk questions board’s top fire chief candidates

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 28. 2010
The public safety board presented its top three candidates for the fire chief position Tuesday afternoon to the Banks County Board of Commissioners. No action was taken but one commissioner questioned the decision of the public safety board. Public safety board chairman Bobby Caudell presented the names of the three people interviewed by the ... [Full Story »] 

Early voting to be held July 29-Aug. 6 for runoff election

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 28. 2010
Banks County voters can cast their ballots early for the August 10 runoff election. Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily beginning Thursday, July 29, and continuing through Friday, August 6. Early voting will take place at the voter registration office in the Banks County Courthouse Annex, Hudson Ridge, Homer. Voters who did ... [Full Story »] 

Blue Ridge Capital purchases Tanger center

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 28. 2010
Blue Ridge Capital LLC has purchased Tanger Town Centre in Banks County and it has been renamed The Shoppes at Banks Crossing. The Banks County Chamber of Commerce made the announcement Tuesday in cooperation with the Banks County Board of Commissioners, the development authority and the planning commission. Blue Ridge Capital LLC acquired ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn considering reservoir project

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 28. 2010
In an effort to ensure a ready supply of drinking water at a low cost, Auburn officials are exploring the possibility of building a municipal reservoir. The city’s plans became public July 15 when two representatives of a Norcross engineering firm, Hayes James & Associates, appeared before the Auburn City Council to talk about a proposed ... [Full Story »] 

Oconee Basin lawsuit still rejected

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 28. 2010
The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld Judge Joe Booth’s July 14 ruling rejecting a motion by the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority to dismiss Jackson County’s suit over the capacity of the Bear Creek Reservoir. That, says board of Jackson County commissioners chairman Hunter Bicknell, bodes well for the county as its lawsuit progresses. ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Thanks, Ma

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 28. 2010
God gave me a wonderful mother. I don’t know whether I’m more thankful that she has put up with my father all these years – though, Lord knows, she deserves sainthood for that one; too bad we don’t have that in the Methodist tradition. No, I suppose it’s partly because she put up with all of us kids for all these years. My mother was ... [Full Story »] 

Range day set for August 7

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 28. 2010
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office invites area residents to practice their shooting skills during the department’s monthly open range day. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office began opening their firing range to the public once a month earlier this year. “We look forward to having our citizens come out to the range and practice their ... [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Superior Court July 15

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 28. 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 »] 

Bond denied for Danieslville man accused of breaking infant’s bones

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, July 28. 2010
Bond was denied recently for a 19-year-old man Danielsville man who was arrested May 27 on multiple family violence charges after he allegedly broke several bones of his 2-month old stepson. Corey Alexander Lawrence, of 1859 James Spring Road, Danielsville, is charged with cruelty to children, cruelty to children causing excessive physical or ... [Full Story »] 
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