Entries from August 2010

Lady Eagles Recharged For 2010

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 4. 2010
After two strong opening seasons that saw the Lady Eagles softball team win back-to-back region titles, East Jackson hit a slump in 2009, going only 5-17 overall and 2-7 in the region. But that was last year, and the 2010 season is less than two weeks away. The Lady Eagles will open the season with a home stand against the Archer Lady Tigers on ... [Full Story »] 

Smith Tops Sinack In Dragway Reprise

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 4. 2010
Atlanta Dragway hosted the fourth Saturday Insanity event over the weekend, with racing in the Open Comp, 6.50 and 7.50 index classes. Bishop’s David Smith and Stan Sinack of Lilburn gave the crowd déjà-vu, running head-to-head in the 6.50 Index finals for a second time. Sinack won their last pairing back on June 19. Smith gained a great ... [Full Story »] 

Summer's over: school begins Thursday, Monday

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 4. 2010
All good things come to an end. Summer vacation for students in the Jackson County and Commerce school systems is ending this week and next respectively as the 2010-11 school year begins. The Jackson County School System expects a “slight increase” in enrollment when school starts Thursday. The latest projection is for 7,400 students. ... [Full Story »] 

County tax digest down five percent

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 4. 2010
The Jackson County tax digest is expected to drop five percent or more this fall. With over 700 property tax appeals still pending, preliminary numbers show the net county tax digest will fall from $2.43 billion in 2009 to $2.30 billion. County officials say that translates to a $1.4 million loss in tax revenue to the county government. The tax ... [Full Story »] 

If your kids don't succeed in school, it's probably your fault

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 4. 2010
Here’s a flash for parents of children going back to school: If your child is not successful, it’s probably your fault. There are exceptions. Children can get sick or experience trauma that hinders their learning. They can have miserable social experiences that mar them for life. Anything can happen. Still, for all the cuts in school ... [Full Story »] 

Roach-infested residence brings charges

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 4. 2010
A woman who told a police officer that she spent every day “cooking and cleaning” was cited this past week for cruelty to children because the house was so filthy. The officer responded to 492 Ila Road at about 1 a.m. to a report of a missing juvenile, only to find the 13-year-old girl had come home from a friend’s house. The officer ... [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. schools receive federal technology grants

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, August 4. 2010
Madison County has received two federal grants that will help middle and high school students improve their technology skills. High school science teacher Andy Felt and agriculture teacher Cindi Jones were recognized at the county school board’s July 20 meeting for helping secure the grants for the school system. Felt gave a presentation to ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton council approves resolution about Gwinnett

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 4. 2010
The Braselton Town Council approved a resolution on Wednesday that may be an initial step in settling a dispute with Gwinnett County and most of its cities. For two years, Gwinnett County and its 15 cities haven’t been able to reach an agreement for the Service Delivery Strategy Act — also called House Bill 489. The state law requires that ... [Full Story »] 

Head wound found on drunk driver

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 4. 2010
A man stopped for possibly driving under the influence also had blood covering his head after an apparent fight, according to Braselton police. An officer said he stopped a vehicle on Ga. Hwy. 53 for several traffic violations. The driver of the vehicle — Dillion T. Helphenstine, 20, of Watkinsville — had blood running from his left eye and ... [Full Story »] 

BOC interviews top three candidates for recreation director

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 4. 2010
The Banks County Board of Commissioners interviewed its top three candidates, Phillip Cronic, Ben Dillard and Jerry Loftice, during a closed-door personnel meeting Tuesday night that took approximately one hour. The three candidates were called in one at a time and interviewed by the five-members of the BOC. No action was taken by the BOC when ... [Full Story »] 
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