Entries from September 2010

Mixed results among area schools for ACT scores

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 2. 2010
Students at Jefferson and Commerce high schools outperformed their peers in Georgia on the 2010 ACT and have improved their composite scores over the past five years. At both schools, the composite ACT score was 21.5 this year — compared to 20.7 for the state. Fifty-two students at Jefferson High School took the ACT in 2010, compared to 27 ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Politics as usual leaving bad taste

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 2. 2010
OK, everybody exhale. Or perhaps maybe everyone should spit. Such is the case after this summer’s primary election in our state. I’ve always been passionate about politics but this past election has left me wanting to leave it all behind and not even bother anymore. After all, does it really matter what candidate is going to get elected? ... [Full Story »] 

Man shoots dog three times

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 2. 2010
A man shot a neighbor’s dog multiple times after the canine reportedly charged at him. A deputy was dispatched to a Justin Drive address last week after a man called the Sheriff’s Office to advise he had shot the dog. The man said the canine charged him when he exited his vehicle. Feeling threatened, the man shot the dog because it was ... [Full Story »] 

Increased traffic enforcement on tap for Labor Day

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 2. 2010
Law enforcement officers across the state will be participating in several traffic patrol initiatives over the Labor Day weekend. Dangerous, aggressive and high-speed drivers continue to be the target of the ongoing “100 Days of Summer H.E.A.T.” campaign. The initiative, which began on Memorial Day, is in its seventh year. As part of the ... [Full Story »] 

Further cuts to be discussed by BOC

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 2. 2010
After a three-hour meeting Tuesday night, most of which was behind closed doors, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners came to the conclusion that more work is needed to salvage the county budget for FY2011. County Commission Chairman Danny Yearwood told the Barrow Journal after the meeting that the board recognizes the magnitude of the ... [Full Story »] 

Into The Lions’ Den

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 1. 2010
Commerce Loses Opener 17-14 Following a thrilling 17-14 loss to Jefferson Friday in the season opener, the Commerce Tigers will try to even their record Friday night in Carnesville against the AAA Franklin County Lions. The Lions enter the non-region contest off a 14-14 tie with Hart County. Franklin County has won the last three games against ... [Full Story »] 

Dillon Scatters, Smothers, Covers Field At Gresham

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 1. 2010
Ty Dillon won the biggest race of his young career capturing the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East American Fence Association 150 at Gresham Motorsports Park Saturday. Dillon – driver of the number 3 Waffle House-Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet – grabbed the lead with just a handful of laps remaining when frontrunners Kevin Swindell and Ryan ... [Full Story »] 

More Warriors Friday

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 1. 2010
After A 21-14 Loss To White Co., Eagles To Take On Oconee County With just over three minutes left to play, it looked like the East Jackson Eagles might hang on to a one-point lead and pick up a season-opening win against White County. But after first signaling the Eagles had recovered a muffed kick, the referees awarded possession to the ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Tigers Host Social Circle Thursday

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 1. 2010
The Lady Tigers enter play this week looking to rebound from a rough outing in the Towns County Invitational that saw them go 1-3 on the weekend. Commerce will host Social Circle in a region pairing on Thursday. The game was originally slated to be played at Social Circle, but a scheduling conflict moved it to Commerce instead. The first pitch ... [Full Story »] 

Sales tax revenue trends up

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 1. 2010
Sales tax revenue for Jackson County is above both last year and the budget for this year, new figures show. Jackson County fiscal analyst Logan H. Propes released the monthly report on the local option sales tax (LOST) following receipt of the August check (for June sales) from the Department of Revenue. “For the first six month’s ... [Full Story »] 
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