Entries from December 2010

County to use herbicides to reduce right of way mowing

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, December 24. 2010
Jackson County will implement a new vegetation control program the first week of February. Instead of cutting grass on 82 roads throughout the county totaling about 200 miles, the county will spray them with herbicides. The Jackson County Road Department plans to spray in February and June to reduce the frequency of mowing. Some 6,000 residents ... [Full Story »] 

Christmas tree recycling offered

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, December 24. 2010
Keep Jackson County Beautiful will host Bring One For the Chipper — which allows residents to recycle their Christmas trees — Sunday, Dec. 26, through Monday, Jan. 10. Drop-off locations will be at the Arcade City Hall, Jefferson Civic Center, Lanier Tech in Commerce, Hoschton Depot, Jackson County Transfer Station in Jefferson and Talmo, ... [Full Story »] 

Deputies announce 28 arrests this past week

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, December 24. 2010
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28 people during the past week, including the following: •Jonathan Cruz, 26, 123 Hannover Place, Athens, violation of probation. •Regina Rose Falconer, 28, 250 Old Busha Road, Carnesville, hit and run and DUI alcohol. •Steven Mathew Horsley, 24, 156 Boone Drive, Newnan, two counts of forgery. ... [Full Story »] 

School board gives superintendent ‘satisfactory’ review

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, December 24. 2010
Superintendent Shannon Adams will remain at the helm of the Jackson County School System for at least another year. The Jackson County Board of Education decided Thursday to keep Adams’ existing contract, which will have another year left after June 30, 2011. Then, the board — which will include two new members — will have a say in ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: All the armchair travels

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, December 24. 2010
The world is big and there’s so much I won’t get to see in my life. So, whenever I come across a good travel show, I’ll generally stop my finger from twitching on the remote, because I enjoy a glimpse of what life is like elsewhere. Naturally, I end up watching some of Rick Steves’ shows on PBS about his travels around Europe. But, for ... [Full Story »] 

Man receives probation for cruelty to children

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, December 24. 2010
An Athens man was sentenced recently in Madison County Superior Court to five years probation for cruelty to children. Kyle Melton, no age available, 255 Shadow Street, Athens, was also sentenced to one year probation for sexual battery. He was also fined $1,137. Other actions filed recently in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Tigers Grab Region Win

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, December 24. 2010
The Lady Tigers picked up their first region win of the season Saturday by defeating the Lakeview Lady Lions. The win came in the midst of three losses in tournament play. The Lady Tigers will have a little downtime next as they enter the Christmas break. They will break in the new Commerce High School gymnasium when they return to action on ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Leopards pushing past injuries

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, December 24. 2010
The Lady Leopards hit a rough patch right before Christmas as several players were benched due to injuries. Coach Jerry King was hoping to use the Christmas tournament at Piedmont College last weekend and the upcoming Wingslingers’ Shootout at East Jackson to find depth on the bench. Unfortunately for Banks County, neither games from the ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Red Raiders finish with double 5ths before break

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, December 24. 2010
The Red Raider duals last Saturday had a strong turnout of 10 competitive teams. Single A school Commerce was the overall winner overtaking runner-up Chattahoochee. Other top placers included third place White County, and fourth place Chestatee. Madison County defeated Elbert County, 52-21 for fifth place. In the tourney, the red Raiders lost ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton woman reports smell of natural gas

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, December 24. 2010
A woman said she could smell natural gas at her Braselton home, although West Jackson firefighters couldn’t find any evidence of a gas leak. The woman said she could occasionally smell natural gas at her Ridge Way home, although her entire neighborhood has electric utilities, according to an incident report. West Jackson firefighters ... [Full Story »] 
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