Entries from March 2011

Eagle Netters At Rabun Co. Thurs.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, March 25. 2011
After losses to Winder Barrow and North Oconee, the East Jackson tennis teams enter the last week of regular season play. East Jackson was slated to face Jackson County in its final regular season home match on Tuesday. Results were unavailable at press time. The tennis teams hit the road for their regular season finale on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. ... [Full Story »] 

PHOTOS: AHS golf

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, March 25. 2011
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Industrial authority to discuss wastewater plan Wed. morning

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, March 25. 2011
The Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority has scheduled a special called meeting Wednesday, March 30, at 9 a.m. in the historic county courthouse to discuss a wastewater plan for Madison County with engineer Chris Quigley of Peoples and Quigley.

Braselton council proposes adding more cops

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, March 25. 2011
The Braselton Town Council wants to add two more officers to its police department — but the proposal may be a matter of financial logistics. Still, the council named the proposal as its top priority for the next 12-18 months during its annual retreat on Friday, March 18. “This is where we need to focus spending money on from everything ... [Full Story »] 

City looks to streamline some zoning request procedures

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, March 25. 2011
New conditional use and variance applicants for the City of Hoschton may soon bypass the city planning and zoning commission and go straight to city council for approval. The current process through the commission often takes up to 45 days in delay, city officials said Monday at a one-item commission meeting. The commission unanimously voted to ... [Full Story »] 

Stranger pulls gun on man during dispute

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, March 25. 2011
A Braselton man said another man pointed a gun at him during a dispute in a grocery store parking lot, according to Braselton police. The Braselton man said a man — who he didn’t know — drove a gray Chevy Silverado pickup truck to his vehicle and started yelling and cursing at the man, according to an incident report. The truck was ... [Full Story »] 

Man’s dogs attacked while he walks them

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, March 25. 2011
A MAN was walking his two dogs on a leash on Fair Field Drive when a dog that was not on a leash attacked his pets. The man injured his knee when he was trying to separate the dogs, according to the incident report filed at the Jefferson Police Department. One of the man’s dogs had to be taken immediately to the vet because of injuries it ...

Mitsubishi to close Braselton facility

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, March 25. 2011
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. will close its Braselton distribution center — ending the company’s 25-year presence in Jackson County. The California-based company announced Friday that the Braselton facility — located in the Park 85 at Braselton development on Braselton Parkway — will close, along another plant in ... [Full Story »] 

County manager government no panacea

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, March 25. 2011
The political controversy brewing between Barrow County’s legislative delegation and the board of commissioners is an interesting clash. Both groups want to set up a citizens’ committee to study — then make recommendations — about changing the county’s government structure. But the details of that process are in conflict. The ... [Full Story »] 

BOC to start budget process Monday

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, March 25. 2011
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Monday, March 28, will kick off the FY2012 budget process with a 4 p.m. workshop of the entire board. The meeting will be in the Commission Meeting Room of the government’s headquarters and is open to the public. Due to an expected FY2011 revenue shortfall of up to $1 million and additional funding ... [Full Story »] 
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