Entries from March 2011

New! Photos of the week

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, March 24. 2011
Snapshots from the local sports scene cp_load_widget('AUGAOhaCqtR5', 'cincopa_widget_e16bdcf8-3c8f-46cb-a16e-88e97ee93a96'); Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer . [Full Story »] 

Tax overhaul plan will have to wait

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, March 24. 2011
Georgia’s tax structure will go unchanged for at least another year. The controversial House Bill 385, which included sweeping changes recommended by the 2010 Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgia, did not make it out of committee by “Crossover Day” in the General Assembly March 16. That was the final day a bill entered ... [Full Story »] 

Winder nixes chickens; will seek bids Granite Hotel demolition

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, March 24. 2011
After months of discussion and two public hearings, the Winder City Council opted not to change city ordinances that forbid keeping chickens within the city limits. Also at the March 22 public hearing, the council voted to have City Administrator Don Toms solicit bids for the demolition of the Building Maintenance facility behind City Hall and ... [Full Story »] 

Bond Refinancing To Save Jackson $13.6 Million

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, March 24. 2011
The refinancing of bonds sold to build the new jail is expected to save Jackson County $13.6 million in interest through 2037. Some $20.3 million of general obligation bonds were voter-authorized in November 2010 to refinance a portion of the county’s Series 2007A Bonds issued through the City of Jefferson Public Building Authority to build ...

No changes planned for county district’s high school math curriculum

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, March 24. 2011
The Jackson County School System will stick with an integrated math curriculum that has many students in the state struggling to master. “We think it’s not smart — budget wise — for (school) systems that think about this — and with our budget crisis we certainly don’t want to have to create more courses for students, which means ... [Full Story »] 

BCSO charges 9 with family violence

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, March 24. 2011
Nine people were arrested on family violence charges last week. Charged were: •Franklin Edward Lee, 54, 27 Beulah Street, Winder; battery family violence. •Cathy Lynn Patin, 41, 1050 Philips Road, Monroe; simple battery family violence. •Rodney Edward Taylor, 38, 135 Parks Mill Road, Auburn; disorderly conduct family violence, simple ... [Full Story »] 

Governor picks Alexander for new State Court judge

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 23. 2011
Rob Alexander has been named State Court judge for Jackson County. Alexander was notified on Friday that the governor had selected him to replace the late Jerry Gray as State Court judge. Alexander and Nick Primm were the top two candidates selected by the nominating committee from the five applicants. “Governor Deal and the Judicial ... [Full Story »] 

Track Tigers Take Two Thirds

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 23. 2011
The Commerce track and field teams came home with a pair of third-place finishes from last week’s meet at East Jackson. Up next are the county meets for both teams. The girls’ county meet is Tuesday, March 29, at East Jackson beginning at 4 p.m., while the boys’ meet will be held on Wednesday, March 30, at Jefferson beginning at 4 p.m. At ... [Full Story »] 

Blalock Bags Pro Win At Atlanta Dragway

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 23. 2011
After being delayed by inclement weather last week, racers at the Atlanta Dragway opened their 2011 season with near perfect conditions Saturday. Jefferson’s Jody Blalock brought his fast and unique 1947 Hudson out to the Commerce quarter mile, and succeeded in turning on the final round win light in Pro class against Randall Roop of Canton. ... [Full Story »] 

Funeral arrangements set for Buddy Christian

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, March 23. 2011
Visitation for slain officer Buddy Christian will be held Saturday, March 26 at Bernstein funeral Home at 3195 Atlanta Hwy. Athens. The funeral service will be held Sunday, March 27 at the Classic Center in Athens at 2 p.m. Following the service, a procession will travel to Evergreen Memorial Park at 3655 Atlanta Hwy. for internment.
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