Entries from May 2011

Suspected hand grenade found in Bethlehem

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, May 5. 2011
On April 27, two Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a report of a possible hand grenade found in the back yard of a residence located at 587 Hoyt King Road in Bethlehem. When police arrived, the owner took them to the backyard and showed them what appeared to be an old hand grenade that was rusted and covered in dirt. Two more deputies ... [Full Story »] 

Winder not looking at rate hikes

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, May 5. 2011
In what will be good news to thousands of municipal utility customers, Winder’s preliminary budget for fiscal year 2012 does not include rate hikes for water, sewer or gas services. Also missing is a new storm water fee that only months ago appeared a near certainty for the fiscal year that starts July 1. City administrator Don Toms said the ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles Send One To State Meet

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
East Jackson’s Lady Eagles track team will send one athlete to the state meet later this month. Brooklyn Watkins placed second in the pole vault, along with sixth in the 100-meter hurdles. The second-place effort qualifies her for the state meet, which will be held May 12-14 in Albany. East Jackson placed eighth overall with 33 points, ... [Full Story »] 

Close Finishes At Atlanta Dragway

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
A crowd of racers and fans turned out Saturday for the inaugural Pro Tree Index race at the Atlanta Dragway to go along with the new Index classes added to the Lucas Oil Divisional series. All classes featured close finishes, with the victory in three classes coming down to a few thousandths of a second. 10.0 Index winner Stan Sinack is no ... [Full Story »] 

Track: JHS girls third at region meet

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
THE JEFFERSON girls didn’t finish second at the Region 8-AA meet as they had hoped, but Chad Cheatham was anything but a disappointed coach in the aftermath. “You can’t be upset with kids who give you everything they’ve got,” Cheatham said. “That is the main thing these kids do for us. Heck, they’re the best kids in the world. ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: JCCHS caps up-and-down season with win

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
JACKSON County would have preferred the year end under different circumstances, but it finished with a win nonetheless. Playing in the Region 8-AA’s consolation postseason, Jackson County beat Banks County 11-5 Thursday to close an 11-14 campaign. Jackson County had hoped to finish the year in at least the 8-AA playoffs but will use the ... [Full Story »] 

Mayor Hardy will not seek re-election

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
Come Jan. 1, for the first time in 22 years, Commerce will have a new mayor. Charles L. “Buzzie” Hardy Jr. made it official this week: He will not seek re-election in the Nov. 8 city elections. “I just want to spend more time with my family,” Hardy said. Former Ward 2 councilman Donald Wilson has said since he was defeated in a ... [Full Story »] 

County schools see 'disaster' in tax digest dip

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
Jackson County officials are bracing for more severe budget challenges amid speculation that the property tax digest for Jackson County could dip by 10-20 percent following reassessments this year. “Right now it’s really tentative,” noted Hunter Bicknell, chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. “There’s been a little ... [Full Story »] 

Police investigating kidnapping

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
The Commerce Police Department is investigating an 18-year-old man’s claim that he was kidnapped late last Thursday night by two men, one of whom wanted to play Russian roulette. The incident began when a 38-year-old white female walked into the police station that night to say that her son was walking to Ingles when he discovered he’d ... [Full Story »] 

GOLF: Hanna competes at state

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 4. 2011
Apalachee High School sophomore Shelby Hanna went toe-to-toe with the top golfers in the state Monday in Columbus. Hanna completed the course at Columbus Country Club with a round of 95. “It is a very tough course,” said AHS coach Kevin Morris. “She played well for the first 13 holes and then had to deal with some adversity. Still, it was ... [Full Story »] 
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