Entries from July 2011

New Panther: JCCHS welcomes new AD Jason Holcombe

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 21. 2011
JASON Holcombe is brand new to Jackson County, but he feels something of a familiarity with the place nonetheless. “It reminds me of what Gwinnett County was like when I was growing up – a growing area, not exactly a very high urban area like Gwinnet County is right now but a very booming area,” said Holcombe. Seeing an area and school ... [Full Story »] 

Willa Mae Rothman (7-20-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, July 21. 2011
NICHOLSON - Willa Mae Rothman, 91, died on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. She was born in Stephens, Ark., the daughter of the late Grady and Myrtie Crumpler Stewart. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Churches, Int. She was married to the late Rev. Walter Rothman for 67 years. They were very active in Home Missions in Gallup, N.M., Espanola, ... [Full Story »] 

Leopards compete in Pickens County passing league

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 21. 2011
The Banks County High School football team recently traveled to Pickens County High School to compete against eight area schools in a 7-on-7 passing league contest. During the event, the teams took turns squaring off in 15-minute intervals of offense and defense. "I like the competition and it’s a fun activity,” said BCHS player Montana ... [Full Story »] 

Thieves ram vehicle into Nike Outlet Store

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, July 21. 2011
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responding to a burglary call at the Nike Outlet Store early Sunday morning found a car inside the store. Officers responding around 4:15 a.m. found a gold 2001 Ford Explorer with a Barrow County tag still running and in drive with the driver’s side door open. The car was reportedly stolen from a ... [Full Story »] 

Armed robber paints face black

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, July 21. 2011
The Braselton Police Department is looking for two suspects in an armed robbery — including one that put black paint on his face to conceal his identity. The white male walked into the Shell gas station at the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 124 and Ga. Hwy. 211 in the evening on Tuesday, July 12, and pointed a gun at a store clerk. The suspect is ... [Full Story »] 

Is downtown Winder undergoing a rebirth?

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, July 21. 2011
After years of decline, there are signs of a rebirth in downtown Winder. Mike Rice, chairman of the Winder Downtown Development Authority, announced Tuesday that Community & Southern Bank moved into its new Broad Street location on Monday. The site across from the former Peoples Bank headquarters building has a new façade and has been ... [Full Story »] 

'Better' tax digest may lead to fewer school furlough days

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, July 21. 2011
There’s still hope that if the budget figures are right, Jackson County School System employees may not have as many furlough days as currently planned. Superintendent Shannon Adams said Monday that the almost-completed Jackson County tax digest is slated to drop three percent. He warned last month that local property taxes paid to the school ... [Full Story »] 

BCSO arrests

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, July 21. 2011
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office recently made the following arrests: • Frances Louise Wood Butler, 40,of 5110 Paoli Road, Carlton; probation violation original offense: possession of methamphetamine. • Harold Dean Clark, 47, 4096 Ponderosa Lane, Gainesville; sexual exploitation of a child, reporting violations forfeiture, enticing a ... [Full Story »] 

Man on anti-flouride crusade continues fight

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, July 21. 2011
An Auburn man opposed to fluoride in tap water said he took the mayor’s advice on July 7 and went one step higher. Chris Mullinnix told the Barrow Journal that he is going to continue trying to educate the Auburn City Council and take the case of anti-fluoride to the state level. He has already contacted Rep. Terry England (R-108) and he said ... [Full Story »] 

BOC postpones joint inspection idea

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, July 21. 2011
Jackson County leaders decided Monday night to get more information before taking action on a proposal to contract to use the city of Jefferson’s building inspector to handle building inspections for the county. At an earlier board of commission meeting, planning director Gina Mitsdarffer presented a plan to contract with the City of ... [Full Story »] 
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