Entries from September 2011

Reservoir water level begins to fall

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, September 2. 2011
The continued dry spell has caused the level of the Bear Creek Reservoir to drop more than five feet below full pool, but so far no water restrictions have been ordered. “We had an Operations Committee (Of the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority) meeting,” said Eric Klerk, manager of the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority, “and it ... [Full Story »] 

Winder sees only races so far as qualifying closes today

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, September 2. 2011
Today is the final day of candidate qualifying in most of this year’s municipal elections. So far the only races with any competition are in Winder. The election outcomes, in fact, already are known in the towns of Carl and Braselton, where qualifying has ended with only one candidate for each post. Incumbent Rebecca Knight will keep her seat ... [Full Story »] 

Unique approach proposed for some zoning in Hoschton

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, September 2. 2011
A new approach to zoning regulations may be the catalyst for revitalizing a key segment of Hoschton, according to those looking at the city’s codes. The Hoschton Zoning Code Update Advisory Committee spent three and a half hours on Monday pouring over details in the city’s regulations aimed at new developments along the city’s core ... [Full Story »] 

Group recommends new Superior Court judgeship

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, September 2. 2011
The Judicial Council of Georgia has recommended that the Piedmont Judicial Circuit — which serves Jackson, Barrow and Banks counties — get another Superior Court judgeship. The council recently reviewed caseload data for requesting circuits and named the Piedmont Judicial Circuit as the second-highest priority among six circuits for a new ... [Full Story »] 

Cousins research life of great-grandfather, a prominent Madison Co. landowner

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, September 2. 2011
Though cousins Ray and John Dove grew up in neighboring counties, they didn’t know of each other’s existence until a mutual interest in genealogy caused them to cross paths. Ray grew up in Madison County, John in neighboring Elbert County. Though they had already corresponded by phone, the pair met face-to-face Oct. 22, 2009, when they and ... [Full Story »] 

Winterville man charged with assault

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, September 2. 2011
A Winterville man was arrested recently after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend at a mobile home in Tranquility Mobile Home Park on Hwy. 72. Michael Shane Williams, 49, 1957 Dunlap Ext. was charged with one count each of aggravated assault and battery. Officer Jason Luke received a call Tuesday, Aug. 16, about 1:20 a.m. from Oglethorpe ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: The end of prognostication season

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, September 2. 2011
What’s longer: football season for football prediction season? Every year, the summer soothsayers talk non-stop about what will happen in the fall. Finally, the mouths quick yapping and the pads start smacking. That said, here’s a little bit more yapping, a few last-minute predictions: •Madison County (4-6): The Red Raiders will improve ... [Full Story »] 

Competition for mayor in Maysville, Nicholson

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 1. 2011
When qualifying ended Wednesday afternoon in Maysville and Nicholson, races had been set for the mayor’s seat in both towns. In Maysville, former mayor Richard Presley, council member Lynn Villyard and political newcomer Donna Chesonis had qualified. Incumbent Jerry Baker did not qualify. Races were also set in Maysville for three of the four ... [Full Story »] 

BCSO arrests Aug. 19-25

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 1. 2011
The following people are or were being held at the Barrow County Detention Center last week. Listed below are their names, ages, addresses and the charges for their arrests by the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. An arrest occurs when an officer has probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed or if a person commits a crime in an ... [Full Story »] 

WBHS Touchdown Club to host benefit show

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 1. 2011
The second annual Winder-Barrow High School Touchdown Club car, truck and bike show will be held Sept. 17 from 1-6 p.m. Pre-registration cost is $10. There will be food, music, kids’ activities as well as rides. To register, go to doggsfootball.com and click on the store link. This will take you to a screen where you will register and pay. ... [Full Story »] 
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