Entries from September 2011

Local Republicans largely favor new redistricting maps

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 1. 2011
The latest state and Congressional voting maps may not be perfect to everyone — but for local Republicans, the new district lines will largely be an advantage for Jackson County. Released last week, the proposed Congressional map for Georgia creates a new, 14th district because of the state’s population growth over the past decade. Jackson ... [Full Story »] 

Mayor, council races set in Maysville, Lula, Alto

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 1. 2011
When qualifying ended Wednesday afternoon in Maysville, Lula and Alto, races had been set for the mayor’s position and several council seats. MAYSVILLE 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 ... [Full Story »] 

Martha Gail Taylor (8-31-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, September 1. 2011
JEFFERSON - Martha Gail Taylor, 55, died on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Walton County, the daughter of the late Julius Randolph and Allene Brady Carter. Mrs. Taylor was aemployed by the Gwinnett County Department of Education as a bus driver for 10 years, and was a member of the ... [Full Story »] 

Meetings to change because of Labor Day holiday

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 1. 2011
Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Hoschton City Council has changed its monthly meeting schedule. Typically, the council holds its regular, voting meeting on the first Monday of the month, which is Labor Day in September. Instead, the council has pushed its regular meeting to the second Monday this month. The Hoschton City Council’s work ... [Full Story »] 

Mayor’s race set in Maysville, Nicholson

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
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 »] 

Braselton council members don't face challengers in election

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 1. 2011
Voters in Braselton won’t have to decide their next council members, as the only people to qualify for two seats in the November election are incumbents. Tony Funari (District 3) and Richard Mayberry (District 1) qualified for their current town council seats this week in Braselton. Since no one challenged them for the election, they will ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: Night of 'firsts' for Wildcats

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 1. 2011
The first game of any football season is always special. For die-hard fans, it ends months of anticipation and built up frustration watching the calendar slowly creep by. The Apalachee High School Wildcats took the field for their first regular season game at Habersham Central High School last Friday. As always on opening night, it was a time ... [Full Story »] 

FOOTBALL: Wildcats go back to work after defeat

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 1. 2011
Apalachee High School coach Shane Davis doesn’t like the fact his team is not playing this Friday. He especially doesn’t like it since the Wildcats were defeated in their season opener last week at Habersham Central. “I would much rather play again after a loss,” Davis said earlier this week. “When you have almost 14 days to think ... [Full Story »] 

Annual 9/11 ceremony set in Jefferson

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, September 1. 2011
The Rotary Club of Jefferson will sponsor the annual Jefferson City 9/11 ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m., outside the entrance of the Jefferson Civic Center. Sept. 11th is also Patriot’s Day. The public is invited to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Those scheduled to speak at the event ... [Full Story »] 

Qualifying under way for town elections

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, September 1. 2011
Two days into qualifying for the Nov. 8 town elections, only a few people have qualified. As of Tuesday afternoon, the following candidates have qualified: BRASELTON District 3: Incumbent Tony Funari is the only person to qualify thus far. The council District 1 position will also be on the ballot – along with a referendum on whether to allow ... [Full Story »] 
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