Entries from September 2011

Eberhart says Cooley following him around; Oct. 4 hearing set on Eberhart’s residency status

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 28. 2011
The day after challenger Jim Cooley filed a formal challenge of his Winder residency, councilman Charlie Eberhart complained to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office that Cooley had been following him around the city. Eberhart did not file a criminal complaint, but wanted the situation documented, according to Deputy Nick Hansen’s Sept. 21 ... [Full Story »] 

Groundbreaking for new middle school slated for December

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 28. 2011
Groundbreaking for the new Barrow County middle school in Statham is slated for December and school officials will begin requesting bids from general contractors for the construction project soon. At Tuesday’s Barrow County Board of Education meeting, assistant superintendent Jake Grant presented information to the BOE about the project and ... [Full Story »] 

New water restrictions start Saturday

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 28. 2011
Local residents who get their water from the Bear Creek Reservoir will face additional restrictions on outdoor watering starting Saturday. Water customers of the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority, Jefferson, Hoschton and Braselton will be able to irrigate lawns and landscapes only one day a week — Saturdays for those whose addresses ... [Full Story »] 

JOURNAL INVESTIGATION: Winder axing 2,000-3,000 voter names

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 28. 2011
In an unprecedented move that could dramatically affect the outcome of both city and county elections in November, Winder city officials are challenging around 40 percent of the town’s registered voters’ eligibility to vote. Around 2,100 city voters' registrations had been challenged as of Tuesday, and officials say the total number could ... [Full Story »] 

Coach Jones looks ahead to Union County game

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 28. 2011
1. What kind of offense will Union County deploy? Union County runs a no huddle, spread offense. They throw the ball more than anyone we have played so far. They try to control the ball with the short, high percentage passing game. 2. Are there any similarities in the teams offense? No not really. We are primarily a power running team, and ... [Full Story »] 

Petit Le Mans ahead Saturday at Road Atlanta

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 28. 2011
The 14th annual Petit Le Mans Powered by Mazda returns to Road Atlanta in Braselton Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 28-Oct. 1. The unique 1,000-mile/10-hour sports car classic — which features four classes of the most technically advanced race cars in the world racing on the track at the same time —has become an elite international ... [Full Story »] 

See photos of the Hoschton Fall Festival

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 28. 2011
Look for photos from the Hoschton Fall Festival in the print edition of The Braselton News on Thursday, Sept. 29. Get a sneak peek now of the photos by liking our Facebook page at "The Braselton News."

Jefferson students cited following accident

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, September 28. 2011
Several Jefferson High School students were involved in a wreck on Saturday night, Sept. 17, according to the Georgia State Patrol which released its report Monday. Two of the students had been involved in a “physical domestic dispute” at the Race Trac gas station at around 11 p.m., according to the Jefferson Police Department. When ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow County Airport Authority approves 2012 budget

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, September 28. 2011
For the fourth year in a row, the Barrow County Airport Authority approved a budget that costs the taxpayers almost nothing and bolsters the county coffers significantly. Due to continued troubled economic times in the aviation industry, the 2012 budget is exactly the same as the 2011 budget, with the exception of four relatively minor line ... [Full Story »] 

JPD calls for help in melee; Crowd fighting in restaurant parking lot

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, September 28. 2011
A Jefferson police officer had to call for backup from other police departments early Sunday morning after he was surrounded by a group of fighting males in the parking lot of a restaurant. The officer was on foot in the parking lot of Harry and Fernando’s restaurant, the old “Bruce’s” on Hwy. 129 in Jefferson, when he was surrounded by ... [Full Story »] 
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