Entries from November 2011

New system to let 9-1-1 contact you

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, November 25. 2011
When there’s an emergency, Madison County citizens know to call 9-1-1. But pretty soon, 9-1-1 can call, text, or e-mail you when there’s a weather crisis, major accident or other emergency. Madison County commissioners unanimously approved a contract with First Call Nov. 7 to implement a web-based citizen notification system. The total cost ... [Full Story »] 

Developer seeks change to allow mixed-use project

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, November 24. 2011
The Braselton Planning Commission will meet on Monday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m., to discuss a company’s request to amend its plans for its 17.89-acre property at a South Hall intersection. Spout Springs Partners, LLC wants to change the town’s future land use map for the property located at the southeast corner of Thompson Mill Road and Spout ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton Honors its First Citizens Academy Graduates

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, November 24. 2011
Eight Braselton residents recently completed the town’s first Citizens Academy and were recognized by the Braselton Town Council on Monday, Nov. 14. The academy held classes once each month from May through October to allow citizens a comprehensive understanding of each of the town’s departments and missions. “We were very pleased with ... [Full Story »] 

School system to buy defibrillators

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, November 24. 2011
The Jackson County School System plans to purchase life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in all of its schools — ahead of a possible new state law requiring such a move. AEDs are portable devices that help people experiencing life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias return to a normal heart rhythm. The devices are typically ... [Full Story »] 

Zoning change for church gets approval

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, November 24. 2011
The Jackson County Planning Commission approved a zoning change Thursday night for White Plains Baptist Church. The planners approved a request to rezone 3.8 acres owned by the church from R-2 to A-2. William Holland represented the church and said the request is to combine two pieces of property. He said there are no plans to develop the ... [Full Story »] 

Store manager thwarts beer theft

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, November 24. 2011
A grocery store manager prevented two young men from stealing beer — after the manager confronted the suspects about their hurry to leave the store, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. A manager at Publix on Ga. Hwy. 124 said while he was entering the store, he noticed that two young men were pushing a ... [Full Story »] 

OPINIONS: Congratulations to the Red Raider band!

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, November 24. 2011
By Dallas Bordon They are perhaps the most overlooked and under recognized group by many under the lights on Friday nights in the fall. Not anymore! The Madison County Red Raider Band has erupted onto the scene in fine fashion last weekend by grabbing the attention of others all over. The Raider Band proudly claimed the 2011 U.S. Scholastic ... [Full Story »] 

Authority ponders cost of allowing fishing at reservoir

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 23. 2011
Facing a deficit of $10,000 for making the Bear Creek Reservoir available for public fishing next year, the Upper Oconee Basin Group is reconsidering whether fishing should be allowed at all in the 505-acre regional reservoir. Meeting last Wednesday morning, the authority reached no conclusions, but members questioned several times whether ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce Christmas events taking shape

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 23. 2011
From the Hometown Holidays weekend Dec. 3-5 to the Christmas Shopping Finale Dec. 21-23, downtown holiday events are taking shape. That was the gist of a report given by Downtown Development Authority chairman Denise McKay at the DDA’s November meeting last Wednesday. “Commerce by Candlelight is working out,” McKay told the DDA. Scheduled ... [Full Story »] 

Pre-holiday crime slowdown?

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 23. 2011
Perhaps Commerce area residents are practicing their good behavior in preparation for Christmas, because in the past week the Commerce Police Department announced just five arrests and reported only one other incident. The most serious of those was an arrest for battery. Police charged Eric Vester Brown, 36, of 430 Williford Street, following ... [Full Story »] 
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