Entries from May 2012

Authority hires lawyer for water contracts

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
The Barrow County Water and Sewerage Authority approved an hourly contract for an attorney to execute wholesale water contracts with Auburn, Braselton, Statham and Winder. Winder-attorney Wayne McLocklin will be paid $175 to renegotiate the contracts. The authority also unanimously approved Tuesday night a contract in the amount of $61,920 to ... [Full Story »] 

County transfer station to be open

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
Jackson County government will be closed on Friday, May 25, for a furlough day for employees, but the county’s transfer station will be open for regular hours, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The transfer station will be open on Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., close on Sunday and will close early on Monday, May 28, in observation of Memorial ... [Full Story »] 

Early deadlines ahead for next week’s paper

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
MainStreet Newspapers — parent company of The Braselton News — will have early deadlines for the May 31 issue, due to the Memorial Day holiday. Classified and display ads must be submitted by noon on Friday, May 25, for the May 31 issue. The usual deadline is noon on Mondays. School, social and church news announcements must be submitted ... [Full Story »] 

Softball: New Eagle arrives

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
EJCHS softball coach Brent Howell transitions into new job this summer AS A multi-sport assistant coach for nearby Banks County, Brent Howell crossed paths several times with East Jackson and liked what he saw from the school just down Hwy. 441. Now, he’s joined the Eagle athletic program. Howell takes over as East Jackson Comprehensive High ... [Full Story »] 

Cheerleading: Allens signs with Oklahoma State

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
JHS cheerleader bound for Big 12 JEFFERSON’S Iniki Allen has earned a cheerleading scholarship to Big 12 school Oklahoma State after impressing coaches in a May tryout. Allen, who had a signing ceremony Thursday, explained how it all happened. “I actually saw them at college nationals in Daytona,” Allen said. “I just told my coach that ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: Bowen picks Emmanuel

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
Jefferson pitcher signs with local college JEFFERSON’S Matt Bowen set himself on a mission to earn a college baseball scholarship. That hard labor paid off Thursday. The Dragon lefthander signed with nearby Emmanuel after a solid senior season for Jefferson. “I’ve actually been trying really hard to get into college, so this is a great ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: EJCHS baseball award winners announced Thursday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
EAST JACKSON honored the standouts from this past spring’s baseball season at its Thursday night awards banquet. Caleb Hardy, who is headed to Savannah State to play college baseball, took Most Valuable Player honors. Hardy pitched (throwing 35 innings); played catcher, second base and shortstop; and was a valuable bat in the Eagle offense at ... [Full Story »] 

Football: Spring ends, summer begins for Dragons

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
Dragons plan for busy passing league schedule following spring practice JEFFERSON wrapped up spring practice last week, and much like last year, will devote ample time to seven-on-seven passing league sessions next month. The Dragons — who ended their spring season a little later than other schools due Jefferson’s hosting of the boys’ ... [Full Story »] 

Pipeline officials meet with local high schoolers

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
Larry Hjalmarson sometimes sits in his Houston office and looks at a painting of ice skaters in New York City. He pictures someone pulling off the skates and heading back to a high-rise apartment to get warm. The vice president of safety, environmental and pipeline integrity for Williams (Transco) knows that the gas that warms those skaters ... [Full Story »] 

State, local officials celebrate preservation of Watson Mill

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
Watson Mill is a “state park.” It has employees on hand to take reservations from those wanting to camp or enjoy its well-known equestrian paths. Its pavilion can be rented for family reunions and other functions. Just a few months ago, each of these long-time facts neared artifact status as the state government faced a budget crisis and ... [Full Story »] 
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