Entries from May 2012

Woman hears voices outside shower window

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 31. 2012
A Braselton woman may have been the victim of a Peeping Tom, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. The woman’s husband told a deputy that his wife called him on Thursday evening to report that she heard a noise by a bathroom window while she was in the shower at her Lamar Lane residence. The woman said ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton DDA seeking new member

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 31. 2012
The Braselton Downtown Development Authority is seeking applicants for an opening on its board, following the resignation of Pat Graham from the DDA. Former Braselton mayor Graham no longer serves on the DDA, after she qualified to run for chairman of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. She was the only person to qualify for the ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce fills clerk position

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
Commerce has filled one of its two key job vacancies being created by June 30 retirements. Sandra Haggard, former branch manager of Regions Bank’s Commerce office, will be the new city clerk, replacing Shirley Willis. Haggard, who will earn $40,000 a year, begins work on Monday, June 4. “I think she’ll do a good job,” said Willis, who ... [Full Story »] 

'Overlay' district to be topic of Thursday meeting

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
Commerce property owners concerned about how the proposed East Jackson Overlay zoning district will affect future use of their land along state highways leading into Commerce will have one more chance to become informed before the city council votes on the district. The council and Commerce Planning Commission will hold a public hearing ... [Full Story »] 

Woodland Circle duo faces felony drug charges

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
A Woodland Circle couple had their Memorial Day weekend ruined by a Commerce Police Department drug raid. They are Dillon Jacob Thompson, 22, 34 Woodland Circle, Commerce, charged with possession of Schedule 3 narcotics, reckless conduct, conspiracy to commit distribution of controlled substances and possession of tools for the commission of a ... [Full Story »] 

Wildcats set for summer work

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
With spring practice now in the rearview mirror, the Apalachee High School Wildcats will begin summer work June 1. The Wildcats have been off since the spring scrimmage as coach Shane Davis wanted to give the players a break following spring work and exams. Once Friday arrives, however, it will be back preparing for the upcoming 2012 season ... [Full Story »] 

Memorial Day ceremony at the Rogers Hotel in Maysville

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 30. 2012

MCMS students learn how to save lives

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
Madison County Middle School eighth grade physical science teacher Sam Rafal is motivated by an old Hebrew saying: “To save a life, is to save an entire world.” “I want to teach these students that they can make a difference in this world — that they can save a life by using their head, their hands, and their hearts,” said Rafal. ... [Full Story »] 

Future Leopards Football Camp

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
Coach Phillip Jones and his staff held a three-day football clinic for future Leopard football players last week. The 40 kids that participated learned skills crucial to the game. Fundamentals were a big part of the coaching, both on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. With help from the coaching staff and some key high school ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: Former Dragon star awaits draft day

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
Beck could go in first round or supplemental round of Major League draft CHRIS Beck won’t be making Jefferson history this time — he’s already done that — but this achievement would rank higher. Back in 2009, Beck became the first-ever (and to this date, only) Dragon selected in the Major League Draft when he was picked up by the ... [Full Story »] 
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