Entries from May 2012

Firefighters respond to incidents

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 2. 2012
The West Jackson Fire Department responded to the following incidents last week: •smoke or odor removal at a Hancock Avenue, Braselton, address, where an off-duty paramedic said he could smell gas in his house. When firefighters arrived, the man, his daughter and two Braselton officers were standing outside of the residence, which had several ... [Full Story »] 

District begins thinking about proposed budget

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 2. 2012
The Jackson County Board of Education doesn’t have any figures for its proposed 2013 fiscal year budget — but when it does, officials will have to consider a number of “wish list” requests from schools and for the district. In recent years, the school system has had to deal with decreasing local and state revenue — which has led to ... [Full Story »] 

School officials discuss 'BYOT' initiative

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 2. 2012
The Jackson County Board of Education recently heard about the pros and cons of BYOT — or Bring Your Own Technology to schools. Bob Betz, director of information technology for the Jackson County School System, told the BOE about the new initiative during its annual day-long retreat at the district’s central office on Tuesday, April 17. A ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County’s most decorated basketball player remembers days with coaching legend

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, May 2. 2012
adison County’s Shelia Collins remembers the day she tore her ACL at the University of Tennessee and coach Pat Summitt broke from her tough-as-nails persona, showing a different side. Collins, who led Madison County to the 1981 state championship, earned numerous accolades as a freshman for Pat Summitt as Tennessee upset the Cheryl Miller-led ... [Full Story »] 

Tennis: Jefferson boys stopped in Sweet 16

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, May 1. 2012
DESPITE one of its better efforts of the year, the Jefferson boys’ tennis team couldn’t overcome a team out of mighty Region 6-AA. The third-seeded Dragons were beaten 3-1 Tuesday at home in the Sweet 16 by a Decatur squad that earned a no. 4 seed out of 6-AA despite carrying a no. 5 ranking in the Class AA polls. The loaded Atlanta-area ... [Full Story »] 

After almost two years, still no news on missing Banks woman

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, May 1. 2012
Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said on Monday there is no news on Brenda Mashburn, who has been missing for almost two years. “It has been one year and eight months since the family has heard from her,” Chapman said. Chapman said in the past few weeks Mashburn’s family has met with authorities at the Banks County Sheriff’s Office ... [Full Story »] 

Lady tennis team headed to 'Sweet 16'

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, May 1. 2012
On Thursday, April 26, Banks County High School hosted the first round of state tennis tournament. The Lady Leopards defeated Pepperell High School 5-0. This win secured the girls an opportunity to go to the Sweet 16. BCHS will compete at Westminster High School (14-4 season, 5-1 Region) against the Wildcats on Wednesday, May 2. This will be ... [Full Story »] 

John Mealor (5-1-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, May 1. 2012
COMMERCE - John Duncan Mealor, 80, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Commerce, the son of the late Moody Mem and Mary Belle Marvin Mealor. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from Lockheed. Mr. Mealor was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Hopkins Mealor; brother, William Franklin Mealor; ... [Full Story »] 

Nay Hale Duke (4-30-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, May 1. 2012
CLEVELAND - Nay Hale Duke, 74, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Jefferson on December 12, 1937, the son of Martha Louise Hale Duke of Jefferson and the late Robert Nay Duke. He was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Duke was a retired investigator with the District Attorney's office ... [Full Story »] 

Linda Ann Bowles (4-21-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, May 1. 2012
PENDERGRASS - Linda Ann Jones Bowles, 53, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012. She was born in Chamblee, the daughter of Barbara Clifford Jones of Atlanta and the late George Bedford Jones. Mrs. Bowles was an advertising manager for Kmart and was a member of the Morningside Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Calvin Bowles; ... [Full Story »] 
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