Entries from May 2012

Jackson retiring as Jefferson superintendent

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, May 24. 2012
JEFFERSON Schools superintendent John Jackson will step down at the end of the month, ending a career in education that’s spanned more than 40 years. The Jefferson Board of Education (BOE) accepted Jackson’s retirement Thursday at a called meeting. His retirement takes effect June 1. Jackson has served as superintendent since 1997. The ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson retiring as Jefferson superintendent

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, May 24. 2012
JEFFERSON Schools superintendent John Jackson will step down at the end of the month, ending a career in education that’s spanned more than 40 years. The Jefferson Board of Education (BOE) accepted Jackson’s retirement Thursday at a called meeting. His retirement takes effect June 1. Jackson has served as superintendent since 1997. The ... [Full Story »] 

Five qualify for Jackson County sheriff

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, May 24. 2012
At the end of second day of qualifying on Thursday, the following candidates filed paperwork to run for elected office. Qualifying for the July 31 primary ends on Friday, at noon. Check back later for a final list of who has qualified. REPUBLICAN PARTY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF •Ramone Gilbert •Andy Garrison •Janis ... [Full Story »] 

Qualifying ends at noon Friday

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, May 24. 2012
Qualifying for local and state offices ends at noon on Friday. The following candidates have filed paperwork to run for elected office, as of shortly before noon on Friday. REPUBLICAN PARTY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF •Ramone Gilbert •Andy Garrison •Janis Mangum •Greg Vaughn •Ronnie Norris •Gerald E Moon JACKSON ... [Full Story »] 

Five qualify for Jackson County sheriff

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 24. 2012
At the end of second day of qualifying on Thursday, the following candidates filed paperwork to run for elected office. Qualifying for the July 31 primary ends on Friday, at noon. Check back later for a final list of who has qualified. REPUBLICAN PARTY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF •Ramone Gilbert •Andy Garrison •Janis ... [Full Story »] 

MCMS students learn how to save lives

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, May 24. 2012
Veterans of all wars are welcome to attend the annual Memorial Day weekend get-together at LZ Friendly in Madison County May 25-28. “It’s just a way to welcome home veterans,” said LZ Friendly president Bosie Griffith. “We just want to welcome any veteran who will join us.” The public is also urged to make the trek to 1050 Johnny ... [Full Story »] 

Public hearing today on Winder's FY2013 budget

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, May 24. 2012
The Winder City Council at 5:30 today, May 24, will hold its second and final public hearing on the FY2013 city budget. A copy of the draft budget is posted online at www.cityofwinder.com. After the hearing, the council will hold a called meeting to vote on a $501,755 contract with Griffin Brothers Inc. for construction of the Embassy Walk ... [Full Story »] 

Four new principals named; fifth vacancy opens up

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, May 24. 2012
The Barrow County Board of Education on May 23 filled four vacant principal positions by promoting two assistant principals and by hiring two new administrators from other Georgia systems. However, a fifth principal position opened up at the same called meeting, when the BOE accepted the resignation of Jeb Gregory, the support services director ... [Full Story »] 

Shirley Argo (5-23-12)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, May 24. 2012
LULA - Shirley Heaton Argo, 76, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Henry and Mittie Savage Heaton. She was a member of Yonah Congregational Holiness Church and was a homemaker. "Memaw" was loved by all, and she loved others deeply. She lived her life with ... [Full Story »] 

William Lewallen (5-23-12)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, May 24. 2012
LULA - William Jewell Lewallen, 58, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Jackson County, the son of Kathleen Samples Lewallen of Homer and the late Jewell Lewallen. He was a member of Glory Baptist Church and was retired from the Georgia State Patrol. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Diane Heath ... [Full Story »] 
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