Entries from June 2012

Candidates for commission chair spar at forum

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 30. 2012
Board of commissioners chairman candidate Tom Crow accused incumbent Hunter Bicknell of trying to settle a lawsuit involving the Upper Oconee Basin Authority that would have cost the county millions of dollars. Crow, who currently serves District 1 on the board of commissioners, brought the issue up during a political forum June 23 in ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: Long-time companion to be missed

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, June 30. 2012
Could 1996 really be 16 years ago? It’s hard to imagine that being the case, but that year has been on my mind in recent days. On a March night of that year a small visitor arrived into our lives and decided to stay a while. Our dog, Katie, showed up that night, seeking food, shelter and warmth. We didn’t know at first if she was simply ... [Full Story »] 

State ourt judge candidates discuss sentencing

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 30. 2012
Incumbent State Court judge Rob Alexander says sentencing is tough in his court with those who fail probation going to jail. His opponent in the July 31 election, Jeff Perry, said there is a “revolving door” in the court and changes need to be made in sentencing. The two candidates spoke at a political forum June 23 in Nicholson. The first ... [Full Story »] 

Forum: Sheriff candidates speak on law enforcement experience

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 30. 2012
Candidates for sheriff of Jackson County spoke at a political forum Saturday morning in Nicholson on what makes them the best candidate to replace long-time Sheriff Stan Evans, who is retiring at the end of this year. Candidates in the July 31 election spoke at a political forum sponsored by the Northeast Georgia Tea Party and Conservative ... [Full Story »] 

Forum: Crow says Bicknell tried to backpedal on reservoir lawsuit

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 30. 2012
Jackson County Board of Commissioners chairman candidate Tom Crow accused incumbent Hunter Bicknell of trying to get the board to backpedal from a lawsuit the county has against the Upper Oconee Basin Authority. Crow, who currently serves District 1 on the BOC, brought the issue to light during a political forum Saturday morning in Nicholson ... [Full Story »] 

Forum: Alexander, Perry at odds over whether sentencing is tough enough

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 30. 2012
Incumbent State Court Judge Rob Alexander says sentencing is tough in his court with those who fail probation going to jail. His opponent in the July 31 election, Jeff Perry, said there is a “revolving door” in the court and changes need to be made in the sentencing. The two candidates are among those who spoke at a political forum Saturday ... [Full Story »] 

Forum: Candidates debate merits of need for a law degree for probate judge

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 30. 2012
The four candidates for Probate Judge of Jackson County debated at a political forum Saturday morning the merits of whether a law degree is needed for the person elected to the office. Two of the candidates seeking the office, Donna Sikes and Donna Geiger, have law degrees, while the other two candidates, Tracy Brooks and Sherry Moore, ... [Full Story »] 

Forum: Ginn, Yearwood talk about T-SPLOST

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 30. 2012
The two candidates for the District 47 state Senate seat spoke on their experience and qualifications for the job at a political forum Saturday morning in Nicholson. Incumbent Frank Ginn and challenger Danny Yearwood will be on the ballot in the July 31 election. During his opening comments, Yearwood spoke on his political experience and his ... [Full Story »] 

Forum: Congressional candidates speak

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 30. 2012
The candidates for the 9th Congressional District spoke on their background and platform at a political forum Saturday morning in Nicholson. Martha Zoller, Doug Collins and Roger Fitzpatrick were among the candidates speaking at the event sponsored by the Northeast Georgia Tea Party and Conservative Citizens of Jackson County. During her ... [Full Story »] 

Forum: Quick, McKillip speak out against T-SPLOST

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, June 30. 2012
Regina Quick and Doug McKillip, both Athens attorneys who are running for the District 117 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives, spoke out against the transportation special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) at a political forum Saturday morning in Nicholson. The Northeast Georgia Tea Party and the Conservative Citizens of Jackson ... [Full Story »] 
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