Entries from June 2012

Town employees slated to get pay raises in budget

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, June 7. 2012
While other governments may be slashing their budgets, Braselton is proposing a larger general fund budget — including pay raises for its employees next fiscal year. The Braselton Town Council, Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority and the Braselton Downtown Development Authority have set public hearings on their proposed 2013 fiscal year ... [Full Story »] 

Political forums planned

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, June 7. 2012
The candidates in the July 31 elections will address the issues at political forums planned in June at Jackson Electric Membership Corporation in Jefferson. Candidates for probate court, county commissioners and sheriff will be featured at a political forum at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12. Candidates for board of education, State Court judge, ... [Full Story »] 

McMurray withdraws from Jackson BOE race

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Thursday, June 7. 2012
The lone challenger to the chairman of the Jackson County Board of Education has withdrawn his candidacy. Lance McMurray, Commerce, removed his name from the July 31 primary in the race for District 4 of the BOE on Wednesday. That school board seat largely serves East Jackson and parts of South Jackson. Without a challenger, current BOE ... [Full Story »] 

BCA looks ahead with summer baseball schedule

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, June 7. 2012
With the memory of a trip to the state semifinals still fresh on their minds, the Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball team will usher in summer league play this week. The Knights will host Flowery Branch Wednesday (today) at 5 p.m. as coach Nick Pou begins the process of preparing for the 2013 season in which all varsity team members from this ... [Full Story »] 

Hanna named to All-State golf team

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, June 7. 2012
Apalachee High School junior Shelby Hanna was recently named All-State for the 2012 Class AAAA golf season. Hanna,a junior this past school year, finished 8th at the state meet at BartramTrail Golf Course with a round of 83. Also this spring, Hanna was low medalist at the Region 8-AAAA meet which qualified her for state.

Diamond Cats begin summer play, eye 2013

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, June 7. 2012
After establishing a season record for number of victories in 2012, the Apalachee High School summer baseball team is looking to keep the momentum going this summer. The Diamond Cats began their summer league play going 3-2 in the Mizuno National Showcase in Hoover, Ala. AHS pushed three-time AAAAA state champion Spanish Fort to a 9-8 contest. ... [Full Story »] 

Vera Whitfield (6-5-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, June 7. 2012
ILA - Vera Morrison Whitfield died Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at Athens Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Madison County, October 22, 1934, she was the daughter of Marion Morrison and Nobie Haggard Morrison. She was of the Methodist denomination. Mrs. Whitfield was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Whitfield; and ... [Full Story »] 

Sarah Rushton (6-3-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, June 7. 2012
JEFFERSON - Sarah Bess Burkes Lane Rushton, 72, went home to be with her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on Sunday, June 3, 2012. She was born in Sandhill, Miss., the daughter of the late Leo Ulysses and Wilma Price Jones Burkes of Prentiss, Miss. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, where she played piano and organ. Mrs. ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce council poised to pass budget

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 6. 2012
The Commerce City Council expects to pass a $24 million budget Monday night that includes a property tax increase and minor hikes in both natural gas and electric rates. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Commerce Room of the Commerce Civic Center. Approval of the spending plan, which is $1 million lower than the current budget, would ... [Full Story »] 

Political forums set June 12, June 19

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 6. 2012
People looking to see how candidates for office stand on the issue will have a pair of opportunities later this month. The candidates in the July 31 elections will address the issues at political forums planned in June at Jackson Electric Membership Corporation in Jefferson. Candidates for probate court, county commissioners and sheriff will be ... [Full Story »] 
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