Entries from June 2012

Yearwood flip-flop on T-SPLOST catches some by surprise

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 27. 2012
For more than a year as the chairman of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners, Danny Yearwood has publicly stressed the vital importance of passing the upcoming T-SPLOST referendum. But last week, as the challenger to Sen. Frank Ginn for the District 47 seat in the Georgia Senate, Yearwood dramatically changed his position and publicly ... [Full Story »] 

New band director, custodial outsourcing among numerous BOE personnel moves

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 27. 2012
Winder-Barrow High School has a new band director, and it's someone students might already be familiar with. Brett Johnson, formerly the band director at Winder-Barrow Middle School, will take over the high school’s band, a decision the board of education made after its Tuesday meeting. Among the major changes, more than 70 custodial jobs ... [Full Story »] 

BOC approves budget amendments

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 27. 2012
The cost of gas is dropping, but the decline wasn’t fast enough to salvage this year’s budgets for Barrow County’s emergency services departments. As a result, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday night to amend its budget to cover the additional costs. Sheriff Jud Smith told the BOC that his department last fall was ... [Full Story »] 

Expansion good for airport, says Guard

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 27. 2012
The Barrow County Airport Authority heard good news at its June 19 meeting from representatives of the Barrow-based Army National Guard unit. Sgt. 1st Class Tim Loveless told the authority the Guard plans to double or triple its presence at the Barrow airport over the next 10-15 years. "The Guard is looking at expanding this facility greatly," ... [Full Story »] 

Tractor Supply to close Braselton facility

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 27. 2012
Tractor Supply — the largest farm and ranch store chain in the U.S. — plans to close its Braselton distribution center, resulting in the loss of 170 area jobs. The Tennessee-based company announced Monday that it has outgrown its leased facility on Ga. Hwy. 124 in Barrow County and plans to relocate its operations to Macon. There, the ... [Full Story »] 

Tractor Supply to close Braselton facility

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 27. 2012
Tractor Supply — the largest farm and ranch store chain in the U.S. — plans to close its Braselton distribution center, resulting in the loss of 170 area jobs. The Tennessee-based company announced Monday that it has outgrown its leased facility on Ga. Hwy. 124 in Barrow County and plans to relocate its operations to Macon. There, the ... [Full Story »] 

Annette Johns (6-25-12)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 27. 2012
JEFFERSON - Annette Joan Johns (Kennel), 54, died Monday, June 25, 2012, following a battle with breast cancer. Born June 15, 1958, she was the daughter of Jack R. and Mary A. Kennel. She lived most of her life in Dayton, Ohio, and had lived in Jefferson for the last two years. Her move to Georgia gave her much happiness and she made many dear ... [Full Story »] 

Ribbon cutting held for new Fine Finish facility

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, June 27. 2012
A grand opening was held June 14 for Madison County’s new Fine Finish facility, which provides daytime services to developmentally challenged adults. “It’s an answer to my prayers,” said Dr. Barbara Geter, Advantage Behavioral’s director of developmental disabilities. “This is indeed an occasion created by Madison Countians caring ... [Full Story »] 

Recreation team finishes second in tourney

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, June 26. 2012
The Banks County Recreation Department 10 & under Girls softball team finished second in the Dizzy Dean District six tournament held in Jefferson. The team compiled a 3-2 record in the tournament with wins over Commerce, Jackson County and Fannin. Members of the team are: Hannah Angel, Sarah Barrett, Mikayla Beckett, Makayla Benfield, Vada ... [Full Story »] 

Parrish vetoes council action: Budget for city administrator’s position cut

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 26. 2012
Funding for the Baldwin city administrator’s position was cut Monday night following veto action by Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Parrish. Following an approximately one-hour-and-45-minute closed session to discuss personnel and potential litigation, Parrish issued two letters of veto for action that was taken earlier in the council meeting on Monday. ... [Full Story »] 
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