Entries from July 2012

Volleyball: Jefferson moves on after loss of ultra-successful group

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
JEFFERSON volleyball coach Mike Paul doesn’t shy away from the words “rebuilding year.” In fact, it’s about the most accurate description one could apply to a team that just lost four of the most decorated players in school history. “There’s no two ways about it,” Paul said. “We’re going to have to rebuild.” Gone are Taylor ... [Full Story »] 

Volleyball: New-look EJCHS volleyball team awaits season

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Wednesday, July 25. 2012
IF THERE’S all-encompassing term that can sum-up the East Jackson volleyball program this year, it’s “transition.” As the Eagles move to a new area of competition (6-AAA), they’ll do so after some assistant coaching changes and personnel losses. “Our volleyball program has seen a lot of changes since the last time we played back in ... [Full Story »] 

Man kicks officer in nose after being arrested

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
A Commerce man was rrested for various charges last week, including kicking a police officer in the nose. Thomas J. Jarrett, 28, 4885 Highway 82, Commerce, was charged with disorderly conduct, obstruction and criminal trespass, according to a Jefferson Police Department incident report. Police became involved when an officer was dispatched to a ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson gears up for new school year

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
THE start of a new school year for the Jefferson City School System begins next Thursday, Aug. 2, for students. Open House/Registration will be held on Tuesday, July 31. The day will begin with a community breakfast served at 7:30 a.m. at the Performing Arts Center of Jefferson High School, followed by a program at 8 a.m. According to school ... [Full Story »] 

Final election voting set for Tuesday

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
ALTHOUGH early voting in Georgia has changed the dynamics of county elections, the final push this election season will be next Tuesday, July 31, for a host of local and state contests. Highlighting the Jackson County balloting will be the race for sheriff, which has seven candidates vying for the position of incumbent Sheriff Stan Evans who ... [Full Story »] 

Is new industry in the works?

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
Five months after the announcement of plans by Caterpillar Inc. to bring more than 1,400 jobs to a new manufacturing facility five miles east of Statham, there are some encouraging signs of potential economic development activity in Barrow County. The Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority held a closed meeting early Tuesday morning to ... [Full Story »] 

County’s finances OK now, but a challenge for FY2013

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
Two county meetings this week brought into sharper focus the current status of the county’s finances and what the county is facing in the next budget. CFO Rose Kisaalita told the Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night that this year’s revenues through June 30 were a little higher than they were in the first eight months of ... [Full Story »] 

BCWSA proposes wholesale rate hike

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
The Barrow County Water and Sewerage Authority informally agreed this week to propose a rate hike that would nearly double the cost of wholesale water sold to the county’s municipalities. Additionally, members expressed interest in taking over all business matters and funds management for the county's wholesale and water transmission system, ... [Full Story »] 

Legal wrangling continues in Facebook case

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
A former Apalachee High School teacher confronted on the job about her personal Facebook page recently took another step in her legal challenge against the school district. Lawyers for Ashley Payne filed a brief in Barrow County Superior Court last week reaffirming her right to pursue a civil case against the Barrow County School District, ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn considers law aimed at foreclosed and abandoned properties

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 25. 2012
Auburn city council members were asked to consider an ordinance that would force the owners of foreclosed or “vacant” homes to register their properties. Planning and zoning director Larry Lucas proposed the ordinance during the city’s work session last week. The council is expected to consider the ordinance for a vote next month, he said ... [Full Story »] 
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