Entries from July 2012

CRCT: Math, science and social studies still lag

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, July 8. 2012
Students in Jackson County’s three school systems continue to do well on reading and English on a state-mandated test, but still lag somewhat in math, science and social studies. The Georgia Department of Education released its district-level Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) scores on Thursday, June 28. School-level results will be ... [Full Story »] 

Early voting starts July 9

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Sunday, July 8. 2012
Election day — July 31 — is still several weeks away, but if you’re itching to cast your ballot early in primary elections, then you can hit the polls July 9. Madison County citizens can cast their votes beginning the week of July 9 through July 27 in the registrar’s office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “I think it will be a busy three ... [Full Story »] 

Early voting for primary starts Monday

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, July 7. 2012
Early voting for the July 31 General Primary Election begins Monday, July 9. Voting will take place at the Jackson County Administrative Building, Athens Street, Jefferson, Monday through Friday through July 27. Voting is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, early voting will take place on Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County ... [Full Story »] 

Cities want more sales tax money

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, July 7. 2012
City officials in Jackson County are asking for 10 percent more in their share of local option sales tax funds than the county recently proposed. In a meeting Monday morning at the Jefferson Civic Center, Phil Sutton, representing the towns, presented the proposal from the nine towns in the county. The proposal is for the county to receive 53.2 ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton DDA approves budget with funds for director

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, July 7. 2012
The Braselton Downtown Development Authority (DDA) on Thursday, June 28, approved its 2013 fiscal year budget — which includes funds for a new downtown development director. The authority approved its $65,000 budget after the Braselton Town Council adopted its general fund budget two weeks ago. That budget included $25,000 that was ... [Full Story »] 

PABIS: Introverts and Coffeeshops

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, July 7. 2012
It can only be divine intervention that has brought me to this café/coffeeshop this morning to write a column. Alone. Sans Children. Actually, it’s because my five-year-old is in camp, and my wonderful husband volunteered to take the two-year-old to the park. It has always been a dream of mine to be able to sit alone and write in a ... [Full Story »] 

Actions filed in Madison County Superior Court

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, July 7. 2012
The following actions were filed recently in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Madison County: •Brent Hascal Caudell, 31, P.O. Box 605, Danielsville, pled guilty to a charge of burglary and was sentenced to three years of jail time, seven years of probation and a $500 fine. He also pled guilty to eight counts of financial ... [Full Story »] 

Sheriff's office makes 22 arrests

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, July 6. 2012
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office charged 22 people last week, including the following: •Steven Wayne Bales, 31, 84 Golden Nugget Way, Maysville, violation of parole. •Jimmy Leon Bray, 62, 151 West Freeman St., Maysville, driving under the influence, failure to maintain lane. •Roy Mitchell Casey, 35, 97 Herman Drive, Commerce, theft ... [Full Story »] 

Mixed bag locally on CRCT scores

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, July 6. 2012
Students in Jackson County’s three school systems continue to do well on reading and English on a state-mandated test, but still lag somewhat in math, science and social studies. The Georgia Department of Education released its district-level Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) scores on Thursday. School-level results will be released ... [Full Story »] 

Red Cross to hold blood drive Tuesday

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, July 6. 2012
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Tuesday, July 10, from noon to 6:00 p.m. in the family fellowship center of the First Baptist Church of Commerce. The church is located at 1345 South Broad Street, Commerce. The Red Cross provides blood services to local hospitals, including Northridge Medical Center and the Athens, Gainesville and ... [Full Story »] 
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