Entries from August 2012

Police investigate animal cruelty, neglect

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 1. 2012
The Commerce Police Department investigated two animal-related cases last week in conjunction with the city’s animal control officer. The animal control officer notified police about an incident of cruelty to animals on Shankle Road. He explained that he had checked with a 29-year-old white male two weeks earlier to make sure his dog had its ... [Full Story »] 

1,400 expected in Commerce schools Monday

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 1. 2012
A new middle school principal, a handful of new teachers and the new Common Core Georgia Performance Standards will greet the 1,400 or more students when the Commerce City School System cranks up on Monday, Aug. 6. Otherwise, thanks to budgetary restraints of the Great Recession, the 2012-13 school year will be largely the same. “There are no ... [Full Story »] 

Knights begin preseason work for varsity play

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 1. 2012
The new school year has not started at Bethlehem Christian Academy but there was plenty of teaching and learning going on Monday morning. The Knight football players were on the practice field, working in shorts and helmets for the upcoming 2012 season. This fall will be a major step forward for the BCA program as they will play a complete, ... [Full Story »] 

Defense to be key for Lady Doggs

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 1. 2012
With seven players returning for the 2012 season, the Winder-Barrow High School fast-pitch softball team will have plenty of game experience this fall. Led by seniors Kylie Smith, Marissa Merrill and Kristen White, the Lady Bulldoggs will move into a new region as they seek to qualify for the postseason. WBHS moves to Region 8-AAAAA leaving ... [Full Story »] 

Some Barrow races razor close

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 1. 2012
More than 8,000 Barrow County voters went to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in the Republican and Democratic primaries. And in some races, every vote was critical. Kenny Shook and Steve Worley barely won their Republican nominations for district seats on the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. And Mitch Churchill, the incumbent on the ... [Full Story »] 

Water rates may skyrocket

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 1. 2012
The Barrow County Water & Sewerage Authority has called a meeting for 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, to set in motion the potential doubling what local municipal water systems pay for water pulled from the Bear Creek Reservoir. With most of their wholesale water contracts with Barrow County already lapsed, municipal officials have been expecting ... [Full Story »] 

Volleyball: New season, new coach for Panthers

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 1. 2012
IT’S EARY, but first-year Jackson County volleyball coach Holly Carsten said her inaugural Panther squad “keeps impressing me everyday.” In fact, the group — which starts play Aug. 14 — has adjusted to a coaching change and the graduation of several key players with resilience and confidence, according to Carsten. Click here for ... [Full Story »] 

Meet-and-greet with new superintendent set Aug. 12

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, August 1. 2012
THE Jackson County School System will hold a meet-and-greet for its new superintendent, John Green, on Sunday, Aug. 12, from 3-5 p.m., at Northeast Church in Braselton. Green replaced Shannon Adams as superintendent. The event is open to the public. The event was initially scheduled at West Jackson Primary School, but was moved to Northeast ... [Full Story »] 

Firefighter injured during large house fire

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, August 1. 2012
A WEST Jackson firefighter was sent to a hospital for heat exhaustion during a large fire that destroyed a house on Sunday in the Clover Mill subdivision. Firefighter Michael Becker was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, where he was treated and released on Sunday. The incident started when a fire was reported at a two-story house on ... [Full Story »] 

Schools prepare for new state curriculum

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 1. 2012
Before they return to their classrooms, Georgia’s teachers have already been doing their own homework on a new curriculum. Along with 47 other states, Georgia is moving to a new academic standard that proponents say is better designed to prepare students for college and their careers. The uniform standards will also allow states to compare ... [Full Story »] 
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