Entries from November 2012

‘Mistaken identity’ causes uproar at outlet store

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, November 7. 2012
Law enforcement officers were called to deal with an incident of alleged racism at a store at Tanger Outlet Center in Commerce in a case where a store employee thought she recognized someone who had been banned from the store. According to a Jackson County Sheriff’s Office incident report, a deputy was approached by a 54-year-old Athens man ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson voters back Romney, Collins, Ginn, amendments

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 7. 2012
State and local races on the Jackson County ballot Tuesday produced no surprises. Jackson County voters heavily backed Republican challenger Mitt Romney by a 19,122-4,236 margin over incumbent president Barack Obama, although Obama won nationwide. Romney carried Georgia overwhelmingly. In the new 9th Congressional District, Republican Doug ... [Full Story »] 

Blood drive Tuesay at First Baptist Church

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 7. 2012
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Tuesday, Nov. 13, from noon to 6:00 p.m. in the family fellowship center of the First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 South Broad Street, Commerce. The Red Cross provides blood services to local hospitals, including Northridge Medical Center and the Athens, Gainesville and Atlanta area hospitals. ... [Full Story »] 

Local students attend fall leadership conference

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, November 7. 2012
APRIL Shaw, Kaylan Cochran, Michelle McCoy and Carlee Jones from the Jackson County Comprehensive High School chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently participated in a weekend leadership conference at the FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington. Over 1,100 students and advisors from 175 schools across Georgia ... [Full Story »] 

ROLLASON: Georgia snags two in a row in rivalry

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 7. 2012
This past weekend I was able to attend my first Georgia-Florida game down in Jacksonville, Fla. For years I have heard all about this legendary rivalry and the amazing atmosphere that Jacksonville provides for the fans of both the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators. Well, all the rumors are true. I don’t think I have ever experienced ... [Full Story »] 

Holiday events planned in Braselton Saturday

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 7. 2012
Movie fans and families will delight as they enjoy the traditional lighting of the holiday tree and a feature animated comedy, “Arthur Christmas,” in downtown Braselton on Saturday, November 10. The tree lighting will be at 7 p.m. The Braselton Rotary Club decorates the 20-foot tall tree and sponsors this event each year. The theme for this ... [Full Story »] 

Large crow attends community watch meeting held in Hoschton

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 7. 2012
More than half of the residents of Jackson Park subdivision off Jackson Trail Road in Hoschton attended a meeting in an effort to organize a community watch group for the 63-home subdivision. The meeting, held Saturday, Nov. 3, was prompted by a series of entering auto reports in the subdivision that happened last month, followed by an incident ... [Full Story »] 

Large crowd attends community watch meeting held in Hoschton

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 7. 2012
More than half of the residents of Jackson Park subdivision off Jackson Trail Road in Hoschton attended a meeting in an effort to organize a community watch group for the 63-home subdivision. The meeting, held Saturday, Nov. 3, was prompted by a series of entering auto reports in the subdivision that happened last month, followed by an incident ... [Full Story »] 

Mayfield Dairy to celebrate reopening of Braselton Visitor’s Center

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 7. 2012
A ribbon cutting and other festivities will be held at Mayfield Dairy in Braselton on Friday to celebrate the reopening of the visitor’s center at the business. Mayfield Dairy’s Braselton visitor center is reopening to the public after closing last October. Plans on Friday include a ribbon cutting, tours and fun and games. Local elected ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County voters favor Romney

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, November 7. 2012
Barack Obama was elected to a second term as president Tuesday, although Jackson County voters overwhelmingly favored Mitt Romney. In Jackson County, Romney took 81 percent in a 19,122-4,236 vote. Libertarian Gary Johnson received 312 votes in Jackson County. Jackson County had a 75 percent voter turnout with 23,775 of the county’s 31,874 ... [Full Story »] 
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