Entries from November 2012

Panther Invitational offers usual tough lineup

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 28. 2012
IT’S LATE fall and it’s time again for Jackson County to offer its early-season test area and state wrestling teams. The school is set to host the always-tough Panther Invitational this Friday and Saturday. This year’s event includes 20 teams in addition to Jackson County and all four intra-county schools. “It’s loaded yet again,” ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce man dies in Sunday wreck

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 28. 2012
A Commerce resident died in a one-vehicle traffic accident early Sunday morning when his pickup truck ran off the road on Highway 326 six miles east of Commerce, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The Patrol said Robert D. “Robby” Barnett, 44, part owner of Wing Slinger’s Bar in Hoschton, was traveling west when the vehicle left the ... [Full Story »] 

Group sue county over SPLOST

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 28. 2012
A group of four Jackson County citizens has sued the Jackson County Board of Commissioners to stop work on the new West Jackson EMS station. A hearing on the issue is scheduled for Dec. 10 at 9 a.m. in Jackson County Superior Court. The four plaintiffs, Albon Gilbert, Jerry Tate, James Lyle and Doug Waters Sr., claim the county has not lived up ... [Full Story »] 

Santa to be in Hoschton

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 28. 2012
Santa will be at the historic depot in Hoschton from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 1. Those who visit will receive a free picture and a special surprise. The event is sponsored by the Hoschton Women's Civic Club.

Burglary reported at Braselton package store

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 28. 2012
Burglars broke the window at Sonny’s Package Store, located on Hwy. 211 in Braselton, Friday and stole $1,500 worth of alcohol. Officers with the Braselton Police Department went to the scene after the store’s burglar alarm sounded. The front glass door was shattered. The owner was called and reported that the alcohol was missing.

Christmas in Lula set for Dec. 1

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 28. 2012
The Christmas in Lula celebration is set for 4-7 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 1. This year’s theme is ‘Old Time Christmas Celebration.’ There will be caroling and holiday treats. Santa will arrive on a fire truck at 5 p.m. The event is held in the Lula Veterans Park.

Email show close relationship between Auburn and developer

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, November 28. 2012
The fate of a proposed apartment complex that Auburn is counting on to help fund its 2013 budget remained unclear this week as the state has not yet announced what projects have qualified for a state tax credit. What has become clearer, however, is the close relationship between the developer of that proposed Auburn Hills project, TBG ... [Full Story »] 

BCHS wrestlers take first in tourney

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 28. 2012
During the break the wrestling team hosted and won the Dennis Marlow Wrestling Tournament. There were 10 teams competing with Banks County defeating Oconee County in the championship round.

BOC looks to undermine Winder annexations

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, November 28. 2012
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners is considering a strategic move that could undermine the City of Winder’s bid to annex additional property around the Barrow Crossings area. In a bombshell Tuesday night, commissioner Ben Hendrix proposed that the BOC adopt two resolutions at its Dec. 11 meeting: The first would terminate the ... [Full Story »] 

Creel presents concept plan to BOC

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, November 28. 2012
Barrow County school officials are hoping to incorporate into their new joint campus with Lanier Technical College a third building that would be partially funded by the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. But after school superintendent Wanda Creel’s presentation of the school system’s proposal Tuesday night, the BOC members did not ... [Full Story »] 
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