Entries from June 2014

Fearless freshman: Former Jackson Co. softball player shines in first year at Brenau Univ.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 4. 2014
AS A year-round, multi-sport high school athlete, Victoria Fontana was plenty busy and plenty battled-tested. So when it came to playing immediately as a freshman for the Brenau University softball team, the former Jackson County center fielder felt zero nervousness. “Because I played so many sports and had such a competitive mentality, I ... [Full Story »] 

James Dove (06-02-14)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 4. 2014
DANIELSVILLE - James Hugh Dove, 86, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Dove was born in Danielsville on May 17, 1928, the son of the late Ernest Vickery Dove and Myrtie Stonecypher Dove. He was a self-employed logger and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Dove was preceded in death by four brothers; and six sisters. ... [Full Story »] 

Talmo man charged with shooting another man, assaulting him with bat

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2014
A Talmo man was arrested on assault charges after a shooting that occurred Saturday at a gas station in Jackson County. Terry Lynn Seagraves, 47, was booked into the Jackson County jail on at 2:58 p.m. May 31 on charges of aggravated assault (x3), aggravated battery, aggravated assault family violence act, possession of a firearm or knife while ... [Full Story »] 

Dog rescued from Bethlehem house

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 4. 2014
After receiving reports of abandoned boxer dogs at a Bethlehem house, one dog has been rescued by Atlanta Boxer Rescue group. According to ABR, Felix was 30 percent underweight with intestinal parasites and heartworms. Barrow County Animal Control received reports of the abandonment, began monitoring the situation, and sent information to local ... [Full Story »] 

Man arrested for impersonating officer

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2014
A Jefferson man who told people he worked for NCIS — the Naval Criminal Investigative Service popularized by a top-ranked CBS TV show of the same name — faces multiple charges from Commerce, Jefferson, Arcade, Athens-Clarke, Hall and Gwinnett counties — not to mention federal charges — following his arrest by U.S. Marshals and Commerce ... [Full Story »] 

Hwy. 15-82 project underway

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 4. 2014
Utility crews have been moving utilities all week as part of a $6.9 million construction project to install new bridges on a .7-mile stretch of road at State Route 15 to State Route 82 over Curry Creek in Jefferson. The Georgia Department of Transportation acquired the right-of-way in 2011 for $3.6 million and construction began in late March ... [Full Story »] 

Statham budget calls for pay hikes

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 4. 2014
For the last five years, the City of Statham has been spending more money than it takes in. Last year, the city had to move over $200,000 from its water fund to cover its general fund shortfall. Despite its dire financial situation, city officials are now considering a three-percent pay hike for employees and possibly creating a city manager ... [Full Story »] 

Winder approved budget

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 4. 2014
The Winder City Council approved its budget Tuesday night for next year, a budget that increases spending by 12 percent. The council approved a $33.4 million dollar budget for FY2015, an increased from $29.7 million FY2014. The budget reflects an increase in personnel expenses with a five percent increase in insurance costs and a possible merit ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton receives $1 million in state funding for roadway extension

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 3. 2014
The Town of Braselton is among 58 project recipients that have been awarded some of a $33 million pot in state transportation enhancement funds for a planned extension to the Braselton Parkway in Barrow and Jackson counties. The state awarded $1 million to the local project last week from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank grant; a ... [Full Story »] 

Incidents reported to West Jackson FD

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 3. 2014
The following incidents were recently reported to the West Jackson Fire Department: •false alarm or false call from an Alex Court location. •medical call at a Davis Street location. •medical call at an Exchange Way location. •alarm system activation at a Cherry Drive location. •person in distress at a Deer Creek Trail location. ... [Full Story »] 
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