LETTER: Says Madison County should re-elect Clayton Lowe as sheriff

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Sunday, November 2. 2008
Dear Editor: The citizens of Madison County have unique opportunity in choosing between two good individuals for the office of Sheriff of Madison County. It is my privilege to know both Sheriff Clayton Lowe and Kip Thomas, each of whom I like and highly respect. However, as a voter one must choose the candidate who will best serve in this ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: The Bush legacy and the 08 race

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Sunday, November 2. 2008
When I see George Bush address the nation about our financial breakdown, I don’t feel animosity. No, I just feel really sad for him and for us. I believe his legacy is one of profound tragedy. We always have to live with what our leaders decide, at least until the next election. We should hope their choices will work out for the best, no ... [Full Story »] 

Apalachee wins offensive shootout

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Sunday, November 2. 2008
The Apalachee High School football team earned a win Friday night in what die-hard gridiron fans might have associated with an old Western Athletic Conference football game or perhaps a Canadian Football League contest. Coach Shane Davis' team defeated visiting Madison County 55-35 on Senior Night to all but lock up a postseason berth. The ... [Full Story »] 

Winder-Barrow falls to Gladiators

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Sunday, November 2. 2008
The Winder-Barrow High School football team made the short trip to Athens Friday night hoping for an upset. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, the Clarke Central Gladiators would have no part of it and sent Winder-Barrow home with a 52-13 loss. The defeat dropped the Bulldogs to 1-8 for the season. See Wednesday's edition of the Barrow Journal for ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County picks up a Halloween win

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Sunday, November 2. 2008
The Leopards were a tad off beat Friday night. The performance left head coach Blair Armstrong asking the parents to go get some ear wax remover for the guys after the game. Despite these complaints, the Leopards did pull a 42-20 win over Oglethorpe, and are still tied 5-3 in region play with Riverside. The win means Banks is still alive for a ... [Full Story »] 

Letter: GOP using scare tactics in election

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Sunday, November 2. 2008
Editor: You may or may not remember me now. I graduated from CHS last year and I am currently a freshman at the University of Georgia. I am in Athens three days a week, but return frequently. When I returned and read the article about the McCain-Palin rally last week, I felt compelled to write. The hatred and downright disrespect demonstrated ... [Full Story »] 

Municipal elections on tap Tues. in Hull, Danielsville

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Sunday, November 2. 2008
While most are focusing on the national scene the week before the general election, there are two local municipal elections facing voters in Danielsville and Hull. Danielsville council member Janice Merk will face former council member Stanley Watson for her seat on Nov 4. In Hull, former council member and mayor pro tem Paul Elkins, 71, faces ... [Full Story »] 

State School Superintendent visits Madison County

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Sunday, November 2. 2008
Georgia School Superintendent Kathy Cox visited the new Madison County Middle School last week. Cox praised officials on the new school, saying it was “impressive.” She also congratulated them on their most recent AYP scores. Cox then listened to budgetary and other concerns during a brief reception, but told school leaders that she ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Three Amendments on Tuesday’s ballot

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, November 1. 2008
On the Nov. 4 ballot, Georgia voters will face three proposed state constitutional amendments. All three involved creating special taxing powers. Here is our analysis of these proposals: Amendment 1: Would create a special tax classification for some large tracts of forest. Analysis: Similar to the current conservation use program, this ... [Full Story »] 

Commissioner suggests 5% budget cuts for all departments

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, November 1. 2008
Commissioner Bruce Scogin suggested Monday that the county cut budget expenses across the board by five percent. The BOC has held numerous budget meetings in recent months, where they have whittled away on department spending requests for 2009. But Scogin said the commissioners should scrap the 2009 budget and use 2008 figures instead with a ... [Full Story »] 
Page 2490 of 2802, totaling 28015 entries
Copyright © 2008-2012 MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.