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LETTER: Clarifies Chamber selection process

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Wednesday, December 8. 2010

Dear Editor: I’d like to respond to Mr. Jim Mauldin’s Letter to the Editor that ran in last week’s edition. Titled “Questions Chamber of Commerce selection,” Mr. Mauldin questioned the sensitivity of selecting Mrs. Betty Jo Maddox as our Barrow Businesswoman of the Year. The Barrow County Chamber’s Women in Business Committee ... [Full Story »]

Lady Wildcats defeat Monroe Area

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Wednesday, December 8. 2010

Saboyce Shelton was 10-of-15 from the field and finished with a game high 23 points Tuesday night as the Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats defeated Monroe Area 66-28. “The entire team played well,” said coach Michael Parks. “We played good defense and ran the floor great in transition. They played with a lot of energy and confidence so ... [Full Story »]

Braselton road to get major extension

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BraseltonNewsTODAY

Wednesday, December 8. 2010

The expansion of a major industrial road in Braselton could open the door to projects that create more jobs, according to officials. The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced last week that it awarded a $1 million grant to expand Braselton Parkway — which currently spans from Jesse Cronic Road to Ga. Hwy. 53. Two large industrial ... [Full Story »]

Woman dies in vehicle from ‘fatal medical condition’ Monday

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BraseltonNewsTODAY

Wednesday, December 8. 2010

A “fatal medical condition” led to the death of a driver in a single-vehicle accident on Monday in Braselton, according to the Georgia State Patrol Veronica Elinski, 49, Hoschton, was traveling along Ga. Hwy. 124, near the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 60, when a witness said they saw her slump over in her vehicle, according to the state patrol. ... [Full Story »]

DOT to place beams over I-85 for construction project

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BraseltonNewsTODAY

Wednesday, December 8. 2010

A construction project to widen a bridge over Interstate 85 in Gwinnett County will cause traffic delays during the day through Friday, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The DOT is widening Ga. Hwy. 324 — located between the Mall of Georgia and Hamilton Mill exits — to four lanes. This week, the DOT’s contractor is ... [Full Story »]

BOC extends contract with BM&K through March

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BraseltonNewsTODAY

Wednesday, December 8. 2010

A contract with BM&K to provide engineering and construction management services to the county has been extended until March while the county has a consultant look into the most economical way to provide these services. Jackson County Board of Commissioner Dwain Smith put the issue on the table at the meeting Monday night and said he believes ... [Full Story »]

Man dies after being released from hospital

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BraseltonNewsTODAY

Wednesday, December 8. 2010

A Braselton man died several hours after he was released from a hospital following a wreck, according to police. Michael Oncay, 22, was a passenger in a vehicle traveling on Ga. Hwy. 53, when it hit a tractor-trailer truck turning into the Pilot Travel Center on Tuesday, Nov. 30, according to an accident report. The driver of the ... [Full Story »]

Ruby Nell Scogin

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Wednesday, December 8. 2010

COLBERT – Ruby Nell Tucker Scogin, 82, died Monday, December 6, 2010, at her residence. Born in Madison County on May 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Albert D. and Zora Hopkins Tucker. She was a homemaker and member of the Rogers Baptist Church. Mrs. Scogin was preceded in death by her husband, George Robert Scogin; and sisters, ... [Full Story »]

Michael Jordan

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Wednesday, December 8. 2010

MAYSVILLE – Boyd Michael Jordan, 65, died Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Born on February 18, 1945, in Commerce, he was the son of Mildred Doss Jordan of Maysville and the late Erastus Jordan. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Jordan was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Pat Hall. Survivors ... [Full Story »]

DOT changing intersection of U.S. 441, Old U.S. 441

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CommerceNewsTODAY

Wednesday, December 8. 2010

The Georgia Department of Transportation is reconfiguring the southbound U.S. 441 exit onto Homer Road (Old U.S. 441) south of Banks Crossing to reduce the risk of accidents. The change will eliminate the ability of travelers heading south on U.S. 441 to exit onto Homer Road (Old U.S. 441) without going through the intersection, a process that ... [Full Story »]