LETTER: Complains about health department staff

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, July 24. 2008
Dear Editor: My sister-in-law and I recently went to the Jackson County Health Department for a WIC appointment. As the economy is degrading, we were in need of a little help for my 5-month-old niece and both of my children. After so many letters have been written to you about the health department, I assumed things must have gotten better... ... [Full Story »] 

Make It An Even Dozen For Love At Lanier

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 24. 2008
He did it again! Maysville racing ace Joey Love picked up his 12th victory in the Open Wheel Modified division Saturday night at Lanier National Speedway. It was Love’s fourth straight win at the Braselton raceway, a track he has all but dominated this season. Several local drivers traveled to Anderson Motor Speedway in South Carolina to ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Water sales dilemma a reality check

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, July 24. 2008
Conservation is a good thing. Most of the time. But the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority is learning about another side of conservation: it hurts financially. Although the Bear Creek Reservoir is currently full and there isn't a water "crisis" like last fall, water sales are down 40 percent. That is hitting the water authority's ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce-Jefferson Road to be open in two weeks

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Thursday, July 24. 2008
The realignment of the intersection of Georgia 15A and Apple Valley Road is running ahead of schedule and could be completed in two weeks. That’s the word from Don Clerici, Jackson County’s capital projects consultant. That’s good news for people who’ve been forced to take long detours to get to and from Jefferson. It’s also a benefit ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce-Jefferson Road to be open Monday

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Thursday, July 24. 2008
The busy road that most motorists traveling from Commerce to Jefferson use is expected to be opened again to traffic Monday. Georgia Department of Transportation crews were on the road this week putting the finishing touches on an almost three-month realignment project. Don Clerici, Jackson County’s capital projects consultant, said the ... [Full Story »] 

CRAWFORD: Taking aim at the king

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, July 24. 2008
Whenever I talk to a friend or acquaintance who keeps up with the activities of the Legislature, I’m amazed at how often the same question comes up: Is anybody going to run against the speaker? It seems that everyone wants to know if Glenn Richardson, one of the most controversial figures in state politics, is going to continue holding the ... [Full Story »] 

13-14 All-Stars battle tough foes at state

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 24. 2008
The Banks County 13-14-year-old All-Star baseball team seemingly faced tough odds the entire time it was in the postseason. After competing in the regional tournament in Blue Ridge, the squad advanced to the state tournament in Rome. In the opening round, Banks County held on for a 7-6 victory against Acworth. The local team had to deal with ... [Full Story »] 

13-14 All-Stars battle tough foes at state

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 24. 2008
The Banks County 13-14-year-old All-Star baseball team seemingly faced tough odds the entire time it was in the postseason. After competing in the regional tournament in Blue Ridge, the squad advanced to the state tournament in Rome. In the opening round, Banks County held on for a 7-6 victory against Acworth. The local team had to deal with ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Work, dedication will equal success for Leopards

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 24. 2008
Day by day we are getting closer. With the dawning of each new morning, the echoes for a new gridiron campaign can be heard more vividly. Yes, the new high school football season is just around the corner. For players and coaches at Banks County High School, that means the tempo of preparation will only continue to increase as the days draw ... [Full Story »] 

Influenced by many strong, successful women

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, July 24. 2008
Co-worker Jana Mitcham wrote an excellent column last week chronicling what women in the area went through in gaining the right to vote several decades ago. While it almost seems comical now that at one time women could not vote, in reality, it wasn’t that long ago that this backwards law existed, as baffling as it seems today. I sit in an ... [Full Story »] 
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