Horacek hearing ends; decision next week

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BarrowJournal
Friday, June 26. 2009
The Barrow County Personnel Review Board early next week will issue its decision on whether the county chairman’s April 6 suspension of CFO Beth Horacek was fair and appropriate. The second day of the administrative proceeding at the county annex wrapped up today just before 1 p.m. after about three hours of testimony by former chief ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Says something is wrong with the system

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, June 26. 2009
Dear Editor: I have a few questions I would like to ask. First of all, why do we have jurisdictions? Let me make myself a little clearer. I live in Barrow County and last week, Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies came into my home without my permission and arrested my brother. So why are they allowed in my home and I am in a totally different ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Missing two favorites from campaign trail

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, June 26. 2009
Following campaigns has been something I have enjoyed as long as I can remember. As a political junkie, I always look forward to campaign season. I’ve long been fascinated by the process. To me, there’s nothing like driving from here to there and seeing campaign signs for various candidates seeking a particular office. I admit I often look ... [Full Story »] 

Old school racing takes center stage at Atlanta Dragway

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, June 26. 2009
Atlanta Dragway held their second Saturday Insanity event, giving fans some not-to-be-missed moments as racers pushed the limits in pro-mods and old school cars. The competition was intense, with three hole shot wins out of four finals, coupled with very close margins of victory. The 6.50 index final was a run between beauty and the beast, as ... [Full Story »] 

Florida man gets one year probation for battery

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, June 26. 2009
A Florida man was recently sentenced in Madison County Superior Court to one year probation for simple battery under the Family Violence Act. Mark Quinn Carroll, 51, Hilliard, Fla., was also fined $800 for simple battery under the Family Violence Act (reduced from kidnapping). A charge of terroristic threats and acts was dismissed. Other ... [Full Story »] 

Ila won’t participate in county map

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, June 26. 2009
Ila’s city council decided this month that the town will not participate in a county picture graphic map. The council discussed the matter at its regular council meeting this month, and decided that the $295 required to have Ila City Hall on the county map could be better spent elsewhere. In other business, council woman Peggy Freeman said ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Why I respect the John Hancock

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, June 26. 2009
It’s always a joy to get a good letter to the editor, one by a local resident about a local issue, something bold enough to make someone mad, but respectful enough not to intend harm — something that is signed. The newspaper has always been a venue for public debate. Anyone can participate, if they include their real name. This is a healthy ... [Full Story »] 

Employee suspected of stealing $80,000

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, June 26. 2009
A restaurant employee may be getting more than just tips from customers to fund his new lifestyle, a woman told Braselton police. The woman suspected that one employee has stolen more than $80,000 during a 15-month period at Green Tea restaurant, located on Spout Springs Road. She suspected something was amiss when there was a low profit, ... [Full Story »] 

County certifies city petition

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, June 26. 2009
A Jackson County voter registrar has certified the signatures of a petition in Hoschton that could allow citizens to vote on any potential property tax increase. Brenda Fulcher, supervisor of voter registration, said Monday that she certified the signatures. A group of citizens collected 417 signatures from Hoschton voters on a petition that ... [Full Story »] 

Police staffing, service discussed in Hoschton

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, June 26. 2009
What does the future hold for the Hoschton Police Department? That’s one tough question the city’s public safety committee discussed last week with recently-named police chief Jeremy Howell. Within the past year, Hoschton’s police force has been reduced and its operation has been questioned during the city’s financial problems. Howell ... [Full Story »] 
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