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OPINION: Family makes holidays special

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Thursday, December 23. 2010

Ready or not, Christmas is here. The mad rush to buy presents, decorate the house, cook tons of food and mail Christmas cards is entering a fever pitch. In just a few days, the “Big Day” will be here. I still have vivid childhood memories of Christmas Day while growing up in the central Georgia town of Monticello. It seemed Christmas Eve ... [Full Story »]

County manager’s contract extended for one year

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BraseltonNewsTODAY

Thursday, December 23. 2010

County manager Darrell Hampton’s contract was extended for one year Monday night by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners following a 30-minute closed session. BOC chairman Hunter Bicknell and commissioners Bruce Yates, Dwain Smith and Tom Crow voted in favor of extending the contract. Commissioner Chas Hardy was not at the meeting due to ... [Full Story »]

EDC campaign fund estimate cut by half

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BarrowJournal

Thursday, December 23. 2010

The director of a capital campaign to generate five years of support for the Barrow County Economic Development Commission told two local development authorities Friday that he has cut in half his original estimate of the amount of money he expects the campaign to generate. Bob Saacke of National Community Development Services said his original ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Host Tourney Play Tues.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS

Wednesday, December 22. 2010

The East Jackson Eagles wrapped up their pre-Christmas schedule Friday night with a victory over Oglethorpe County. That leaves the Eagles 1-1 in the region and 4-4 overall going into the Christmas break. The Eagles will return to action next Tuesday, Dec. 28, when they host the Wingslinger Holiday Bash, a three-day tournament at EJCHS. ... [Full Story »]

Mat Tigers At Dawson Co. Dec. 30

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS

Wednesday, December 22. 2010

Chalk it up as another successful week of wrestling for the Commerce mat Tigers, as they picked up wins against Flowery Branch and Elbert County, along with a tournament victory at Madison County. The Tigers will be off until the Amicalola Classic on Dec. 30-31. Action is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30. The wrestlers started ... [Full Story »]

Fire marshal gives c/o to new CHS

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CommerceNewsTODAY

Wednesday, December 22. 2010

The new Commerce High School building is now certified for occupancy. Superintendent of schools James E. “Mac” McCoy said the state fire marshal approved the building Friday — which happened to be the last day of school before the winter break. The fire marshal’s blessing was the last hurdle to be cleared before staff could begin the ... [Full Story »]

DOT lets bid on Maysville Road intersection work

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CommerceNewsTODAY

Wednesday, December 22. 2010

The reconfiguration of a Maysville Road intersection is on the Georgia Department of Transportation’s agenda for 2011. The project will widen Hwy. 98 so a right-turn lane and left-turn lane can be built from each direction of Hwy. 98 onto the side streets, according to district DOT spokesperson Terri Pope. A traffic signal will be installed, ... [Full Story »]

Commerce police charge 3 with DUI

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CommerceNewsTODAY

Wednesday, December 22. 2010

The Commerce Police Department made three arrests during the past week on driving under the influence (DUI) charges. Otherwise, it was a relatively slow week. Among those arrested was Cynthia Beth Minish, 32, 745 Carson Road, Commerce, charged with DUI-drugs, failure to yield right of way while turning left and driving without a license on her ... [Full Story »]

Truly a time for joyful celebration

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CommerceNewsTODAY

Wednesday, December 22. 2010

Call it by any name you wish, celebrate or do not celebrate, but is there any time of the year so colorfully decorated and so joyously observed as Christmas? Celebrate it with extravagance or boil it down to its origin, you can’t escape the fact that it is a celebration of the Christian belief that God sent his son to earth to save us. The ... [Full Story »]

Ex-softball coach under investigation

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BraseltonNewsTODAY

Wednesday, December 22. 2010

The former girls softball coach at Jackson County Comprehensive High School is reportedly under investigation for having a possible “inappropriate” relationship with a student. The coach, who was also a teacher at West Jackson Middle School, resigned Dec. 3. Officials close to the situation confirmed to Mainstreet Newspapers that a criminal ... [Full Story »]