Rising drug problem cited as top concern for sheriff’s candidates

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
If there’s one thing the two candidates for sheriff agree on, it’s the rising drug problem in Jackson County. Incumbent sheriff Stan Evans and challenger Jim Keinard talked about the increasing drug activity during a political forum on Thursday. The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson County Farm Bureau sponsored the ... [Full Story »] 

Rising drug problem cited as top concern for sheriff’s candidates

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
If there’s one thing the two candidates for sheriff agree on, it’s the rising drug problem in Jackson County. Incumbent sheriff Stan Evans and challenger Jim Keinard talked about the increasing drug activity during a political forum on Thursday. The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson County Farm Bureau ... [Full Story »] 

Three vie for district attorney post

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Republicans Rick Bridgeman, Donna Golden Sikes and Brad Smith are vying for district attorney of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit, which includes Jackson, Barrow and Banks counties. Bridgeman was named district attorney by Gov. Sonny Perdue in September 2007, after former DA Tim Madison resigned amid allegations of criminal activity. Since his ... [Full Story »] 

BOE candidates discuss graduation incident

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
A recent high school graduation labeled by some parents as a “debacle” has provided lessons for future ceremonies, according to candidates for the Jackson County of Board of Education. The graduation ceremony at Jackson County Comprehensive High School was criticized by some graduates’ family members, who said the May ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton project gets initial approval

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
A national pharmacy’s plan to open a store in Braselton earned the initial approval of the town’s planners on Monday — despite opposition from some residents of Chateau Elan. The Braselton Planning Commission cast a 4-1 vote recommending approval of the request. Thomas Blevins cast a vote in opposition to the proposal. The ... [Full Story »] 

Chairman candidates spar over reservoir debt

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Jackson County’s water woes — and the ability to pay debt tied to water service — are hot topics for one race on the July 15 Republican primary ballot. The three candidates vying for chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners — Ron Johnson, Hunter Bicknell and Tony Beatty — debated the ... [Full Story »] 

BOC approves road work project

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
BY KRISTI REED Several area roads will soon get a face lift. The Barrow County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the expenditure of $308,000 to patch certain county roads in advance of resurfacing by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The repairs are required as part of GDOT’s 2008 Local Assistance Road Program. Three ... [Full Story »] 

Banks and Jackson officials attend ribbon-cutting

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Several Banks and Jackson County officials attended the recent grand opening and ribbon-cutting event for Funopolis Family Fun Center. Among those shown are: Bonnie Johnson, Banks County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Todd Hubbard, Banks County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Martha Threatt, Banks County Chamber of Commerce Board of ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Do some homework before touching the screen

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
We hear every election about the need to vote. But citizens need to do more than just touch the voting screen. It’s important to do some homework on each candidate. The potential representatives may keep their election-time promises. They may not. But if you don’t put some effort into learning what local candidates are about, then you’re ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: IDA making progress in Dogsboro area

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
BY FRANK GILLISPIE The Madison County Industrial Authority is making progress in developing a business friendly area around the Dogsboro intersection. They just came to an agreement with the board of education for property in the area to be used as a discharge site for a sewage treatment plant for commercial users. This is a long-term project ... [Full Story »] 
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