Fight at card game leads to two arrests

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 24. 2008
A fight over a card game led to two arrests and six charges last week, according to the Commerce Police Department. Police responded to a Hill Street location for report of “damage to property” in which they were told people were “beating on a car” and that shots had been fired. Advised by dispatch that a white Cadillac Escalade was ... [Full Story »] 

Early voting available for general election

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, September 24. 2008
Georgia voters can now cast their ballots in person for the general election at their county registrar’s office without providing a reason. A new law allows voters to cast ballots 45 days prior to an election, either by mail or in person without providing a reason. “Georgia will experience large voter turnout in the November General ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson foreclosures up 57% YTD

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, September 24. 2008
Foreclosures in Jackson County are up 57 percent so far in 2008 compared to 2007. But compared to the growth year of 2006 before the housing fall, foreclosures are up 176 percent. Through October’s sale date in 2008, 864 properties have been thrown into foreclosure. That number includes residential, commercial and raw land property, some of ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Thanks for library support

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 24. 2008
Dear Editor: The Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library were honored and privileged to have editor Mike Buffington, speak to our Lunch and Learn group this past Wednesday. He enlightened us with the history of newspapers and the future of the written word. Thank you, Mr. Buffington. We have also been honored and privileged to have Mr. ... [Full Story »] 

JHS brings home season bests from Jekyll Island

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 24. 2008
Jefferson’s cross country team enjoyed a trip to Jekyll Island last weekend. Race day brought nearly perfect running conditions for the Dragon runners and both squads took advantage of the conditions to showcase their performances. “We headed down to the beach last weekend and came back with a trophy and a ton of personal records,” said ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Going to the fair with a girl — or frog — on your arm

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, September 24. 2008
We need a break from all the political bickering and economic bad news. It is a good thing that the county fair season is underway. We can go to the fair and have a little fun without thinking constantly about problems, our own, our state’s and our nation’s. So in this spirit, I will tell you a story. There was a lad who loved the outdoors. ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers pick up forfeited win

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 24. 2008
Jackson County's slow-pitch softball team won Saturday’s game by default after Hillgrove did not show. The Lady Panthers have three games left before the area tournament. All the remaining games are at home for Jackson County. The Jackson County ladies are now fully rested as they prepare for Allatoona on Thursday. The home game starts at 5 ...

$2.385 million school surplus should soften blow of financial crunch

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, September 24. 2008
The Madison County school system ended the past fiscal year with $2.385 million more in reserves than originally anticipated. School leaders originally foresaw $2.975 million in reserves, but ended the 2008 fiscal year with $5.36 million fund balance. The extra cash could not come at a better time. Facing impending state funding cuts (Madison ... [Full Story »] 

Spratlin Mill zoning request withdrawn

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, September 24. 2008
A zoning request that could have paved the way for 90 new homes on Spratlin Mill Road has been withdrawn. Planning commission members refused (6-0) to give their approval last week to Morris Bullock, who told the planning commission that he wanted to rezone three parcels totaling approximately 116 acres adjacent to Spratlin Mill from A-1 and ... [Full Story »] 

Bogart man charged with aggravated battery

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, September 24. 2008
A Bogart man was charged with aggravated battery after allegedly punching his girlfriend in the eye last week at the Quick Pick on Hwy. 72. According to a report from the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, a deputy arrived at the Quick Pick and found a woman sitting in the floor of the store in front of the cash register, bleeding from her ... [Full Story »] 
Page 2562 of 2804, totaling 28040 entries
Copyright © 2008-2012 MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.