Barrow foreclosures continue to climb

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
Foreclosures in Barrow County have jumped the last five months of 2008 by 80 percent over the same period last year. Barrow foreclosures topped 654 for the period Aug.-Dec., a huge climb from 363 in 2007 for the same five-month period. The largest single month for foreclosures in Barrow County was October this year when there were 157. Every ... [Full Story »] 

County occupation tax on tap in 2009

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
All businesses in unincorporated areas (outside of city limits) in Madison County will be required to pay an occupation tax in 2009. The occupation tax includes a $36 administration fee, along with a “per employee” fee, which is as follows: •0-3 FT employees — $24. •4-20 FT employees — $8 per employee. •21-100 employees — $160 ... [Full Story »] 

GSP investigates 14 wrecks in county

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
The Athens Post 32 of the Georgia State Patrol reportedly investigated 14 traffic crashes in Madison County during the month of November. The crashes resulted in 15 injuries and no deaths, according to the press release. Troopers also issued 74 traffic citations in the county during the month, including four arrests for DUI, 30 citations for ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: A letter to county’s ‘more recent’ residents

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the “more recent” residents of Madison County. Madison County is still primarily an agriculturally oriented society made up of conservative, God-fearing people loyal to the state of Georgia. We want not only our tax base to be minimal but local government interference to also be minimal. I feel any ... [Full Story »] 

Chambliss wins Senate runoff

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
Republican incumbent receives nearly 75% of the vote in Madison County The runoff is over. So are those constant TV ads. Republican incumbent Saxby Chambliss won an easy victory in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Jim Martin. Chambliss was the overwhelming favorite in Madison County, receiving 4,832 votes ... [Full Story »] 

Planners recommend approval for auction house

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
The Banks County Planning Commission recommended approval Tuesday night for a conditional use permit for an auction house to locate at Banks Crossing. The planners also tabled auction for an acupuncture clinic to locate at Banks Crossing. The request from Commerce Crossing, located at Pottery Factory Drive, is for an auction house to be located ... [Full Story »] 

City taxes at stake in budget talks

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
The Hoschton City Council will once again review costs and income for its 2009 budget — with a possible vote coming Monday night. Two weeks ago, the city held two state-mandated public hearings for a property tax increase — which is proposed in one of two budgets at city hall. The hearings became standing-room only meetings at city hall ... [Full Story »] 

‘Jim’ Bergeron

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
James “Jim” L. Bergeron Jr., 73, of Nicholson, died peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospice House on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, following a lengthy illness. Born in Franklin, La., on December 3, 1934, he was the son of the late James and Gertrude Bergeron. He was a graduate of Franklin High School and Tulane University, and was retired from ... [Full Story »] 

Rev. Edward Harris

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
The Rev. Edward Frank Harris Jr., 44, of Clermont, has died. He was the son of Augusta Harris, Maplesville, Ala., and Edward Harris, Valdosta. Born in Montgomery Ala., Rev. Harris had lived in Valdosta for four and a half years before moving to Gainesville. He was the Youth Pastor at the Pendergrass Baptist Church. Before coming to Gainesville, ... [Full Story »] 

Chambliss wins run-off; McDonald, Doyle also elected

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
Saxby Chambliss was re-elected to the United States Senate in a run-off election Tuesday. State-wide, incumbent Chambliss (R) had 1.2 million, or 57 percent of the votes. Challenger Jim Martin (D) had 905,637 votes. In Banks County, Chambliss was also the winner with 2,964 votes, while Martin had 598 voters. Voter turnout for Banks County was ... [Full Story »] 
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