Braselton police investigate report of child molestation

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
The Braselton Police Department is investigating a report of child molestation. The Hall County Department of Family and Children Services contacted Braselton police on June 10 about an allegation that a male family member inappropriately touched a five-year-old girl. Braselton police Sgt. J.D. Gille said police must schedule a forensic ... [Full Story »] 

Vivian Langford

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
Vivian Pauline Webb Langford, 87, of Gainesville, formerly of the Pendergrass (Holly Springs Community), died Tuesday, June 17, 2008. She was born on October 14, 1920, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Paul and Wilda Wood Webb. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Holly Springs United Methodist Church for 67 years. She attended ... [Full Story »] 

Ruby Smith

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
Ruby Lois Smith, 67, of Dahlonega, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at her residence. Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruby Humphries Major. She had lived most of her life in Lumpkin County and had worked at Whit’s Beauty Salon and Supply in Gainesville. She was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith ... [Full Story »] 

Summer prime for area paintballers, emphasis on teamwork and fun

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
“Go for the can! Doritos, Doritos! Doritos is down! Go!” While hearing that screamed above the rapid-fire sound of semi-automatic fire may make you think of a concession stand hold-up, in reality it is the most recent incarnation of a game. That game is paintball. Daniel Vickery has been playing paintball for 11 years. Starting with ... [Full Story »] 

CHS Set To Host Offensive Camp

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
Hundreds of offensive high school students will be in Commerce late next month. Commerce High School head football coach Steve Savage says he expects between 350 to 425 athletes to come out to the 13th Northeast Georgia Offensive Camp, to be held at CHS July 22, 23 and 24. Football players from around the area will take part. The camp will be ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles Basketball Camp Ends

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
The second annual Lady Eagles Basketball Camp wrapped up last week at East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Campers ranging from first to eighth grade took part, with the focus being placed on the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling and defense. “We keep it basic but make it somewhat challenging depending on the age and skill ... [Full Story »] 

BJC surgeon resigns a day before suit filed

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
The general surgeon at BJC Hospital in Commerce announced his resignation and closed his office Monday. The following day four former patients filed suit against him and BJC Medical Center over alleged malpractice. Dr. Keith Ash’s resignation leaves the medical center without one of its primary profit centers and has it scrambling to replace ... [Full Story »] 

County gives go-ahead to Bana Road work

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
A key road project in Commerce will move forward following action Monday night by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners to approve agreements with developers. The BOC approved a development agreement with Commerce Land Holdings for the Bana Road project in East Jackson. The developer agrees to donate 15 acres of right of way. Construction ... [Full Story »] 

Farmers' market starts '08 season Saturday

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
The 2008 City to City Farmers’ Market opens Saturday morning at 7:00. It’ll be in the trackside parking lot in front of Spencer Park on South Elm Street in downtown Commerce. The official hours are 7:00 to 11, but last year’s experience suggests that shoppers intent on buying fresh squash or beans should be there early. “The earlier the ... [Full Story »] 

City Lights vendor deadline extended

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 18. 2008
The deadline for vendors for the June 28 City Lights Downtown Festival has been extended to 5:00 Friday afternoon. “We have about 35 vendors, counting food,” said Hasco Craver, executive director of the Downtown Development Authority, which sponsors the event. “Because of the volume of calls and emails over the past two days, the Commerce ... [Full Story »] 
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