Sheriff Lowe thwarts Clarke County burglary

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
Sheriff Clayton Lowe was on his way home last Friday on Smokey Road just inside Clarke County when he spotted a black Chevrolet Caprice in front of him turn into the back driveway of a home whose resident he knew to be an elderly person. According to the incident report, he watched to see if the car was attempting to turn around. When he ... [Full Story »] 

Cruelty to children among charges

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported 40 arrests last week, including the following: •Jermaine Allen, 35, 133 Baugh Street, Commerce, cruelty to children and simple battery. •Ernest Calvin Anders, 50, 4316 Hartlane Road, Gainesville, loitering or prowling and probation violation. •Seth Lewayne Anglin, 20, 1814 Atlanta Highway, ... [Full Story »] 

BOC, District 2 race

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
Thompson, Hardy speak on experience District 2 commissioner Jody Thompson and challenger Chas Hardy spoke on their experience at a forum Tuesday night in Commerce. “When the people voted me into office, the county finances were stressed and the budget was a challenge to work with,” Thompson said. “I was a part of 50 meetings that first ... [Full Story »] 

Actions filed in Superior Court

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
Actions filed recently in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Madison County include: •Samuel Curtis Kitchens, 19, Maysville, was sentenced to one year probation and fined $472 for possession of a pistol by person under 18. A charge of marijuana (less than an ounce) was dismissed. •David Lee Evans, 31, Commerce, was sentenced to ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County schools trimming costs in budget

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
The Jackson County Board of Education has given an initial approval of its 2009 fiscal year budget for $92.4 million. It’s a budget that doesn’t include a deficit or proposed property tax hike, but does foresee cuts in some departments from a previously-proposed budget. The 2009 budget is a 9.9 percent increase from the 2008 ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton council considering $2.7 million budget

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
A slumping economy isn’t affecting the coffers of Braselton like its neighboring communities, according to the town’s mayor. On Thursday, the town council held a hearing on its proposed fiscal year 2009 general fund budget for $2.7 million — a six percent increase from the 2008 budget of $2.6 million. Braselton ... [Full Story »] 

Alcohol license approved for new Auburn restaurant

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
BY CHRIS BRIDGES The Auburn City Council unanimously approved an alcohol license for Dakota’s Grill, a new restaurant which is scheduled to open in approximately eight weeks. The council approved the application during its June meeting last Thursday after taking comments from citizens during a public hearing. No citizen in attendance spoke ... [Full Story »] 

Nutrition key to successful fitness program

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
Like any complex machine, the human body needs the right type of fuel to help it operate efficiently. Exercise is important, but without proper nutrition, many of the benefits can be lost. Nutrition consultant Sue Kay of StarCo Wellness Programs recently conducted a nutrition seminar for the Mill Creek High School football team. The purpose: to ... [Full Story »] 

USATF Georgia Junior Olympics championships begin June 12

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
The USA Track and Field Georgia Junior Olympic Championship will be held this week at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton. Area preliminary qualifying meets began earlier this week at Emory University and Marietta 6 Grade Academy. The top eight athletes in each preliminary competition will qualify for the championships scheduled for June 12 ... [Full Story »] 

Hawks attend football camps

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, June 11. 2008
The Mill Creek football program continued preparations for the upcoming season as players attended two different camps this past week. On Thursday, 17 players traveled to Flowery Branch for a three-day high school player development camp hosted by the Atlanta Falcons. Saturday, 36 offensive linemen attended the fifth annual North Metro ... [Full Story »] 
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