School funding suit dropped

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, September 17. 2008
Consortium leaders plan to file new action The Consortium for Adequate School Funding in Georgia announced Tuesday that it has withdrawn its lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court so that it can take other actions, including filing a new lawsuit in another court. The Consortium is composed of 50 Georgia school systems, including Madison ... [Full Story »] 

Driver leaving bar doesn’t notice missing tire

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 17. 2008
A Braselton woman leaving a local bar drove her vehicle with a missing tire, according to police. A Braselton officer said he noticed that a Ford Mustang traveling on Ga. Hwy. 211 was missing a tire and was being driven on a rim. The driver — Jessica Danielle Sexton, 22 — questioned why the officer stopped her after he already told her ... [Full Story »] 

County’s carnival turns 60

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, September 17. 2008
Agricultural Fair starts Tues. The fairgrounds in Comer will be bustling once again when the Madison County Agricultural Fair returns for its 60th year. “It’s nice to be around that long,” said Jay Lawrence, who chairs the fair committee for the Comer Lions’ Club. The fair starts Tuesday and runs through Saturday. Lawrence hopes the ... [Full Story »] 

Wednesday fire guts Madison Co. home

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, September 17. 2008
A Wednesday morning fire gutted the home of Robert and Lisa Kent of 231 Minish Cemetery Road in Madison County. Officials said the blaze was likely started by a clothes dryer. The Kents, who were not at home when the fire started, lost everything in the house. Those interested in helping the Kents can call 770-295-9116 or 706-335-5087. Ila, ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County EMS tournament winners

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 17. 2008
Ron Wilson, Larry Jordan, Eric Akins and Mike Wilson comprised the winning team in the Jackson County EMS Employee Benevolence Group’s recent golf tournament. The event raised more than $5,000. Second place and $300 went to the team of Brandon Jenkins, Jason Poss, Michael Keller and Russ Drake. While the team of Tony Allen, Bryan Cash, Knox ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson hosts Oglethorpe County for homecoming

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 17. 2008
After last week’s impressive victory over Fannin County, the Jefferson Dragons are hosting Oglethorpe County this Friday as the backdrop to the homecoming festivities. Oglethorpe has a 1-2 overall, 0-2 region record this season, but that doesn’t mean that the Patriots will be a pushover team. “[Oglethorpe] are a lot better than their ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers break 2007 win record; host Franklin Thursday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 17. 2008
Jackson County Lady Panthers are still looking for a consistent groove. The ladies picked up a win early Saturday over quad-A Winder-Barrow in the Oconee County Tournament after a six-game losing streak, but remained inconsistent in finishing later in the tournament. The Lady Panthers host Franklin County Thursday in a region game starting at 6 ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers looking for second win before region play

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 17. 2008
The gridiron Panthers are back on the field this Friday at Prince Avenue’s turf. Jackson County will be looking for the second win of the season and the second win before starting region play. As an added bonus, coach Billy Kirk said that the Jackson County vs. Prince Ave. game is in the running for game of the week for Channel 2 WSB-TV. Kirk ... [Full Story »] 

Column: Another Friday night

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 17. 2008
It’s almost another Friday night and everyone in Northeast Georgia knows what that means: it is time for some football. Jackson County gets back on the field this week after an off week to face Prince Avenue. The Panthers have been a team that I think has surprised a lot of people in only two games. Honestly I don’t think anyone expected ... [Full Story »] 

Homer approves $457,000 budget

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 17. 2008
The City of Homer approved a $457,000 budget at its Sept. 9 meeting, which is up over last year’s budget of $427,100. A final public hearing on the budget was held before the council meeting. There were no public comments at the hearing. The council approved the budget unanimously. In other business at the meeting, the council: •approved a ... [Full Story »] 
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