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Sheriff's deputies arrest 36

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Friday, August 6. 2010

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 people during the past week, including the following: •Terry Allan Barnett, 44, 1566 Crooked Creek Road, Athens, violation of Georgia’s Controlled Substance Act and drugs to be kept in original containers. •Chad Joseph Crumley, 37, 694 Blacks Creek Church Road, Danielsville, child support ... [Full Story »]

Colbert couple charged with growing marijuana

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MadisonJournalTODAY

Friday, August 6. 2010

A Colbert couple was arrested recently after a Governor’s Task Force helicopter spotted several patches of marijuana growing just south of Danielsville. Calvin Lloyd Senclair, 47, and Mary Ellen Senclair, 51, both of 192 Christmas Circle, were each charged with manufacturing marijuana and possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance. ... [Full Story »]

Commissioner calls for lift on furlough days

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BraseltonNewsTODAY

Friday, August 6. 2010

Jackson County Commissioner Dwain Smith spoke at the board of commissioners meeting Monday night in favor of the county lifting the furlough days for county employees. “I don’t think we are doing as well as we can do for our employees,” Smith said. “ They haven’t had a pay increase since 2007. Medical insurance has gone up. We’re ... [Full Story »]

Jane Martin

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MainStreetNewsOBITS

Friday, August 6. 2010

WINDER - Jane Harris Martin, 75, died Thursday, August 5, 2010. A native of Winder, she was the daughter of the late Pete and Oris H. Harris. Mrs. Martin was a member of Chapel Christian Church and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl J. Martin; a daughter, Cindy Chandler; granddaughter, Jessica Martin; and sister, ... [Full Story »]

‘Dee’ Adams

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Friday, August 6. 2010

DEWEY ROSE – Delores “Dee” Adams, 72, died Thursday, August 5, 2010. Born in Wickenburg, Ariz., she was the daughter of the late Robert and Bernice Lister Dozier. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by a son, Mark Adams. She received her nursing degree from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, Phoenix, Ariz., and had worked in hospitals and ... [Full Story »]

Ada Elder

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Friday, August 6. 2010

JEFFERSON – Ada Hardy Elder, 77, died Thursday, August 5, 2010. Born on October 18, 1932, in Jefferson, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Ada Tolbert Hardy. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School and the University of Georgia, where she received a Master's Degree in Education. She was retired from the Jefferson High School, where ... [Full Story »]

EDITORIAL: Big test looming for Hoschton leaders

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BraseltonNewsTODAY

Friday, August 6. 2010

Around two years ago, Hoschton citizens got riled up over a proposed property tax in the city. Meetings were packed. Petitions were circulated. No tax was enacted that year, or last year. Now under a new administration, Hoschton did finally make some tough decisions for the town’s financial future. It did away with its police department. And ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson in the black for 2009

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JacksonHeraldTODAY

Friday, August 6. 2010

The City of Jefferson ended 2009 in the black, according to the town’s recently released audit. According to the audit, Jefferson netted $761,000 in its General Fund on the year, pushing its reserve funds to over $2.8 million. In the city’s water and sewer fund, the town had a net loss of $260,000 on the year, however, over $671,000 of ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Allen makes for quality addition to Bulldogg coaching staff

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS

Friday, August 6. 2010

Has it really been 14 years since Stan Allen and I were roaming the football sidelines in Newton County? It’s hard to believe, but that is the case. Allen, who is part of David Wagner’s new coaching staff at Winder-Barrow High School, is someone I hadn’t talked to in many years, but when we came face-to-face again recently in the halls of ... [Full Story »]

Back to pads for MCHS Red Raiders

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Friday, August 6. 2010

With just eight days before the Red Raiders hit the gridiron for their first scrimmage game of the 2010 season, the team wasted no time getting back on the field in helmets and shoulder pads this week. Madison County started mandatory practice Monday. With helmets and shoulder pads only on Monday and Tuesday, coach Randell Owens was considering ... [Full Story »]