City moves to expedite gift of Oxford building

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, December 17. 2010
The Commerce City Council has asked its city attorney to help a California woman donate the old Oxford building to the city by Dec. 31. The owner, Peggy Beauregard, Commerce Town Square LLC, apparently wants to unload the building on State Street by Dec. 31 to avoid a 2011 property tax bill. But until the city gets the warranty deed and a ... [Full Story »] 

Sheriff's office announces 60 arrests

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, December 17. 2010
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 60 people during the past week, including the following: •Cornelius Paul Aleman III, 37, homeless, battery and failure to appear. •Micah Joel Belcher, 44, 1265 Galilee Church Road, Jefferson, violation of parole. •Maranda Leigh Benton, 36, 4367 Highway 441, South, Nicholson, simple battery. ... [Full Story »] 

Fasten your seat belt

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, December 17. 2010
By Susan Harper Air travel these days is a wild adventure. It was always rife with uncertainty – subject to weather delays, labor union strife, airport readiness, and the dreaded mechanical difficulties. (We might not mind the slight risk of a flat tire if we’re traveling by car, but nobody wants the slight risk of a plane engine catching ... [Full Story »] 

School board to discuss superintendent’s contract

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, December 17. 2010
The Jackson County Board of Education will take a closer look at the continued employment of superintendent Shannon Adams during a called meeting on Thursday. On Monday, the board met for two hours and 10 minutes behind closed doors to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation. Of that time, Adams was not in the meeting for about an hour and a ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: College football the way it was meant to be

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, December 17. 2010
Two college football games caught my attention this past Saturday and for those of you who read my column even on a semi-regular basis, you won’t be surprised. The first game was the annual clash between Army and Navy. To me, this is probably the best rivalry in college football. I know people in this neck of the woods will talk about ... [Full Story »] 

Golf course for sale this week

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, December 17. 2010
The sun set on Sunrise Golf Course this summer. Now, Madison County’s lone golf course is up for sale. Tranzon Integrity Partners, a real estate auction company, has the golf course up for sale in a “hybrid sealed bid and on-line auction.” Sealed bids were due by Wednesday, Dec. 15. Top bidders will then be invited to bid online on ... [Full Story »] 

Jerry O’Kelley

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, December 17. 2010
MAYSVILLE – Jerry Franklin O’Kelley, 68, died Wednesday, December 15, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Thomas Gibbs and Ruth Chandler O’Kelley. He was employed with Sherwin Williams as a chemist. Survivors include a son, Bryan O’Kelley, Cumming; daughter, Kristen O’Kelley, ... [Full Story »] 

Vickie Lee

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, December 17. 2010
BRASELTON – Vickie Lee, 52, died Thursday, December 16, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. A private memorial service will be held at a later date by the family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, December 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. Memorial Park South Funeral Home, Flowery Branch, is in ...

Richard Dohney

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, December 17. 2010
WINDER – Richard F. Dohney, 66, died Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Born in Pelham, he was the son of Steve Dohney and Alberta Gilbert. He was a market manager for Walmart. Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Lisa Dohney, Winder; sons, Todd Dohney and Josh Dohney; daughter, Stacy Parmer; grandchildren, Tristan and Katie ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Leopards struggle with shallow bench through holidays

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, December 17. 2010
The Lady Leopards’ season started off as one of the best in coach Jerry Kings’ record, but setbacks due to injuries has complicated things and now the Banks County bench is looking rather shallow. The girls moved to 4-2 after picking up a 56-16 win over Oglethorpe, Dec. 7. However the loss of several players due to injuries across the ... [Full Story »] 
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