Council should stand firm on its sign ordinance

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 30. 2008
Editor: I was quite surprised to learn that the Commerce City Council has refused to turn down Walgreens’ request for a variance in the sign ordinance. Approximately nine years ago I opened a local insurance agency on State Street in Commerce. The size of my requested signage on the front of the building was well within the city’s sign ... [Full Story »] 

“Friday Night Lights” this week

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, July 30. 2008
BY KRISTI REED This Friday, August 1, Mill Creek High School will do something no other area high school has done. The school will play host to the Atlanta Falcons as the team travels to Hoschton to kick off a two-day fan fest. “It’s going to be a huge event. We’re excited and we’re just trying to get the word out and make sure ... [Full Story »] 

No foul play suspected in deaths in Madison County

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 30. 2008
Autopsies of two people found dead off Hwy. 106 in Madison County Sunday revealed no evidence that they were murdered. “There was nothing to indicate foul play,” said Georgia Bureau of Investigation Agent Jim Fullington Tuesday afternoon. Now, authorities will wait for the completion of toxicology reports, a process that may take two to ... [Full Story »] 

The clock ticks toward the November vote

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 30. 2008
“To sin by silence when we should protest makes cowards out of men.” — Ella Wheeler Wilcox The front page story of USA Today earlier this week informed us we were 100 days away from the Nov. 4 presidential election. That count is now under the century mark until millions of Americans go to the polls in what can easily be argued will be ... [Full Story »] 

Man, wife argue over missing computer, shotgun

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 30. 2008
A man and his wife argued over several items including a computer, shotgun and medicine at a Borders Road residence July 23. According to a report from the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, the married couple was in a dispute over a missing computer and shotgun when a responding officer arrived at the scene. The wife said he husband held her ... [Full Story »] 

Four candidates qualify for mayor’s seat in Baldwin

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 30. 2008
Four candidates qualified last week to seek the mayor’s seat in the City of Baldwin. Baldwin residents Mike Kelley, Jerry Neace, Thomas Loudermilk and Mark Reed qualified last week for the special election to be held on September 16. Reed served the city as its mayor until April 28 of this year. At this time he resigned to run for a seat in ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton approves agreement for Gwinnett funds

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 30. 2008
Braselton may receive more than $1 million in sales tax funds, if Gwinnett voters approve a measure in the fall. The town council held a called meeting on Monday afternoon to approve an intergovernmental agreement between Gwinnett County and its cities, which includes Braselton. The agreement is the first step for Gwinnett commissioners to ... [Full Story »] 

Water service cutoffs just 'routine business'

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 30. 2008
“It’s just business as usual,” remarked Eric Klerk, manager of the Jackson County Water and Sewerage Authority. He was responding to reports in area news media about what was portrayed as a massive number of customers having their water cut off for nonpayment of water bills. Nearly 300 customers of the Jackson County Water and Sewerage ... [Full Story »] 

Timothy Sorrow

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, July 30. 2008
Timothy Lee Sorrow, 31, of Ila, died Sunday, July 27, 2008. He was the son of father and step-mother, Tim and Kathy Sorrow, Toccoa, and mother and step-father, Kathy and Jeff Moore, Union, S.C. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Hoyt Sorrow, Dollie Sorrow, Dan Moore; and an uncle, Ken Sorrow. Survivors in addition to his parents, include ... [Full Story »] 

BOC chairman candidates discuss experience, plans for Barrow

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 30. 2008
BarrowJournal.com and The Braselton News invited each of the candidates for chairman of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners to participate in an in-depth interview with reporter Kristi Reed to discuss issues of importance to Barrow County voters. Each candidate was asked the same series of questions regarding issues raised throughout their ... [Full Story »] 
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