New sheriff expects some personnel changes

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, November 15. 2008
...but says he will be even handed in assessing staff Kip Thomas says he will make some personnel moves as Madison County’s new sheriff, but the newly elected head of county law enforcement said he’s heard rumors about his plans and he wants to assure the county that he will fairly assess each employee under his authority. “Most will be ... [Full Story »] 

Ila on track for new back up well

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, November 15. 2008
The city of Ila may soon have a long-awaited back up well for its water system. William Smith, a former Ila mayor, told the council last week that he is willing to lease the city some of his land for 35 years at $1 per year, so they can drill a well and build a pump house for the filter system. The council agreed and instructed city clerk Susan ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton police forum set Nov. 18

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, November 15. 2008
The Hoschton Police Department will host its community alliance forum on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend the forum. The event will be held at the Hoschton Police Department, located at 101 Pearl Industrial Blvd., Suite A. For more information, call 706-824-1911.

Town offers sewer deal to Hall County

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, November 15. 2008
Braselton is offering Hall County a portion of the town’s sewer service district to two key developments. The town council agreed on Monday to authorize the mayor and town attorney to update an intergovernmental agreement with Hall County that would allow the county to provide sewer service to the Village at Deaton Creek and Medical Plaza 1 ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Easygoing Edisto

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, November 15. 2008
With all the financial tension and stress of this year, Charles and I hadn’t planned a vacation at all, but I kind of stumbled across something on the internet about Edisto Island, a relatively undeveloped island 40 miles or so south of Charleston, SC. I had heard of Edisto – my friend Mary Jo Matthews had spoken of it often. In fact, ... [Full Story »] 

Warriors run past Tigers, 21-7

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, November 15. 2008
IRWINTON--The Wilkinson County Warriors proved to be as fast as advertised -- and then some. Small but speedy tailback Immanual Shinholster ripped off touchdown runs of 60 and 75 yards as the Warriors bumped the Commerce Tigers from the first round of the playoffs with a 21-7 win. The loss ends the Tigers' season at 5-6, their first losing ... [Full Story »] 

Budget woes could hit Commerce school staff, programs

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, November 14. 2008
If the state’s revenue shortfall dips to what one expert expects it to, the budget ax could fall on programs and teachers at Commerce City Schools next year. “That’s where the money is,” city schools superintendent Dr. James E. “Mac” McCoy said as he passed the unsettling news along at the school board work session Thursday. ... [Full Story »] 

Theft of $10 cooler gets 3 jailed for shoplifting

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, November 14. 2008
A $10.70 cooler allegedly shoplifted from the Flying J Travel Plaza may end up costing three local people a whole lot more. The Commerce Police Department charged Marion Louise Bailey, 27, 1546 Historic Homer Hwy., Homer, James Robert McDaniel, 23, 118 Old Harden Orchard Rd., Commerce, and Tabitha Pearl Pinson, 19, 275 Rattle Trap Road, ... [Full Story »] 

Local sign of healthcare meltdown

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, November 14. 2008
BJC Medical Center announced that it is closing its obstetrics departments. After Dec. 9, no babies will be born at BJC. The hospital is caught by the twin pressures of a bad economy and inadequate reimbursements from Medicaid, and the problem is not limited to BJC. Medicaid patients who would normally go to BJC to have babies will go to ... [Full Story »] 

Lori Martin named Commerece School System Teacher of the Year

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, November 14. 2008
Commerce Middle School teacher Lori Martin was recognized as the city school system’s Teacher of the Year at Monday night’s school board meeting. The Board of Education also honored the Teachers of the Year from each school. Martin won the honor for the middle school while Mandy McEntyre (Commerce Primary School), Kim McCravy (Commerce ... [Full Story »] 
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