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Benton doesn’t support governor’s pay plan for teachers

Posted by
Angela Gary
Wednesday, January 20. 2010
When the Georgia House of Representatives debates Gov. Sonny Perdue’s new proposal for paying teachers, he won’t be able to count Rep. Tommy Benton among his supporters. “I’m not real fond of the governor’s proposal for pay for teachers,” Benton acknowledged Monday. In his state of the state address, Perdue proposed partially ... [Full Story »] 

Early Wed. fire destroys Jefferson home

Posted by
Angela Gary
Wednesday, January 13. 2010
An early morning fire destroyed a home in Jefferson Wednesday, but the home’s occupants escaped without injury. The home of Bruce and Tara Simonton on Brookside Drive off of Westmoreland Ave. reportedly caught on fire around 3 a.m. A fire alarm reportedly alerted the home’s two occupants and they were able to get out quickly. Units from the ... [Full Story »] 

Kaput subdivisions creating county headache

Posted by
Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 6. 2010
Jackson County continues to receive requests from property owners who want a building permit for property located in subdivisions that don’t meet county regulations. But comments from members of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners indicate that there is little support for the county to use tax funds to help bail out owners who have lots ... [Full Story »] 

Two Jefferson department heads get ‘no’ votes

Posted by
Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
What is usually a routine action to approve department heads for another year changed Monday night when councilman C.D. Kidd asked that the council vote on the department heads one at a time instead of approving them all together. The council then voted on each department head individually with two getting no votes from two members of the ... [Full Story »] 

First annual Jug Drop set for Dec. 31

Posted by
Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 30. 2009
Looking for a fun way to ring in the New Year? Look no further than the Barrow County Museum. The Barrow County Historical Society will be hosting the inaugural New Year’s Eve “Jug Drop” at the museum on Thursday, Dec. 31. Local merchants will be on hand selling food and other merchandise. The event will also feature free drawings for ... [Full Story »] 

Robbery suspect dies fleeing authorities

Posted by
Angela Gary
Monday, December 21. 2009
A suspect in an armed robbery is dead after a police pursuit ended in a fatal crash on Hwy. 11 near Bethlehem Church Road in Barrow County. Chief Deputy Bruce Wright of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office said Durwin Schofield, 41, of Winder, robbed the Dollar General Store on Hwy. 138 in Monroe at approximately 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon. ... [Full Story »] 

Homeowners open fire on burglars

Posted by
Angela Gary
Tuesday, December 15. 2009
Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a Bethlehem residence early this morning after the homeowners reported firing several shots at two individuals. The homeowners were awakened just before midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 15. After noticing lights in their shed, the homeowners armed themselves. The homeowners believed the thieves were ... [Full Story »] 

Rep. England putting support behind Rep. Ralston in wake of Speaker's departure

Posted by
Mike Buffington
Wednesday, December 9. 2009
Barrow County State Rep. Terry England said Tuesday he is supporting Rep. David Ralston as new Speaker of the Georgia Houses of Representatives. A new speaker will have to be elected since Rep. Glenn Richardson has resigned following reported personal issues, including a reported suicide attempt and an affair with a lobbyist. England supported ... [Full Story »] 

Pendergrass slashes budget by 45 percent

Posted by
Angela Gary
Wednesday, December 2. 2009
Pendergrass has decreased its proposed 2010 budget by 45 percent from last year. Major cuts include the mayor and council foregoing salaries and doing away with all benefits, including insurance, for city employees. The revenue projection is $360,000, which is the lowest in six years. The town anticipates getting only $49,000 from property ... [Full Story »] 

County awaits new industry announcement

Posted by
Angela Gary
Tuesday, November 24. 2009
Jackson County officials expect to announce the location of a new industry to Braselton in the near future. Shane Short, president of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, told the Industrial Development Authority Friday that he expects “an announcement very soon” in the Duke building in Braselton. Duke Realty has a vacant 550,000 ... [Full Story »] 
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anon about Jackson County BOE axes positions, programs
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