Entries from June 2008

School year change just a diversion

Thursday, June 19. 2008
A proposal this week by state school superintendent Kathy Cox to have all Georgia schools begin later will no doubt be met with applause by those who don’t like the current early August start. But Cox’s plan has less to do with education than it does to divert attention away from her department’s recent CRCT fiasco. While ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton adopts budget

Wednesday, June 18. 2008
The Braselton Town Council approved its 2009 fiscal year budget on Tuesday, during a brief called meeting. Braselton’s general fund budget is slated to rise six percent — from $2.6 million in 2008 to $2.7 million for the 2009 fiscal year, which begins on July 1 and ends on June 30, 2009. The town is also slated to make bond ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton to reconsider request from developer

Wednesday, June 18. 2008
The developer of a controversial site near Chateau Elan is asking Braselton to reconsider its prohibition of certain uses for a retail project. The Braselton Planning Commission is set to hear a request by Lensned, LLC, to change zoning conditions for a planned unit development on Ga. Hwy. 211, at the intersection of Liberty Church Road in ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton adopts budget

Wednesday, June 18. 2008
The Braselton Town Council approved its 2009 fiscal year budget on Tuesday, during a brief called meeting. Braselton’s general fund budget is slated to rise six percent — from $2.6 million in 2008 to $2.7 million for the 2009 fiscal year, which begins on July 1 and ends on June 30, 2009. The town is also slated to make bond ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton to reconsider request from developer

Wednesday, June 18. 2008
The developer of a controversial site near Chateau Elan is asking Braselton to reconsider its prohibition of certain uses for a retail project. The Braselton Planning Commission is set to hear a request by Lensned, LLC, to change zoning conditions for a planned unit development on Ga. Hwy. 211, at the intersection of Liberty Church Road in ... [Full Story »] 

Vivian Langford

Wednesday, June 18. 2008
Vivian Pauline Webb Langford, 87, of Gainesville, formerly of the Pendergrass (Holly Springs Community), died Tuesday, June 17, 2008. She was born on October 14, 1920, in Jackson County, the daughter of the late Paul and Wilda Wood Webb. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Holly Springs United Methodist Church for 67 years. She attended ... [Full Story »] 

Ruby Smith

Wednesday, June 18. 2008
Ruby Lois Smith, 67, of Dahlonega, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, at her residence. Born in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Ruby Humphries Major. She had lived most of her life in Lumpkin County and had worked at Whit’s Beauty Salon and Supply in Gainesville. She was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith ... [Full Story »] 

Summer prime for area paintballers, emphasis on teamwork and fun

Wednesday, June 18. 2008
“Go for the can! Doritos, Doritos! Doritos is down! Go!” While hearing that screamed above the rapid-fire sound of semi-automatic fire may make you think of a concession stand hold-up, in reality it is the most recent incarnation of a game. That game is paintball. Daniel Vickery has been playing paintball for 11 years. Starting with ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles Basketball Camp Ends

Wednesday, June 18. 2008
The second annual Lady Eagles Basketball Camp wrapped up last week at East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Campers ranging from first to eighth grade took part, with the focus being placed on the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling and defense. “We keep it basic but make it somewhat challenging depending on the age and skill ... [Full Story »] 

Robert Patrick

Wednesday, June 18. 2008
Robert T. Patrick, 57, of Commerce, died Tuesday, June 17, at his residence. He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late John William and Willie Mae Payne Patrick. Mr. Patrick was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Cochran; and a brother, Billy Joe Patrick. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Turpin Patrick; daughters, Tabitha Turpin, ... [Full Story »] 
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