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THE COMMERCE (GA) NEWS, WEDNESDAY. TANUARY 30, 2008 - PAGE 3A
— Election Is Tuesday
Cont. from Paage 1A
While the issue has generated
a lot of discussion, its practical
impact will likely be minimal in
the short-term. Most restaurants
that would sell alcohol by the
drink in Jackson County are
located within a municipality and
won’t be affected by the vote.
Many of those already have some
Sunday alcohol pouring based on
city regulations.
The biggest impact in the near
future will be to allow two coun
ty golf courses to offer alcohol
ic beverages to Sunday duffers.
Only two unincorporated facili
ties currently have a county pour
ing licenses and both of those
are golf courses. Traditions Golf
Course at Traditions of Braselton
and Eagle Greens Golf Course
near Commerce have the only two
county-issued pouring licenses.
The measure is for by-the-drink
sales only and would not allow
Sunday package sales from con
venience or grocery stores.
Presidential Primaries
At stake in the presidential pri
maries are 87 delegates for the
Democratic contenders and 72
for the Republicans. Each party
will convene this summer to select
their nominees for the presidency
based largely on the results of pri
mary elections and presidential
caucuses.
Following a big win in South
Carolina, the latest polls have
Illinois Senator Barak Obama
leading New York Senator Hillary
Rodham Clinton by a margin of 41
percent to 35 in what has become
largely a two-candidate race for
the Democratic nomination.
But Democratic voters can
also mark their ballots for for
mer South Carolina senator and
vice presidential candidate John
Edwards, Delaware Senator Joe
Biden, Connecticut Senator Chris
Dodd, former Alaska Senator
Mike Gravel, Ohio Congressman
Dennis Kucinich and New Mexico
Governor Bill Richardson. All but
Edwards have dropped out of the
race.
On the Republican side,
Arizona Senator John McCain
is the hot property following his
South Carolina win, but Feb.
5 could revitalize the hopes of
former New York Mayor Rudi
Guiliani, former Massachusetts
Governor Mitt Romney and for
mer Arkansas Governor Mike
Huckabee.
Also on the GOP ballot are
California Representative
Duncan Hunter, frequent presi
dential candidate Alan Keyes,
Texas Congressman Ron Paul,
Colorado Congressman Tom
Tancredo and former Tennessee
Senator Fred Thompson. Hunter,
Tancredo and Thompson have
dropped out since the ballot was
approved.
Georgia is but a part of the
bigger “Super Tuesday" picture,
with more than 22 states hold
ing presidential primaries or cau
cuses. By the end of the day, the
picture could be much clearer as
to who’ll be on the ballot Tuesday,
Nov. 4.
To cast ballots Tuesday, voters
must be able to provide proper
photo identification, such as a
valid driver’s license, or a federal,
state or military ID.
Some Changes In Store
For Voters On Tuesday
Jackson County Probate Judge
Margaret Deadwyler, who also
serves as election superinten
dent, has announced that several
precinct changes are planned.
The changes include the follow
ing:
•Center precinct: Will move
from Center Fire Department to
Center Baptist Church, located
at 9368 Commerce Road (across
from the fire department).
•Wilson precinct: Will move
from the Maysville Fire Depart
ment to the Maysville Public Li-
brary, located at 9247 Gillsville
Hwy., Maysville.
• Hoschton precinct: Will move
from Hoschton City Hall to the
Hoschton Depot, located at 4272
Hwy. 53.
•Porter precinct: Will move
from the civic center building to
the police and municipal building,
located at 5040 Hwy. 53, Brasel
ton.
•Randolph precinct: Will move
from West Jackson Middle School
to Center United Methodist
Church, located at 7649 Jackson
Trail Road.
“In order to keep up with the
expanding population and for the
convenience of voters, it has be
come necessary to move the vot
ing precincts," Deadwyler said.
“We suggest you drive by these
locations prior to election day to
familiarize yourself with the new
locations."
Commerce voters will again uti
lize two precincts, Minish North
at the J. Nolan Spear Public Safe
ty Complex on South Elm Street;
and Minish South, at the Com
merce Recreation Department of
fice on Carson Street.
For more information on the
changes, call the probate office at
706-387-6276.
NEED PRINTING?
CALL
706-367-5233
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CITY OF COMMERCE
NOTICE FROM WATER/SEWER DEPARTMENT
JANUARY 2008
The City of Commerce will be conducting a smoke test of the
sanitary sewer lines in the area bounded by S. Elm Street,
Piedmont/Sam Brown Blvd., Stark Street and Poplar Street. The
testing will take place at several locations from January 28,
2008 until February 8, 2008. The purpose of this testing is to
determine locations where ground water and surface water
may be entering the sewer system during rain events.
Please make sure you run enough water in your sinks, tubs,
and floor drains to fill the P trap. This is especially important at
locations that are not used very often.
Be advised that you will see smoke coming from the sewer vents
of your buildings. This is a part of the test and is normal.
If smoke appears inside a building this indicates a problem
with your plumbing. You should contact a plumber to check this
problem and correct it.
THE SMOKE ITSELF IS NOT HARMFUL
If you have any questions, please call the Water/Sewer
Department at 706-335-4200 or City Hall at 706-335-3164.
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Community Calendar
To place events on the Community Calendar, call 706-387-5406 or e-mail mark@mainstreetnews.com
Thursday, Jan. 31
Kiwanis Club meets: Noon,
Commerce Civic Center.
Garden club reception: 7:00
to 9 p.m., Commerce Public
Library. The Harmony Grove
Garden Club invites all pro
spective members to a recep
tion featuring a guest speaker,
door prizes and refreshments.
Monday, Feb. 4
Commerce Council meets:
6:00 p.m., City Hall. This "work
session" prepares the city coun
cil for its regular meeting the
following Monday.
Nicholson Council meets:
7:00 p.m., City Hall.
Maysville Council meets:
7:00 p.m., City Hall.
Tuesday, Feb. 5
JCCO Meets: 6:30 p.m.,
conference room, BJC Medical
Center. Jackson County Com
munity Outreach is a grassroots
organization.
TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m.,
BJC Medical Center cafeteria.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a
weight loss group. Weigh-in is
from 5:00 to 5:50.
Lions Club meets: 7:00 p.m.,
Ryan's Steakhouse, Banks
Crossing.
Airport Authority meets:
5:30 p.m., Jackson County Ad
ministrative Building, Jefferson.
Wednesday, Feb. 6
Chamber breakfast: 7:30
a.m., Jackson EMC, Jefferson.
Frank Norton will present his
annual "Native Intelligence"
report. All chamber members
and guests are welcome.
Thursday, Feb. 7
Kiwanis Club meets: Noon,
Commerce Civic Center.
School board meets: 7:00
p.m., location to be an
nounced. This "work session"
of the Commerce Board of
Education is used to prepare
for the regular meeting the fol
lowing Monday.
Monday, Feb. 11
Commerce Council meets:
6:30 p.m., Commerce Room,
Commerce Civic Center.
School board meets: 7:00
p.m., Commerce High School
media center. The Commerce
Board of Education operates
the city's school system.
Tuesday, Feb. 12
TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m.,
BJC Medical Center cafeteria.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a
weight loss group. Weigh-in is
from 5:00 to 5:50.
Thursday, Feb. 14
Kiwanis Club meets: Noon,
Commerce Civic Center.
Cold Sassy Quilters: 1:00
p.m., Commerce Public Library.
Monday, Feb. 18
Library board meets: 5:00
p.m., Commerce Public Library.
The Commerce Library Board
oversees the city library.
Mended Hearts meets: 7:00
p.m., conference room, BJC
Hospital. Mended Hearts is a
support group for heart pa
tients ana their families.
Tuesday, Feb. 19
TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m.,
BJC Medical Center cafeteria.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a
weight loss group. Weigh-in is
from 5:00 to 5:50.
Thursday, Feb. 21
Kiwanis Club meets: Noon,
Commerce Civic Center.
Pilot Club meets: 7:00 p.m.,
Parham's Restaurant. The Pilot
Club of Commerce meets on the
thrd Thursday of each month.
Monday, Feb. 25
Hospital authority meets:
1:30 p.m., conference room,
BJC Medical Center. The BJC
Medical Center Authority man
ages BJC Hospital and Nursing
Home. It normally meets on the
third Monday of each month
but was moved back a week
due to the Presidents' Day
holiday.
City planning meeting: 7:00
p.m., Peach Room, Commerce
Civic Center. The Commerce
Planning Commission makes
recommendations on zoning
requests and land use matters.
Tuesday, Feb. 26
JCCO Meets: 6:30 p.m.,
conference room, BJC Medical
Center. Jackson County Com
munity Outreach is a grass
roots organization.
TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m.,
BJC Medical Center cafeteria.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a
weight loss group. Weigh-in is
from 5:00 to 5:50.
Thursday, Feb. 28
Kiwanis Club meets: Noon,
Commerce Civic Center.
Monday, March 3
Commerce Council meets:
6:00 p.m., City Hall. This
"work session" prepares the
city council for its regular meet
ing the following Monday.
Nicholson Council meets:
7:00 p.m., City Hall.
Maysville Council meets:
7:00 p.m., City Hall.
Tuesday, March 4
TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m.,
BJC Medical Center cafeteria.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a
weight loss group. Weigh-in is
from 5:00 to 5:50.
Lions Club meets: 7:00 p.m.,
Ryan's Steakhouse, Banks
Crossing.
Airport Authority meets:
5:30 p.m., Jackson County Ad
ministrative Building, Jefferson.
Wednesday, March 5
Chamber breakfast: 7:30
a.m., location TBA. Commerce
Civic Center. All members
of the Jackson County Area
Chamber of Commerce are
invited.
Thursday, March 6
Kiwanis Club meets: Noon,
Commerce Civic Center.
School board meets: 7:00
p.m., location to be an
nounced. This "work session"
of the Commerce Board of
Education is used to prepare
for the regular meeting the fol
lowing Monday.
Monday, March 10
Commerce Council meets:
6:30 p.m., Commerce Room,
Commerce Civic Center.
School board meets: 7:00
p.m., Commerce High School
media center. The Commerce
Board of Education operates
the city's school system.
Tuesday, March 11
TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m.,
BJC Medical Center cafeteria.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a
weight loss group. Weigh-in is
from 5:00 to 5:50.
Wednesday, March 12
CABA meeting: Noon, Com
merce Civic Center. All Com
merce Area Business Associa
tion members are invited.
Thursday, March 13
Kiwanis Cluo meets: Noon,
Commerce Civic Center.
Cold Sassy Quilters: 1:00
p.m., Commerce Public Library.
Monday, March 17
Hospital authority meets:
1:30 p.m., conference room,
BJC Medical Center. The BJC
Medical Center Authority man
ages BJC Hospital and Nursing
Home. It meets on the third
Monday of each month at the
same time and place.
Library board meets: 5:00
p.m., Commerce Public Library.
The Commerce Library Board
oversees the city library.
Mended Hearts meets: 7:00
p.m., conference room, BJC
Hospital. Mended Hearts is a
support group for heart pa
tients ana their families.
Tuesday, March 18
TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m.,
BJC Medical Center cafeteria.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a
weight loss group. Weigh-in is
from 5:00 to 5:50.
Thursday, March 20
Kiwanis Cluo meets: Noon,
Commerce Civic Center.
Pilot Club meets: 7:00 p.m.,
Parham's Restaurant. The Pilot
Club of Commerce meets on
the third Thursday of each
month.
Monday, March 24
City planning meeting: 7:00
p.m., Peach Room, Commerce
Civic Center. The Commerce
Planninq Commission makes
recommendations on zoning
requests and land use matters.
Tuesday, March 25
TOPS meeting: 6:00 p.m.,
BJC Medical Center cafeteria.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a
weight loss group. Weigh-in is
from 5:00 to 5:50.
Thursday, March 27
Kiwanis Cluo meets: Noon,
Commerce Civic Center.
— Utility Buildings
Cont. from Page 1A
“I want somebody who can
write a sign ordinance that will
stand up in court,” said Zellner,
who estimated that the city would
have to pay $5,000 to $6,000 for
such a document.
As for Sears, the planning com
mission agreed to recommend
that he be given a variance for the
building, but specified conditions
including the removal of an exist
ing building and “lean-to," that the
side facing Willow Street have
vinyl siding to match the color
of his house, that the roof match
the color of the roof of his house
and that the building be no closer
than 75 feet from a stream on the
back of the lot.
Officers Re-Elected
In the only other business, the
planning commission unanimous
ly re-elected its officers for 2008.
They include Perry as chairman;
Joe Feffew as vice chairman; and
Zellner as secretary.
The planning commission
meets on the fouth Monday of
each month at 7:00 p.m.
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WAMERICAN LEGION
Commerce Rec. Dept. Post 93
Carson Street - 1st Mon. night
Each Month, 7:30 p.m.
335-6400
BANKS COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
meets first Monday each month
7:00 p.m. in the Banks Co. Historial
Courthouse at 105 U.S. Hwy. 441
North in Homer pd.-2/2008
JEFFERSON
ISP AMERICAN LEGION
Albert Gordon Post 56
Each 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Harvie Lance, Commander
Phone (706) 654-1274 3io
Georgia Real Estate Investors
FttsS Association, Inc. - Athens
Meets the third Thursday each month
7:00 pm at the Holiday Inn
197 East Broad St, Athens, GA 30601
Tom Hewlett - Chapter President
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website: www.gareia.org pj jo/07
The Jackson Co. Republican Party
Would like you to meet us for
breakfast the second Sat. of each
month, 8:00 at The Jefferson
House. For more information, call
706-652-2967 or email
fishyglass@yahoo.com Pd.os/os
BANKS COUNTY
i|I AMERICAN LEGION
Post 215
Meets each 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m.
In Homer, GA at the
American Legion Building on
Historic Highway 441 Pd.o6/os
VETERANS OF
tUP FOREIGN WARS
Post 4872, Hurricane Shoals Convention Ctr.
Each 4th Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Mike Buffington, Commander
Phone 706-335-6532 263
JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday
Jefferson City Clubhouse
6:30 p.m. • (706) 367-1400
Mark Bradley, President
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1st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.
A. Ben Wurtz • 706-367-1400
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JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB
Meets Tuesdays
Jefferson City Clubhouse
12:30 p.m. • (706) 654-2237
Clay Eubanks, President
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