Who says you have to drive for five hours to go to a beach to participate in a beach party?
The Commerce Downtown Development Authority will host a local beach party this Friday, July 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Spencer Park in downtown Commerce.
“It’s the kids’ favorite event of the year,” commented Denise McKay, executive director of the DDA. Last year’s event drew 150-200 area children.
The party will feature music provided by a DJ, water-related games, a water slide, free Sno Cones, face painting, a limbo contest, coconut bowling, a Hula Hoop contest, and a spray zone for smaller children.
The event is free.
Call 706-335-2954 for further information.
Area Headline News - Topics from July, 2012
Commerce council to interview manager applicants Saturday
The Commerce City Council plans to interview five city manager applicants Saturday, interim city manager Tom Berry announced.
“We are finalizing a group for the first interview process, of about five,” Berry said. “Then there are some others who are good candidates as well if they don’t like that five. Hopefully, they will find somebody out of this group. I tell you, I’ve done this several times. The city council is putting a lot of work into the process. They’re determined to find the right person.”
The interviews will be conducted behind closed doors. The council will hold a called meeting at 8 a.m. at City Hall to consider the emergency repair of a broken water line, then declare a closed session, move to the cabin at Southeast Toyota and conduct the interviews.
After the first round of interviews, Berry said the council could opt to interview additional applicants with the idea of narrowing the field to three or four finalists.
“They may or may not bring them back in (for a second round of interviews),” Berry said, adding that the names of the finalists will be made public. “They will discuss among themselves which one to make an offer to.”
The finalist will succeed Clarence Bryant, who retired June 30 after more than 20 years as Commerce’s city manager. Berry came on as interim manager effective July 1, and through his Underwood Company is also leading the search for the new manager.
“We are finalizing a group for the first interview process, of about five,” Berry said. “Then there are some others who are good candidates as well if they don’t like that five. Hopefully, they will find somebody out of this group. I tell you, I’ve done this several times. The city council is putting a lot of work into the process. They’re determined to find the right person.”
The interviews will be conducted behind closed doors. The council will hold a called meeting at 8 a.m. at City Hall to consider the emergency repair of a broken water line, then declare a closed session, move to the cabin at Southeast Toyota and conduct the interviews.
After the first round of interviews, Berry said the council could opt to interview additional applicants with the idea of narrowing the field to three or four finalists.
“They may or may not bring them back in (for a second round of interviews),” Berry said, adding that the names of the finalists will be made public. “They will discuss among themselves which one to make an offer to.”
The finalist will succeed Clarence Bryant, who retired June 30 after more than 20 years as Commerce’s city manager. Berry came on as interim manager effective July 1, and through his Underwood Company is also leading the search for the new manager.
New Jackson superintendent plans major changes
Just a few days in his new job, Jackson County superintendent John Green is already proposing some major changes that he says will make the school system more financially sustainable.
While not adopted by the Jackson County Board of Education, a draft of the district’s leadership team includes some sweeping revisions.
Among those is the elimination of one of three assistant superintendent positions and the elimination of some district-level directors. Additional plans for the Jackson County School System may lead to a potential savings of $1 million this fiscal year. [Full Story »]
While not adopted by the Jackson County Board of Education, a draft of the district’s leadership team includes some sweeping revisions.
Among those is the elimination of one of three assistant superintendent positions and the elimination of some district-level directors. Additional plans for the Jackson County School System may lead to a potential savings of $1 million this fiscal year. [Full Story »]
Board of Health honors Anne Rogers
Nobody has been able to determine exactly when Anne Rogers began service on the Jackson County Board of Health, but her fellow board members and health department employees paid tribute last Thursday to her service for “at least” 23 years, by her own reckoning.
Mrs. Rogers retired this spring, but returned Thursday to be praised for her lengthy service. [Full Story »]
Mrs. Rogers retired this spring, but returned Thursday to be praised for her lengthy service. [Full Story »]
Another key city official to retire
Another key city of Commerce employee is about to retire.
Recreation director Lonnie Dickerson retired in March and city manager Clarence Bryant and city clerk Shirley Willis retired June 30.
Now, Bryan Harbin, director of water and sewer operations, retires July 31 after more than 14 years with the city. [Full Story »]
Recreation director Lonnie Dickerson retired in March and city manager Clarence Bryant and city clerk Shirley Willis retired June 30.
Now, Bryan Harbin, director of water and sewer operations, retires July 31 after more than 14 years with the city. [Full Story »]
Water managers hoping for wet week
Northeast Georgia badly needs some of those thundershowers being predicted for the area for the rest of this week.
How dry is it?
Rainfall at Athens is less than 60 percent of the average for the past 30 years through six months, the flow of water in the Middle Oconee River is about 80 percent lower than average for July and the water level at the Bear Creek Reservoir is dropping quickly — or at least it was before Tuesday afternoon's showers.
[Full Story »]
How dry is it?
Rainfall at Athens is less than 60 percent of the average for the past 30 years through six months, the flow of water in the Middle Oconee River is about 80 percent lower than average for July and the water level at the Bear Creek Reservoir is dropping quickly — or at least it was before Tuesday afternoon's showers.
[Full Story »]
Red Cross to hold blood drive Tuesday
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Tuesday, July 10, from noon to 6:00 p.m. in the family fellowship center of the First Baptist Church of Commerce.
The church is located at 1345 South Broad Street, Commerce.
The Red Cross provides blood services to local hospitals, including Northridge Medical Center and the Athens, Gainesville and Atlanta area hospitals. Most people who weigh 110 pounds or more are eligible to give blood.
Participants will receive a coupon for a free Chick fil A sandwich at the Banks Crossing restaurant.
The church is located at 1345 South Broad Street, Commerce.
The Red Cross provides blood services to local hospitals, including Northridge Medical Center and the Athens, Gainesville and Atlanta area hospitals. Most people who weigh 110 pounds or more are eligible to give blood.
Participants will receive a coupon for a free Chick fil A sandwich at the Banks Crossing restaurant.
Early voting starts Monday in Jefferson
Early voting for the July 31 General Primary Election begins next Monday, July 9.
Voting will take place at the Jackson County Administrative Building, Athens Street, Jefferson, Monday through Friday through July 27. Voting is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
[Full Story »]
Voting will take place at the Jackson County Administrative Building, Athens Street, Jefferson, Monday through Friday through July 27. Voting is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
[Full Story »]
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