Entries from July 2008

DA race getting testy as mailer stirs response

Saturday, July 26. 2008
New Comments: Smith responds to Sikes' weekend mailing

BY KRISTI REED
With the runoff just two weeks away, the candidates for District Attorney have become more aggressive in their attempts to cast doubt on their opponents’ qualifications. Early voting starts this week on Mon. July 28 and the runoff election will be on Aug. 5. [Full Story »] 

Dispute in Talmo leads to damaged vehicles

Friday, July 25. 2008
A DISPUTE BETWEEN a man and woman in Talmo last week led to two vehicles being damaged, officials said.
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Jackson School system appealing AYP report for JCCHS

Friday, July 25. 2008
The Jackson County School System is appealing a state report saying one of its schools didn’t meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). [Full Story »] 

School system appealing AYP report for JCCHS

Friday, July 25. 2008
The Jackson County School System is appealing a state report saying one of its schools didn't meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Jackson County Comprehensive High School was one of 37 high schools in Georgia that didn't meet AYP because it didn't achieve the required graduation rate. And because one school failed to meet AYP, the entire ... [Full Story »] 

School system appealing AYP report for JCCHS

Friday, July 25. 2008
The Jackson County School System is appealing a state report saying one of its schools didn't meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Jackson County Comprehensive High School was one of 37 high schools in Georgia that didn't meet AYP because it didn't achieve the required graduation rate. And because one school failed to meet AYP, the entire ... [Full Story »] 

Georgia Asphalt Series Finale Rescheduled For Oct. 4

Friday, July 25. 2008
Georgia Asphalt Series officials have announced the rescheduling of the series finale in October. The final GAS series event for 2008 was originally scheduled to be held on Sunday, Oct. 12, but has now been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4, at Peach State Speedway. Peach State is the home track for the series. “There are many factors involved ... [Full Story »] 

Sea Dragons finish fourth at league champions, ready for state weekend

Friday, July 25. 2008
The Jefferson Sea Dragons traveled north to Habersham County this past weekend to compete in the North Georgia Swim League Championship. The NGSL meet was a little different than what the swimmers are accustomed due to the meet being more of a team effort than individual scores. Jefferson snagged a respectable fourth place improving from last ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Complains about health department staff

Thursday, July 24. 2008
Dear Editor:
My sister-in-law and I recently went to the Jackson County Health Department for a WIC appointment. [Full Story »] 

Jefferson recreation dept. director resigns for new job

Thursday, July 24. 2008
Jefferson recreation director Ben Dillard has resigned to take a similar position in Carrollton.
[Full Story »] 

Make It An Even Dozen For Love At Lanier

Thursday, July 24. 2008
He did it again! Maysville racing ace Joey Love picked up his 12th victory in the Open Wheel Modified division Saturday night at Lanier National Speedway. It was Love’s fourth straight win at the Braselton raceway, a track he has all but dominated this season. Several local drivers traveled to Anderson Motor Speedway in South Carolina to ... [Full Story »] 
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