Entries from January 2009

Kyle Busch set to race at Lanier Sunday in SpeedFest

Thursday, January 22. 2009
Lanier National Speedway will be a busy place this weekend, as the Braselton speedway plays host to the SpeedFest 2009 race weekend, Jan. 23-25. SpeedFest will culminate on Sunday with a 200-lap Super Late Model event, and a 100-lap Pro Lat Model event. Qualifying events for both divisions will be held on Saturday, with Friday serving as an ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers Travel To Eastside Friday

Thursday, January 22. 2009
The Jackson County Panthers continue to try to break the slide they’ve been in since December 30. The hopes of breaking the run of bad luck didn’t come true last week, as the streak extended to five losses as the Panthers fell first to Stephens County, then to Franklin and Oconee Counties. The next chance for the Panthers will come on ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson wins three in a row

Wednesday, January 21. 2009
Dragons travel to East Jackson Friday Last week proved to be a successful one for the Jefferson Dragons, as they recorded three wins in a row, defeating Rabun County, Oglethorpe County and Oconee County to improve their record to 12-3 overall, and 2-1 in the region. Up next is a trip across the county to East Jackson, where the Dragons will ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers face Eastside Friday

Wednesday, January 21. 2009
It was a tough week for the Lady Panthers of Jackson County, as they dropped region games to Franklin County and Oconee County, dropping them to 0-6 in the region as they continue to search for their first region victory of the year. That first win could come Friday night, as the Lady Panthers travel to Eastside to face the Lady Eagles in ... [Full Story »] 

Eight is great: JHS takes eighth duals title in a row

Wednesday, January 21. 2009
It was another record setter for the Mat Dragons of Jefferson, as they recorded their eighth straight State Dual title, not to mention the twentieth overall title for the JHS wrestling program. The Mat Dragons now launch into the heart of their traditional meet schedule, as they travel to Habersham County this weekend to take part in the Sham ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles face Jefferson Friday

Wednesday, January 21. 2009
The Lady Eagles of East Jackson continue to look for a turnaround to what’s been a tough first half of the season. That turning point didn’t come last week, however, as East Jackson lost to North Oconee and to Fannin County, making them 4-10 overall and 0-3 in region play for the year. The next chance for the Lady Eagles to get another ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles take two region wins

Wednesday, January 21. 2009
East Jackson to host Jefferson Friday Last week was a successful one for the Eagles of East Jackson, as they picked up two region wins to improve their region record to 4-1, and 7-8 overall. The win also ties them for the top spot in the sub-region with Banks County. The Eagles hope to keep that streak going this week, as they prepare to play ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Americans living beyond their means

Wednesday, January 21. 2009
Dear Editor:
My name is Danny Kofke and I am a special education teacher at Gum Springs Elementary School in Jackson County and an author. [Full Story »] 

Man killed after tree falls

Wednesday, January 21. 2009
A Jefferson man died Jan. 14 after a tree fell on him on the Brockton Road. [Full Story »] 

BOC to condemn land for road, airport work

Wednesday, January 21. 2009
After meeting in closed session for more than one hour Monday night, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to move forward with condemning property for two road projects and improvements at the airport. [Full Story »] 
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