Entries from February 2009

Kason DuBose

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MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Friday, February 27. 2009
COMMERCE – Kason Talik DuBose, 17, died Tuesday, February 24, 2009. Born on April 26, 1991, he was the son of Bernard and Barbara Dubose. He was a member of the Hurricane Grove Baptist Church, played drums for all the choirs, and was secretary of Sunday School. He was a senior and honor student of East Jackson Comprehensive High School and ... [Full Story »] 

Mistrial declared in Sikes trial; case to be retried March 23

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in News, Top Stories
Thursday, February 26. 2009
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A mistrial was declared Thursday in the trial of former Arcade Mayor Joe Sikes after a jury deliberated for approximately 10 hours. Sikes was on trial on charges that he made terroristic threats against Arcade officials in 2005.

After the hearing, prosecutor Ashley Wright of Augusta said she would retry the case. Presiding Judge John Ott of the Alcovy Judicial District mentioned March 23 as a possible trial week. [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Relationship with consultant needs a clear line

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Opinions
Thursday, February 26. 2009
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There’s something malodorous going on in the Jackson County government. [Full Story »] 

Lady Dragons' season ends with Union loss

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Thursday, February 26. 2009
It was not the ending that the Lady Dragons of Jefferson had hoped for. Jefferson saw their region and state title hopes come to an end last Wednesday, as they were defeated by Union County 46-38 in the first round of the Region 8-AA tournament at North Oconee High School. The teams had split their two previous meetings, with Jefferson ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS’ season ends with loss to Elbert Co.

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Thursday, February 26. 2009
A loss to a strong Elbert County team last Tuesday ended the season for the Jackson County Panthers. The Panthers wrapped up their season with a 3-17 record. It was the third meeting between the two teams of the season. Elbert won both previous meetings, winning 70-40 back on Dec. 9, and 58-44 back on January 27. This time, it was almost a ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Panthers place 13th at state tourney

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Thursday, February 26. 2009
The Jackson County Mat Panthers had one champion and a fifth place result at Saturday’s AAA State Tournament at the Gwinnett Arena. Ryan Howe brought home the state championship in the 189 lb. class, while Izzy Carillo-Garcia placed fifth in the 135 lb. class. Jackson County amassed 44 points during the tournament, trailing overall winner ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons’ season ends in first round

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Wednesday, February 25. 2009
For the first time in at least 10 years, the Jefferson Dragons are not heading for the state tournament. In fact, they didn’t make it past the elimination round in the region tournament. The Dragons saw their successful season, with 21 wins and four losses going into last Tuesday’s game, come to an end with a loss to the Union County ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers season ends with loss

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Wednesday, February 25. 2009
Coming off a win against Eastside, the Lady Panthers of Jackson County were hoping for a little momentum to carry them into the post-season. But when your first post-season match-up is against the number one team in the region, there’s only so far that momentum can take you. The Lady Panthers saw their season end last Wednesday night with a ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson becomes 13 time Traditional State Champs

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Wednesday, February 25. 2009
You can add another title to the already impressive list compiled over the years by the Jefferson Mat Dragons. State title number 21. They added that win to their trophy case on Saturday as they took top honors in the AA State Tournament at the Gwinnett Arena. Jefferson wracked up 225.5 points en route to the title. Second place Lovett scored ... [Full Story »] 

EJCHS Ties For 12th At State

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Wednesday, February 25. 2009
The East Jackson Mat Eagles wrapped up a strong season of wrestling Saturday by tying with Banks County for 12th place in the State Tournament at the Gwinnett Arena. East Jackson had two third-place finishers in the tournament, Justin Griffith at 119 pounds and Luis Verduzco at 140, as well as a sixth-place finisher, Robbie King in the ... [Full Story »] 
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