Entries from February 2009

Lady Eagles season ends with Rabun loss

Wednesday, February 25. 2009
The post-season came to an end for the East Jackson Lady Eagles last Tuesday night, as they lost in the first round of region tournament play to Rabun County. The Lady Eagles had hoped momentum from a Feb. 16 victory over Oglethorpe County that sent them to the first round would carry over to their pairing against the Lady Wildcats. But Rabun ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles start state tourney play Saturday

Wednesday, February 25. 2009
In only their second year, the East Jackson Eagles are heading for state tournament play after taking third in region competition, knocking off Rabun County and Union County in the process. Now the Eagles will prepare for Saturday, and a trip to Rome to face Coosa High School in the first round of state tournament play. Coosa went 12-15 ... [Full Story »] 

Sales tax revenues fall

Wednesday, February 25. 2009
Sales tax collections in Jackson County for 2008 were down nine percent over the year before. [Full Story »] 

Wreck kills EJCHS student on Hwy. 129 in Redstone

Wednesday, February 25. 2009
A student from East Jackson Comprehensive High School was killed and two other people, including another teen, were injured Tuesday afternoon when a truck hit a car broadside on Hwy. 129 in the South Jackson community of Redstone. [Full Story »] 

Nathan Kubitzky

Wednesday, February 25. 2009
HULL - Nathan Holland Kubitzky, 44, died Sunday, February 22, 2009. A native of Clarke County, he the son Martha Kay Kubitzky of Hull. He was an electronics sales representative and was currently employed with Burton and Burton in the gift industry. Mr. Kubitzky was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. Survivors in addition to ... [Full Story »] 

Curtis Hudson

Tuesday, February 24. 2009
MAYSVILLE – Curtis Hudson Jr., 75, died Monday, February 23, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Curtis Hudson Sr. and Nettie Lee Martin Hudson. He was a retired pillow maker. Survivors include his wife, Annie Ruth Stockton Hudson, Maysville; son, Mike Hudson, Commerce; ... [Full Story »] 

Hebert Hayes Sr

Monday, February 23. 2009
TALMO — Herbert Wayne Hayes Sr., 72, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Hayes was born on September 15, 1936 in Louisville, Ky., to the late Odie Hayes and Pearline Zackery Hayes. He was retired as a self-employed painter and Baptist. Mr. Hayes is survived by his wife, Betty Hayes of ... [Full Story »] 

Katherine McClure

Monday, February 23. 2009
COMMERCE — Katherine Maxine McClure, 41, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. She was born June 13, 1967 to Grady Jones and Melba McClure Jones in Villa Rica. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and served as a counselor in the Jackson County School system. She is survived by mother, Melba McClure Jones ... [Full Story »] 

Johnnie Newell

Monday, February 23. 2009
BRASELTON — Johnnie Newell, 65, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Newell was born November 25, 1943 in Hall County to John Glenn Turk and Etta Eoline Woody Turk. She was a homemaker and a member of Chestnut Mountain Baptist Church, but attended Chicopee Baptist Church. Mrs. ... [Full Story »] 

Terry Osborn

Monday, February 23. 2009
CORNELIA – Terry Willard Osborn, 52, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at his residence. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Willard and Willene Durham Osborn of Homer, was a truck driver for C & H Mechanical, and was a member of Friendly Mission Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States National Guard. ... [Full Story »] 
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