Entries from February 2009

Scoreboard: Jackson County Panthers Feb. 18

Thursday, February 19. 2009
Boys Basketball Feb. 17 - The Jackson County Panthers basketball season came to a close Tuesday. The Panthers lost in their first post-season game to the Elbert County Blue Devils 72-38 Girls Basketball Feb. 18 - The season ended Wednesday night for the Lady Panthers, with a loss to Franklin County. The final score was 59-27. For more on these ... [Full Story »] 

Scoreboard: East Jackson Eagles Feb. 18

Thursday, February 19. 2009
Boys Basketball Feb. 17 - The East Jackson Eagles will continue their post-season after picking up a win Wednesday night over Rabun County 63-43. They are scheduled to continue tournament play by facing Riverside Friday night at 8:30 p.m. at Rabun County. Girls Basketball Feb. 17 - The post-season came to a close for the Lady Eagles on ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers close regular season with two losses

Wednesday, February 18. 2009
The Jackson County Panthers finished up regular season play last week, as they dropped their last two games to Franklin County and Eastside. The Panthers now look towards post-season play. They were scheduled to travel to Elbert County Tuesday night to face the number one seed Blue Devils. Results of that game were unavailable at press time. ... [Full Story »] 

Thirteen Mat Dragons headed for State

Wednesday, February 18. 2009
Jefferson looking for another historic title win The Mat Dragons of Jefferson took one step closer to the record books this weekend, as they qualified 13 of 14 wrestlers for state competition this weekend at the Gwinnett Arena. Five Dragons brought home sectionals titles from the weekend, including Cason Thurmond, who took the title in the 103 ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons eliminated by Union County

Wednesday, February 18. 2009
The Jefferson Dragons saw their post-season end before it got started Tuesday night, as they lost in the elimination game to Union County 60-55. Prior to Tuesday night’s game, Coach Bolling DuBose had described Union as a team that “gives us fits.” “They beat us by five up there, and we beat them by five at home,” DuBose added during ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers defeat Eastside to close season

Wednesday, February 18. 2009
Mark it down as a good ending to the regular season for the Lady Panthers of Jackson County, as they split the last two games on the schedule, losing to Franklin County while winning their final game against Eastside. Jackson County now moves into post-season play, trying to work their way into the heart of the region tournament this ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Dragons face Union County Wed.

Wednesday, February 18. 2009
The Lady Dragons of Jefferson were determined to end their regular season on a high note. After losing in a close game to Banks County last Tuesday, the Lady Dragons picked up a win in their final regular season game against a strong North Oconee team on Friday. Now all thoughts turn to the post-season, and to region tournament action. For the ... [Full Story »] 

Pendergrass arrests eight over week

Wednesday, February 18. 2009
The Pendergrass Police Department arrested eight people over the last week, including three window tint violations. Charged were: [Full Story »] 

Maysville home destroyed in fire

Wednesday, February 18. 2009
The State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating a fire that destroyed a home early Monday morning in Maysville. The double-wide mobile home owned by Tony Smith was totally destroyed in the blaze. [Full Story »] 

Jackson County cuts planning staff

Wednesday, February 18. 2009
Six positions in the Jackson County Planning and Building Department were cut last week due to the slow down in the building industry. In addition, two other department employees, senior planning manager Frank Etheridge and planner Toni Smith, are on paid leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. [Full Story »] 
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