Entries from February 2009

Barbara Evans

Thursday, February 12. 2009
GAINESVILLE – Barbara Ann Evans, 51, died Tuesday, February 10, 2009. Born in Jackson County on September 7, 1957, she was the daughter of Dennis Moon and Shirley Parham of Jefferson. She retired from Hall County School System and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Survivors in addition to her parents, include her husband, Roger Evans, ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS closes season Friday against Eastside

Wednesday, February 11. 2009
Time is running out on the Jackson County Panthers regular season, and the team is still hoping to add a few more wins to their record before it’s all over. Last week didn’t go their way, as they lost to Hart County on Tuesday and to Oconee County on Friday. The Panthers hope to pick up a win in their regular season finale on Friday, as ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County to host Eastside Friday

Wednesday, February 11. 2009
With the end of the regular season just ahead, the Lady Panthers of Jackson County are hoping to end their season on a high note. Right now, they find themselves in the midst of a five game losing streak after giving up games last week to Hart County and Oconee County. Jackson County will host Eastside in their final regular season game on ... [Full Story »] 

JHS takes top honors at area tourney

Wednesday, February 11. 2009
Jefferson hosts sectionals tournament beginning Friday The Jefferson Mat Dragons took another step towards adding another state title to their already impressive resume last weekend by taking top honors in the area tournament, and by qualifying all 14 wrestlers for this weekend’s sectionals tournament in Jefferson. Jefferson scored 293 ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson locks up number one seed

Wednesday, February 11. 2009
Dragons defeat East Jackson 59-48 on senior night The Jefferson Dragons are now locked in as the number one seed for next week’s region tournament. A win Saturday against East Jackson capped off a successful week, and made the Dragons 6-0 in the subregion. Jefferson will wrap up their regular season on Friday with a trip to North Oconee to ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Travel To Banks County Friday Night

Wednesday, February 11. 2009
With the post-season on the horizon, the East Jackson Eagles defeated North Oconee and Rabun County last week before dropping a game to Jefferson. Now the Eagles look to wrap up their regular season on a high note, as they prepare to travel to Banks County to face the Leopards Friday night. The Leopards are third in the subregion, trailing ... [Full Story »] 

Nine Mat Eagles Head To Sectionals On Friday

Wednesday, February 11. 2009
Nine East Jackson grapplers will be traveling to the sectionals next week after the Mat Eagles brought home a solid third-place finish in the area meet at Fannin County over the weekend. East Jackson scored 168.5 points, following winner Jefferson with 293 and second-place Banks County, which had 201.5. Luis Verduzco turned in a first place ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Cross Country Banquet Held

Wednesday, February 11. 2009
The East Jackson Eagles Cross Country team held its 2008 awards banquet February 5. Top Runner Awards went to Sherri Blalock, Kevin Kesler and Brandon Banks. Most Improved Awards went to Kassie Mull, Amanda Anderson, Skyler Cozzens, Terry Miller and Chris White. Andy Van Deventer was presented with the Luthi-Gillespie American Legion Post 93 ... [Full Story »] 

14 wrecks reported in Jan.

Wednesday, February 11. 2009
State troopers from the Athens post of the Georgia State Patrol investigated 14 traffic crashes during January in Jackson County. [Full Story »] 

Jefferson: Charter school system?

Wednesday, February 11. 2009
The number of charter schools is growing and the Jefferson City School System is looking at joining that number. [Full Story »] 
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