Entries from May 2009

Lessie Cooper

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Friday, May 22. 2009
JEFFERSON – Lessie Skelton Cooper, 82, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Ila Phillips Skelton. She was a homemaker, a member of White Plains Baptist Church, and an avid gardener and cake baker. Mrs. Cooper was preceded in death by her husband, Brady Cooper. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

Charles Mealor

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Friday, May 22. 2009
JEFFERSON – Charles Thomas Mealor, 59, died Monday, May 18, 2009. Born in Jackson County on May 15, 1950, he was a son of the late Stewart and Mary Lee Savage Mealor. He was in the heating and air conditioning business and was a member of New Beginnings Outreach Church. Survivors include a sister, Joann Bryan, Sylacauga, Ala.; and several ... [Full Story »] 

Austin Massey

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Friday, May 22. 2009
SHARPSBURG – Austin Massey, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009. He was a 2007 graduate of Northgate High School and attended the University of West Georgia, Carrollton. Survivors include his mother and step father, Bonnie and Cary Chester, Sharpsburg; father, James (Jim) Massey, Loganville; sister and brother-in-law, Kim and Mike Crawford; nieces ... [Full Story »] 

Harper Takes 10th At State Meet

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Friday, May 22. 2009
East Jackson Comprehensive High School’s lone participant in the girls’ state track meet in Albany recorded a tenth-place finish and set a new personal best height. Jessie Harper cleared 4’10” in the high jump, her best jump on record. It was good enough for a tenth-place finish in in an event won by Westminster. Coach Steve Collins ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: Jackson BOC shouldn’t bailout BJC; maybe Commerce should

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Mike Buffington
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Thursday, May 21. 2009
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The postponement of a bailout vote for BJC Medical Center Monday night by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners just extended debate over a very divisive political issue in the county. [Full Story »] 

JCCHS state meet results under appeal

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Thursday, May 21. 2009
It was a disappointing trip to Albany for Jackson County’s lone state track qualifier over the weekend. After winning the region title in the 3200, Brittany Aiken traveled to Albany for the girls’ state meet. She ran a 12:24 in the 3200-meters, placing eighth, but was disqualified for allegedly running off of the track. JCCHS coach Jay Reid ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson continues spring practice this week

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Thursday, May 21. 2009
With the first full week of spring practice behind them, the Jefferson Dragons will wrap up practice in pads this week as they continue to work towards the fall and an August 28 season opener. JHS head football coach T. McFerrin says the team continues to work to get things in place. “We’re still installing,” he said. “We haven’t put ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Wrap Up Spring Practice

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Thursday, May 21. 2009
Spring football practice wrapped up last week for the East Jackson Eagles as the program prepares to enter its third season. The Eagles are coming off of a 2008 run that showed flashes of promise. The Eagles went 3-7 overall, and 3-6 in their first season of region play in 8-AA, recording wins over Oglethorpe County, Rabun County and Dawson ... [Full Story »] 

Area athletes take honors at state meet

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Thursday, May 21. 2009
Several local youths brought home awards from the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) state track meet May 8 in Carrollton. Jackson County’s Parks and Recreation program, which restarted following a 12-year hiatus, had numerous top ten finishes including two first place victories. Additionally, Jefferson Park and Recreation had ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons’ season ends with loss to Titans

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Wednesday, May 20. 2009
The Jefferson Dragons saw their post-season drive come to an end last Wednesday, as they fell to the Titans of Blessed Trinity in a two-game sweep. The Titans would go on to face Cook in the quarterfinals this week. The Dragons ended their season as the Region 8-AA champions with a 15-1 region record. Their overall record for 2009 was 22-5. ... [Full Story »] 
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