Entries from August 2009

Lady Panthers defeat Hart Co. in region opener

Thursday, August 27. 2009
After a strong opening that saw back-to-back wins against Johnson, the Lady Panthers softball team saw an up and down weekend at the Hawk/Bulldog Invitational before moving on to score their the win in their first region pairing of the season on Monday. Jackson County is next slated to travel to Elbert County to face the Lady Blue Devils. First ... [Full Story »] 

EJCHS Ladies Fight Illness, Competitors

Thursday, August 27. 2009
It’s been a bumpy start for the East Jackson Lady Eagles volleyball team, as it enters the week with a 1-6 record. The Lady Eagles will take to the court on Thursday at Clarke Central against the Gladiators and Salem, beginning at 5 p.m. The Lady Eagles started off their season on Aug. 15 by hosting a play date for several area teams. The ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Dragons hosts Lakeview Academy Thurs.

Thursday, August 27. 2009
The Jefferson Lady Dragons volleyball team have won two and lost one match in the last week, as they faced Athens Academy, West Hall and Hebron Christian. The Lady Dragons continue their season by playing their first area match of the season Thursday when they play host to Lakeview Academy, and non-region rival Flowery Branch. Game time is ... [Full Story »] 

Eugene Brown

Thursday, August 27. 2009
ALTO – Eugene Thomas Erwin Brown, 76, died Thursday, August 27, 2009, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Fred Joshua and Olivia Rebecca Sears Brown. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in Korea. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Margaret Latty Brown; ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson to host Commerce Thursday

Thursday, August 27. 2009
The Jefferson Lady Dragons softball team find themselves in the midst of a two game winning streak after recording wins against Providence Christian and Wesleyan. Jefferson next plays host to their in-county rival, Commerce, in a Thursday pairing. First pitch is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Jefferson’s current win streak began last Tuesday as they ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers set to face Bobcats in opener

Wednesday, August 26. 2009
The weeks have whittled their way down to days, as the 2009 high school football season is set to get underway Friday night. For the Jackson County Panthers, that start means a long drive to Fairburn to face a very athletic team at Our Lady of Mercy. Last year, the Bobcats came out on the short end of a 16-10 final as the Panthers snapped a ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons ready to host Tigers Friday

Wednesday, August 26. 2009
Friday night will see another chapter written in the Jefferson Dragon history books. For the second straight year, Jefferson will open their football season by facing their in-county rivals, the Commerce Tigers. Jefferson will be looking to increase their current win streak over the Tigers to three straight games when they kick off at 7:30 p.m. ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles To Host Spartans Fri.

Wednesday, August 26. 2009
The countdown is almost at zero for the Eagles of East Jackson Comprehensive High School, as they prepare for Friday’s football season opener. Kickoff Friday night against the Spartans of West Hall High School is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Stadium. Last week, the Eagles scrimmaged with Charles Drew High School in Riverdale, coming away ... [Full Story »] 

Two home fires reported

Wednesday, August 26. 2009
A man was injured in a work-related fire in Commerce last week and two other residential fires were reported.
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BOC to refinance bonds

Wednesday, August 26. 2009
Refinancing its 2008 economic development bonds will be one part of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners’ efforts to address an anticipated $3.3 million shortfall in the 2010 budget. [Full Story »] 
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