Entries from October 2009

COLUMN: Advice for office-seekers

Thursday, October 22. 2009
One of the worst things about our political system is that anyone who can breathe and has a pulse can run for public office. [Full Story »] 

Jackson County’s season ends at St. Pius

Thursday, October 22. 2009
The Lady Panthers of Jackson County saw their season come to a close last week at the hands of St. Pius X in the first round of GHSA state playoff action, as the Lady Golden Lions bested Jackson County in two out of three games. Last Tuesday, the Lady Panthers made their first trip to Atlanta to face St. Pius X. Jackson County held a 2-0 lead ... [Full Story »] 

‘Chris’ Kiley

Thursday, October 22. 2009
BUFORD – Christopher “Chris” Michael Kiley, 23, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009. He was the son of mother and stepfather, Judy and Greg Cain of Jefferson and father and stepmother, Michael and Marian Kiley, Auburn. He worked for Kiley’s Landscaping and Reliable Door. Chris, aka Big Country, had a passion for cars, car shows and working ... [Full Story »] 

Jarnett Wigington

Thursday, October 22. 2009
ROCKDALE COUNTY – Jarnett W. Wigington, 77, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Mr. Wigington was preceded in death by his son, Larry Jarnett Wigington. He began his career at Warren Refrigeration in Atlanta in 1952 and retired after 24 years. He was a member of the Union United Methodist Church since 1961. He also served on the board of ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Dragons end season with Hebron loss

Thursday, October 22. 2009
The Jefferson Lady Dragons volleyball team saw their post-season come to an end Saturday in the first round of state tournament play, as they lost in a best of five match to Hebron Christian Academy. Hebron won 3-0, with set scores of 25-16, 25-12 and 25-18. Jefferson started slowly in the first set, finding themselves down 10-0. They rallied, ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County hosts Elbert Co. Friday

Wednesday, October 21. 2009
It was another rough outing for the Jackson County Panthers, as they continue to look for their first region win of the year. Friday night saw a match-up with Eastside that resulted in a 48-0 victory for the Eagles. The Panthers will play their final home game of the season Friday night, as they play host to the Elbert County Blue Devils. The ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons still undefeated

Wednesday, October 21. 2009
The Jefferson Dragons extended their undefeated record Friday night with a decisive win over the Banks County Leopards, 35-6. Jefferson is now 6-0 in region 8-AA and 7-0 overall. They’ll hit the road Friday night to travel north to Rabun County, where they’ll take on the Wildcats of Rabun County, who are looking to end a region drought. The ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Take Top Honors In MainStreet Meet

Wednesday, October 21. 2009
The East Jackson Eagles cross-country teams, both the boys and girls, won last week’s MainStreet Meet at East Jackson. For the boys, it was their third straight win, as they put eight runners in the top 10 and 13 in the top 25 finishers. Kevin Kesler was top finisher for the boys with a second place finish, just a step out of first place with ... [Full Story »] 

Ann Lou Yonce

Wednesday, October 21. 2009
COMMERCE – Ann Lou Yonce, 76, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. Born in Davidson County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late John Kitchens and Clara Marlow Kitchens Allen. She was retired from Baker & Taylor and was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Roy Yonce, ... [Full Story »] 

Woman’s home invaded last week

Wednesday, October 21. 2009
A Nicholson woman said two men forced their way into her home and stole money and personal documents. [Full Story »] 
Page 5 of 15, totaling 148 entries

Recent Comments

rally about 4 polling locations changed
Wed, Feb 08, 2012 - 01:51 PM
Yep just move it in to churches for that more honorable and integrable vote. What about the ol [...]
Old School about Jefferson downtown façade program funds needed
Wed, Feb 08, 2012 - 10:43 AM
yeah, you probably hate those speed bumps at Krogers as much as I do Downtown for life!
ok about Jefferson downtown façade program funds needed
Wed, Feb 08, 2012 - 08:37 AM
first if you believe a camera has to control traffic signals your more simple then the folks [...]
Tom Hays about Jefferson downtown façade program funds needed
Wed, Feb 08, 2012 - 06:36 AM
Rally, (nice anonymous name by the way) As it has been reported in this newspaper before, all [...]
John Birch about Braselton facing financial wall unless city council acts
Wed, Feb 08, 2012 - 06:15 AM
Cletus, I assume your paycheck is somehow derived from the government. The time for "a bala [...]
Eunice about Two students injured in bus wreck
Wed, Feb 08, 2012 - 03:20 AM
gemeinschaftlich, habt Ihr schmerzen im Herzen? Ein Herzinfarkt ist ein ernstzunehmendes Musik [...]

This Week's Poll

Sister Sites

BanksNews TODAY
BarrowJournal
BraseltonNews TODAY
CommerceNews TODAY
MadisonJournal TODAY
MainStreetNews OBITS
MainStreetNews SPORTS
MainStreetNews.com
Scan Jackson
Copyright © 2008-2011 MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.