Entries from December 2009

Lady Dragons face Oconee Co. Friday

Wednesday, December 2. 2009
The Lady Dragons of Jefferson wrapped up play in the Tabo’s Tip-Off tournament over the weekend. Unfortunately, it didn’t go as they had hoped, as they dropped games to Central Gwinnett and Winder-Barrow. The Lady Dragons will next travel to Phillips Arena today (Wednesday) to face North Hall. Tip-off is slated for 1:15 p.m. On Friday, the ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Dragons ready to start new season

Wednesday, December 2. 2009
After months of waiting, the Jefferson Mat Dragons are ready to get the quest for their next set of titles underway. Last year, Jefferson recorded their eighth straight State Dual title, as well as their 13th Traditional State title to give them 21 state titles in history. Now, the Mat Dragons will look to add to that total in the new season, ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers travel to East Jackson Fri.

Wednesday, December 2. 2009
After getting their pre-season off to a good start with a scrimmage victory over Banks County, the Jackson County Panthers find themselves looking for their first win of the year this week after dropping two close games in the Warrior Classic tournament at White County. The next chance the Panthers will have will come on Friday, as they travel ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS to host Panther Invite Friday

Wednesday, December 2. 2009
After coming away with victories last week in matches against North Hall and East Jackson, the Mat Panthers of Jackson County now get ready to host the 16th annual Panther Invitational this Friday and Saturday. The event will see several area teams coming to JCCHS to compete, including Jefferson, East Jackson, Commerce, Banks County, Madison ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles To Compete At JCCHS

Wednesday, December 2. 2009
The East Jackson Mat Eagles got their first taste of competition in the new season last Tuesday, as they traveled to JCCHS to face Jackson County and North Hall. Unfortunately, with several wrestlers having just wrapped up football playoffs, things didn’t go very well for East Jackson, as they fell 72-6 to Jackson County, then lost 72-12 to ... [Full Story »] 

Nicholson man dies in fire

Wednesday, December 2. 2009
Timothy Thompson of Nicholson died in a mobile home fire Tuesday night on Barnett Road in Nicholson. The state marshal’s office is investigating the fire and an autopsy is being done. Officials believe the fire was accidental and that Thompson died from smoke inhalation.

Pendergrass slashes budget by 45 percent

Wednesday, December 2. 2009
Pendergrass has decreased its proposed 2010 budget by 45 percent from last year. [Full Story »] 

Maysville council member arrested for drugs

Wednesday, December 2. 2009
A member of the Maysville City Council has been arrested after allegedly giving prescription pain medication to a friend to sell.

Rebecca McNeely, 57, 126 Freeman Drive, was charged with violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act by distributing a controlled substance.

McNeely first called the Maysville Police Department to report that she loaned a male friend jewelry and he had not returned it. During the conversation with the police officer, she said that she had also given the friend 10 Lortab pills to sell because she needed the money. She told the officer that her water and electricity had been cut off.

The police department contacted the friend who confirmed that McNeely had given him the pain medication and that he had sold it.

During McNeely’s conversation with the police officer, she also reported that the male friend had accompanied her to a meeting she attended in Savannah on behalf of the City of Maysville. McNeely was earlier criticized by the mayor for not attending classes during the conference. She was asked to repay the city for the costs related to attending the conference.

'Tommy' Andrews

Tuesday, December 1. 2009
RED HILL COMMUNITY - Thomas William "Tommy" Andrews, 58, died Sunday, November 15, 2009, at the St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens. Born October 20, 1951, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Gartrell and Margaret Seagraves Andrews. He was a graduate of Commerce High School and of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. He was a ... [Full Story »] 
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