Entries from February 2010

Dragons defeat Manchester in closing seconds

Friday, February 26. 2010
A putback by with just four seconds left on the clock off a missed shot gave the Dragons a one point edge, and that was all Jefferson needed to advance to the next round of state playoff action, as they won 68-67 Friday night. The Dragons will next play host to Westminster in second round action Tuesday night. For more on this story, see the ... [Full Story »] 

Mamie Lou Turner

Friday, February 26. 2010
COMMERCE – Mamie Lou Turner, 94, died Thursday, February 25, 2010, in Cleveland. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Flanagan Beck. Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by her husband, Quilla Golden Turner; and a son, Howard J. Turner. Survivors include children, Jerry J. Turner, Carnesville, Lillie Martin, ... [Full Story »] 

JHS season ends with Fannin Co. loss

Friday, February 26. 2010
Despite entering the post season with high hopes, the Lady Dragons of Jefferson saw their region tournament play come to an end Saturday, as they fell to Fannin County in the opening game of the region tournament. Friday’s game opened with the Lady Dragons taking an early advantage, moving out to a 9-5 lead by the end of the first quarter. ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers fall to Franklin Co.

Thursday, February 25. 2010
After making it two games into the post season, the Lady Panthers of Jackson County saw their season come to an end with a loss to Franklin County. The Lady Panthers went 14-13 overall in the season, their best showing since 2005-06, when they went 13-14 overall. Mountain View The Lady Panthers opened up post season play by hosting the Mountain ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Panthers take sixth at state

Thursday, February 25. 2010
The Jackson County wrestling team finished up their season this past weekend with a sixth place finish at the individual state tournament at the Gwinnett Arena with three placers. Izzy Carrillo-Garcia and Charles Smothers both finished their high school careers in style with state runners-up honors, while Ryan Howe wrapped up his high school ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson netters defeat Elbert County

Thursday, February 25. 2010
The Jefferson tennis teams are now 2-0 after both teams defeated Elbert County last Wednesday. The boys defeated the Blue Devils 5-0. Zach Bost won 6-0, 6-0 at number one singles. Blair Buffington won 6-0, 6-0 at number two. Ben Daniels won 6-0, 6-1 at number three. Matt Buchanan and Aaron Martin won 6-2, 6-1 at number one doubles, while Trevor ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: SPLOST effort will be uphill

Thursday, February 25. 2010
County and city officials are meeting later this week to discuss details of what to put on a new SPLOST that would be voted on by citizens this summer or next fall. [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles End Season With Fall To Banks Co.

Thursday, February 25. 2010
The Lady Eagles of East Jackson saw their season come to a close in the first round of region tournament play last week, as they fell 63-41 to Banks County. The Lady Leopards took control early on, moving out to a 23-10 advantage by the end of the first quarter, and the Eagles could not recover. East Jackson outscored Banks County 12-6 in the ... [Full Story »] 

Janet Galloway

Thursday, February 25. 2010
MAYSVILLE – Janet Marie Galloway, 50, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. She was born in Fulton County, the daughter of Jeanette Burdette Amos of Maysville and the late Mark Johnson. She was a member of Grove Level Baptist Church and was the director of the Banks County Senior Citizens ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Dragons take 10th straight state title

Wednesday, February 24. 2010
The Jefferson Mat Dragons etched another page into their record book Saturday as they scored their tenth consecutive traditional state title, tying a state record with seven individual champions in the process. Jefferson has had seven state champions twice before. Among those coming home as state champions in their weight classes were Kyle ... [Full Story »] 
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