Entries from February 2010

Cecil Burns

Friday, February 19. 2010
ELLIJAY – Cecil Burns, 83, died Thursday, February 11, 2010. He was born on November 24, 1926, in Commerce, the son of the late Charles Burns Sr. and Naomi Morrison Burns. He worked in sales for Swift and Company Meats. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ellijay and was a United States Navy veteran having served during ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Dragons ready for region tournament

Thursday, February 18. 2010
The Lady Dragons of Jefferson turn their attention this week to region tournament play after wrapping up their regular season Monday. Jefferson ended their season by splitting games with Banks County and North Oconee. The Lady Dragons will begin region tourney play on Saturday at Dawson County, where they will face either Fannin County or Rabun ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: What makes a great teacher?

Thursday, February 18. 2010
Last week, this newspaper featured a number of local teachers of the year from Jackson County. But what makes these men and women special? How are they able to rise above their peers to be recognized for their teaching ability? [Full Story »] 

EJCHS Set For Postseason Open Against Banks Co.

Thursday, February 18. 2010
The Lady Eagles of East Jackson closed out their regular season this week with a pair of wins and one loss, as they prepare to enter post-season play. East Jackson closed out the season tied for fourth in the subregion with Banks County. The two teams will face each other again Thursday as post-season play begins at Oglethorpe County. Tip-off ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons open region tourney play Fri.

Wednesday, February 17. 2010
With an undefeated region record now in the books for the Jefferson Dragons, the next goal is to continue their winning ways in region tournament play. There’s also the matter of exacting a little revenge. Last year, the Dragons went out in the first round of eliminations after losing to Union County. The number one seeded Dragons will open ... [Full Story »] 

Winter weather sets state tourney this week

Wednesday, February 17. 2010
The inclement weather seen all over the northern part of the state last week has thrown scheduling for the final two events in high school wrestling forward and, in turn, backwards as well. With the state sectionals having to be cancelled, that means that the State Championships, scheduled for this weekend at the Gwinnett Arena, will now revert ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers to face Mtn. View Wed.

Wednesday, February 17. 2010
The Lady Panthers of Jackson County wrapped up regular season play this week and now begin to focus on region tournament play. JCCHS will open up postseason play by hosting Mountain View today (Wednesday). Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. A win will allow the Lady Panthers to face Franklin County on Thursday. Hart County Coming off a victory on ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers host Archer Wednesday

Wednesday, February 17. 2010
With the regular season now in the record books, the Jackson County Panthers now prepare for their first post season appearance of the year after finishing fourth in the sub-region ahead of Stephens County. The Panthers will play host to Archer to open region tournament play today (Wednesday). Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Hart County In ... [Full Story »] 

33 charged by JCSO

Wednesday, February 17. 2010
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33 people during the past week, including the following:
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Water Authority seeks $1 million grant to fight terrorism

Wednesday, February 17. 2010
THE JACKSON County Water and Sewerage Authority will seek a $1 million state grant to fight terrorism. [Full Story »] 
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