Entries from February 2012

STATE TOURNAMENT: Slow start derails Jefferson in Sweet 16 loss

Wednesday, February 29. 2012
JEFFERSON'S recipe for an upset of no. 1-ranked Greater Atlanta Christian included getting off to a fast start and having multiple scoring options. Neither happened. The Dragons (20-10) trailed 25-4 after a quarter and struggled the rest of the way in a 72-42 road loss to the Spartans Wednesday in the Class AA boys’ Sweet 16. Click here for ... [Full Story »] 

Season ends at Sweet 16

Wednesday, February 29. 2012
Jefferson boys fall to no. 1 GAC; coaches strategizing for next year’s overhaul JEFFERSON'S recipe for an upset of no. 1-ranked Greater Atlanta Christian included getting off to a fast start and having multiple scoring options. Neither happened. The Dragons (20-10) trailed 25-4 after a quarter and struggled the rest of the way in a 72-42 ... [Full Story »] 

Don Lewis (2-28-12)

Wednesday, February 29. 2012
OAKWOOD - Don W. Lewis, 76, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following a sudden illness. He was born December 6, 1935, the son of the late Charles and Lura Lewis of Opal, Ark. He was a Deacon at Northside Baptist Church in Gainesville and was a retired forester with the United States Forest Service. ... [Full Story »] 

Basketball: DuBose says few believe Jefferson can pull off upset

Wednesday, February 29. 2012
JEFFERSON would create some bona fide “February madness” this week if it shocks one of the state’s preeminent basketball powers. The second-seeded Dragons (20-9) attempt to take down two-time defending state champion Greater Atlanta Christian (24-5) on the road Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Spartans are ranked no. 1 in Class AA and led by one ... [Full Story »] 

Spring sports round-up (Feb. 22-29)

Wednesday, February 29. 2012

Spring sports round-up (Feb. 22-29)

Wednesday, February 29. 2012

Spring sports round-up (Feb. 22-29)

Wednesday, February 29. 2012

Karl Ahnell (2-23-12)

Wednesday, February 29. 2012
FALLBROOK, CALIF. – Karl Ingemar Ahnell, 49, formerly of Jefferson, died Thursday, February 23, 2012, after a battle with lung cancer. He was born on June 17, 1963 in Canada but grew up in Jefferson. He was a 1980 graduate of Jefferson High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Ahnell was preceded in death by his father, Ingemar ... [Full Story »] 

Dr. Tom Wages (2-27-12)

Wednesday, February 29. 2012
FLOWERY BRANCH - Dr. Tom L. Wages, 75, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012, at home surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Dr. Wages was born December 2, 1936, the son of the late Gordon Lee and Mildred Knight Wages of Auburn. He graduated from Emory University Medical College of Georgia and completed his internship and ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: JCCHS strikes late in lopsided win

Wednesday, February 29. 2012
By Brent VanFleet Jackson County senior Austin Robinson stepped up to the plate Monday with the bases loaded, and the Panthers down by one, trying to capture their first win of the season. The Washington-Wilkes pitcher let the muddy ragged ball fly from his hand. Right before it crossed the plate, Robinson hit a line drive single to left ... [Full Story »] 
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