Entries from September 2017

Jefferson 33, Gainesville 3: Passing attack leads Dragons in rout of Gainesville

Saturday, September 23. 2017
For the first time ever Friday night, Jefferson High School traveled up Hwy. 129 to Gainesville to play the Red Elephants at Bobby Gruhn Field. Then the Dragons returned home with an emphatic 33-3 victory spearheaded by a bend-but-not-break defense and a stellar passing performance by Bryce Moore. “It’s always fun to throw the ball ... [Full Story »] 

Jean Gruhn (09-19-17)

Friday, September 22. 2017
GAINSVILLE - Jean Ash Gruhn, 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Gruhn. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Kendall Gruhn; granddaughters Madeline and Kerrigan Gruhn; and many nieces and nephews. Jean was born on August 27, 1931, the youngest of four ... [Full Story »] 

Updated: Maxwell sentence to jail, house arrest

Thursday, September 21. 2017
Updated: 2 hours ago
Former Nicholson Mayor Ronnie Maxwell was sentenced to 90 days in jail, nine months house arrest with an ankle monitor and five years probation after a hearing of just more than an hour Thursday. [Full Story »] 

SOFTBALL: Panthers start 7-0 in region

Wednesday, September 20. 2017
Sure, Jackson County softball coach Chad Brannon is happy that his team is off to a 7-0 start in region play. But he’s quick to shift his attention to what’s next. Brannon’s Panthers (15-7) stayed unbeaten in the 8-AAA schedule with a 5-0 win over Hart County at home on Monday with Brooke Kibbe tossing a no-hitter. “Nothing is given to ... [Full Story »] 

VOLLEYBALL: Panthers now 4-0 in area play

Wednesday, September 20. 2017
One of Jackson County’s goals heading into this season was to win the area title. Halfway through the 8-AAA schedule, the Panthers certainly have the look of a contender as they sit atop the area standings with a 4-0 record. Jackson County blasted Monroe Area 25-9, 25-6 on Monday and then downed rival East Jackson 25-18, 25-18 later that ... [Full Story »] 

‘Eddie’ Lindsey (09-15-17)

Wednesday, September 20. 2017
JEFFERSON - James Edward “Eddie” Lindsey, 73, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 15, 2017, surrounded by family. Eddie was born to James Louie and Mildred Lindsey, and lost his parents early in life. He worked for UPS for 36 years as a Feeder Driver with a spotless driving record, and became part of an elite group within UPS, the ... [Full Story »] 

SOFTBALL: Eagles bounce back with three straight wins

Wednesday, September 20. 2017
After hitting a skid of losing six of seven games, the East Jackson Eagle softball team has rebounded, picking up three straight wins. All three wins came over region foes: Monroe Area (8-5), Franklin County (8-1) and Morgan County (14-5). Results for Tuesday’s game vs. Hart County weren’t available before press time. Head coach Donnie ... [Full Story »] 

VOLLEYBALL: East Jackson swept in area play on Monday

Wednesday, September 20. 2017
The East Jackson Eagle volleyball team sits at 14-8 with 10 matches to go in the 2017 regular season. Tuesday’s results from Morgan County vs. the host school and Jackson County weren’t known before press time. The Eagles dropped two matches Monday night to Jackson County (25-18, 25-18) and to Monroe Area (25-19, 26-24). The two losses were ... [Full Story »] 

VOLLEYBALL: Dragons drop three matches in tourney

Wednesday, September 20. 2017
Jefferson lost three times in the two-day Rally High Tournament over the weekend. The Dragons (14-8) lost to Kennesaw Mountain (11-25, 25-20, 10-15) on Friday and fell twice more Saturday in matches against North Cobb (25-22, 20-25, 6-15) and Hillgrove (18-25, 20-25). Jefferson was slated to return to 8-AAAA play on Tuesday with matches against ... [Full Story »] 

FOOTBALL: Eagles enter off week following game cancellation

Wednesday, September 20. 2017
The East Jackson football team finds itself in the midst of an abnormally long layoff period after having last week’s game against Glynn Academy cancelled and entering another off week this week. The game against the Class 6A Red Terrors was called off due to the effects of Tropical Storm Irma. “It would have been nice because you would get ... [Full Story »] 
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