Entries from December 2018

Jefferson boys outlast East Jackson as basketball rivalry returns

Tuesday, December 18. 2018
Jefferson and East Jackson hadn’t played each other since 2016, but the two rivals made up for lost time. The Dragons (6-4 overall, 3-1 in 8-AAA) pulled out a 70-63 win over the Eagles (4-6 overall, 0-4 in 8-AAA) Tuesday at East Jackson in a region game decided in the final minute and filled with momentum swings. “It’s been a while,” ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson girls improve to 9-1 with win over East Jackson

Tuesday, December 18. 2018
The Jefferson girls’ basketball team didn’t allow the sting of its first loss of the season to linger long. Following a 60-53 defeat at Morgan County last Friday, the Dragons answered with a 53-30 road victory over intra-county foe East Jackson Tuesday to move to 9-1 and 3-1 in Region 8-AAA play. “We just really preached about coming off ... [Full Story »] 

Jean Griffeth Bauerband (12-16-18)

Tuesday, December 18. 2018
Jean Griffeth Bauerband, 83, formerly of Jefferson, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Charlotte after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.   Jean was born on October 4, 1935, in Jefferson, to the late Robert Howell Griffeth and the late Lucille Hancock Griffeth.  She is also preceded in death by beloved husband, ... [Full Story »] 

Kenderick Lamont Blockum (12-14-18)

Tuesday, December 18. 2018
Infant Kenderick Lamont Blockum, of Buford, passed away Dec. 14, 2018 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton. His parents are Cedric Blockum and Kimbly Wansley.  Memorial Park Funeral Home Braselton Chapel, 5257 Green Street Hwy. 53, Braselton, GA 30517 is in charge of arrangements. Send online condolences to ...

Tommy Sheridan (12-13-18)

Monday, December 17. 2018
Tommy Sheridan, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother, and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. He was 65. Born in Commerce on January 21, 1953, Tommy was the son of the late Charles and Helen Sheridan. He retired from Robins Air Force Base with 24 years of Civil Service. A ... [Full Story »] 

Bevis Simmons (12-12-18)

Monday, December 17. 2018
WINDER — Bevis Simmons, 83, a 43-year resident of Winder, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. He was a native of Baldwin, and a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Bevis spent his life proudly serving his country, first in the Air Force and later retiring as a Sergeant First Class with the Army National Guard after 31 years of service. ... [Full Story »] 

Updated: EV battery plant could change Jackson

Saturday, December 15. 2018
Updated: 20 hours ago
The announcement two weeks ago that Commerce was selected as the home of a new South Korean electric vehicle battery factory is a big deal. The facility is predicted to employ 2,000 people, cover 2-million sq. ft. and be an investment of $1.6 billion. This will be the firm’s first EV battery plant in the U.S. [Full Story »] 

Runette Cash Cantrell (12-14-18)

Saturday, December 15. 2018
HOSCHTON — Mrs. Runette Cash Cantrell, 78, of Hoschton, passed away on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. Mrs. Cantrell was born in Hoschton, a daughter to the late Ernest and Bethel Cash. Mrs. Cantrell was a member of the Hoschton Baptist Church and was a retired Secretary, where she had worked for Carwood Manufacturing, R&R Manufacturing and Quick ... [Full Story »] 

Mae Onie Lee (12-12-18)

Saturday, December 15. 2018
Mae Onie Lee, 86, wife of the late Harry O. Lee, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. Born in Maysville, she was the daughter of the late Arvil Glen Morris and Susie Belle McDonald Morris. She retired from Reliance Electric and was a member of Princeton United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Bill Sailers of Athens; step-sons, Gary ... [Full Story »] 

Updated: BOYS' BASKETBALL: EJCHS coach says more physical play needed following loss to Hart Co.

Saturday, December 15. 2018
Updated: 4 days ago
In a rough-and-rugged Region 8-AAA, East Jackson’s toughness on the court has to improve and improve quickly, according to Eagle coach David Akin. East Jackson (4-5, 0-3) fell to seventh-ranked Hart County 66-48 Friday and didn’t demonstrate the resilience needed, according to the coach, to win this game against a ranked Bulldog team on the ... [Full Story »] 
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