Myra McFarlin

Monday, June 16. 2008
Myra Elizabeth McFarlin, 85, of Toccoa, died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa. She was born on December 5, 1922, in Franklin County, the daughter of the late Henry Grady and Beulah Caudell McFarlin. She was a retired teacher, having taught in the Franklin, Jackson and Stephens County school systems and was a ... [Full Story »] 

Jewel Odom

Monday, June 16. 2008
Jewel Elizabeth Odom, 71, of Nicholson, died Thursday, June 12, 2008. She was born on August 15, 1936, in Rockdale County, the daughter of the late Ore Lee and Lena Shelton McCullough. She was a nurse’s assistant and attended the Nicholson Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Odom. Survivors include children and ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: CRCT just part of a bigger problem

Thursday, June 12. 2008
Is this any way to run a state? The CRCT fiasco that exploded across Georgia’s education landscape is just further evidence that Georgia leaders are adrift. [Full Story »] 

Nicholson ‘puppy mill’ dogs now available for adoption

Thursday, June 12. 2008
The dogs rescued from the Nicholson “puppy mill” in February are now up for adoption, the Humane Society of Jackson County (HSJC) has announced. [Full Story »] 

Audit reflects growing county government

Thursday, June 12. 2008
While there were no major surprises in the Jackson County 2007 audit, the impact of a growing county government was evident.
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BOE trimming costs in tight budget year

Thursday, June 12. 2008
The Jackson County Board of Education has given an initial approval of its 2009 fiscal year budget for $92.4 million.
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Margaret Watkins

Thursday, June 12. 2008
Margaret Susie Crowe Watkins, 75, of Gainesville, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at the Bell Minor Nursing Home in Gainesville, following an extended illness. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Crowe and Edna Duncan Eberhardt. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was retired from Dixie Bearing Company. ... [Full Story »] 

Raenell Canup

Thursday, June 12. 2008
Raenell McElhannon Canup, 90, of Hoschton, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008. Born in Barrow County, she had owned Canup’s Fruit Stand in Norcross for many years. Mrs. Canup was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Canup; and a son, Doug Canup. Survivors include a daughter, Norma Ross, Pendergrass; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Nettie ... [Full Story »] 

Sea Dragons starting competitions off on right fin, face Dacula June 12

Thursday, June 12. 2008
The Sea Dragons hosted a dual meet against Winder June 5. Jefferson City Recreation Department started the team two years ago. Some of the fastest Sea Dragon times, by event, include: Eight and under 100 medley: girls - Anna Swaim, Dory Goocher, McKenzie Klinck and Lindsey Kelley with a time of 1:56.91; boys - Conrad Hood, Lucas Carreno, Joshua ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Atlanta Was The Scene Of Indy Tragedy

Thursday, June 12. 2008
It was planned to be a race to celebrate Labor Day. It ended up as one of the darkest moments in Atlanta racing history. It occurred on September 2, 1946. Racing promoter Sam Nunis put together a 100-lap Indy car race at Atlanta’s famed Lakewood Speedway, a treacherous one-mile dirt track located on the grounds of the Lakewood Fairgrounds. ... [Full Story »] 
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