‘S.R.’ Miller

Monday, December 8. 2008
Silas “S.R.” Ruben Miller, 74, of Commerce, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at BJC Hospital in Commerce, following an extended illness. Born in Hall County, he was the son of the late Phillip Ann and Dolly Catherine Miller. He was retired from construction and was a member of Whole Word Ministry in Dahlonega. Survivors include his wife, ... [Full Story »] 

Scoreboard: East Jackson Eagles Dec. 5

Sunday, December 7. 2008
Girls Basketball Dec. 2 - The Lady Eagles continue to look for footing in this new season. They lost on Tuesday to Stephens County 63-19. Dec. 5 - The score was closer, but it was another loss for the Lady Eagles of East Jackson Friday, as they fell to Oconee County 54-48 Their next game will be Friday night, as they play host to ... [Full Story »] 

Scoreboard: Jackson County Panthers Dec. 5

Sunday, December 7. 2008
Girls Basketball Dec. 2 - The Lady Panthers extended their winning streak with a victory over Johnson Tuesday night. Dec. 6 - The Lady Panthers remain unbeaten so far, as they defeated the Lady Leopards of Banks County in Homer Saturday 39-27. Their next game will be Tuesday night on the road at Elbert County. Boys Basketball Dec. 2 - The ... [Full Story »] 

Scoreboard: Jefferson Dragons Dec. 5

Sunday, December 7. 2008
Girls Basketball Dec. 5 - The Lady Dragons lost on Friday to Hart County 51-27. They're next game will be this coming Friday, when they play host to the Lady Tigers of Commerce. Wrestling Dec. 6 - The Jefferson Mat Dragons took top honors in the Panther Invitational at Jackson County Comprehensive High School this weekend. Eleven JHS wrestlers ... [Full Story »] 

Ruby Legg

Friday, December 5. 2008
Ruby Doss Legg, 98, of Jefferson, died Thursday, December 4, 2008. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Minnie Nicholson Doss. She was retired from the food service industry, was a farmer along with her husband, and was a homemaker. She had been a member of the Dry Pond United Methodist Church since 1932 and ... [Full Story »] 

Ruth Baker

Friday, December 5. 2008
Ruth Elaine Baker, 57, of Maysville, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at her residence, following a brief illness. Survivors include her husband, Calvin Nolan Baker, Maysville; sons, Kenny Baker and Ricky Baker, both of Maysville; daughter, Kathy Elaine Queen, Maysville; brothers, Charlie Lee Massey, Commerce, and Billy Massey, Gillsville; ... [Full Story »] 

‘Ray’ Stephens

Friday, December 5. 2008
Rashe Walter “Ray” Stephens Jr., 67, of Peachtree City, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Born in Jefferson, he was the son of Rashe Walter Stephens Sr. and Ruthie Studivant. He was retired from Norfolk Southern Corporation. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Judith “Judy” Stephens, Peachtree City; daughter, Cynthia M. Stephens ... [Full Story »] 

Billy Joe Ginn

Friday, December 5. 2008
Billy Joe Ginn, 36, of Commerce, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at his residence following an extended illness. He was the son of Martha Martin Ginn of Commerce. Survivors in addition to his mother, include a brother, Verner Robinson, Greenwood, S.C.; sisters, Stacey Harveley, Greenwood, S.C., and Mildred Holloway, Lexington, S.C.; five nieces; ... [Full Story »] 

Two fired over inmate hanging

Friday, December 5. 2008
Two employees of the Jackson County Jail have been fired following an internal investigation into a recent inmate hanging. [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: A logo fiasco

Friday, December 5. 2008
OK, relative to the entire scope of the Jackson County budget, $4,000 isn’t much. It’s a drop in the bucket compared to the multi-millions the county collects and spends each year. [Full Story »] 
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