Updated: COLUMN: Beck gives voice to frustrations

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Mike Buffington
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Thursday, September 2. 2010
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Charlene Ortman

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MainStreetNewsObits
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Thursday, September 2. 2010
COMMERCE – Charlene Ortman, 89, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010. Born in Grand Rapids, Mich., she was the daughter of the late Pete and Maude Barkley Van Huizen. She was a supervisor with Interstate Motor Freight. Mrs. Ortman was preceded in death by her first husband, William James Davis; second husband, Donald Ortman; son, James H. Davis; ... [Full Story »] 

Softball: JCCHS set for rivalry game, region showdown

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MainStreetNewsSports
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Wednesday, September 1. 2010
The Jackson County Comprehensive High School softball team remains unbeaten (3-0-2) as it faces a rivalry game with East Jackson Thursday and then a huge region matchup with no. 3 ranked North Oconee Tuesday. Before all that, the Panthers take on Hart County today (Wednesday) at 5:55 p.m. at home. Jackson County beat Hart County 7-3 last week. ... [Full Story »] 

SEE PHOTOS: Jefferson 17, Commerce 14

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MainStreetNewsSports
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Wednesday, September 1. 2010
Here are photos from Jefferson's 17-14 victory over Commerce in the 65th installment of the JHS-CHS series. Jefferson takes the field for the 65th time in its rivalry with Commerce. Photo by Ben Munro Jefferson students react after the Dragons take the field Friday. Photo by Ben Munro Commerce fans welcome the Tigers Friday night before ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS gets lightning-shorted victory

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MainStreetNewsSports
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Wednesday, September 1. 2010
Panthers excel on both sides of ball in abbreviated win Jackson County played two lights-out quarters of football Friday, which turned out to be enough. The Panthers (1-0) claimed an abbreviated 14-8 victory at home over Class AAA Johnson-Gainesville after the game was called after halftime following a two-hour lightning delay. With Jackson ... [Full Story »] 

Softball: Dragons ready to face state’s no. 3 ranked team

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MainStreetNewsSports
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Wednesday, September 1. 2010
JEFFERSON ENJOYED its 13-1 victory over nearby rival East Jackson Tuesday night but knew what loomed ahead. The Dragons (9-4-1), unbeaten in region play, will face its biggest Region 8-AA challenge to date with a Thursday showdown with no. 3 ranked North Oconee (8-3, 4-0) at home at 5:55 p.m. The Titans were ranked no. 2 last week. “We’re ... [Full Story »] 

Dillon Scatters, Smothers, Covers Field At Gresham

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MainStreetNewsSports
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Wednesday, September 1. 2010
Ty Dillon won the biggest race of his young career capturing the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East American Fence Association 150 at Gresham Motorsports Park Saturday. Dillon – driver of the number 3 Waffle House-Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet – grabbed the lead with just a handful of laps remaining when frontrunners Kevin Swindell and Ryan ... [Full Story »] 

More Warriors Friday

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MainStreetNewsSports
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Wednesday, September 1. 2010
After A 21-14 Loss To White Co., Eagles To Take On Oconee County With just over three minutes left to play, it looked like the East Jackson Eagles might hang on to a one-point lead and pick up a season-opening win against White County. But after first signaling the Eagles had recovered a muffed kick, the referees awarded possession to the ... [Full Story »] 

Glen Cain

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Wednesday, September 1. 2010
WINDER – Glen Aaron Cain, 80, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010. He was a 1948 graduate of Tucker High School, served 10 years in the United States Marine Corps., was a member of the Sweetwater Masonic Lodge #421 F&AM and had worked for 25 years with W.T. Mayfield Trucking Company as a heavy equipment hauler. He later worked for Northeast Georgia ... [Full Story »] 

Fire hits Jefferson house

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Mike Buffington
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Wednesday, September 1. 2010
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A fire appeared to do significant damage to a home in Jefferson on Skyline Drive Wednesday afternoon. No details were available at this posting.
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