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Lady Eagles Face Walnut Grove March 18

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:44:00 -0500

Even though it wasn’t what they hoped for, the East Jackson Lady Eagles tennis team had some success Monday afternoon, as it recorded one match win over Jackson County at EJCHS.

The number one doubles duo of Ashley Guest and Ansley Brooks won for East Jackson, while the Lady Panthers went on to victory overall.

The ...

JHS bests Commerce, Banks County

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:14:00 -0500

The Jefferson girls track team bested Commerce and Banks County Tuesday to win their season opener, scoring 102 points to Commerce’s 33 and Banks County’s 28.

Erin Knight took top honors in the 800 meter and in the 1,600 meters.

Kasey McDonald won the shot put and the discus.

Daniella Watson won ...

Lady Panthers defeat East Jackson

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:27:00 -0500

The first few weeks of the season has had its ups and downs for the Jackson County Lady Panthers tennis teams.

Last week, despite losing to Stephens, Jackson County’s number three player, Rachel Glenfield, recorded her first set win in JCCHS tennis history.

This week, the Lady Panthers followed with a strong showing ...

Dragons fall to Bulldogs 69-43

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:50:00 -0500

The road ends in Macon as the Jefferson boys' basketball team falls 69-43 to Thomasville.

Reaching the Final Four in the Class AA state playoffs, the Dragons end their season 25-6 and undefeated in in region play.

For more on the Dragons' state playoff run, see the March 17 edition of The Jackson ...

COLUMN: Which have the most impact: Home or teachers?

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:17:00 -0500
There’s an on-going debate in education over what truly affects student learning. Is it the family demographics and stability of home life; or is it the quality of teachers and instruction that most affects performance?
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Lady Eagles Fall To Banks County

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:47:00 -0500
The East Jackson Lady Eagles golf team hopes to rebound from a loss last week to Banks County, 57-70.

Makimsey Morris shot a 23 on the match, as did Daphne Melton, while Caroline Hicks shot a 24 on the three-hole outing.

Up next for the Lady Eagles is a match at Double Oaks against the Lady Tigers of Dawson County ...

Lady Dragons lose to North Oconee

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:07:00 -0500
The Jefferson Lady Dragons lost one and won won with their last two matches, falling to Oconee County before defeating Lakeview.

North Oconee defeated Jefferson 4-1, with Jefferson’s only victory coming at number one singles, where Bell Blankenship won in sets of 6-3, 6-2.

On Tuesday, the Lady Dragons improved to 4-1 ...

JCCHS bests Jefferson, Clarke Central

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:21:00 -0500
The Jackson County Panthers golf team picked up two wins last week to go 2-0 on the season, defeating Jefferson and Clark Central.

The Panthers scored 185, while Jefferson got 196 and Clark Central shot 214.

Individually, Rodney Price shot a 44. Jared Scott shot a 46. Ben Waldrip shot a 47. Brent VanFleet shot a 48. ...

Gresham season opener set for Saturday

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:05:00 -0500
If the pre-entry list is any indication, Saturday’s Champion Racing Association (CRA) Super Series Super Late Model event is going to produce plenty of thrills for fans attending the season-opening race at Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson this Saturday.

A total of 27 Super Late Model teams and drivers have already entered the ...

Panthers beat East Jackson, remain undefeated

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:01:00 -0500
The strong start to the season continues for the Jackson County Panthers, as they go 7-0 overall after picking up four victories last week, including one over East Jackson.

Up next for the Panthers is a Thursday home stand that is also a rematch over their most recent victims, the Spartans of West Hall.

First pitch is ...

Dragons head for the Final Four

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0500
Jefferson defeats Westminster, Callaway

For the first time in 27 years, the Jefferson Dragons boys’ basketball team is heading for the final four in Macon.

They got there by winning very close games against Westminster and Callaway that easily could have gone against them. But the Dragons ...

Pittman resigns as Lady Panthers coach

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0500
After nine years and 110 victories, Jackson County girls head basketball coach Chad Pittman has decided it’s time to move away from the JCCHS basketball program.

Pittman resigned as coach the morning of February 22, but waited until this week’s basketball banquet to make the official announcement.

“I just feel like ...

Eagles Fall To Osborne, Jackson Co.

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:00 -0500
eason opening wins, the East Jackson Eagles hoped to carry momentum into their next two games.

It didn’t work out that way, however, as the Eagles fell to both Osborne and Jackson County Saturday, leaving them 2-2 overall as the season enters its third week.

Up next for East Jackson is a home stand on Friday, as they ...

Jefferson looks at increasing fines

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:16:27 -0500
If you get pulled over for speeding in Jefferson, you will likely be paying a higher fine.
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Jackson unemployment hits 11.9%

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:15:44 -0500
Unemployment in Jackson County jumped over one percent in January to hit 11.9 percent.
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County BOE to continue with cuts

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:14:29 -0500
There’s no money for new textbooks. No cash for supplies at schools and other programs. And there’ll be no funds for students traveling to some events.

That’s the budget crisis the Jackson County School System is facing with its proposed 2010-2011 budget.

For district employees, there’ll be six furlough days next school year, and the elimination of at least four and a half teaching positions, along with a central office position.

Meanwhile, the board of education has directed superintendent Shannon Adams to recommend another round of layoffs in April with a Reduction in Force (RIF) plan.

The first — announced in March 2009 — included the elimination of 38 teaching and non-teaching positions.

“We can’t be all things to all people anymore,” said board chairperson Kathy Wilbanks on Thursday. “We really are going to have to really think about what it is we want to focus on — and then that has to become our priority, and then everything else has to go.”

The Jackson County Board of Education is considering a 2010-2011 budget of $85.9 million — compared to the current budget of $89.2 million. There is no proposal to increase property taxes.

Dragons advance to the Final Four

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:29:34 -0500
A victory Friday night in Dalton over Callaway means the Jefferson Dragons will be heading to the basketball Final Four playoffs for the first time since 1983.

The Dragons rallied in the fourth quarter to cut the lead held by Callaway, then move ahead to win 65-58.

Jefferson will move on to play in Macon on Thursday ...

Jefferson downed by Jackson County

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:05:00 -0500
It wasn’t the start to the season that the Jefferson soccer teams were hoping for, as both the boys and the girls teams fell to Jackson County last week.

The boys lost 5-1 to the Panthers, while the girls came up on the short end of a 1-0 final.

Girls’ coach Shannon Dupree said their match with the Lady Panthers was ...

Dragons fall to Warriors, defeat Madison Country

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0500
The Jefferson Dragons split their opening two games of the 2010 season, losing their opener to Oconee County before recording a victory on the road over Madison County.

Up next is a home stand for Jefferson, as they will host the Red Raiders of Madison County on Thursday.

First pitch is scheduled for 5:55 p.m.

Jefferson hosts Banks Co. Tuesday

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:21:00 -0500
The Jefferson golf teams got their season underway Monday afternoon at Lane Creek Golf course against Oconee County.

The boys came up short in the team match, 173 to Oconee’s 161.

The boys were led by newcomer Cory Dams, with a 41. He was followed by Michael Baker with a 42, Cutler Finch with a 44 and Patrick Hilton ...

Eagles Open Season In Winning Form

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:13:00 -0500
The baseball Eagles of East Jackson Comprehensive High School are off to the best start in their short school history, going 2-0 to start their 2010 campaign.

Up next is a Saturday doubleheader against the Osborne Cardinals and the Jackson County Panthers at JCCHS.

The first pitch against Osborne is scheduled for 3 p.m. ...

Jackson County picks up wins over Jefferson

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0500
It’s been a strong start to the season for the Jackson County soccer teams, with both the boys and girls recording wins over Jefferson in their season-openers last week after matches with East Jackson were postponed due to rain.

Jackson County will travel to Madison on Friday for area matches against Morgan County.

JCCHS netters fall to Oconee Co.

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:00:00 -0500
The Jackson County tennis teams were on the road last week.

The Lady Panthers ran into problems against Oconee County at Watkinsville, as the Lady Warriors swept Jackson County 5-0.

Things weren’t any better for the boys’ team, as they lost 5-0 to the Warriors as well.

Jackson County was scheduled to ...

COLUMN: The Nicholson fuss continues — and other follies

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:44:00 -0500
You have to hand it to Nicholson leaders, they know how to stir up more useless debate than just about any town in the area.
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