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A disappointing end to a brilliant season

http://www.mainstreetnewssports.com/ (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:13:04 -0500

THE JEFFERSON High School baseball team was eliminated in the second round of the state playoffs last Thursday after losing twice to Wesleyan.

Regardless of the final scores, one cannot deny that the 2013 team had a successful season.

The Dragons finished the season with a 26-4 record and a region 8-AA championship, ...

Panthers prepped for first state tournament

http://www.mainstreetnewssports.com/ (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:10:56 -0500

THERE are 18-holes left to play for the Jackson County Comprehensive High School golf team. And while the Class AAA state championship tournament might sound like the biggest test of all, the five seniors on the squad say the pressure now has vanished.

THERE are 18-holes left to play for the Jackson County Comprehensive High ...

Jefferson aims to preserve its winning formula in 2013

http://www.mainstreetnewssports.com/ (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:09:09 -0500

THOUGH spring has brought many changes to Jefferson football, first-year head coach Ben Hall says the Dragons will stick with what works.

T. McFerrin may have retired after last season’s state championship run, but his spirit remains in the way the new coaching staff conducts practice.

“We were used to the ...

In with the new; EJCHS football program revamped

http://www.mainstreetnewssports.com/ (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:06:53 -0500

There is one word that can describe the sentiment at this year’s East Jackson spring football training. That word is simply “new.”

The Eagles have new coaches, a new athletic director, and new offensive and defensive schemes. And while transitions are not always easy, most of these changes are likely welcome at a program ...

At ground zero of immigration issue

mike@mainstreetnews.com (Mike Buffington) — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:36:54 -0500

QUEENS, N.Y. — I’m standing in a car on the N train approaching the Queensboro Plaza station. The subway has just emerged above ground after zooming through a tunnel underneath the East River from Manhattan and we’re now clanging along an elevated platform above the road. It’s a Saturday morning and the subway is packed with weekend shoppers, teenagers and young families with strollers.
It’s impossible to see every face in the crowded car as riders come and go in a living, organic flow. Still, I don’t notice any tourists since this train is off the main path for most visitors to NYC. Riders here are locals, a few of the 2.2 million people who call the New York borough of Queens home.
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Theron Burton (5-13-13)

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:49:39 -0500

COMMERCE - Theron Thomas (Junkman) Burton, 73, died Monday, May 13, 2013.

Mr. Burton was born in Lilburn, the son of the late James Walter and Leila Bell Bagwell Burton. He was a truck driver and was a member of Sweetwater Lodge 421 F&AM.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Patricia Geason Burton, Commerce; children, ...

John Holden (5-15-13)

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:47:32 -0500

GREENSBORO, N.C. – John "Buford" Holden, 89, departed from this life on Tuesday, May 15, 2013, at Maple Grove Rehab Center.

He was born August 29, 1923, in Georgia, the son of the late Andrew Jackson Holden and Cummi Woods Holden. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church for over 50 years, and was the recipient of the Purple ...

Green resigns as county school superintendent Wednesday night

angie@mainstreetnews.com (Angela Gary) — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:40:18 -0500

After a week of speculation and widespread rumors that he would be stepping down, John Green has resigned as superintendent of the Jackson County School System at a called BOE meting Wednesday night.

More than 100 people, many teachers and staff members, attended the regular monthly meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education Monday night expecting Green to resign. He did not and the issue was not addressed. A three-hour closed session was held Monday, but it was reportedly to discuss a student disciplinary appeal.

At a called meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, the BOE voted to accept Green’s resignation. The action came after a 15-minute closed session to discuss personnel. BOE member Michael Cronic made the motion to accept Green’s resignation and it passed unanimously. There was no discussion or explanation given for his resignation. One reporter was the only one in attendance at this called meeting.

Green said after the meeting that his resignation was related to retirement benefits.

“My plans are to continue retirement and resign my position as superintendent of Jackson County Schools effective May 16,” he wrote in his letter of resignation. “I will assist the district through transition until June 30.”

Green also wrote that the system is in better shape than when he took over as superintendent.

“I feel fortunate to have been allowed the opportunity to work with you this past year and know the school district is better off today than it was on June 30 of last year,” he wrote. “The district is focused on improvement initiatives that will yield positive results for students and teachers.”

The resignation is effective as of May 16. Dr. Green agreed to assist with the transition through June 30.

Graduation ceremonies coming up at area high schools

angie@mainstreetnews.com (Angela Gary) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:46:00 -0500

It’s cap and gown time for high school seniors. Graduation ceremonies are coming up at the four area high schools.
JHS

The Jefferson High School graduation will be held Friday, May 17, at 8 p.m. in the Dragon Stadium at 575 Washington St., Jefferson. If it rains, the ceremony will be held in the gym and a ticket must be presented in order to enter. Any guest needing special assistance prior to May 17 should contact Kevin Smith at 706-367-2881. The JHS valedictorian is Julie Ann Watson and the salutatorian is Jacob Page.

CHS

The Commerce High School graduation will be held Friday, May 17, at 8 p.m. in the football stadium at 272 Lakeview Drive, Commerce. If it rains, the ceremony will be held in the school gymnasium and a ticket must be presented in order to enter. Any guest needing special assistance prior to May 17 should contact Terry Kanup at 706-335-5942, ext. 8811.

EJCHS
The East Jackson Comprehensive High School graduation will be held Wednesday, May 22, at 8 p.m. in the Eagle Stadium at 1435 Hoods Mill Road, Commerce.

If it rains, the ceremony will be held in the gym and a ticket must be presented in order to enter. Any guest needing special assistance prior to May 22 should contact Sheila Bolton at 706-336-8900 ext. 29009. The EJCHS valedictorian is Sam Derochers and the salutatorian Nishil Patel.

JCCHS

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School graduation will be held Thursday, May 23, at 8 p.m. in the Panther Stadium at 1668 Winder Highway, Jefferson. If bad weather makes it dangerous or otherwise impossible for the ceremony to take place, then the ceremony will be rescheduled for Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m. in the stadium. If the weather does not allow the ceremony to take place on May 24 at 10 a.m., then it will be rescheduled for Friday, May 24, at 4 p.m. in the stadium. Any guest who may need special assistance should contact Jason Holcombe prior to May 23 at 706-367-5003. The JCCHS valedictorian is Drake Corbin and the salutatorian is Erin Jenkins.

Beef stolen from restaurant cooler

mike@mainstreetnews.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:42:22 -0500

A man stole $600 worth of faijita beef by forcing open a walk-in cooler with a log at a local Mexican restaurant over the weekend.

Jefferson Police responded to the El Centinela Mexican Restaurant on Damon Gause Highway on Saturday morning where managers showed them evidence that someone had forced their way into the cooler.

Store video footage showed the culprit as a black male, approximately 6-feet-tall and weighing approximately 225 pounds. He was wearing blue shorts and a collared shirt with blue and white sneakers. The video was forwarded to criminal investigations.

Virgil Wright (5-12-13)

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:48:35 -0500

MONROE - Virgil Wright, 83, died on Sunday, May 12, 2013.

He was born in Jefferson on April 3, 1930, the son of the late Leila Ivie and the late Harvey J. Wright. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Carroll Wright.

Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Melinda and Robert Farmer, Monroe, and Lisa and ...

Frances Faulkner (5-13-13)

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:33:28 -0500

WINDER – Frances O. Gaddis Faulkner, 93, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Fulton and Naomi Twiggs Gaddis. She was a member of Walnut Fork Baptist Church in Braselton, and enjoyed canning, gardening and flowering, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory ...

Margo Morrison (5-12-13)

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:32:17 -0500

NICHOLSON - Margo Morrison, 62, died Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Athens Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Mobile, Ala., the daughter of the late Archie Levi Hughes and Irene Hutto Rogers. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Morrison was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Morrison.

Survivors include daughters, Tanya ...

‘Russ’ Jacobs (5-7-13)

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:38:58 -0500

Russell "Russ" Benton Jacobs, 36, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

A native of Commerce, he was the son of Gene and Michelle Jacobs. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the 1995 graduating class at Mount de Sales Academy.

Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Erin Wood Jacobs; children, Gage, ...

Marie Bailey (5-12-13)

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:50:27 -0500

JEFFERSON - Marie Ann Bailey, 68, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013.

A native of Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Henry John and Olivia Kramer. She was retired as a dietician with the New Hanover County North Carolina Board of Education and was a member of Academy Baptist Church in Jefferson. Mrs. Bailey was ...

Raphael Barnett (5-9-13)

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:46:53 -0500

Raphael D. Barnett peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2013, surrounded by his family.
He was born January 25, 1927, in Jackson County, the son of William Young and Elbertice Hix Barnett of Commerce. Mr. Barnett was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Sailors Barnett; sister, Louise Barnett Trotter; and brother, ...

Hoyt Smith (5-11-13)

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:45:30 -0500

JEFFERSON - Hoyt Robertson Smith, 102, formerly of Nicholson, died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Athens Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Nicholson, the son of the late George and Emma Robertson Smith. At the age of 11, he lost his father leaving him to help his older brother and mother in raising the family by working on the ...

Dorothy Sorrow (5-12-13)

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:44:14 -0500

WINDER - Dorothy Lee Motes Sorrow, 83, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013.

A native of Chicopee, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Viola Motes She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jim Martin; second husband, Sterling Propes; and son, Carlton Martin.

Survivors include daughters, Ora Mae Brown, Winder, ...

Donna Seymour (5-10-13)

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:42:03 -0500

ELBERTON - Donna Lee Blackmon Seymour, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 10, 2013, just 10 days after her 43rd birthday.

She was born at Elbert Memorial Hospital on April 30, 1970, the daughter of Ronnie and Lynn Hill Blackmon of Elberton. She operated an in-home daycare for many years and later became administrator at Heardmont ...

Steve Pressley (5-11-13)

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:32:59 -0500

PENDERGRASS - Steve Wayne Pressley, 60, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late George Pressley, Jr. and Margaret Marlow Bridges. He was of the Baptist denomination.

Survivors include sisters, Rebecca Sweatman, Winder, and Peggy Collins, Ila; brother, Randy Reynolds, ...

12 arrested at raid at J&J Flea Market

angie@mainstreetnews.com (Angela Gary) — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:28:43 -0500

Twelve people were arrested for selling counterfeit items at a raid Saturday at J&J Flea Market.

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office, the Southern Region Anti-Piracy Section of the Recording Industry Association of America and Dupree Security, representing various major brand manufacturers, culminated an investigation into sells and distribution of counterfeit and pirated property at the J & J Flea Market, located south of Nicholson. Items being sold included compact disks, professional sports caps, designer bags, sunglasses, shoes and other items.

A total of 13 search warrants were executed resulting in 12 arrests. Additional arrests and charges are pending.