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Jefferson downtown façade program funds needed

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:24:12 -0600

Plans for fundraising and business recruitment for downtown Jefferson were both topics of discussion at the monthly meeting of the Jefferson Downtown Development Authority last month. At the Jan. 24 meeting, Jefferson Mainstreet Manager Beth Laughinghouse reported a total of $3,500 in the façade grant funding account, with $1,000 of this already approved for a downtown business.
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The voice of the Dragons

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:41:00 -0600

Longtime Jefferson PA announcer Tommy Healan has been calling Dragons games since high school

EXCEPT for maybe Bolling DuBose —the Jefferson boys’ basketball coach of 36 years — nobody has been entrenched courtside in the Dragons’ gym longer than PA announcer Tommy Healan.

Of course, Healan is ...

Football: Jackson Co., Jefferson football series to continue

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:40:54 -0600

The closest of neighbors will continue playing football for the next two years despite no longer residing in the same athletic region.

Jackson County and Jefferson, separated by only a couple miles apart, have signed on to play in 2012 and 2013.

This year’s meeting is set for Sept. 7 in Jefferson, ...

Obama’s rhetoric on taxes is misleading

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:14:19 -0600

President Obama’s effort to polarize the nation by engaging in class warfare is getting tiresome. His tirades against the “rich” and his call for people to pay “their fair share” are nothing more than re-election rhetoric designed to mobilize his base.
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Obama’s rhetoric on taxes is misleading

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:39:00 -0600

Boys' basketball: Dragons remain front runners for subregion title

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:20:01 -0600

WITH Kool and the Gang’s 1980 hit “Celebration” blaring over the PA system, Jefferson students mobbed players at midcourt Friday night.

The Dragons’ exhausting 80-73 double overtime win over Hart County kept Jefferson in sole possession of first-place in 8-AA South and gave fans reason to celebrate.

If the ...

Girls' basketball: Jackson Co. moves into second with crucial win

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:19:00 -0600

JACKSON COUNTY just continues to win.

The resurgent Lady Panther basketball team (10-13, 7-3) scored another major victory Tuesday night with a 43-40 home win over Elbert County, which started the night in second place in Region 8-AA South.

The victory moves Jackson County into a half-game lead over the Lady Blue ...

Volleyball: Cramsey signs with Piedmont

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:18:00 -0600

TAYLOR Cramsey enjoyed a standout volleyball career at Jefferson, but coach Mike Paul remembers the moment when it really skyrocketed.

It was Cramsey's junior year against Lakeview and she had taken herself out of the match due to illness. But Paul, knowing the team had to have her on the floor, asked Cramsey to check back ...

Boys' basketball: Elbert County pulls away from JCCHS late

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:11:25 -0600

By Brent VanFleet

The Jackson County Panthers took on region opponent Elbert County at The Pit, Tuesday night, losing 53-41.

It was a sluggish start for the Panthers in the first quarter putting up only six points and letting the Devils jump out to an early lead. To make matters worse, Panthers inside threat, senior ...

Wrestling: Panthers just miss first-place finish before area tournament

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:07:33 -0600

JACKSON County ended its regular-season tournament schedule with an exclamation point.

The Panthers — who begin the traditional post season this weekend at the area tournament — boasted seven individual places at this past weekend’s Bowdown Invitational to finish third overall, just five points out of first-place.

Boys' basketball: Eagles bested in double OT by rival Commerce

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:57:08 -0600

EAST Jackson coach Brian Turner didn’t think a postgame meeting in the locker room was even warranted.

Feeling his players had sufficiently left everything out on the floor in an 82-80 double overtime loss Saturday to crosstown rival Commerce, he released his squad to go home early.

“I told the kids that I ...

Girls' basketball: Tough win gives East Jackson girls sweep of Commerce

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:46:26 -0600

EAST Jackson beat Commerce for the third time this season, but win no. 3 over the Lady Tigers proved much more cumbersome than the previous two.

The Lady Eagles hung on for a 46-38 victory Saturday at home after having routed Commerce by 26 and 28 points respectively in the first two meetings.

“I think it’s ...

Boys' basketball: Panther run comes too late in loss to Oglethorpe Co.

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:43:29 -0600

A 21-POINT fourth quarter wasn’t enough to save Jackson County from a 48-37 subregion loss at Oglethorpe County Friday.

“We have had trouble all year duplicating in practice what we see in games,” Jackson County coach Britt Beaver said. “ We worked to be ready for this game but Oglethorpe was plenty primed on their ...

Cain signs bowling scholarship

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:32:00 -0600

Blair Cain, a senior at Jefferson High School and an accomplished bowler, has signed a scholarship to bowl at the University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Ky.

He is the first Jefferson student to sign a bowling scholarship.

Cain has participated six years in the Northeast Georgia United States Bowling Congress Youth ...

Girls' basketball: Hart Co. shooting, Jefferson turnovers contribute to Lady Dragon loss

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:37:19 -0600

HART County drained six three-pointers in the second half as it handed Jefferson (9-12, 3-6) a 55-39 loss, its third straight in subregion play.

Skylar Evanson led the Lady Dragons with 12 points, 11 of which came in the first half. Sarah Wood added eight.

The Lady Bulldogs took a 28-21 lead into halftime after ...

Girls' basketball: Lady Panthers overwhelm Oglethorpe Co.

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:36:11 -0600

JACKSON County used the second and third quarters to run away from Oglethorpe County Friday in a 75-26 road win.

Leading only 15-9 after a quarter, the Lady Panthers outscored the last-place Lady Patriots 45-9 in the middle two periods en route to their sixth win in eight games. Jackson County surrendered just one point in the ...

Biggest deal ever: Jackson named site for new Toyota facility

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:30:00 -0600

In what looks to be the largest single industrial investment in Jackson County's history, Toyota Industries Corp. plans to build a manufacturing plant next to its current compressor plant in Pendergrass. The deal will be a $350 million investment and create 320 new jobs.

The facility will make parts used in its compressors that the company currently imports. The new building will be 600,000 sq. ft.

“Companies like Toyota Industries Corporation, which have located in Jackson County and continue to expand, deserve our sincerest gratitude for believing in our citizens, our leadership and our ability to help them succeed in our community,” said Courtney Bernardi, Director of Economic Development, Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce.

“Toyota Industries Corporation has been a vital part of Jackson County’s business community for several years and we are proud to welcome yet another expansion, which will impact our community in such a positive way,” said Hunter Bicknell, chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. “We work hard to attract high-quality companies to our area. Toyota Industries Corporation is one that has amazed us from day one, and we look forward to their continued success.”
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Moore to seek probate judge

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:28:26 -0600

Sherry Clark Moore of Jefferson plans to run for probate judge of Jackson County. One other candidate, Tracy Brooks, has also announced for the position. Probate judge Margaret Deadwyler has announced that she is not seeking re-election.
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Elrod to seek a seventh term as tax commissioner

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:27:43 -0600

Donald T. Elrod will be seeking his seventh term as tax commissioner of Jackson County. Elrod has run unopposed since he was elected as tax commissioner in 1989. Prior to his election as tax commissioner, he was self-employed and served as county coroner for four years.
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Two students injured in bus wreck

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:25:27 -0600

TWO STUDENTS were injured Friday afternoon when a Jackson County school bus collided with a tanker truck on Georgia 334.

Public safety director Steve Nichols said the bus was carrying five school children ages 12-14 and a driver when the accident occurred at about 4:36 near the intersection with Barnett Road.
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Braselton facing financial wall unless city council acts

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:13:00 -0600

There’s been a serious turnaround in the fortunes of the Town of Braselton’s finances. The booming growth that brought the town from a dusty backwoods to a major suburban center has cooled during the housing bust.
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Thomas to seek re-election

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:21:00 -0600

Camie Wilkes Thomas will be seeking re-election to her third term as clerk of superior court of Jackson County. Thomas also serves as clerk of state and juvenile courts and clerk to the jury commissioners of Jackson County.

Thomas, who has been clerk of superior court since 2005, was employed in the clerk’s office for six years before being elected as Jackson County clerk of courts. Thomas ran unopposed for her second term as clerk of superior court of Jackson County.
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Bobcat near Hall-Jackson county line tests positive for rabies

nospam@example.com (Kerri Testement) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:52:01 -0600

A bobcat found near the Jackson-Hall county line near Gillsville has tested positive for rabies, according to Hall County officials.
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Water issues now resolved at BES

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:26:22 -0600

Benton Elementary School is no longer experiencing occasional water outages after repairs were completed in relation to a Nicholson water line, according to principal Pam Shields.
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