Entries from July 2008

Banks County Runoff

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, July 31. 2008
As of 7:20 p.m., with one of the 13 precincts reporting. Further updates will be made as results are announced by county officials. District Attorney (Banks County results only) Votes Donna Sikes 51 Brad Smith 60 [Full Story »] 

Banks County Runoff

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Thursday, July 31. 2008
As of 7:20 p.m., with one of the 13 precincts reporting. Further updates will be made as results are announced by county officials. District Attorney (Banks County results only) Votes Donna Sikes 51 Brad Smith 60 [Full Story »] 

Time running out for BOC candidates

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, July 31. 2008
BY KRISTI REED With the runoff just days away, Barrow County chairman candidates Doug Garrison and Daniel Yearwood are making a last ditch effort to gain support from area voters. Both candidates have spent the past few weeks dealing with allegations regarding past activities and future plans. With questions about layoffs, tax increases and ... [Full Story »] 

Lowe Wins At Hartwell, Phelps Strong At Berlin

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 31. 2008
Several local drivers found success on racetracks around the country over the weekend. Commerce’s Ty Lowe grabbed the Crate Late Model win at Hartwell Speedway Saturday night. It was a good weekend for Lowe, as he also picked up a third-place finish at Lavonia Speedway Friday night. Suwanee’s Michael Phelps had another solid run in ARCA ... [Full Story »] 

Sea Dragons take several top five wins

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 31. 2008
The Jefferson Sea Dragons have finished the 2008 season with a 12th place finish. The state swimmers include Lindsey Kelly, Haley Bartoletta, Joshua Joransen, Camille Porter, Heather Perry, Ryan Childress, Abby Richardson, Ben Goocher, Gabrielle Joransen, Andrew Bartek, and Jeremy Deremer. The Sea Dragons traveled to the state meet in Tifton ... [Full Story »] 

Jcchs football holding midnight practice, earliest start allowed

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 31. 2008
While the Georgia High School Association forces the state’s football teams to wait to begin practice, the rules never say anything about how early on the first day the schools can start. That is why the official start of JCCHS Panthers’ football practice is at 12:01 a.m., Friday, August 1. Coach Billy Kirk is taking advantage of every ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS football holding midnight practice, earliest start allowed

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 31. 2008
While the Georgia High School Association forces the state’s football teams to wait to begin practice, the rules never say anything about how early on the first day the schools can start. That is why the official start of JCCHS Panthers’ football practice is at 12:01 a.m., Friday, August 1. Coach Billy Kirk is taking advantage of every ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson Rec names interim director

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 31. 2008
The Jefferson Park and Recreation Department has named an interim director to serve until a the position is filled. Colton Green is taking over the vacancy left after the resignation of Ben Dillard. Dillard served as Jefferson Rec.’s director for three years. Green has been with the department for three years, the past two years serving as ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers football looking for an edge

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 31. 2008
The Jackson County Comprehensive High School has changed a few things for this season’s football time. A change in region, dropping to 8-AAA, and additions to the coaching staff have all started to put a shine on the Panthers franchise for the fall, but the additions to the weight room are just another cog in the wheel to hopefully pull the ... [Full Story »] 

Cheerleaders to compete for title

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, July 31. 2008
Jackson County Comprehensive High School seniors Kaitlin Hill and Elizabeth Hunt have been selected as top 40 finalists for the Georgia Cheerleader of the Year/All-State Squad. They will perform an individual routine and interview at Columbus State University on August 9 to compete for the title of Georgia Cheerleader of the Year and to be a ... [Full Story »] 
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