Entries from July 2008

‘Bill’ Bryan

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
William Thomas “Bill” Bryan III, 77, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008. He was born on September 19, 1930, in Clarke County, the son of the late William Thomas Bryan II and Frances Woodward Bryan and was retired from Texaco Oil Company, where he worked in accounting. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson, a member ... [Full Story »] 

Nicholson plans July 4 celebration, fireworks

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Nicholson will celebrate Independence Day Friday, starting at 2 p.m. and culminating with fireworks. The event, at the park by City Hall, will include food, games, karaoke and live entertainment. For information, call 706-757-3408.

Surgeons operate in a tough environment

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
In the summer of 2006, Dr. Keith Ash performed the Nissen fundoplication on me to repair a hiatal hernia, which caused my reflux. I was immensely pleased with the results. Not only did my reflux go away, but I also suffered zero pain and lost 20 pounds. I’ve recommended Dr. Ash and the surgery to anyone suffering reflux. Would I have ... [Full Story »] 

Independence still requires our vigilance

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Two hundred thirty-two years ago, America took form as a handful of rebels against the rule of Great Britain approved the Declaration of Independence, establishing the principles that the American colonies had the right to self-government. We celebrate that birth of our nation Friday, July 4. At the time, the men we recognize now as founding ... [Full Story »] 

Column: Remember to be thankful for each day

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Shocking news arrived late last week. Union County High School varsity girls basketball coach Mike West was found dead after going on a hiking trek in the North Georgia mountains. It was something West did numerous times as hiking was a hobby of his. However, when he did not return home family members obviously became concerned and West’s ... [Full Story »] 

How to get naked in public

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
By Susan Harper Wishing you could shed your inhibitions just once and do something outrageous? Always had a hankering to find out what it was like to be a nudist? The solution to all of this might be waiting for you right in your own front yard — literally. Ever since I blundered into a nest of yellow jackets last week in my own front yard, ... [Full Story »] 

The passing of a great mascot

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
By Hasco Craver Our beloved mascot has died and the Georgia faithful must now remember one of the most heralded, paraded and loved mascots in the entire nation through stories, news articles and pictures. One month shy of his 10th birthday, Uga VI died of congestive heart failure June 27 in Savannah. In a private ceremony Monday, Uga VI was ... [Full Story »] 

BCHS linemen capture second at competition

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
This was not your normal football competition. The winner was not the team who scored the most touchdowns. The goal was not to compile tons of rushing yardage or to throw for five touchdowns. In this competition, players competed in events such as 40-yard dash, the farmer’s walk, bench press, tire toss and the tug of war. It was the third ... [Full Story »] 

Parks and rec compete in tournament

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
For more photos from the Dizzy Dean District 6 baseball tournament, see the new edition of The Jackson Herald .

Parks and Rec teams compete in tournaments

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
For more photos from the Dizzy Dean District 6 baseball tournaments, see the new edition of The Jackson Herald .
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