Entries from December 2008

Eagles host Oconee County Friday

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
After closing out last weekend’s Talon Tip-Off tournament with losses to Johnson and Pace Academy, the East Jackson Eagles boys’ basketball team is looking for improvement this week as it starts regular season play, and continues to prepare for region play. The Eagles will host Oconee County Friday. In their one previous meeting, which ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles win over Johnson

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
A few days after losing to Grayson to open the Talon Tip-Off Tournament at home, the East Jackson Lady Eagles picked up their first win of the season over Johnson on Nov. 25, then lost a close game to North Hall on Nov. 29. Now the Lady Eagles turn their attention to regular season play, as they prepare to host Oconee County on Friday. The Lady ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Dragons host Hart Co. Friday

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
The Jefferson Lady Dragons basketball team is still working to find their rhythm and get their legs under them. But if last week is any indication, the team is getting closer to finding their groove, after losing close games to Oconee County and Central Gwinnett in the Tabo’s Tip-Off Tournament at Jefferson. Up next for the Lady Dragons is a ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers defeat Tallulah Falls in tourney

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
After losing their season opener, the Jackson County Panthers got a boost in their basketball Tip-Off Tournament last week. They opened their tournament play by defeating Tallulah Falls, then moved on to the championship game, where they were narrowly defeated by Banks County. Banks County is again on the agenda for the Panthers, as they will ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons host Hart County Friday

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008
What a difference a few days makes. After a hard start to the season, falling to Heritage in the opening game of the Tabo’s Tip-Off Tournament, the Jefferson Dragons boys basketball team fought back to win their next two games, and finish fifth overall in tournament play. The Dragons now look ahead to their next match up, as they’ll play ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers win Tip-Off Classic; face Banks Co. Saturday

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008
The Jackson County Lady Panthers basketball team continues to ride a wave of early success this season, going undefeated thus far, and winning the Panther Tip-Off Classic with a win over area rival Banks County last week. Next up for the Lady Panthers is a trip to Homer to again face the Lady Leopards on Saturday. Going into action on Tuesday, ... [Full Story »] 

Holidays and other blessings

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
The year my first child was born, Thanksgiving found us all alone and far from home, living in Southern California. Our friends had either gone to be with their families or had families staying with them, but we, distracted by the challenges of new parenthood (complicated by colic) and the vicissitudes of Navy life, had made no plans at all. ... [Full Story »] 

Parade, other events to usher in Christmas

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
A day of activities downtown Saturday and a parade Sunday will usher the Christmas season into Commerce. Hometown Holidays will comprise Breakfast with Santa, the Secret Santa Workshop and the Hometown Holidays Hot Rod and Antique Car Show Saturday. Breakfast With Santa The event leads with Breakfast With Santa from 9:00 to 11:00 at ... [Full Story »] 

Dog attacks woman walking on sidewalk

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
Braselton police responded to two, separate incidents involving dogs last week. In the first incident, a woman said she walking on a sidewalk on Independence Lane when a dog came out of a garage and bit her arm. The dog quickly let go of the woman’s arm and returned to the garage, she said. An officer talked to the dog’s owner, who said ... [Full Story »] 

Traditions tour of homes to benefit Amanda House

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 3. 2008
The doors of six houses in Traditions of Braselton will be open for tour guests this weekend — and homeowners hope the effort will raise funds for a local youth home. Traditions of Braselton will hold its inaugural tour of homes on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1-6 p.m. Last tours begin at 4 p.m. The golf ... [Full Story »] 
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