Entries from June 2009

Tiger Sharks To Host Flowery Branch In First Home Meet

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Thursday, June 25. 2009
The Commerce Tiger Shark swim team had another busy week in the pool as it traveled to Dacula on Thursday, June 18, for a dual meet and to Gainesville on Saturday for the North Georgia Swim League, Splash swim meet. Next up is the first home meet of the year. The Tiger Sharks were due to host Flowery Branch today (Wednesday) before traveling ... [Full Story »] 

Ulas Kitchens

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Thursday, June 25. 2009
DEMOREST – Ulas L. Kitchens, 80, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Born in Leesburg, Cherokee County, Ala., on August 2, 1928, he was the son of the late Lonnie and Celliann Lindsay Kitchens. He was a member of the Cornelia Church of Christ and was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills with 47 years of dedicated service. Mr. Kitchens was preceded in ... [Full Story »] 

Michael Nalley

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Thursday, June 25. 2009
JEFFERSON – Michael Brandon Nalley, 16, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Melissa Nalley of Jefferson and Billy King of Ila. He was a ninth grade student of East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a brother, Jadrien Young, Athens; and half sisters, Jessie Pierce ... [Full Story »] 

Simpson, Hill record wins at Lanier

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Thursday, June 25. 2009
It was a family affair Saturday night at Lanier National Speedway as Greg Simpson held off his brother Shawn to take the win in the Pro-Late Model feature event. Greg took the lead on the 14th lap, and would stay there the rest of the night to win the 60-lap race. The event was stopped by a lengthy red flag after the cars of James Nealis and ... [Full Story »] 

Several Sea Dragons take first at Gainesville meet

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Thursday, June 25. 2009
It was a successful outing for the Jefferson Sea Dragons on Saturday, as they took part in the North Georgia Swim League SPLASH event held at the Francis Meadows Acquatic Center in Gainesville. Several of Jefferson’s swimmers brought home first place finishes, while several others placed in the top ten, with some events having over 100 ... [Full Story »] 

BCHS hosting part of Jackson Co. Shootout

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Thursday, June 25. 2009
Banks County is helping Jackson County Comprehensive High School host the inaugural Jackson County Baseball Summer Shootout, starting Thursday and running through Saturday. Banks County, East Jackson and Commerce are host sites for the weekend, as 20 teams travel to the area to participate. “This is the first time we've ever hosted a summer ... [Full Story »] 

Visitors bureau finances to benefit from new hotel

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Thursday, June 25. 2009
The economy may be slumping, but Braselton is expecting more hotel/motel tax revenue next fiscal year. That’s because another hotel is slated to open during the next fiscal year in Braselton. Country Inn and Suites is slated to open its hotel on Ga. Hwy. 124 in Barrow County — making it the fourth hotel in the town. Braselton collects a ... [Full Story »] 

BC hosts 2nd annual Alex Tucker All-American camp

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Wednesday, June 24. 2009
The Bank County wrestling team hosted a wrestling clinic for middle and high school level grapplers this week at the old high school gym. Running from Tuesday through Thursday, the camp featured Alex Tucker as the instructor and had approximately 20 pre-registered. Tucker wrestled for Kennesaw State University, and was the college’s first ... [Full Story »] 

Park and rec baseball tourneys continue

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Wednesday, June 24. 2009
Several Jackson County park and rec baseball teams traveled around the area last weekend to take part in several Dizzy Dean district tournaments. The Jackson County Diamondbacks came out on top of the 7-year-old division tournament over the weekend. The Diamondbacks started by defeating Dawson County, and then moved on to defeat another Jackson ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS to host tournament Thurs.

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Wednesday, June 24. 2009
Jackson County Comprehensive High School will be hosting the first annual Jackson County Baseball Summer Shootout, starting Thursday and running through Saturday. East Jackson, Commerce and Banks County will also be host sites for the weekend, as 20 teams travel to the area to participate. “This is the first time we’ve ever hosted a summer ... [Full Story »] 
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