Entries from September 2009

Large ground search on for missing man

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 24. 2009
The Hoschton Police Department is leading a team of local law enforcement agencies searching for a missing man. John Richard Nash, 24, was last seen in the area of Ga. Hwy. 124 and Maddox Road in Hoschton around 5-6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18. Nash is described as 6’1” and weighs an estimated 120-140 pounds. He lives on West Jefferson Street ... [Full Story »] 

Missing Hoschton man's body found in wooded area

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 24. 2009
The Hoschton Police Department says the body of a man missing since Sunday has been found in a wooded area off Maddox Road. John Richard Nash, 24, was last seen in the area of Ga. Hwy. 124 and Maddox Road in Hoschton around 5-6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18. His body was discovered on McEver Lane in unincorporated Jackson County around 10:30 a.m. on ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles Defeat Gainesville

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 24. 2009
East Jackson’s Lady Eagles volleyball team ended last week on a high note, recording its fourth win of the season with a victory over Gainesville. The Lady Eagles will host Rabun County at 7 p.m. Thursday. The Lady Eagles started out last week by facing Madison County and Winder-Barrow on the road. Against Madison County, East Jackson was ... [Full Story »] 

Car show to benefit heart recipient

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 24. 2009
Lance Witt is not your average six-year old. While most children his age experience nothing more serious than colds or other minor childhood illnesses, Lance has dealt with far more extensive medical issues. After spending a good portion of his kindergarten year in the hospital, Lance is now back at Bethlehem Elementary School and enjoying ... [Full Story »] 

Disturbance leads to two arrests

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 24. 2009
Statham Police arrested two subjects during an investigation of a disturbance on Sixth Street last week. Mark Arthur Turner, 38, and Tabitha Charlene Turner, 38, both of 525 Providence Circle in Statham were arrested during the September 19 incident. Mark Turner was charged with simple battery and criminal trespass, Tabitha Turner was arrested ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson pummels Patriots 54-14

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 23. 2009
The Dragon Express rolled on Friday night, as Jefferson soundly defeated Oglethorpe County 54-14 on the road. The win leaves Jefferson undefeated thus far in 2009, including three region victories. Next up for the Dragons is Homecoming, and a challenge from the Panthers of Union County. The Panthers are coming off of a 56-27 loss to East ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers go 3-0 with Homecoming win

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 23. 2009
It’s been 28 years since the Jackson County Panthers football team found themselves with a 3-0 record going into the fourth game of the season. But that’s exactly where the Panthers are going into the start of region play Friday after defeating Prince Avenue Christian last week, tasting their first homecoming game victory in about 20 years. ... [Full Story »] 

Not so dismal rainy run

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 23. 2009
It was a rainy run for Banks County at Riverside Military Academy last Thursday. The Leopard’s cross country team battled the elements as well as runners from Rabun, Riverside and East Hall in the second meet of the 2009 season. According to coach Kelly McDuffie, it was a “Good run for us so that we could practice for the region meet.” ... [Full Story »] 

Letter: 'Knee-jerk reaction to 'prank'

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 23. 2009
Editor: An incident happened weeks ago where five young girls, all students, exercised poor judgment and pulled a prank aimed at yet another student. It was a simple prank that should not have happened. Who among us hasn’t been a prankster, especially in their teen years? These are not hardened criminals, juvenile delinquents or even, ... [Full Story »] 

Foundation to be fund-raiser for Library

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 23. 2009
Its 501 c 3 certificate in hand, the Commerce Library Foundation can now solicit grants and donations for both its capital campaign and other needs. “With the 501 c 3, it is going to be easy for us to apply for different grants,” explained the library’s director, Miguel Vicente, to the Commerce Library Board Monday night. That tax-exempt ... [Full Story »] 
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