Entries from November 2009

Mixing devices installed in reservoir

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 25. 2009
In five months, Commerce officials will learn if their $75,000 investment in the city reservoir resolves a longstanding problem. Wyatt Dinius and Matthew Stairs drove from SolarBee Inc.’s Dickinson, ND, headquarters to Commerce last week and installed three SolarBee solar mixers in the city’s reservoir. The mixers will churn 30,000 gallons ... [Full Story »] 

Beginnings, endings and Thanksgiving

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 25. 2009
By Susan Harper Yesterday my father died. Tomorrow I’ll fly to L.A. for my son’s wedding. The day after that, I’ll fly back here for my dad’s funeral. You might think that this could give a person serious emotional whiplash, but I’m not sure it will. It seems to me that endings and beginnings — birth, death, the start of a life ... [Full Story »] 

Multiple charges await Nicholson man

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 25. 2009
A Nicholson man may have eluded Commerce police following a Thursday night chase, but when they catch up with him he’s facing 10 charges. Warrants have been issued for Russell Meade Croft, 21, of 98 Birch Street, Nicholson, in connection with a chase that hit speeds of 100 miles per hour, according to the Commerce Police Department. Warrants ... [Full Story »] 

DOT to suspend lane closures until Sunday

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 25. 2009
The Thanksgiving holidays are among the busiest travels days of the year and the Georgia Department of Transportation is advising motorist to expect delays, plan ahead and be patient. Georgia DOT will suspend construction-related lane closures on all interstates and major state routes from 5 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 25, until midnight, Sunday, ... [Full Story »] 

Two home fires reported

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, November 25. 2009
Two residential fires were reported in Jackson County on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The residents were at home in both fires but everyone inside escaped without injuries. Just after midnight, units from the Maysville, Commerce and Jackson County Correctional Institute fire departments responded to 463 Deer Run Drive, Maysville, to a reported ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce Begins Hoops Season Dec. 1

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 25. 2009
With the basketball season starting on Dec. 1, there is not much time for the Commerce Tigers to get up to speed before hitting the court. As the football season ended Friday night, basketball head coach Chad Bridges has this week to get his players into shape for the upcoming season. “We had a few guys playing football, that did affect our ... [Full Story »] 

Larry Long

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, November 25. 2009
WINDER - Larry Long, 58, died Friday, November 20, 2009. He was the son of Minnie Long and the late John Long. Survivors in addition to his mother include sons, Kevin Long and Janero Johnson; daughters Stacy Riden and Dorothea Ramey; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Morrow, Annie Doris Griggs, Johnell Drake, Priscilla ... [Full Story »] 

Ellis David

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, November 25. 2009
COMMERCE – Ellis Raymond David, 62, died Sunday, November 22, 2009. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Edna Myrtle David of Commerce and the late William Monroe David. He was a member of the Warren Chapel United Methodist Church and was retired from the textile industry. Survivors in addition to his mother include a son, Trent Bonds, ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Males flunking public education

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, November 25. 2009
Are girls really smarter than boys? Based on the academic performance of the two genders, it seems that boys have been losing ground at an alarming rate. More boys drop out of high school than girls. More boys have discipline problems than girls. More boys struggle with standardized tests than girls. And fewer boys apply for college than girls. ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles Open Tourney With Loss

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 25. 2009
The East Jackson Lady Eagles got its season started Saturday with a loss in the Wing Slingers Tip-Off Tournament at EJCHS. It was not a good start, as the Lady Eagles were hammered 62-35 by the Lady Knights of Pace Academy. East Jackson found itself trailing 10-8 at the end of the first quarter. Pace Academy would continue to lead, but the Lady ... [Full Story »] 
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