Entries from January 2010

EDITORIAL: Education cuts loom in state budget

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, January 29. 2010
The state budget is a mess. While some are trying to spin the economic news that the state is climbing out of a recession, most state lawmakers know the truth. For local and state governments, there won’t be a quick turnaround until at least 2012 and maybe later. With half of the FY2010 budget spent, Georgia is facing continued flat revenues. ... [Full Story »] 

Banks looks for another sub-region win

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, January 29. 2010
It is all about the defense for Banks County High School’s varsity Leopards. Coach Mike Ruth has been drilling defense into the team and it is paying off as the boys picked up a very important sub-region win over Walnut Grove last Friday night. The 73-65 win was described by Ruth as “the most complete game we’ve played,” and improved ... [Full Story »] 

Round 2 Friday: Can 12-4 Tigers Beat Jefferson Dragons Again?

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, January 29. 2010
Commerce’s basketball success continues as the Tigers swing back around for a rematch with Jefferson Friday night. The 12-4 Tigers head across the river to take on the Dragons and to defend Black and Gold pride after the 63-56 victory a week earlier. Game time is set for 8:30 p.m., following the girls’ game at 7:00 p.m. “Our guys continue ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers host Stephens County Fri.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, January 29. 2010
The Jackson County Panthers are still searching for their first win of the new year this week, as well as looking to gain some ground in region play after dropping games last week to Mountain View and Hart County. The Panthers will play host to Stephens County Friday night at the Pit. The Indians enter play this week 1-6 in the region and 3-14 ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Dragons win at Sham Slam

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, January 29. 2010
For the third time in four years, the Jefferson Mat Dragons have come home from the Sham Slam at Habersham Central High School with the tournament title. Jefferson took top honors on Saturday with 273.5 points, besting Lafayette with 198, Northwest Whitfield with 193, White County with 127 and Alexander with 105. Five Mat Dragons took top ... [Full Story »] 

Jason Skelton

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, January 29. 2010
BRASELTON – Jason Howard Skelton, 36, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Born in Commerce he worked in the construction industry and was preceded in death by his mother, Debra Holder Gaddis; and a brother, Andy Holder. Survivors include his spouse, Angela Carlile, Braselton; son, Blake Skelton and daughter, Bella Skelton, both of Braselton; ... [Full Story »] 

Catherine Price

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, January 29. 2010
COMMERCE – Catherine Ray Price, 87, died Thursday, January 28, 2010, at BJC Hospital in Commerce. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Grady and Ellis Sellers Ray. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Price. Survivors include a sister, Emma Virginia Ray Lankford, Douglasville; and nieces and ... [Full Story »] 

Gene Martin

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, January 29. 2010
LULA – Gene Edison Martin, 70, died Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness. Born on March 27, 1939, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Dee and Cynthia Haynes Martin. He was a truck driver and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by a brother, William ... [Full Story »] 

Officers elected at County IDA

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, January 29. 2010
The Jackson County Industrial Development Authority re-elected its officers and donated $30,000 to the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce at its first meeting of the new year. Marin, 42, was re-elected for the 11th time, and the rest of the officers as well. “I don’t really see any need to change officers,” said member Jim Dove, who ... [Full Story »] 

Accused child molester transferred to Barrow jail

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, January 29. 2010
After months of waiting, Barrow County Sheriff’s deputies finally had the opportunity to serve a wanted child molester with numerous warrants. Last October, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office charged Edward Pershing Hunt, 34, with two counts of family violence rape, four counts of family violence aggravated child molestation and ten counts ... [Full Story »] 
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