Entries from March 2010

Hendrix: ‘I can’t make him go’

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BarrowJournal
Friday, March 5. 2010
The chairman pro tem of the Barrow County Board of Commissioners does not plan to push the issue of anger management classes for Chairman Danny Yearwood. Commissioner Ben Hendrix told the Barrow Journal this week that the chairman knows what Cartersville attorney David Archer recommended following a three-month investigation into alleged ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County picks up wins over Jefferson

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, March 4. 2010
It’s been a strong start to the season for the Jackson County soccer teams, with both the boys and girls recording wins over Jefferson in their season-openers last week after matches with East Jackson were postponed due to rain. Jackson County will travel to Madison on Friday for area matches against Morgan County. The girls are scheduled to ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS netters fall to Oconee Co.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, March 4. 2010
The Jackson County tennis teams were on the road last week. The Lady Panthers ran into problems against Oconee County at Watkinsville, as the Lady Warriors swept Jackson County 5-0. Things weren’t any better for the boys’ team, as they lost 5-0 to the Warriors as well. Jackson County was scheduled to play host to Elbert County on Tuesday. ... [Full Story »] 

Boys defeat Dawson

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, March 4. 2010
Banks County’s tennis season began Monday as the Leopards hosted Dawson County. The boys played a pro-eight scoring and won over Dawson 3-2. Trey Martin as the number one singles won 8-5. Number three singles’ freshman Jack Schaeffer won 8-6 in his first high school match. Number two singles Viet Pham made the transition from doubles play ... [Full Story »] 

John Moon

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, March 4. 2010
CARLTON – John Loy Moon, 88, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. He was the son of the late Onnie Loy and Mamie Moon. He was a deacon and choir member of the Carlton Baptist Church for many years and is a member of Colbert Baptist Church. He retired from S.S. Kresge Company after 25 years of service. Mr. Moon was a veteran of World War II with ... [Full Story »] 

Donald Beck

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, March 4. 2010
JEFFERSON – Donald Beck, 58, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Born on March 31, 1951, in Commerce, he was the son of the late Harold and Ruby Evans Beck. He was employed by Jackson EMC for 33 years and was a member of the Brockton Road Baptist Church. Mr. Beck was preceded in death by a sister, Syble Hill; and brothers, Paul and Randall Beck. ... [Full Story »] 

Diamond Tigers’ Hunt For Early Season Wins Come Up Empty

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, March 4. 2010
With two losses under their belts and a whole season in front of them, the Commerce baseball Tigers are still looking for the big finish. The Tigers rescheduled Tuesday’s Franklin County away game due to the snow. Commerce will now host the Franklin Lions today (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m., weather permitting. On Saturday, the Tigers are ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: The Nicholson fuss continues — and other follies

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, March 4. 2010
You have to hand it to Nicholson leaders, they know how to stir up more useless debate than just about any town in the area. Last week, the city council argued over how much to spend on new library books this year. Mayor Ronnie Maxwell wanted around $25,000 for new books, saying the city was behind on book replacement. Which of course begs the ... [Full Story »] 

Red Cross needs platelets, sets blood drives

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, March 4. 2010
The American Red Cross says it has an urgent need for platelets, as a result of the record-breaking snowstorm in the Northeast. Platelet donors are unable to come to centers to donate, but patients in hospitals need platelets. The American Red Cross is asking platelet donors in areas not impacted by the weather to come in and donate platelets ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson netters to host North Oconee

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, March 4. 2010
After seeing Tuesday’s boys’ game with Riverside postponed due to wintry weather, the Jefferson tennis teams will next play host to North Oconee on Thursday. Both teams enter play this week undefeated after victories over Elbert County and Winder-Barrow. Jefferson will travel to Lakeview Academy on March 9, then travel to Walnut Grove on ... [Full Story »] 
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