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Entries from September 2010

‘Clint’ Wiley

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

WINTERVILLE – Minta “Clint” Wiley, 55, died peacefully with her family surrounding her Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center. A native of Athens, she was the daughter of the late Velma Jean Payne. She had worked at the Golden Pantry in Winterville for 10 years. Survivors include her husband, Wayne “Bodie” ... [Full Story »]

Norton wrong on Jackson housing situation

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JacksonHeraldTODAY

Thursday, September 30. 2010

I hate to disagree with those who offer their expert advice on various public interest issues, but I find myself in that position. At a recent Chamber event, Northeast Georgia Real Estate mogul Frank Norton made some remarks about Jackson County’s housing situation that I question. Essentially, Norton made the argument that Jackson County has ... [Full Story »]

Panthers hope to ‘get back on that winning train’

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

Jackson County hopes to break a three-game skid Friday against a foe just as desperate to rid itself of its own losing ways. The Oglethorpe County Patriots — under coach Larry Milligan — have endured some growing pains this fall in getting off to an 0-5 start. “Larry has done a good job,” Jackson County coach Billy Kirk said. “He’s ... [Full Story »]

On the road again

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

JHS faces another huge road test with unbeaten North Oconee This year’s Jefferson Dragons have logged plenty of miles via Jefferson City School transportation. After all, it’s nearly October and Jefferson has played just one home game. The Dragons crank up the bus again Friday when they play unbeaten North Oconee (4-0, 1-0) in Bogart at ... [Full Story »]

JHS to clash with Titans

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

Jefferson to face another huge road test with unbeaten North Oconee This year’s Jefferson Dragons have logged plenty of miles via Jefferson City School transportation. After all, it’s nearly October and Jefferson has played just one home game. The Dragons crank up the bus again Friday when they play unbeaten North Oconee (4-0, 1-0) in ... [Full Story »]

New softball photos: Jefferson 3, Jackson Co. 0

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

NEW SOFTBALL PHOTOS: Jefferson 3, Jackson Co. 0

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

Jessie Lamar Eubanks

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

COMMERCE – Jessie Lamar Eubanks, 97, died Thursday morning, September 30, 2010, at BJC Medical Center in Commerce. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Jessie Cornelius and Ertie Virginia Barnett Eubanks. Mr. Eubanks was preceded in death by two wives, Margie Irvin Eubanks, the mother of the children, and Elise Bennett Eubanks. ... [Full Story »]

Two killed, 5 hurt in Wednesday night wreck

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CommerceNewsTODAY

Thursday, September 30. 2010

Two people were killed and five injured — one-critically — in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Hwy. 326 and U.S. 441 in Commerce Wednesday evening. Jackson County coroner Keith Whitfield said Shane Kennedy, 22, of Danielsville and Laura Ashley Epps, 19, of Hull, were killed when the small two-door sedan in which they were ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs overwhelmed by Gladiators

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Thursday, September 30. 2010

Winder-Barrow High School’s varsity football team lost its fourth game of the season to the number two-ranked team in the state this past Friday. Clarke Central High School, which advanced to the state championship game in 2009, was simply too much for the rebuilding Bulldoggs to handle as the Gladiators rolled to a 55-0 win. Friday’s game ... [Full Story »]