Entries from February 2011

Girls' basketball: JHS outlasts East Jackson

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011
WHAT Jefferson lacked in style points Tuesday night, it made up for with sheer determination. Overcoming one of their worst shooting nights of the year, the Lady Dragons outlasted East Jackson 29-26 at home in a defensive struggle. “The one thing you can never underestimate is the heart of a team,” coach Jason Gibson said. “This team has ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Close Regular Season At N. Oconee

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011
The East Jackson Eagles find themselves in a late season slump after dropping games to Jackson County and Jefferson last week. That puts them at 4-6 in the region and 9-14 overall, trailing Hart, Elbert and Jefferson in the region standings. The Eagles will wrap up their regular season Friday as they travel to Bogart to face the North Oconee ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce among most 'green' of electric suppliers

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 9. 2011
Would you believe that from the standpoint of how its electricity is generated, the city of Commerce is one of the “greenest” power suppliers in Georgia? That was just one bit of information the city’s elected officials came back with following a tour of Plant Vogtle last week with representatives of the Municipal Electric Authority of ... [Full Story »] 

DDA wants 3-year wait on Oxford building

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 9. 2011
The Commerce Downtown Development Authority proposes that Commerce wait 36 months before determining the fate of the old Oxford Building property, which was recently deeded to the city. Chairman Clark Hill presented a letter from the DDA to the city council at the council’s Monday night work session. He is also a city councilman representing ... [Full Story »] 

Bill would let DOT ignore state law

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 9. 2011
If Rep. Bubber Epps has his way, the Georgia Department of Transportation could ignore soil erosion laws with impunity. Epps (R-Dry Branch) is secretary of the House Transportation Committee. He believes it’s pointless for the state to take away money through fines from a state agency. The DOT, of course, concurs. Removing fines for state ... [Full Story »] 

Don Grantham elected to state transportation board

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, February 9. 2011
Former Augusta/Richmond County Commissioner Don Grantham was elected to the State Transportation Board on Wednesday by a caucus of state representatives and senators from the 10th Congressional District. Among those vying for the job was Jackson Countian and former BOC chairman Pat Bell. Grantham will fill the spot vacated by former board ... [Full Story »] 

Job fair Feb. 10 in Winder

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, February 9. 2011
Arizona-based DriveTime, which sells and finances used cars, is expanding into the Barrow County market and will have a job fair Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Winder Community Center. The company plans to employ 80-100 people, according to the notice sent via e-mail by Linda Moore of the Barrow County Economic Development Commission to area ... [Full Story »] 

Booster Club formed for recreation department

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 9. 2011
A Booster Club has been formed to support the county’s recreation department. The Banks County Board of Commissioners agreed to a request Tuesday night from recreation director Joe Gailey for a Booster Club to formed. Funds will be raised through yearly dues ($5 for individuals and $10 for families) and fundraisers, including sponsorship ... [Full Story »] 

Litke, Butler prepare for state swim meet

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011
The Georgia High School Association state swim meet is changing venues this year. Swimmers, including representatives from Winder-Barrow High School, will compete at Georgia Tech Saturday. WBHS coach Jennifer Blevins said the new venue should be a positive change. “The feel of such a high caliber facility, where many Olympians have swam, ... [Full Story »] 

Improved Wildcats battle Clarke Central

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Wednesday, February 9. 2011
The Apalachee High School boys basketball team fell by 11 points Tuesday night to visiting Clarke Central but that final margin of victory for the Gladiators was not a true indicator of how the game went. The host Wildcats battled until the final buzzer and held a 10-point lead well into the second quarter. For coach Kevin Morris a season of ... [Full Story »] 
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