Entries from March 2011

Earth Day shaping up as big day downtown

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 30. 2011
Earth Day — Saturday, April 16 — is shaping up to be a very busy day in downtown Commerce. It’s the day for the Commerce Fire Department’s chickenque, which brings in hundreds from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and local merchants will hold a “tent sale” of closeout merchandise in the trackside parking lot at Spencer Park. In addition, a large ... [Full Story »] 

BJC becomes Northridge Medical Center

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 30. 2011
Before a crowd of approximately 200 people huddled under a massive tent in the parking lot, BJC Medical Center transformed into Northridge Medical Center Wednesday afternoon. The unveiling of the name climaxed an event termed as a celebration of BJC Medical Center's 50 years in Commerce, Restoration Healthcare's one-year anniversary of ... [Full Story »] 

Braselton CID agrees to get $450,000 loan

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 30. 2011
Braselton’s self-taxing business district will stick with a local bank to finance its first loan — which will fund a new multi-use path. The Braselton Community Improvement District (CID) on Monday favored a proposal by Braselton-based Independence Bank to finance its $450,000 loan. That money will be used to fund a proposed LifePath, which ... [Full Story »] 

Revamped state tax plan remains viable

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 30. 2011
Two pieces of legislation previously thought to have been dead have gained new life in the Georgia General Assembly. The House of Representatives is expected to vote any day now on a revamped tax plan that would lower the state income tax, slap a new seven-percent sales tax on telecommunications, and apply the state sales tax to casual sales of ... [Full Story »] 

Barn in Braselton completely destroyed by fire

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 30. 2011
A small storage barn in Braselton was completely burned in a fire on Thursday, March 21, according to Jackson County public safety director Steve Nichols. The Lingerfelt Lane fire initially included a two-acre brush fire and a small storage barn that became fully involved in flames, according to Nichols. A residence was also exposed to the ... [Full Story »] 

Spring sports round-up

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 30. 2011
Panther golf team grabs big win against Hart Following the Panthers’ record performance Thursday, Jackson County chalked up a huge win, 164-168 win over Hart County led by freshman York Delloyd’s round of 38. Delloyd earned low-medalist honors. Jared Scott added a 40, Thomas Whitley shot a 42 and River Bryant rounded out the scoring with a ... [Full Story »] 

Spring sports round-up

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 30. 2011
Jefferson golfers beat local rivals Jefferson’s boys shot a 164 in a tri-match last Wednesday (March 23) to beat Commerce (184) and East Jackson (205) at Double Oaks Golf Club. Josh Flowers led the Dragons with a round of 38. He tied with Commerce’s Austin Patterson for low medalist. Blair Cain (41), Isaac Kelly (42) and Jacob Prince (43) ... [Full Story »] 

Tennis: JHS netters face layoff before region

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 30. 2011
With the regular season slated to end today (Wednesday), the Jefferson tennis teams will have to wait for their chance to qualify for state competition. And the key word here is wait. The Jefferson boys’ and girls’ tennis won’t play in the region tournament until April 14, the Thursday after Jefferson students return from spring break. ... [Full Story »] 

Mafan makes a difference

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 30. 2011
Thai exchange student leads the way for Lady Panther netters JACKSON COUNTY didn’t get just any exchange student seven months ago when a Thai sophomore arrived via Bangkok. Turns out, the school landed a star tennis player in this international exchange. Mafan, a 16-year-old member of the Lady Panther tennis team, was a top 10 player in ... [Full Story »] 

Winder Dixie Youth to host opening day

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 30. 2011
Winder Dixie Youth will host opening day activities Saturday, April 2, beginning at 9 a.m. There will be 23 teams playing that day, Dixie Youth officials said. In addition the Braves Bat team will be there along with “Chopper” from Gwinnett Braves and other surprises. Kimberly Clark will sing the National Anthem. Vendors are still being ... [Full Story »] 
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