Entries from October 2011

Man arrested after stealing golf clubs from Falcons player

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, October 5. 2011
A man delivering Chinese food allegedly stole golf clubs and equipment from the garage of an Atlanta Falcons player that lives in Chateau Elan, according to Braselton police. Kristian Bernard Vail, of Flowery Branch, was charged with burglary, according to the Gwinnett County Detention Center. Matt Bryant, a kicker for the pro-football team, ... [Full Story »] 

George Dailey (10-4-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, October 5. 2011
JEFFERSON – George Ted Dailey, 72, died Tuesday, October 4, 2011. A native of Jefferson, he was the son of the late Harvey Jackson and Alma Stevens Dailey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay, who died in 1982. He loved the Lord and his family. Mr. Dailey retired from Westinghouse after 28 years of service. He also drove a school bus ... [Full Story »] 

Alvin Voyles (10-5-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, October 5. 2011
MARTIN - Alvin Winford Voyles, 86, went home to be with his Lord Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at North Ridge Nursing Home in Commerce. Born January 6, 1925, in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Joel and Maude (Aderhold) Voyles. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He retired from the Department of Natural ... [Full Story »] 

Cross country: Bowles wins MainStreet meet

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, October 5. 2011
REESE Bowles’ first win of the season came in very familiar territory. The Jefferson sophomore ran a 21:23 Thursday at the Dragons’ home course at Crow’s Lake to win the girls’ race of the ninth annual MainStreet meet. She fended off another runner quite used to the course, Rachel Pasko of Jackson County. Pasko, whose Panther team ... [Full Story »] 

Football: East Jackson loses, but coaches grow more confident

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, October 5. 2011
DESPITE a 30-10 loss to Hart County Friday, coach Brian Smith and East Jackson maintain a glass-half-full mentality heading into their off-week. Smith believes the game revealed more than a mere 20-point setback. “Our kids are getting better,” Smith said. “I think it shows. To us as coaches, we came out of this game a lot happier than we ... [Full Story »] 

Standout year for Scott: Panther running back emerges, credits offensive line

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, October 5. 2011
LIKE ANY gracious running back, Jackson County’s Dustin Scott sees his accomplishments and those of his offensive line as one and the same. Scott enjoyed one of the best games of his career this past Friday, scoring three times and running for 126 yards in the Panthers’ 30-13, bounce-back win over Oglethorpe County. But he was quick to ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson looks to rally from last week’s disappointment

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, October 5. 2011
Jefferson’s 38-28 loss to North Oconee provided plenty of frustration for the Dragons — frustration they hope to use as fuel for the rest of what could still be a special season. The Dragons (4-1, 1-1) return to action Friday on the road at Oglethorpe County as Jefferson has five games left this year. “We’ll have a good week of ... [Full Story »] 

Staying alive: JCCHS rebounds from loss, continues on in region tournament play

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, October 5. 2011
FACED with region tournament elimination and having a 20-plus win softball season end prematurely, Jackson County survived Tuesday thanks to its most impressive offensive performance of the postseason. The Panthers (25-7) walloped East Hall 11-3 in six innings to advance in the 8-AA tournament after being shutout 5-0 earlier Tuesday against no. ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn to host Great American Clean Up

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, October 5. 2011
The City of Auburn will host its annual Great American Clean Up on Friday, Oct. 7 and Sat., Oct. 8 in downtown Auburn. Participants do not have to live in Auburn. The Friday hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday the Clean Up is from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Containers will be set up behind City Hall. There will be no charge for: batteries, motor ... [Full Story »] 

Twenty-five charged by sheriff’s office

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, October 5. 2011
TWENTY-FIVE PEOPLE were charged by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office last week, including the following: •Alex Alejandro Franco, 17, 824 Silver Dollar Road, Maysville; aggravated assault – family violence, simple assault – family violence and third degree cruelty to children. •Larry Andrew Evans, 19, 985 Tapp Wood Road, Hoschton; ... [Full Story »] 
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