Entries from November 2011

Boys' basketball: Jefferson win showcases Dragon depth

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Tuesday, November 22. 2011
JEFFERSON players in the deeper portions of the depth chart didn’t have to wait very long to see their first basketball action of the year. Ten players scored in the Dragons’ 63-47 season-opening win over Heritage and all 14 who dressed got on the floor. “One of the things about us playing so many people is that I thought we wore them ... [Full Story »] 

Boys' basketball: Panthers’ Zimmer scores 23 in losing effort

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Tuesday, November 22. 2011
Kolin Zimmer’s 23-point performance Saturday night wasn’t enough to save Jackson County (1-1) from its first setback of the year. The senior Panther, who didn’t score in the first half, drained seven three-pointers over the course of the third and fourth quarters in Jackson County’s 59-54 loss to Union County. Coach Britt Beaver said ... [Full Story »] 

Girls' basketball: Effort there, but JCCHS still not in sync, coach says

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Tuesday, November 22. 2011
COACH John Hawley has praised his team’s effort but is still looking for more execution. Jackson County (0-2) led Union County 22-19 at the half Saturday but couldn’t overcome a 30-turnover night in a 51-42 loss. Victoria Fontana finished with 17 points and seven rebounds. Katie Phillips added eight points and five rebounds. Danni ... [Full Story »] 

Agnes Tolbert (11-22-11)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, November 22. 2011
COMMERCE - Agnes Wofford Tolbert, 87, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Quiet Oaks Health Care Center. She was born in Homer the daughter of the late, James David and Laura Vesta Haggard Wofford. She was a homemaker and was a member of Blacks Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Tolbert was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Lee Tolbert. Survivors ... [Full Story »] 

Girls' basketball: Big second half lifts Lady Dragons

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Tuesday, November 22. 2011
A CASE of season-opening jitters wasn’t severe enough to prevent a season-opening win. Skylar Evanson scored 16 points and Bailey Boyd added 12 as Jefferson (1-0) rallied past Heritage 46-41 with a strong second half in the opener of the Tabo’s Tip-Off Tournament in Jefferson. Click here for Jefferson basketball pictures. “We had early ... [Full Story »] 

New coach to lead Mat Bulldoggs

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Tuesday, November 22. 2011
New Winder-Barrow High School wrestling coach Jason Austin believes there is potential for the Mat Bulldoggs this season. Austin, who takes over for former coach Chad Horne, has been working with approximately 30 wrestlers. Practice began back on Oct. 31 and Austin joined soon after once his football coaching duties were complete for the ... [Full Story »] 

BOE honors employees of the year

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, November 22. 2011
The Banks County Board of Education honored system employees of the year on Thursday. Those recognized included: Kessie Black, Banks County Primary School Paraprofessional of the Year; Susan Oliver, Banks County High School Teacher of the Year and System Teacher of the Year; Michelle Moran, Banks County Elementary School Paraprofessional for ... [Full Story »] 

Social Security Office to be closed Friday

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, November 22. 2011
On Friday, Nov. 25, all Social Security field offices, including the Winder office, will be closed to the public. Employees who work the day after Thanksgiving will focus on backlog reduction. Members of the public can find many services and get up-to-date information online at www.socialsecurity.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213.

Trespassing at area business among incidents reported to Jefferson Police

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, November 22. 2011
Trespassing at an Apex Drive business is among the incidents reported to the Jefferson Police Department last week. Two people trespassed at Commercial Steel Company. The complainant stated when his employees arrived for work in the morning, the lock was still intact and the chain had been cut. The security footage captured a black Ford F-150 ... [Full Story »] 

Softball: Whitmire named 8-AA Player of the Year

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Tuesday, November 22. 2011
Jackson County slugger Madison Whitmire was named Region 8-AA softball Player of the Year following a prolific offensive season. Whitmire, a junior, helped lead Jackson County to a 25-8 record in Panther coach Chessie Laird’s first season. Whitmire was joined on the all-region team by Jackson County teammates Jessica Baker (infield), Mason ... [Full Story »] 
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