Entries from December 2011

Boys' basketball: ‘D’ dominant in Jefferson holiday win

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011
NOT MISSING a beat following an 11-day hiatus, the Jefferson boys’ basketball team (6-4, 2-0) secured its third-straight victory with a 56-34 holiday tournament win over Westminster Tuesday in Atlanta. The Dragons had a huge night defensively, holding the host Wildcats to just 19 points in the first three quarters. “I thought we played ... [Full Story »] 

Girls' basketball: Third time not the charm for JCCHS

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011
JACKSON County’s woes against nearby foe Oconee County — a region opponent next year — continued Tuesday. The Lady Panthers suffered their third setback this year against the Lady Warriors, falling 48-30 in the opening round of Oconee County’s holiday tournament. Jackson County (3-11, 2-1) continues to be plagued by the same problem ... [Full Story »] 

Basketball: East Jackson hosting Wing Slinger Holiday Bash

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011
EAST JACKSON will get in a little extra court time prior to ringing in the New Year. The Eagles and Lady Eagle basketball teams host the Wing Slinger Holiday Bash this week (Wednesday through Friday) in the final action of the 2011 portion of the schedule. The East Jackson boys (3-6, 0-2) open tournament play Wednesday against Athens Academy at ... [Full Story »] 

Taking flight: Jefferson flying to Minnesota to face some of nation’s best

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011
EVEN BY Jefferson’s standards, this is a long trip. The Dragons, who often leave Georgia’s borders for tournaments, fly to Rochester, Minn. this week to compete in the elite Clash National Duals Friday and Saturday. “This is one of those things where you get to go and measure your team,” coach Doug Thurmond said of his team’s ... [Full Story »] 

Girls' basketball: Holiday season yields victories for Jefferson

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011
‘Twas the season to get back on the winning track. The Jefferson girls’ basketball team (5-7, 0-2) used the pre-Christmas Lanierland tournament to cure its December woes by winning two of three games in the event. Jefferson coach Jason Gibson credited an improved effort on the defensive boards and a re-energized offense for the Lady ... [Full Story »] 

New Year’s Day program planned

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, December 28. 2011
The 85th annual Jackson County New Year’s Day program will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, in the auditorium of the Administrative Building in Jefferson. The first such New Year’s Day program was held in 1927, with Judge W.W. Dickson presiding. This year, pastor Jeff Williams of the Church at Southside will be the featured speaker. ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce High School Opens Tourney Today

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011
Holiday basketball returns to Commerce this week as the Tigers host an eight-team boys’ tournament, featuring some of the state’s best. Commerce opens against Gilmer County at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the first of three days set aside for the tournament. Also competing are Archer and Thomson at 4 p.m., Douglas County and Johnson of Savannah ... [Full Story »] 

Alfred Quillian (12-26-11)

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011
WINDER - Alfred A. Quillian, 85, former attorney and United States Administrative Law Judge, died suddenly at his home in Winder, Georgia on December 26, 2011. Judge Quillian graduated from Winder High School. He volunteered and served in the United States Navy during World War II and was in the United States Air Force during the Korean ... [Full Story »] 

County extends offer to new HR director

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, December 28. 2011
Fifteen months after the forced resignation of Norma Jean Brown, Barrow County is about to fill her vacant post. Michelle Thrasher, the benefits coordinator in charge of the HR department since Brown’s departure in October 2010, said Tuesday that the county has extended an offer to Charlie H. Felts, the HR director for Valdosta’s city ... [Full Story »] 

Swearing-in of Winder mayor and council set Jan. 5

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, December 28. 2011
Mayor-elect David Maynard and the three Winder council candidates who prevailed at the polls in November will take their oaths of office Jan. 5. The 6 p.m. ceremony at the Winder Community Center is open to the public. Longtime councilman Charlie F. Eberhart, who beat back a legal challenge to his city residency, will be taking his fifth oath ... [Full Story »] 
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