Entries from February 2012

BRIDGES: It's February, but spring will soon be here

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012
This edition will reach the newsstands on the first day of February. However, I’m already in a spring state of mind. Perhaps it’s the better-than-usual weather we’ve enjoyed in recent days. Despite some chilly mornings, the afternoons have been quite enjoyable, especially for January. This past Saturday in fact, I was able to spend most ... [Full Story »] 

Reece Lester (1-31-12)

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012
CRAWFORD - Reece Cleveland Lester, Jr., 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. He was originally from Ila, but had been a resident of Oglethorpe County for many years and was a member of Living Waters Baptist Church in Arnoldsville. He was the son of Reece Lester and Leila Darnell and was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Doster ... [Full Story »] 

Edna Nell Johnson

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012
COMMERCE – Edna Nell Tucker Johnson, 89, has died. She was the daughter of the late James R. and Eula Westbrook Tucker. She was retired from Sears. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Johnson Sr. Survivors include a son, Robert E. Johnson Jr., Gainesville; daughter, Cheryl Johnson Davis, Blue Ridge; sisters, ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldogg Force: Isler excels on court, provides story of inspiration

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012
What defines a winner? Is it based on success? Maybe it’s calculated by your stats or the number of wins you have. Better yet, what defines a champion? Is it in fact how many championships you win? Is it even winning in general? Here’s a question, can you be a champion if you have never won a championship? The answer is quite simple and it ... [Full Story »] 

Volleyball: Cramsey signs with Piedmont

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012
TAYLOR Cramsey enjoyed a standout volleyball career at Jefferson, but coach Mike Paul remembers the moment when it really skyrocketed. It was Cramsey's junior year against Lakeview and she had taken herself out of the match due to illness. But Paul, knowing the team had to have her on the floor, asked Cramsey to check back in. “I said, ... [Full Story »] 

Wayne Hix (2-1-12)

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012
DANIELSVILLE – Wayne Hix, 86, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at the Northridge Health and Rehab Center in Commerce. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Cammie Lilburn and Roxie Ann Reed Hix. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Korea. Mr. Hix was preceded in death by his previous wife of 51 years, ... [Full Story »] 

Cain signs bowling scholarship

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012
Blair Cain, a senior at Jefferson High School and an accomplished bowler, has signed a scholarship to bowl at the University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Ky. He is the first Jefferson student to sign a bowling scholarship. Cain has participated six years in the Northeast Georgia United States Bowling Congress Youth Association League and was ... [Full Story »] 

Boys' basketball: Dragons remain front runners for subregion title

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012
WITH Kool and the Gang’s 1980 hit “Celebration” blaring over the PA system, Jefferson students mobbed players at midcourt Friday night. The Dragons’ exhausting 80-73 double overtime win over Hart County kept Jefferson in sole possession of first-place in 8-AA South and gave fans reason to celebrate. If the Dragons beat Elbert County ... [Full Story »] 

Boys' basketball: Elbert County pulls away from JCCHS late

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012
By Brent VanFleet The Jackson County Panthers took on region opponent Elbert County at The Pit, Tuesday night, losing 53-41. It was a sluggish start for the Panthers in the first quarter putting up only six points and letting the Devils jump out to an early lead. To make matters worse, Panthers inside threat, senior Jared Scott, got into early ... [Full Story »] 

Wrestling: Panthers just miss first-place finish before area tournament

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012
JACKSON County ended its regular-season tournament schedule with an exclamation point. The Panthers — who begin the traditional post season this weekend at the area tournament — boasted seven individual places at this past weekend’s Bowdown Invitational to finish third overall, just five points out of first-place. Zach Moore, Bryan ... [Full Story »] 
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