Entries from March 2012

District officials: Work still ahead for improving writing scores

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 28. 2012
Kings Bridge Middle School made a significant improvement in the percentage of eighth graders passing a state-mandated writing test. However, officials with the Jackson County School System say there’s still work to be done to get more kids meeting and exceeding state writing standards. “We’re already in a very good place, but it’s ... [Full Story »] 

Elite Eagle: East Jackson runner sets three school records this month

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 28. 2012
Distance running isn’t for everyone. Then again, not everyone can breeze through a sub-5:00 mile like Cale Pirtle. The East Jackson senior track standout has already set three school records this month as he puts the finishing touches to a stellar high school career this spring. “I guess since I’ve been doing it for a while, I’m just ... [Full Story »] 

Swimming: Sea Dragons out to build on third-place finish

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 28. 2012
From submitted reports After a hugely successful season last year the 2012 Jefferson swim team will look a lot different this summer. The 2011 team took third place at the GRPA district swim meet, won the District 7 swim meet (defeating 10-time state champion Oconee All-Stars) and finished runner-up in the North Georgia Swim League but loses ... [Full Story »] 

Soccer: Offense comes through in Dragon win over Jackson Co.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 28. 2012
JEFFERSON saved one of its biggest offensive nights of the year for its closest rival. The Dragons (4-5, 2-3) picked up a 4-1 win over second-place Jackson County Tuesday at home as they continue to contend for a region playoff spot. “They did better passing the ball around,” Jefferson coach Jacob Marble said of his team. “Our midfield ... [Full Story »] 

KBMS makes big improvement on writing test

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, March 28. 2012
Kings Bridge Middle School made a significant improvement in the percentage of eighth graders passing a state-mandated writing test. However, officials with the Jackson County School System say there’s still work to be done to get more kids meeting and exceeding state writing standards. “We’re already in a very good place, but it’s ... [Full Story »] 

‘Sug’ Swinehart (3-27-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, March 28. 2012
HOLLINGSWORTH COMMUNITY - Myrtle "Sug" Duckett Swinehart, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at the Oaks at Scenic View in Baldwin. She was born on July 8, 1922, in Banks County, the daughter of the late Marion R. and Anna Nunnally Duckett. Mrs. Swinehart was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Franklin Swinehart. She was a ... [Full Story »] 

MCMS principal Matt Boggs will retire June 30

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, March 28. 2012
Ask Matt Boggs what he’ll miss most as principal of Madison County Middle School when he leaves his office at the end of June and he’s quick to say “the kids and the staff.” And what will he miss the least? He is just as quick with that answer – all that paperwork. “So often, I have to be in here (his office) working on paper work, ... [Full Story »] 

Training expenses: BOC members clash on what’s appropriate

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, March 28. 2012
Madison County commissioner John Pethel questioned his fellow board members’ training expenses Monday, leading to a heated confrontation at the BOC table. Each year, commissioners have an expense account for conducting county business. The primary cost in those accounts is for commissioners’ education classes. Board members can take classes ... [Full Story »] 

New bill outlaws all synthetic pot, affects proposed BOE recommendation

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Tuesday, March 27. 2012
Gov. Nathan Deal's Tuesday signing of legislation outlawing all forms of synthetic marijuana in the state of Georgia affected a Barrow County Board of Education meeting also held March 27. The issue of synthetic pot had been brought up in recent school leader meetings in Barrow County and was discussed at the Tuesday meeting. The proposed ... [Full Story »] 

‘E.O.’ Whitmire (3-27-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, March 27. 2012
Eddie O. "E.O." Whitmire, 72, a longtime resident of Atlanta, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012. E.O. was a native of Jefferson and a graduate of Jefferson High School. He retired from Lucent Technologies after a long dedicated career. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Frances Whitmire; sons and daughter-in-law, Eddie O. Whitmire, III ... [Full Story »] 
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