Entries from April 2012

Relay for Life on tap Friday, Saturday

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, April 29. 2012
Given the successful outcome of the inaugural Braselton-Hoschton Relay for Life in 2011, organizers are hoping that this year’s event can do at least as well. “Even if we don’t reach our goal, (the volunteers) will have done an excellent job for pulling two communities together,” said Victoria Patrick, senior community manager for the ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson deputies report 14 arrests

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Sunday, April 29. 2012
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office reported the arrests last week of 14 people. They are: •Russell Delaney Quinn, 44, 243 Hale Road, Maysville, probation violation. •John Robert Woods, 22, 732 Duck Road, Braselton, possession of marijuana. •Sarah Katherine Alexander, 21, 1143 Arch Tanner Road, Bethlehem, failure to appear. •Sheila ... [Full Story »] 

Firefighters respond to incidents

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, April 29. 2012
The West Jackson Fire Department responded to the following incidents last week: •passenger vehicle fire at the Pilot Travel Center on Ga. Hwy. 53, Braselton, where a car was on fire. The car was parked away from the gas pumps and its hood was open when firefighters arrived. There was light smoke coming from the engine, but there were no ... [Full Story »] 

Tourism group eyes goals for attracting visitors to county

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Sunday, April 29. 2012
A committee of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce hopes to help the county pluck a few more dollars from tourists in the future. Mark Valentine, who manages the Tanger Outlets in Commerce, chairs the chamber’s Tourism Council, and he reported on its efforts at the board of directors meeting last Friday morning. Valentine presented a ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers lose to Class A's top-ranked team in season finale

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, April 28. 2012
THOUGH it wasn’t a state playoff game, Jackson County found itself facing a juggernaut nonetheless to close the season. The Panthers lost 4-0 to Class A no. 1-ranked Hebron Christian Academy Saturday on the road in a non-region matchup to finish the year at 16-10. Oregon State signee Mason Felt and Kennesaw State signee Jordan Hillyer ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: Panthers lose to Class A's top-ranked team in season finale

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, April 28. 2012
THOUGH not in a region or state playoff game, Jackson County found itself facing a juggernaut nonetheless to close the season. The Panthers lost 4-0 to Class A no. 1-ranked Hebron Christian Academy (24-3) Saturday on the road in a non-region matchup to finish the year at 16-10. Oregon State signee Mason Felt and Kennesaw State signee Jordan ... [Full Story »] 

Former Dragon Brandon Mosley picked up by defending champs in NFL draft

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, April 28. 2012
FORMER Jefferson football player Brandon Mosley was selected Saturday by the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants in the fourth round of the NFL draft with the 131st pick. Mosley, who played for the Dragons from 2003-2006, started at right tackle for Auburn the last two seasons. The 6-6, 315-lb. Mosley took over as a starter in game ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: The ultimate neighbor, friend

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, April 28. 2012
Times change and that fact can be tough to deal with. Take neighbors for instance. In today’s world, we often don’t know the names of our neighbors. We see them, but we don’t really know them. It’s as if a mental wall has been placed around our home. Often we simply don’t want to let people into our inner circle. There was a time, ... [Full Story »] 

BOE approves deal for Boys and Girls facility

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, April 28. 2012
The Jackson County Board of Education approved an agreement on Monday, April 16, that will pave the way, in part, for a permanent facility for the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County. The BOE approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Jackson County Board of Commissioners that will allow the BOC to use the school system’s property on ... [Full Story »] 

Rabies clinics scheduled in the area next week

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, April 28. 2012
If the first four months of 2012 constitute a trend, dog and cat owners have even more incentive than usual to get their pets inoculated against rabies. To accommodate them, the Jackson County Health Department and Commerce Veterinary Hospital will offer a number of rabies clinics next week in several locations throughout the county. To date in ... [Full Story »] 
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