Entries from May 2012

Ceremony marks ‘official’ opening of new Braselton road

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 24. 2012
After seven years in planning, two years in construction and almost $10 million in cost, Jackson County and Braselton officials decided it was time last Thursday to cut a ribbon to officially open what is known as the “Zion Road Project.” Never mind that the new road is called Lewis Braselton Boulevard and Broadway Avenue, or that it’s ... [Full Story »] 

Perry to run for state court judge

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 24. 2012
Jeffrey M. Perry, Jackson County Planning Commission Chairman and Commerce attorney, announces his candidacy for State Court Judge of Jackson County. He is a lifelong resident of Jackson County and has been a managing partner at The Perry Law Firm in Commerce since 2003. Perry received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in ... [Full Story »] 

Allen announces for BOC District 2 seat

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 24. 2012
Jackson County resident Max Allen announced Wednesday his candidacy to run for Jackson County Board of Commissioners District 2, the seat currently held by Chas Hardy. Allen is a longtime resident of Jackson County and married to Fran Hilley Allen. He has managed a family business at the Jackson County Airport since 1988 and is the owner of Dry ... [Full Story »] 

Wildcats complete spring, look ahead to summer work

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
Many of the goals the Apalachee High School football coaches set for their players this spring were met. Head coach Shane Davis always likes to establish a depth chart in the spring and for the most part that was done the past two weeks. “There are still a few questions,” Davis said Sunday night as he finishes breaking down the spring game. ... [Full Story »] 

Max Allen to run for BOC District 2 seat

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
Max Allen has announced his candidacy for Jackson County Board of Commissioners District 2, which includes the Commerce, Maysville, Plainview and Dry Pond areas. Incumbent Chas Hardy and former commissioner Jody Thompson have previously announced plans to run. Allen is a longtime resident of Jackson County, married to Fran Hilley Allen for the ... [Full Story »] 

Tennis courts, basketball camps slated for E.J. Park

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved a $109,364 contract Monday to construct basketball and tennis courts at the East Jackson recreation park in Nicholson. The BOC discussed the project at an earlier work session and county manager Kevin Poe reported that Nicholson will provide $30,000 toward the project. The county’s portion of ... [Full Story »] 

Rape of juvenile under investigation

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
The Commerce Police Department is investigating the alleged rape of a juvenile female at a Hillcrest Street residence. According to the incident report, the girl was spending the night with a friend, awakened at around 1 a.m. and went to the bathroom, but as she opened the door, a black male pulled her in, pushed her to the floor and raped her. ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: BCA athletics set for rapid growth

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
Magical. Memorable. Historic. Rewarding. Meaningful. Those are just a few words that could be used to describe the 2012 baseball season for the Bethlehem Christian Academy Knights. Playing a full varsity schedule for the first time, BCA steamrolled its way to a region title and did not lose to a Class A opponent until the GISA state semifinals. ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs install new systems this spring

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
The Winder-Barrow High School football team concluded spring practice last Wednesday with a controlled scrimmage, although there was plenty of contact on the field. “Our players got after it,” Bulldogg coach David Wagner said. “It was very physical, especially with our older players.” Wagner, who is entering his third season at WBHS, ... [Full Story »] 

KBMS, JCCHS Electric Vehicle teams hit the track

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, May 23. 2012
THE KINGS BRIDGE Middle School and Jackson County Comprehensive High School Electric Vehicle (EV) teams were welcomed onto the track at Gresham Motorsports Park as part of the opening ceremony May 12 for the Racing Radios 100 - Super Late Models racing event. Electric vehicle programs are designed to build skills in mathematics, auto mechanics, ... [Full Story »] 
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