Entries from May 2012

Wrestling: Morrison makes move to EJCHS

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
ZACH Morrison made some major strides with a Coosa High School wrestling program that had scarcely enough headgear to go around when he arrived. Now he’ll try to guide East Jackson’s grapplers to the next step. Morrison, 26, has taken over as the Eagles’ head coach following a three-year stint at Coosa. “It felt like the right place to ... [Full Story »] 

Softball: EJCHS speedster part of JUCO national title run

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
EAST JACKSON alum Shelby Johnson — a sophomore center fielder who stole 83 bases in 66 games this year — was part of a Chattanooga State softball team that recently won the National Junior College Athletic Association national championship. The Tigers beat Salt Lake (Utah) Community College 4-1 May 20 to clinch the title. Johnson, who ... [Full Story »] 

Seventeen local players make all-region soccer teams

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
From reports SEVENTEEN local players were selected to the recently-released All-Region 8-AA soccer teams. East Jackson had seven players picked combined between the boys’ and girls’ teams, the most of any local school. Sheena McEachin was a first-team girls selection, while Haley Simmons made the girls’ second team and Skyler Cozzens was ... [Full Story »] 

Seventeen local players make all-region soccer teams

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
From reports SEVENTEEN local players were selected to the recently-released All-Region 8-AA soccer teams. East Jackson had seven players picked combined between the boys’ and girls’ teams, the most of any local school. Sheena McEachin was a first-team girls selection, while Haley Simmons made the girls’ second team and Skyler Cozzens was ... [Full Story »] 

Arts festival schedule announced

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
The Hoschton Heritage Arts Festival will be held this Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Hoschton Towne Center, located off Ga. Hwy. 53. The free event will feature a variety of performers, artists and food vendors. It will follow a fundraising gala on Friday night, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the Towne Center Opry House. The following is a ... [Full Story »] 

Alto Spring Fling planned Saturday

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
The annual Town of Alto Spring Fling Parade and Festival is planned for Saturday, June 2. The event kicks off with a parade at 11 a.m. and activities will continue until 4 p.m. at city hall. Live entertainment will feature the bluegrass gospel group the Lord’s Messengers, southern gospel performer Eddie Allen and the Steve Bryson Country ... [Full Story »] 

Seventeen local players make all-region soccer teams

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
From reports SEVENTEEN local players were selected to the recently-released All-Region 8-AA soccer teams. East Jackson had seven players picked combined between the boys’ and girls’ teams, the most of any local school. Sheena McEachin was a first-team girls selection, while Haley Simmons made the girls’ second team and Skyler Cozzens was ... [Full Story »] 

‘Jim’ Warren Memorial

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
A memorial for James R. (Jim) Warren will be held Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the Madison County Library. The family of Jim Warren of Poca would like to express their appreciation to everyone for their diligence, care, friendship and sympathy for their father, who passed away February 7, 2012. Mr. Warren was a dealer for Deutz-Fahr air-cooled ... [Full Story »] 

FDIC orders Hometown Community Bank to improve position

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
The FDIC announced last week that it had taken action in April against Hometown Community Bank in Braselton in an effort to improve the bank’s financial position. In a 35 page consent order, the FDIC ordered Hometown Community Bank to take a variety of steps to strengthen the bank’s weak financials. The bank, which began in 2005, has been ... [Full Story »] 

Recent State Court proceedings

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, May 30. 2012
SIX PEOPLE were sentenced in recent State Court proceedings, including the following: •John G. Sheffield, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct, 12 months probation, $500 fine and attend drug and alcohol and anger management classes. •Harrison Wade Gullickson, DUI, 12 months probation, $600 fine, 40 hours community service, Risk ... [Full Story »] 
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