Entries from May 2012

WBHS athletes qualify for state track meet

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Thursday, May 3. 2012
Kendall Isler finished as sectional co-champion in the high jump to help lead the contingent of Winder-Barrow High School athletes Saturday in Augusta. Isler is one of seven WBHS track athletes who have qualified for state. The senior had his best mark at 6-2 which tied Ontario Williams of Effingham County. They both came in at 5-10 after they ... [Full Story »] 

BCA wins region baseball title

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Thursday, May 3. 2012
The Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball team has already made history in its early existence. Coach Nick Pou’s team defeated Thomas Jefferson 9-1 Tuesday on the road to win the Region 1-A title and earn a bye in the opening round of the GISA Class A state playoffs. Jared Martin pitched a complete game allowing just one hit with nine ... [Full Story »] 

WIldcat duo to compete for Union College

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Thursday, May 3. 2012
Apalachee High School seniors F.J. Smith and Corey Riley made it official Tuesday when they signed to continue their athletic and academic careers at Union College in Kentucky. Family members as well as AHS coaches and administrators also attended the Tuesday morning event in the school’s media center. “It took a little time for them to get ... [Full Story »] 

Wildcat duo to compete for Union College

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, May 3. 2012
Apalachee High School seniors F.J. Smith and Corey Riley made it official Tuesday when they signed to continue their athletic and academic careers at Union College in Kentucky. Family members as well as AHS coaches and administrators also attended the Tuesday morning event in the school’s media center. “It took a little time for them to get ... [Full Story »] 

Yates must resign to seek BOC chairmanship

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 3. 2012
Jackson County commissioner Bruce Yates must resign from office when he qualifies to run for chairman of the board. Yates has two years remaining in his current position, which is the reason he has to step down, according to county attorney Julius Hulsey. Commissioner Tom Crow, who has also announced that he is running for chairman, and BOC ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton planners turn down senior project plans

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 3. 2012
The Hoschton Planning Commission recommended denial on Monday for a development on Ga. Hwy. 53 whose plans call for senior living units — with duplexes and triplexes. However, the planning commission’s unanimous vote is non-binding and the Hoschton City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposal during its work session on Thursday, ... [Full Story »] 

Geiger to run for probate judge

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, May 3. 2012
Jackson County attorney Donna Geiger has announced her candidacy for probate judge of Jackson County. After graduating from Winder-Barrow High School in 1981, Geiger served four years active duty in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corps. She received her B.S. from Texas A&M University in 1992 in construction management. She was employed as ... [Full Story »] 

Woman charged with obstruction of officers

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, May 3. 2012
A Hull woman was arrested recently after she became unruly with officers who came to her residence to serve a TPO (temporary protection order). Ellen Elizabeth Colton-Norveisas, 43, 1261 Glenn Carrie Road, was charged with obstruction. According to the incident report, while officers read the court order to her, Colton-Norveisas continually ... [Full Story »] 

State soccer playoffs: Local teams playing historic games

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Wednesday, May 2. 2012
THE THREE local teams starting play in the state soccer tournament share one common factor: They’re all new at this. Jackson County’s girls, East Jackson’s boys and Jefferson’s girls will all play the first state tournament game in their schools’ histories as Class AA postseason action begins this week. The Jackson County girls are a ... [Full Story »] 

State soccer playoffs: Local teams playing historic games

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, May 2. 2012
THE THREE local teams starting play in the state soccer tournament share one common factor: They’re all new at this. Jackson County’s girls, East Jackson’s boys and Jefferson’s girls will all play the first state tournament game in their schools’ histories as Class AA postseason action begins this week. The Jackson County girls are a ... [Full Story »] 
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