Entries from September 2012

Dorothy Shirley (9-18-12)

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
WINDER - Dorothy Eugenia Borders Shirley, 81, formerly of Stone Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. She was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Brandon and Rilla Borders. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. She was also a licensed cosmetologist and volunteered at DeKalb Medical Center for many years. She ... [Full Story »] 

Ray McClure (9-18-12)

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
MAYSVILLE - Ray McClure, 91, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at his residence. He was born in White County, the son of the late Walter and Myrtle Johnson McClure. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, where he received three purple hearts and many other honors. Mr. McClure was retired from the Georgia Department of ... [Full Story »] 

SNAPSHOTS: Eagle Cross Country Invitational

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

Cross Country: Young Tiger team fares well in first meet

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
The Commerce boys’ cross country team competed in a meet at Banks County High School last Thursday. Competing schools in attendance were Jackson County, Banks County, Franklin County, Towns County and Rabun County. Tiger runner Jose Rodriguez posted a strong finish of 21:35, earning him an eighth place overall finish. Other runners’ times ... [Full Story »] 

Football: Tigers ready to pounce on Wildcats

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
The Commerce Tigers (3-0) pulled away from the Banks County Leopards (1-2) in the fourth quarter on Friday to earn a hard fought victory in a rivalry that some have dubbed the “cat fight.” The Tigers now prepare to face yet another feline foe, the Rabun County Wildcats (2-0). The region 8-AA Wildcats have thus far defeated out of state ... [Full Story »] 

Softball: Tigers win North Fall Classic

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
The Commerce Tigers (15-8) won the silver bracket championship at the North Fall Classic last weekend at North Hall. The Tigers played their first qualifying game against Banks County. The game was tied at 2-2 at the end of regulation. Banks earned a 4-3 victory in the ITB (International tie-breaker) when they scored two runs, allowing the ... [Full Story »] 

Former EJCHS players stand out on collegiate gridiron

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
Former East Jackson football players have helped Emory and Henry College (Va.) get out to a 3-0 start this year. Scott Hill and Evan Williamson, both starters on the Wasps’ defense, both had standout performances Sept. 8 against Maryville in the Wasps’ 21-8 win. Hill, a defensive end, had a fumble recovery, one sack, three pressures and ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton Fall Festival set this weekend

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
The annual Hoschton Fall Festival will be held this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22-23, with the theme, “Cowboy Up for Hoschton.” It will include vendors, entertainment, a kid’s area, parade, car show, rummage sale and raffles. As part of the festival weekend, the Hoschton Heritage Arts Center will hold a rummage sale at its ... [Full Story »] 

Softball: Jackson County rolling along with seven wins in eight tries

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
JACKSON County’s softball team appears to be playing its best softball at precisely the right time as the Panthers have won seven of their last eight ball games as the regular season nears its end. That included a 9-1 trouncing of nemesis North Oconee Thursday as Jackson County (10-10-1) now sits in a tie for first place with a 4-1 mark in ... [Full Story »] 

Softball: Eagles suffer another tough region loss

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012
EAST JACKSON fell 4-1 Thursday to Morgan County in a loss marked by a few missed opportunities. The Bulldogs led 3-0 after four innings. East Jackson (6-8-1, 0-5) pushed its lone run across in the top of the sixth, but Morgan County added an insurance score in the bottom half of the inning. “We got several runners on but just could not push ... [Full Story »] 
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