Entries from January 2013

Off and running: Fast start for AHS

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, January 2. 2013
When talking about his team, Kevin Morris typically does not become too high or too low emotionally. Wins are good, losses are not so good and there is usually room for improvement. During games, however, Morris can be seen pushing and encouraging his team to victory. In the first portion of the 2012-2013 season, there has been plenty of wins ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons named to All-State team

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, January 2. 2013
Coach T. McFerrin and leaders of the Jefferson High School football team earned top honors as Class AA’s best. The Georgia Sports Writers Association named Bryant Shirreffs and Wesley Simonton as the offensive and defensive players of the year out of all the players who competed in the same division. Linebacker Kody McDonald was also named to ... [Full Story »] 

JHS' trophy moment No. 1 sports story in 2012

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, January 2. 2013
Great sports stories abounded for Jackson County residents in 2012. But none of them seemed to captivate audiences more than the unexpected state title run of the Jefferson High School football team. It was estimated more than 3,000 people, about a third of Jefferson’s population, arrived at the Georgia Dome from this community to support the ... [Full Story »] 

Incidents reported to West Jackson Fire Department

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, January 2. 2013
Incidents reported recently to the West Jackson Fire Department includes the following: •medical call at a West Jackson Road, Braselton, residence. •medical call at a Jackson Trail Road, Hoschton, address. •medical call at a Hwy. 53, Braselton, location. •medical call at a Hwy. 53, Hoschton, address. •medical call at an Elmwood Road, ... [Full Story »] 

Chamber banquet planned Jan. 24

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, January 2. 2013
The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 40th anniversary Thursday, Jan. 24, at its annual banquet. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at the Jefferson Civic Center. Tickets are $50 and can be acquired by dropping by the chamber office on Athens Street, Jefferson, calling the office at 706-387-0300 or visiting the ...

Top News Stories for 2012: Carter's, Mayfield, Mayor Denney

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, January 2. 2013
The announcement that Carter’s would locate in Braselton, the reopening of the visitor’s center at Mayfield Dairy and the resignation of Hoschton mayor Erma Denney were the top stories of the year in 2012 for the West Jackson area. An announcement came in early April from Gov. Nathan Deal that Carter’s Inc., a children’s clothing ... [Full Story »] 

Varsity girls take win, loss on the road

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, January 2. 2013
The Banks County High School varsity girls’ basketball team split games on the road in recent action. The Lady Leopards beat Oglethorpe County 65-27 and lost to Buford 18-55. BCHS jumped out of the gate and scored twice as many points as Oglethorpe did in the first quarter. Leading 12-6 at the end of the period, the Lady Leopards were ready ... [Full Story »] 

Newsmaker of the Year: Farming remains strong in county; Banks farm receives Centennial Award

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, January 2. 2013
Farming continues to be strong in Banks County with poultry and cattle farms dotting the landscape. The county continues to be at the top of state agriculture lists each year and a Banks County farm was recognized this year for more than 100 years of continuous farming. The J.H. Brooks Home Place on Silver Shoals Road in Banks County was ... [Full Story »] 

Paul Bentley (1-1-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, January 2. 2013
DACULA - Paul C. Bentley, 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at the Andrew T. Parker division of Embracing Hospice in Snellville. He served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. After 39 years of service at Delta Airlines, Mr. Bentley retired as an inspector in the quality control department. He was preceded ... [Full Story »] 

Johnnie McClung (1-2-13)

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Wednesday, January 2. 2013
COMMERCE - Johnnie Mack McClung, 81, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Athens Regional Medical Center. He was born in Beckley, W. Va., the son of the late Jack and Laura Moore McClung. Mr. McClung was retired from the U.S. Post Office and was a United States Air Force Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Betty McDuffie McClung, Commerce; ... [Full Story »] 
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