Entries from February 2013

Arrests made after explosive device thrown from passing vehicle

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, February 14. 2013
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office made three arrests Sunday in an incident involving an explosive device. Catherine McClaine Martin, 17, and two juveniles were arrested and charged with reckless conduct after a an explosive device was thrown from their vehicle. On Sunday, shortly after 10 a.m., deputies were dispatched to an address on ... [Full Story »] 

Martha Jane Coley (2-10-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, February 14. 2013
ROYSTON – Martha Jane Adams Hanley Coley, 78, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013, at the Brown Memorial Convalescent Center in Royston. She was born in Madison County on July 25, 1934, the daughter of the late Andrew Dewitt and Bessie Quida Hill Adams. She was a bookkeeper for Brown Memorial Convalescent Center and was a member of the ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County All-Stars to hit the courts soon

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 14. 2013
The Madison County Recreation Department will send teams to the Georgia Parks and Recreation Association’s Seventh District basketball tournaments soon. The teams have been practicing for two weeks and will start their tournament play Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23. Dawson County Recreation Department has recently moved up to the ... [Full Story »] 

Nash seeks state title

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 14. 2013
Max Nash is still in the state hunt. The Red Raider senior wrestler will be among 16 wrestlers in Class AAAA’s 132 lb. weight class seeking a state title this weekend in Macon. “I think he’s got a shot,” said Red Raider wrestling coach Ritchie Houston. “Any state tournament is all about confidence. You don’t get there unless ... [Full Story »] 

Larry Van Coleman (2-13-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, February 14. 2013
TOCCOA - Larry Van Coleman, 67 passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. He was born on December 31, 1945, the son of the late Allen and Lorena Coleman. Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by brothers, Harold Coleman and Charles Allen Coleman; and a nephew Lance Coleman. Survivors include a brother Bobby Coleman; and several nieces and ... [Full Story »] 

Monster on the mat: Moore sets standard for Mat Cats

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 14. 2013
Matt Moore’s accomplishments on the wrestling mat speak loud and clear. The Apalachee High School junior placed sixth at state as a freshman — an almost unheard of accomplishment according to coach Jim Stoudenmire — and then won a state championship at 220 as a sophomore. Now Moore is set to return to the state’s biggest wrestling stage ... [Full Story »] 

Diamond Cats prepare for grueling region slate

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 14. 2013
Last spring produced positive results for the Apalachee High School baseball team. The Diamond Cats posted a program best 13 victories. AHS returns a solid nucleus from that team, but coach Mike Cavey knows wins won’t come easy this spring. The reason is simple. The Wildcats compete in Region 8-AAAAA, one of the toughest in the state, ... [Full Story »] 

Details of school consolidation proposal

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, February 14. 2013
The most recent proposal for facilities in the coming school year was unveiled at Monday night’s BOE/community meeting and includes four main points. The reason for this plan say school officials is to begin a long-term process to address the imbalance of classrooms in the county that has led to overcrowding on the West side and to also cut ... [Full Story »] 

Jakson BOE proposes consolidating schools

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 13. 2013
A decision is expected in the coming weeks from the Jackson County Board of Education about an administrative proposal to consolidate some school facilities for next year. The board saw a proposal Monday night that would close the current South Jackson Elementary School and move it into the Kings Bridge Middle School facility. KBMS sixth and ... [Full Story »] 

DCA approves city's 'opportunity zone'

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, February 13. 2013
Commerce officials achieved a major milestone this week. Mayor Clark Hill announced Monday night that the Department of Community Affairs approved the city’s request for “opportunity zone” status for most of its commercial district. An initiative of the Downtown Development Authority, the declaration means that new businesses locating in ... [Full Story »] 
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