Entries from October 2014

Panther perfect: Jackson County wins three times Thursday to take region softball title

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Thursday, October 9. 2014
While all of Jackson County was attending the Luke Bryan concert in Jefferson Thursday, the Panther softball team had other plans. Like winning a region title. Jackson County (19-13) won three times at Morgan County’s Heritage Park — clinching the championship with a 5-3 win over Oconee County — to successfully rally out of the losers’ ... [Full Story »] 

Football: Panthers, Blue Devils still searching for first region wins

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Thursday, October 9. 2014
Jackson County coach Benji Harrison points out that Elbert County isn’t exactly the 0-2 team in the region you want to face. “They may be 0-2 in the region, but I don’t think anybody looks at Elbert and thinks, ‘oh, they’re not very good,’” Harrison said. “They’re 0-2 in the region. They’re still a very good football ... [Full Story »] 

No letdown: Dragon football team aims to keep up the intensity this week

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Thursday, October 9. 2014
Even as Jefferson was enjoying its 52-6 dismantling of Elbert County Friday, cornerback Kendrick Robinson was already mindful of avoiding a letdown. “We know we have a good chance to win the region, but we shouldn’t get the big head,” the senior cornerback said following the victory. Likewise, Jefferson coach Ben Hall said there’s no ... [Full Story »] 

Baldwin PD investigates armed robbery

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, October 9. 2014
The Baldwin Police Department is currently investigating the report of an armed robbery. Officers were called out around 3:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8, to the Gulf Station on the Highway 441 Bypass to a reported armed robbery. Police chief Chad Nichols said, “The victim told officers that a male had entered the store and brandished a firearm ... [Full Story »] 

‘Tina’ Daniel (09-28-14)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, October 9. 2014
PORTLAND, ORE. - Ernestine “Tina” Wilkes Daniel, 92, entered into rest on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Tina was born October 22, 1922, in Jefferson, one of seven children born to Ernest and Myrt Roberts Wilkes. She attended Martin Institute in Jefferson. Mrs. Daniel was loved by all and will be greatly missed, loved ones stated. She was ... [Full Story »] 

BOC approves funds for roundabout

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, October 9. 2014
A roundabout is still planned at the Hwy. 98 and Hwy. 29 intersection in Danielsville. And county commissioners agreed Sept. 29 to pitch in $90,000 to $100,000 if needed. The intersection has long been cited as a traffic hazard and city officials agreed some time ago to replace the traffic light with a round-about, the second one in town. The ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Wildcats to play for region title

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Wednesday, October 8. 2014
The Apalachee High School softball team took care of business Tuesday afternoon and is now set to play for the Region 8-AAAAA title. AHS defeated Flowery Branch 11-1 in five innings in a third and deciding game and will now face Loganville High School Thursday at 7 p.m. to determine the region champion and No. 1 seed for the upcoming state ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs in middle of playoff contention

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Wednesday, October 8. 2014
A report in Georgia High School Football Daily on Monday said “Winder-Barrow’s victories are becoming less surprising each week.” The Bulldoggs probably still turned a few heads last Friday with their 24-7 victory against Flowery Branch, a program WBHS had not been able to defeat until this season. The win, which had the Bulldoggs solidly ... [Full Story »] 

Close-knit Dragons: Fun, laid-back camaraderie fuels Jefferson volleyball success

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Wednesday, October 8. 2014
To say the Jefferson volleyball team is a tightly-bonded group would be putting it mildly. The Dragons share a court for 40 matches a season, hang out with each other and even find time to sing karaoke together. Yes, karaoke. In fact, senior setter Catera Jackson lights up when the subject is mentioned. “Karaoke night is just the bomb,” ... [Full Story »] 

City to press for audit of tax digest

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, October 8. 2014
Although it took no action, the Commerce City Council made it plain Monday night that it plans to pursue an audit of at least the Commerce portion of the Jackson County tax digest, but preferably the whole Jackson County tax digest. Concern over an 11-percent reduction in its industrial tax digest just deepened Monday night when city manager ... [Full Story »] 
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