Entries from February 2015

Baseball: Panther pitchers strike out 15 in win over Madison Co.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, February 28. 2015
Jackson County’s defense has had little practice time this week, so the Panthers’ pitchers made sure to keep the workload light Friday. Coleman Barbee and Jase Latty accounted for 15 of 21 outs via strikeout in a 7-5 victory over Madison County following several missed practices due to weather. “When it’s cold out here and we haven’t ... [Full Story »] 

Arbor Day event rescheduled

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Saturday, February 28. 2015
The City of Jefferson’s Arbor Day ceremony at the city park will be held Friday, March 6, at 4 p.m. The public is encouraged to join in the tree-planting event on Kinney Hill at the Jefferson City Park. The event activity will then move to the end of Memorial Drive at Highway 11 where five newly planted cherry trees will be dedicated to the ... [Full Story »] 

Red Raider rifle team strives for perfection and carrying on MCHS tradition

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, February 28. 2015
Madison County rifle coach Mike Haynes issues the command to C.J. Southwick. “Hit me a 10,” he says. Haynes turns to his left and whispers, “He’ll hit it.” The blond-haired Madison County senior stands still and squints at the tiny target 10 meters away, where a “10” means popping a circle no bigger than the circumference of a ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: Cold weather has one wishing for true spring sports

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, February 28. 2015
I’m not one of those who is cold 12 months out of the year. Some co-workers, even if its mid-June, always talk of being cold, but I’m certainly not one of them. However, the weather we’ve been through in recent days has been rough even for me. Maybe going for a long stretch without power at my house played a part. As I drive into the ... [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. BOC to meet Monday, March 2

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, February 28. 2015
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 2, at the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors: Adam Speir, county extension coordinator/extension agent-agriculture and natural resources, and the Junior 4-H Quiz Bowl team •Chairman’s report ... [Full Story »] 

Company renovates historic Winder building

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BarrowJournal
Saturday, February 28. 2015
Wes and Karen VanKirk have always loved to be around history. As they were looking to expand their business, VanKirk Electric knew they found a gem in the old Larry’s Easy Pay Building in Winder. “When we got it, she was looking a little run down,” said Wes. “But within five minutes of walking into this space, Karen and I knew we wanted ... [Full Story »] 

Cleanup from ice storm continues

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, February 27. 2015
Cleanup continues for the Feb. 16-17 ice storm that knocked down trees and power lines across Northeast Georgia in what some officials called the worst ice storm in memory. In Commerce, an estimated 1,600 residences lost power, and others suffered intermittent losses. The city’s Electric Department, assisted by, a crew from Griffin and ... [Full Story »] 

Blood drive coming up Tuesday

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, February 27. 2015
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Tuesday, March 10, from noon to 6:00 p.m. in the family fellowship center of the First Baptist Church of Commerce. The church is located at 1345 South Broad Street, Commerce. The Red Cross provides blood services to local hospitals, including Northridge Medical Center and the Athens, Gainesville ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson deputies help in Habersham shooting

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, February 27. 2015
Three Jackson County deputies provided assistance during the shooting in Habersham County Sunday, Feb. 22, that left three people dead and the sheriff and an officer injured. Three people were killed during a domestic incident northwest of Clarkesville and Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell and deputy Bill Zigan were wounded. “We had three ... [Full Story »] 

Roberta Bolton (02-25-15)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 27. 2015
Roberta Harber Bolton was born May 5, 1920, in Banks County, the daughter of Drucilla McCoy Harber and James Jasper Harber. She departed this life on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, in Marietta. She lived her entire life in Commerce, leaving her home only recently following two surgeries for a broken hip. Being away from Commerce caused her more ... [Full Story »] 
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