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Entries from April 2016

Second-half outburst secures historic Eagle win

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Friday, April 29. 2016

With his team 40 minutes away from clinching the program’s first-ever playoff win, East Jackson coach Ezra Crumley issued a challenge to his squad with a one-goal lead at halftime: Don’t settle for a 1-0 win. And the Eagles didn’t. East Jackson (9-5-1) shelled Central-Carrollton with five goals in the second half Thursday in a historic ... [Full Story »]

Joe Garrison (04-28-16)

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Friday, April 29. 2016

MAYSVILLE - Joe Dennis Garrison, 68, entered into rest Thursday, April 28, 2016. Mr. Garrison was born in Commerce, the son of the late J. Zee and Ina Mae Williamson Garrison, and he was a member of the Dry Pond United Methodist Church. He was a retired Poultry Farmer. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Ann Bruce Garrison, Maysville; sisters, ... [Full Story »]

Rabies clinics coming up

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Friday, April 29. 2016

The Jackson County Health Department announces its annual rabies clinics May 4-7 throughout the county in conjunction with the Commerce Veterinary Hospital and Jefferson Animal Hospital. Vaccinations cost $9. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. All other yearly vaccinations and testing will be available at a discounted rate during the ... [Full Story »]

BJC Authority signs out

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Friday, April 29. 2016

The Banks-Jackson-Commerce Medical Center Authority, which for decades owned and managed a hospital and nursing home in Commerce, held its final meeting Thursday afternoon, six years after selling the facility to a private investor. All five members remaining from the nine-member board met for about two minutes in the Commerce Civic Center to ... [Full Story »]

Robert Lee (04-25-16)

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Friday, April 29. 2016

HOSCHTON - Robert Edward Lee, 66, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016. Robert was a Vietnam Army Veteran, a minister of the gospel, he collected antiques, was a carpenter, and loved farming. Robert was a beloved husband, daddy and granddaddy. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Sarah J. Lee; daughter Amy Lee Broxton and husband John, ... [Full Story »]

Kenneth Taylor (04-25-16)

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Friday, April 29. 2016

PENDERGRASS - Kenneth Duane Taylor, 46, passed away on Monday April 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lydia Taylor. Survivors include his father, John Edward Taylor, Sr.; Stacey Taylor; son, Johnny (Brittany) Taylor; daughter, Kiesha (Daniel) Weeks; daughter, Sky Taylor; daughter, Hope Farley; sister, Veda (John) Rhodes; ... [Full Story »]

Rush Winn (04-27-16)

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Friday, April 29. 2016

JEFFERSON - Rush Winn, 32, entered into rest Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Mr. Winn was born in Athens, the son of Greg and Vicki Palmer Winn of Jefferson. He was a HVAC technician. Mr. Rush was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Dot Palmer and Emmett R. Winn. Survivors in addition to his parents include two daughters, Destiny and ... [Full Story »]

Stuart Cormick (04-27-16)

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Friday, April 29. 2016

FLOWERY BRANCH - Stuart S. Cormick, 48, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Dawn Marie Cormick; and a nephew, Joshua Smart. Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Cathy Cormick, Flowery Branch; children, Patrick Shamus Cormick, Cornelia; sisters and brother-in-law, Tamala Jean and Lee ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Optimism at an all-time high

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Friday, April 29. 2016

For the sports fan, optimism is a great thing, maybe the best of things. For the University of Georgia football fan in April of 2016, optimism is higher than it has been in years, perhaps decades. A new coach has seemingly energized a base to the degree that 93,000 fans turned out for a gloried scrimmage simply because he asked them to do so. ... [Full Story »]

Scouting Report: South Paulding vs. Winder-Barrow

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Friday, April 29. 2016

•The Series: Class AAAAA State Baseball Playoffs, First Round, Best-Of-Three Series, South Paulding vs. Winder-Barrow High School, Charles W. Maddox Complex, Friday doubleheader beginning at 4 p.m., third game, if necessary, Saturday at 2 p.m. •Admission: $10 for Friday doubleheader, $7 for Saturday game, as set by Georgia High School ... [Full Story »]