Bobby Brock

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, March 12. 2009
MAYSVILLE – Bobby James Brock, 55, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Survivors include his wife, June C. Brock, Maysville; sons, Paul Brock and Mark Hunter, both of Maysville; daughter, Joy Malner, Commerce; sisters, Gladys Croy, Commerce, Corrina Gailey and Mae Bell Brock, both of Homer; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held ... [Full Story »] 

Two teens arrested in Banks County theft

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, March 12. 2009
Two teens have been arrested in connection with a Banks County firearms theft that occurred at residence on Grovel Level Road on Feb. 26. Gary Caleb Mealor, 19, Gainesville, was arrested on Friday, March 6, by agents with the Gang Task Force, the Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad and the Gainesville Police Department Uniformed Patrol Division. At ... [Full Story »] 

April 1 deadline to file for homestead exemption

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, March 12. 2009
The Banks County Board of Tax Assessors discussed the April 1 deadline for filing an application for homestead exemption for the 2009 calendar year at its meeting on Wednesday, March 11. Board member Nancy Sims said April 1 is also the deadline for filing preferential program applications, personal property returns and real property returns. In ... [Full Story »] 

Middle school, high school students see improved test scores

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, March 12. 2009
Madison County Middle School students boosted their writing test scores, while high school students demonstrated marked improvement on recent end of course tests (EOCT), according to recent results. “Policies that y’all have in place, the funding that we’re providing the schools, are starting to show dividends,” Madison County Schools ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS gets track and field season under way

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 11. 2009
The Jackson County track teams got their season started with a fifth and a sixth place at the Eagle Invitational at East Jackson Comprehensive High School Saturday. The girls finished fifth overall with 56 points, trailing Dawson County, Oglethorpe County, Habersham Central and East Jackson. The boys placed sixth with 32.5 points, trailing ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons defeat Madison, Riverside

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 11. 2009
After the cold weather that caused cancellations and delays last week, the Jefferson Dragons have been on a hot streak, winning their past two games against Madison County and Riverside Military Academy to improve their record to 3-1 overall. The Dragons will travel to Homer to face the 3-1 Leopards of Banks County in the first region pairing ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County splits Saturday games

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 11. 2009
After a break in action due to last week’s wintry weather, the Jackson County Panthers came back with some hot plays to split their next two games against Osborne and Clarke Central during the Panthers Diamond Day on Saturday. Next up for Jackson County is a trip to Athens where they’ll face the Athens Christian Eagles on Thursday. The ... [Full Story »] 

Navas to leave JHS, become A.D. at Duluth

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 11. 2009
Bill Navas, who coached the Jefferson Dragons football team to the 2008 8-AA title, resigned as head football coach last week. Navas announced in an email released on Friday that has accepted an administrative position at Duluth High School. He will serve as Duluth’s Director of Athletics. “It was a tough decision,” Navas said. “I’ve ... [Full Story »] 

Dragon netters now 5-0 with Tuesday win

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 11. 2009
The Jefferson Dragons tennis teams continued their impressive start to the 2009 season this week with wins over defending region 8-AA champ North Oconee and over Franklin County. Up next for Jefferson is a trip to Banks County to face the Leopards on Thursday. Oglethorpe The Jefferson boys won 4-1 over North Oconee on the road last Thursday. ... [Full Story »] 

Transfer station to accept leaf/limb debris free of charge

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, March 11. 2009
The Madison County Solid Waste Transfer Station will accept leaf/limb debris (no construction debris) from the recent snowstorm free of charge for a period of six weeks (through April 24). Leaf and limb debris includes trees, limbs/branches, leaves and stumps. Leaf and limb debris may be brought to the station during regular operating hours ... [Full Story »] 
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