Green named Jefferson rec director

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Wednesday, October 1. 2008
Colt Green has been named as the new recreation director for the City of Jefferson. City manager John Ward announced Monday that Green had been named as recreation director after a month-long process. He was selected from 27 applicants Green has served as athletic director for Jefferson Parks and Recreation since January 2006. He has a ... [Full Story »] 

Man stashed marijuana in his grandma’s purse

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, October 1. 2008
A JEFFERSON MAN tried to hide his marijuana in his grandmother’s purse, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. John Randall Carter, 23, told a deputy during a traffic stop at the intersection of Ga. Hwy. 11 and Jackson Trail Road that he could search his vehicle. A deputy said Carter had previously been arrested on a ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County School System’s AYP appeal denied

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, October 1. 2008
The Jackson County School System has lost its appeal of a designation saying one of its schools failed to meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). The Georgia Department of Education announced Tuesday that 241 schools that didn’t initially meet AYP in July later made AYP after a final report was available or an appeal was approved. The Jackson ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers Honor Seniors Thursday night

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Wednesday, October 1. 2008
The Jackson County Lady Panthers volleyball team went into Tuesday night’s match at Apalachee hoping to add another win into their win column with the end of the regular season looming ahead. The Lady Panthers were scheduled to play not only the Lady Wildcats, but also Clarke Central. Results were unavailable at press time. Check ... [Full Story »] 

Autumn Leaf Festival ahead

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, October 1. 2008
The 41st annual Maysville Autumn Leaf Festival will be held Friday through Sunday, Oct. 3, 4 and 5, in downtown Maysville. This year, Monika Kelly, daughter of the well-known clown Emmett Kelly, will be the grand marshal of the parade. She will also have a booth with prints and other Emmett Kelly memorabilia. The parade theme this year is ... [Full Story »] 

BCHS teams take first at recent Habersham meet

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Wednesday, October 1. 2008
BY CHRIS BRIDGES The Banks County High School cross country teams made a statement recently about how far their respective programs have advanced in recent seasons with first-place showings at Habersham Central High School. The BCHS Leopards were first with 32 points followed by Johnson High School, Habersham Central, Hart County and Trinity. ... [Full Story »] 

Cheer Dragons Win At Mill Creek

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Wednesday, October 1. 2008
On September 27, the Jefferson High School cheerleaders competed at Mill Creek. The squad competed against several other strong AA teams and came in first place with a season high score of 223. Varsity competition squad members include Katie Mahany, Iniki Allen, Emily Dale, Savannah Wilson, Jennifer Shumake, Cara Sanders, Taylor Bornhorn, ... [Full Story »] 

Column:Family effort - Bowens give all to program

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Wednesday, October 1. 2008
High school football has been described as the All-American sport. From the heartland of America to all four corners of our great nation, the gridiron sport at this level is indeed something to behold. There is simply something special about Friday night at the local stadium. In Homer — and at Banks County High School — football is a family ... [Full Story »] 

Column: Family effort - Bowens give all to program

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, October 1. 2008
High school football has been described as the All-American sport. From the heartland of America to all four corners of our great nation, the gridiron sport at this level is indeed something to behold. There is simply something special about Friday night at the local stadium. In Homer — and at Banks County High School — football is a family ... [Full Story »] 

Flu clinic available Oct. 10

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, October 1. 2008
A flu shot clinic will be held at Banks County Middle School on Friday, Oct. 10. A time for the clinic has not been announced. The North Health District says it is unknown when flu shots will be available after Oct. 10 in Banks County. As always, public health workers expect the clinics to be busy, so allow plenty of time to receive service. ... [Full Story »] 
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