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Wildcats seek improvement in second half

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Thursday, January 6. 2011

For long-time Apalachee High School boys basketball coach Kevin Morris, the first part of the 2010-2011 season has been about patience as much as anything. Morris, who has seen plenty of memorable moments during his time leading the Wildcat program, is having to guide perhaps his youngest squad ever. Predictably, that youth has experienced some ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats seek improvement in second half

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Thursday, January 6. 2011

Wildcats seek improvement in second half

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Thursday, January 6. 2011

OPINION: Issues, goals for 2011

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JacksonHeraldTODAY

Thursday, January 6. 2011

There are several important public issues on the agenda in Jackson County for 2011. Here are a few key items citizens, taxpayers and voters should watch closely: 1. Leadership changes on BOE. The retirement of Jackson County Board of Education chairwoman Kathy Wilbanks is going to dramatically impact the school system. The system is the ... [Full Story »]

Changes in property tax administration

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JacksonHeraldTODAY

Thursday, January 6. 2011

There have been changes in the administration of ad valorem property tax effective for year 2011. They include, but are not limited to, changes in the definition of market value, the sending of assessment notices and part of the appeal process. “The importance of, or the method of, the filing of a return has not changed,” said Henry ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson City Schools cheapest in per student spending

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JacksonHeraldTODAY

Thursday, January 6. 2011

What are the most efficient school systems in the area? With budget cuts, furlough days and other financial moves by area school systems during the economic downturn, how schools spend their money has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. In the four counties served by Mainstreet Newspapers (Jackson, Barrow, Banks and Madison ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: All in all, 2010 not a bad year

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BarrowJournal

Thursday, January 6. 2011

The arrival of a new year has always been something I look forward to. It brings a sense of renewal, a sense of hope and gives us a feeling that maybe, just maybe, this will be the year when we win the lottery. While all years have highs and lows, I must say 2010 was a rather good one for me. It’s human nature to focus on the negative that ... [Full Story »]

Girls' Basketball: Jefferson rallies for big subregion victory

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Wednesday, January 5. 2011

Jefferson produced one of its best finishes of the year to net a crucial subregion win. The Lady Dragons (8-5, 2-1) rallied from a 13-point third-quarter deficit to beat Hart County 47-43 Tuesday at home in a big Region 8-AA pairing. “It was a good win for our kids,” coach Jason Gibson said. “We played very sluggish for the first three ... [Full Story »]

Basketball: Lady Panthers march on after unusual victory

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Wednesday, January 5. 2011

Jackson County has now won four straight games, the last of those wins coming in very unconventional fashion. The Lady Panthers (11-6, 3-1) beat Oglethorpe County 61-3 Tuesday on the road and that’s no misprint. In fact, Jackson County nearly shut out the Lady Patriots, who scored their only points with a three-pointer in the second quarter. ... [Full Story »]

Girls' Basketball: Lady Panthers march on after unusual victory

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Wednesday, January 5. 2011

MainStreetNews

Wildcats seek improvement in second half

Wildcats seek improvement in second half

Wildcats seek improvement in second half

OPINION: Issues, goals for 2011

Changes in property tax administration

Jefferson City Schools cheapest in per student spending

OPINION: All in all, 2010 not a bad year

Girls' Basketball: Jefferson rallies for big subregion victory

Basketball: Lady Panthers march on after unusual victory

Girls' Basketball: Lady Panthers march on after unusual victory

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