Volleyball: JHS beats N. Hall, stays unbeaten

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011
JEFFERSON rolled to a 3-1 victory over one of the best volleyball teams in Class AAA Tuesday, beating North Hall on the road. The Dragons (3-0) won the best of five match 25-19, 25-12, 16-25, 25-14. “I’m pleased with how we played tonight (Tuesday),” coach Mike Paul said. “North Hall was a preseason top 10 team in Class AAA. We executed ... [Full Story »] 

Volleyball: EJCHS scores huge road win

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011
DETERMINED not to start the year 0-8, East Jackson’s volleyball team produced its gustiest and timeliest performance of the young season. The Eagles rallied from a 17-11 third-set deficit Tuesday against Habersham Central with 14 unanswered points to stun the Raiders on the road and earn win no. 1. “What a thrilling win,” said coach Tim ... [Full Story »] 

Billy Griffin Sr. (8-24-11)

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011
ATHENS - Billy Fred Griffin, Sr., 71, former CEO of Fresh Frozen Foods, Jefferson, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at his residence. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Barnell and Eva Redman Griffin. Mr. Griffin was a member of Galilee Christian Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Barney Griffin, and sister, Janie ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County to get new Congressional representative

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 24. 2011
A Congressional map proposes that Jackson County get a new representative in the U.S. House that will come from the 9th District — which will cover most of Northeast Georgia in the state’s mountain region. Jackson County is currently part of the 10th Congressional District — served by Paul Broun, a Republican who lives in Athens. Under ... [Full Story »] 

Recent Barrow County Superior Court sentences handed

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, August 24. 2011
The Barrow County Superior Court recently sentenced the following people. Those charged and their sentences are listed below. Charges listed as nolle prosequi are those in which the prosecutor or plaintiff indicated they would not proceed with the case. In criminal cases, a disposition of nolle prosequi may be entered when evidence proves ... [Full Story »] 

Leopards look for strong start Friday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 24. 2011
This is the week football returns to Banks County High School for a new season. The Leopards, under the direction of first-year head coach Philip Jones, host Social Circle High School for their home and season opener. BCHS finished 7-3 last year but a new coaching staff has arrived for 2011. Social Circle, the opening opponent, is a member of ... [Full Story »] 

Qualifying begins Monday for town elections

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 24. 2011
Qualifying begins next week for council positions in Alto, Baldwin, Gillsville, Lula and Maysville. The Town of Homer doesn’t have a city election this year. The city elections will be held from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. ALTO Qualifying will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning on Monday, Aug. 29, and ending on Friday, ... [Full Story »] 

Local man treated for accidental gunshot wound

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 24. 2011
A Commerce man was treated for a bullet wound to the leg Tuesday night, according to the Commerce Police Department. Police received a call from Athens Regional Medical Center at about 9 p.m. that a 63-year-old State Street man had been admitted suffering from a bullet wound to the left calf. Lt. Ken Harmon said that the man accidentally shot ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson calls for vote on Sunday alcohol sales

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, August 24. 2011
Jefferson voters will go to the polls on Nov. 8 to cast their ballot on allowing the Sunday sale of alcohol, as well as the sale of distilled spirits in the city limits. The vote calling for the referendum on alcohol sales passed 4-1 with councilman Bosie Griffith voting against the action and Kathy DuBose, Steve Kinney, C.D. Kidd and Roy Plott ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson officer wrecks patrol car

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, August 24. 2011
A Jefferson police officer wrecked his patrol vehicle on Aug. 18 while running radar on Brockton Road. Officer Lee New was running stationary radar when he checked a car speeding and pulled out into the road. He pulled out into the path of a white truck coming from the opposite direction, causing extensive damage to his patrol vehicle. “It ... [Full Story »] 
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