Lady Panthers move into region play

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Thursday, January 15. 2009
It was another solid week for the Lady Panthers of Jackson County, as they split their last two games with a win over Johnson and a loss to Stephens County Next up for the Lady Panthers is a home stand against Oconee County in region action. Going into action on Tuesday, neither team had recorded a region win so far in the season. The Lady ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles Travel To Fannin Co. Friday

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Thursday, January 15. 2009
The East Jackson Lady Eagles continue to look for traction as they move into the heart of their region schedule. So far, the new year has not been as good as East Jackson had hoped, as the Lady Eagles dropped two last week to Union County and Dawson County. The Eagles hope to turn things around Friday at Fannin County. Tip-off is at 7:00. That ... [Full Story »] 

State political eyes begin looking to 2010

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, January 15. 2009
With the primaries for the 2010 state election still well more than a calendar year away, one might not be giving too much thought to Georgia political races at this point. Well, some are because already candidates are fighting for position as well as fundraising dollars as a full slate of statewide offices will be open next year. With Sonny ... [Full Story »] 

CHS Lady Tigers Have To Work Together, Face Prince Ave. Friday

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Thursday, January 15. 2009
After what is being called a “terrible” week by coach Eddie McCurley, the Commerce Lady Tigers have a long road ahead of them. Last week’s return to the courts after the Christmas break did not go well. The Lady Tigers dropped both the Social Circle game on Tuesday and the Friday game against Lakeview. This week they faced Athens Academy ... [Full Story »] 

Sheriff’s office responds to incidents

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, January 15. 2009
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to following incidents during the past week: •criminal attempt to violate the Georgia Controlled Substance Act at a Sims Bridge Road, Commerce, residence. •suspicious activity at a Highway 164, Commerce, residence. •removal of a subject from the premises at a Water Plant Road, Commerce, ... [Full Story »] 

Homer council seats up for re-election this year

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, January 15. 2009
The mayor’s seat and all four of the Homer City Council members are up for re-election this year. At the monthly meeting on Tuesday night, the council set the qualifying fees and other details for the election. The election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The qualifying fee will be $35 for the mayor’s seat and $12.60 for each of the ... [Full Story »] 

BJC Authority rejects Banks nominees for board

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, January 15. 2009
Banks County leaders are concerned that the BJC Medical Authority has declined to appoint one of the three nominees they suggested to represent the county on the hospital board. At the BOC meeting Tuesday night, commissioners learned the county has been asked to submit three more names since the three submitted earlier were declined. The BOC ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Tigers Advance To State Duals

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Thursday, January 15. 2009
The Commerce High School grapplers had a good showing at last week’s Area Duals, where the team took a second-place finish behind Wesleyan. With the second place victory, Commerce advances to this weekend’s State Duals in Macon. Commerce’s first opponent is Gordon Lee. The Mat Tigers’ coach Kendall Love said that Gordon Lee is going to ... [Full Story »] 

Town approves annexation, zoning request

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, January 15. 2009
The Braselton Town Council approved one property owner’s request on Monday to improve his chances of selling his land. Ronnie Richardson asked the town council to annex and zone two parcels totaling 4.33 acres on Thompson Mill Road from A-2 in Jackson County to Neighborhood Commercial (N-C) in Braselton. Richardson said while he has received ... [Full Story »] 

Dog shot on Colbert Grove Church Road

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, January 15. 2009
Aggravated cruelty to animals was reported at a residence on Colbert Grove Church Road after his dog was found dead on the back side of his property. According to the incident report, the man stated he had let his dog out of its pen and was unable to locate him that night. The dog was later found, deceased, and appeared to have been shot twice ... [Full Story »] 
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