Jefferson couple killed Friday in Banks wreck

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BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, March 6. 2009
A well-known Jefferson couple was killed in a Banks county wreck Friday on Hwy. 63 at Hwy. 51. Killed were Tony and Ann Ianuario, Jefferson. The wreck reportedly involved a tractor trailer and a SUV, but no official details were available Saturday about the cause of the wreck. The Ianuarios were involved in a variety of civic activities in the ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce may permit gunning for squirrels

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, March 6. 2009
The Commerce City Council may declare war on squirrels and other animal pests Monday night. Among the items on a relatively short agenda for the 6:30 meeting in the Commerce Room of the Commerce Civic Center is action on a proposed ordinance under which city residents could buy a "animal pests." If enacted - and no one expressed any opposition ... [Full Story »] 

Susan Harper was in right place at the right time

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, March 6. 2009
Susan Harper was in the right place at the right time. She began her tenure as director of the Commerce Public Library just as libraries across the country were starting to change dramatically with new technology, and she effectively led the Commerce facility as it responded. The 1995 library had no computers, no books on tape (DVDs were not ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Save the U.S.A. — overthrow the federal government

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, March 6. 2009
Dear Editor: The Declaration of Independence states that if “our government with a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object evinces or designed to reduce them (us) under absolute despotism…” In other words, if the federal government tries to hold office by force or without right and to rule with unlimited ... [Full Story »] 

Remember to set your clocks forward

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, March 6. 2009
It’s time to “spring forward” by an hour. Daylight savings time (DST) starts this Sunday morning, March 8. To have the proper time, set all clocks and other timepieces forward one hour before retiring Saturday night. Standard time will resume Sunday, Nov. 1.

Navas resigns as Jefferson head football coach

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, March 6. 2009
Bill Navas, who coached the Jefferson Dragons football team to the 2008 8-AA title, has announced his resignation as head football coach. In an email released Friday, Navas announced that has accepted an administrative position at Duluth High School. He will serve as Duluth's Director of Athletics. Along with winning the 8-AA title last year, ... [Full Story »] 

Hubert McDougal

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, March 6. 2009
JEFFERSON – Hubert Ronald McDougal, 61, died Friday, March 6, 2009. Born in Jefferson, he was the son of the late Richard and Sallie Mae Chanon McDougal. He was a carpenter and a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Ethellene Swafford McDougal, Jefferson; sister, Laverne Jones, Winder; and ... [Full Story »] 

Don Williams

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, March 6. 2009
AUBURN - Don Williams, 74, died Thursday, March 5, 2009. A lifelong resident of Barrow County and member of the Midway United Methodist Church, he was the son of the late C. E. “Luss” and Bertie Etheridge Williams. Mr. Williams was a United States Army Veteran and member of Auburn Masonic Lodge # 230, F. & A. M. He was a retiree of ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons face Oglethorpe County Friday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, March 6. 2009
The weather played havoc with several teams last week, including the Jefferson boys’ soccer team. Inclement weather forced the cancellation of last week’s games against Union County on Monday and East Jackson on Saturday. Jefferson will next travel to Oglethorpe County to face the Patriots on Friday. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. The ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton police ask for pay raise

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, March 6. 2009
The Hoschton Police Department is facing a two-fold dilemma — keeping the remaining officers while dealing with declining revenue. After trimming its expenses during a tight budget year, the city police department is down to four officers when it once had eight. One officer recently resigned, but Hoschton plans to fill his vacant position. ... [Full Story »] 
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