Jefferson Rec names interim director

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Thursday, July 31. 2008
The Jefferson Park and Recreation Department has named an interim director to serve until a the position is filled. Colton Green is taking over the vacancy left after the resignation of Ben Dillard. Dillard served as Jefferson Rec.’s director for three years. Green has been with the department for three years, the past two years serving as ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers football looking for an edge

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Thursday, July 31. 2008
The Jackson County Comprehensive High School has changed a few things for this season’s football time. A change in region, dropping to 8-AAA, and additions to the coaching staff have all started to put a shine on the Panthers franchise for the fall, but the additions to the weight room are just another cog in the wheel to hopefully pull the ... [Full Story »] 

Cheerleaders to compete for title

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Thursday, July 31. 2008
Jackson County Comprehensive High School seniors Kaitlin Hill and Elizabeth Hunt have been selected as top 40 finalists for the Georgia Cheerleader of the Year/All-State Squad. They will perform an individual routine and interview at Columbus State University on August 9 to compete for the title of Georgia Cheerleader of the Year and to be a ... [Full Story »] 

Planners stand behind their recommendation on Walgreens' sign variance

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Thursday, July 31. 2008
The Commerce City Council may be on the fence about granting a variance in the city’s sign ordinance for Walgreens, but the Commerce Planning Commission is not. The planners, who make recommendations on land use and zoning matters for the city council, reaffirmed their opposition to the variance Monday night. “Sometimes, you’ve got to ... [Full Story »] 

Let's all take a money bath

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Thursday, July 31. 2008
By Susan Harper As I tiptoe toward my 65th birthday, I’m getting an awful lot of mail about the vital decisions I’ll have to make, sooner or later — some of them sooner — regarding Medicare. “There are so many choices!” the brochures exclaim. “How will you compare plans?” And, more ominously, “What should you be doing now?” ... [Full Story »] 

Indy Tire Woes Reminiscent Of 1969

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Thursday, July 31. 2008
There’s no way to sugar coat it. Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was painful to watch. That was because tire issues on Sunday caused drivers to tip toe around the storied 2.5 mile track, and caused NASCAR to throw several competition caution flags to allow teams to change the quickly worn out tires for ... [Full Story »] 

Column: Indy Tire Woes Reminiscent Of 1969

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Thursday, July 31. 2008
There’s no way to sugar coat it. Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was painful to watch. That was because tire issues on Sunday caused drivers to tip toe around the storied 2.5 mile track, and caused NASCAR to throw several competition caution flags to allow teams to change the quickly worn out tires for ... [Full Story »] 

Sikes' tactics prove she's not worthy of being D.A.

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Thursday, July 31. 2008
Voters who had not made up their minds about whether to vote for Donna Sikes or Brad Smith for district attorney should have gotten a little help in last week’s mail. It was a flyer sent by Sikes to voters in Jackson, Barrow and Banks counties claiming that Smith is somehow responsible for the fact that a former Barrow County man raped and ... [Full Story »] 

Vote Bicknell again for chair of BOC

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Thursday, July 31. 2008
Over the next four years, Jackson County will face innumerable challenges as its government struggles to cope with growth, debt, taxes and infrastructure, as it tries to stretch limited revenue over needs that sometimes appear to be unlimited. It will not be a time of simple solutions. The most important decision voters will make next Tuesday ... [Full Story »] 

'Last Lecture' an inspiration

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Thursday, July 31. 2008
By Hasco Craver How does an individual handle the news of a way-too-early and unwanted death? What does he or she do to let their children know that they love them unconditionally and worked as hard as possible to make a difference in the world they’re living in? How do you convey the amount of love and respect you have for your spouse while ... [Full Story »] 
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