CHS project winding down

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Wednesday, April 27. 2011
Students have been in the new Commerce High School since late January, but Commerce school officials continue to wind down the project. One of the big events will be the dedication of the Bill Anderson Center for the Performing Arts, but that won’t happen until August. “My understanding is Bill will be here the weekend of Aug. 12 and 13,” ... [Full Story »] 

BASEBALL: Wildcats face Salem to close out season

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Wednesday, April 27. 2011
While a trip to the state playoffs will not be on the line when Apalachee High School and Salem High School clash this week on the baseball field, there is still plenty for the Wildcats to play for. AHS has a chance to set a single-season school record for wins or even tie it with two victories. It’s also about pride for the program, coach ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: Battle for first should be memorable

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Wednesday, April 27. 2011
The series between Winder-Barrow High School and Loganville, on paper at least, offers fans everything they could hope for. With a region championship and a No. 1 seed for the AAAA state tournament at stake, the Bulldoggs and Red Devils will meet in a best of three series beginning Thursday. As the 2011 season progressed, there was really ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: Falling short at Fannin

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Wednesday, April 27. 2011
Jefferson ousted by Fannin Co. in region tourney FANNIN COUNTY cued-up “Dixie” on its PA system every time it launched a home run Friday against Jefferson. By the end of the day, the tune was seemingly on repeat. The top-seeded Rebels swatted six homers and piled up 28 runs in a Friday double header sweep – winning 11-4 and 17-14 – to ... [Full Story »] 

Track: JHS freshman vaulter headed to state meet

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Wednesday, April 27. 2011
THE ONLY member of the Jefferson boys’ track team advancing to state is also one of its youngest. With a vault of 13 feet, Dragon freshman Mason Hamrick won the region pole vault Saturday and qualified for the state meet May 5-7 hosted by Jefferson High School. Hamrick, who was already an accomplished pole vaulter as a middle schooler, ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson Co. taps former Jefferson player for head coaching job

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Wednesday, April 27. 2011
JACKSON COUNTY Comprehensive High School has turned to a former Jefferson Dragon to fill its softball head coaching vacancy. Jefferson graduate Chessie Archer was named to the position last Wednesday, taking over for Lisa Robinson who resigned following last season. “I am thrilled to have been given this opportunity to coach such a great ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: Eagles deny Panther sweep

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Wednesday, April 27. 2011
WITH Jackson County having beaten East Jackson overwhelmingly in each of the first three meetings, coach Panther Tommy Fountain knew the dangers in trying to win yet a fourth game this year over the Eagles. In fact, he even noticed one bad-luck omen prior to his team’s 12-5 loss to East Jackson Tuesday. “I think there was a letdown,” said ... [Full Story »] 

Track: Scott, Shaw lead Panthers to ninth-place finish at region

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Wednesday, April 27. 2011
JACKSON COUNTY wrapped up its boys’ track season with a ninth-place showing at region with 21.5 points. No Panthers qualified for state, but Jackson County did have some impressive finishes – most notably by Dustin Scott and Jarvis Shaw. Scott highlighted the Panthers’ first day at the region meet (Friday) with a third-place finish in the ... [Full Story »] 

Golf: Jefferson girls aim for top-five finish

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Wednesday, April 27. 2011
IT’S NOT an exact science, but based on the scores from other region meets, the Jefferson girls’ golf team feels it has the potential to be a top five team again this year in at state. “We’re guestimating between fourth and sixth,” said coach Tom Parker, whose team finished third last year. “Our goal is to be in the top five. We’d ... [Full Story »] 

Social media, grassroots to define 2012 election

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, April 27. 2011
The 2012 presidential election will be decided by grassroots efforts and successful social networking. At least, that’s what the candidates for the state Republican Party chair argued during a debate last Thursday at Braselton’s Police and Municipal Building, hosted by the Jackson County Republican Party. Shawn Hanley and Tricia Pridemore ... [Full Story »] 
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