Cross Country Eagles place in Elite Eight at State

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008
Both East Jackson cross country teams performed well enough to reach the elite eight teams last weekend at state competition in Carrollton. The girls finished seventh out of 35 schools, while the boys finished eighth of 35 schools. Sherri Blalock finished third out of 82 runners with a national elite time of 19:55, setting a new school record ... [Full Story »] 

Three Panthers named to All Region team

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008
Three Jackson County football players have been named to the 2008 Region 8-AAA All Region team. Offensive lineman Ben Brown, defensive end Ryan Howe and cornerback Charlie Waycaster were named on Monday to the team. Eastside High School’s Justin Wray was named the player of the year for region 8-AAA, while Stephens County coach Travis Noland ...

Jefferson to host Coosa in playoffs Fri.

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008
The Jefferson Dragons made some more history Friday night. For the first time in the team’s 60-year history, they have gone undefeated in regular season play after crushing the East Jackson Eagles 48-0 in the rain. The closest Jefferson had come previously to an undefeated regular season was back in 1973, when coach Jim Lofton’s team went ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers close season with loss to Indians

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008
The Jackson County Panthers were hoping for a little luck Friday night to give them at least one region win on the season, and a high note on which to end their rollercoaster 2008. They got neither, as the Stephens County Indians trampled the Panthers offense to win 35-0. That gave Jackson County a final season tally of 0-7 in the region, and ... [Full Story »] 

Crane Grabs Peach State Win On Wild Night

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008
To call the Saturday’s run up to the World Crown at Peach State Speedway wild would be a bit of an understatement. No less than 20 drivers throughout the race card found their cars disqualified before the end of the night. But one that had no problems at all was former Jefferson resident Ryan Crane, who dominated the US Auto Sales 100 for ... [Full Story »] 

Drought continues, but it's not on front burner

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008
Three feet more water and a year’s experience make a lot of difference. Although the area remains mired in the worst drought in state history, the angst about reservoir levels and water restrictions is nowhere near what it was just one year ago. On Nov. 7, 2007, the Bear Creek Reservoir was 12.78 feet below full and officials spoke in terms ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles fall to JHS in season closer

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008
The East Jackson Eagles’ first season of region play ended Friday night with a loss in the driving rain to region 8-AA champ Jefferson 48-0 Friday night. East Jackson wound up with three region wins in its inaugural season in 8-AA, having defeated Oglethorpe County, Rabun County and Dawson County. They recorded six losses and had an overall ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton budget once again shows city tax

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008
Once again, city property taxes are being considered in Hoschton — this time with a 3.25 millage rate. At city hall, there are two proposed 2009 budgets — one for $785,560 with no city property tax and the other for $950,279 with a city property tax. Hoschton has set three state-mandated public hearings on the two proposed budgets. Public ... [Full Story »] 

BOC plans retreat to discuss county's future

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, November 12. 2008
Madison County commissioners will toss out candy to kids in Comer Dec. 6 during the city’s annual Christmas parade, but they’ll spend that morning tossing around ideas about the future of the county. The BOC agreed Monday to hold a “retreat” at 8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, in the commissioners’ meeting room to discuss plans for 2009 and ... [Full Story »] 

Hull Golden Pantry robbery suspect sought

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, November 12. 2008
A robbery suspect in Clarke and Oglethorpe counties is also suspected of robbing the Hwy. 72 Golden Pantry in Hull on Monday, Nov. 3. According to the incident report, a clerk at the store called 911 around 11:30 p.m. to report that a white male wearing camouflage robbed the store, taking $40 in cash from the register. The man, suspected to be ... [Full Story »] 
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