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JCCHS football holding midnight practice, earliest start allowed

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Thursday, July 31. 2008

While the Georgia High School Association forces the state’s football teams to wait to begin practice, the rules never say anything about how early on the first day the schools can start. That is why the official start of JCCHS Panthers’ football practice is at 12:01 a.m., Friday, August 1. Coach Billy Kirk is taking advantage of every ... [Full Story »]

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 »]

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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Hawks travel to West Georgia for FCA camp

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Thursday, July 31. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Mill Creek Hawks finished their off-season work this past weekend with a trip to West Georgia College for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) team football camp. This is the first year the Hawks have attended the FCA camp. Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said he selected the camp to give his players the ... [Full Story »]

Colbert's Collins drives to win in Lavonia

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Wednesday, July 30. 2008

Colbert’s Robin Collins held off a field of over 17 top competitors, in his Hillbilly Deluxe no. 1 Chevelle, to take home the Enduro Championship at Lavonia Speedway. This win would not come without some serious competition from the no. 5 car of Rusty Jordan. Both Collins and Jordan faced off in a 25-lap, fender-to-fender battle for the lead, ... [Full Story »]

Tigersharks Win Twenty Medals At State

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Wednesday, July 30. 2008

The Commerce Tigersharks wrapped up one of their most successful seasons last weekend, as 10 swimmers brought back 20 medals from the state meet in Tifton. "Everyone medaled in every event they swam in,” said coach Nick Moulton. “I can't remember the last time that happened." A swimmer had to finish with one of the top eight overall times ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Prepare For Important Season

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Wednesday, July 30. 2008

Football practice officially gets under way in Georgia on Friday. For the East Jackson Eagles, it’s the beginning of another chapter in the school’s history, as they prepare to enter their first season of region play. Head football coach Frank Caputo said he and his team are ready to get things started. “I feel like we’ve had a really ... [Full Story »]

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