Jefferson holds off Eagles to take region title

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500

They had to hold off a late surge from the East Jackson Eagles, but the Jefferson Dragons came away from the second Backyard Brawl with an undefeated record and their second region championship in 8-AA in as many years.

Going into the fourth quarter, the Dragons enjoyed a 28-7 lead.

But a touchdown by the Eagles, ...

East Jackson falls short in title quest

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500

The East Jackson Eagles made a strong late run to try to catch Jefferson, but in the end, they came up just short in their quest to win the region 8-AA title.

East Jackson found themselves trailing 28-7 going into the fourth quarter.

With about seven and a half minutes left on the clock, the Eagles broke into the ...

Panthers close season with region victory

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500

The Jackson County Panthers ended their season the same way they started it.

With a victory.

The Panthers snapped their long region drought Friday night by defeating Stephens County 26-23.

The last time the Panthers won a region contest was back in 2006, when they defeated Winder-Barrow 21-15 on Sept. ...

Friday Night Lights for November 6, 2009

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Find out all of the local scores from your favorite teams as the 2009 football season continues.

Check back each week after the games for the final scores from Apalachee, Banks County, Commerce, East Jackson, Jackson County, Jefferson, Madison County and Winder-Barrow. Scroll to bottom for the scoreboard.

JMS Dragons win conference championship

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:18:00 -0500

The Jefferson Middle School Dragons finished the 2009 season undefeated last Thursday night with a 28-14 triumph over Lumpkin County in the North Georgia Mountain Conference Championship.

Coach Chad Cheatham’s 9-0 Dragons lead the entire way before pulling away midway through the fourth quarter on a 60-yard run by Tristan ...

Can The Upstart Eagles Defeat Jefferson To Go 10-0?

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:10:00 -0500

In what is arguably the biggest local football game in years, the surprising East Jackson Eagles and the perennially powerful Jefferson Dragons will meet Friday night in the battle of 8-AA unbeaten teams.

The top seed entering the state playoffs, the 8-AA championship and, more importantly, Jackson County bragging rights, are all at ...

Judge rules against Pendergrass recall

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:27:00 -0500

A Superior Court judge has ruled against the citizen’s effort to recall Pendergrass Mayor Monk Tolbert.

A day-long hearing was held two weeks ago in Jackson County Superior Court with visiting judge John Ott presiding. Ott ruled Monday that the petition had insufficient evidence to support a recall of the mayor.

“The court finds that there were no fact or facts attached to each ground to support each ground as required by statute,” Judge Ott ruled. “…The court finds that the application for recall is insufficient in that it does not state with sufficient clarity specific facts on each ground with reasonable particularity to alert both the mayor and the citizens of the particular violations associated with the ground for which the mayor is sought to be recalled.”

Since the judge ruled that the petition was insufficient, he did not have to rule on each allegation. However, Ott did review each allegation and find them all to be unfounded.
“Even though the court has ruled that the application for recall is insufficient for the failure to specifically tie any alleged fact to a ground for recall as required by law, in an abundance of caution, the court will analyze the alleged facts to see whether the petition chairperson carried his burden of proof of probable cause as to each alleged fact,” the judge stated.

The first allegation was that the mayor allowed an illegal alien to drive a city vehicle and approved the use of city funds to pay a fine for the employee.

“The testimony at trial showed that the mayor never knowingly allowed any illegal alien to drive without a license, and once he became aware that Mr. Martinez-Olvera was an illegal alien, the mayor terminated his employment with the city,” the judge wrote in his ruling. “…There was no showing in the present case of criminal intent so there can be no crime.”

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East Jackson Boys Score Region Title

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:08:00 -0500

It took a couple of tie-breaking sixth runners, but both East Jackson cross country teams will travel to Carrollton Saturday for the state Class AA meet.

The boys can add another title to their trophy case, as the Eagles came away with the region 8-AA title Saturday at Riverside Military Academy.

Both East Jackson and ...

Region showdown this Friday night

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Jefferson to host East Jackson in historic title game

No matter the outcome, Friday night will be a historic night for football in Jackson County.

That’s because two undefeated schools from within the county will face each other to determine who will be the region 8-AA champion for 2009.

JMS has successful fall sports season

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:28:00 -0500

While all eyes of late have been on Jefferson High School’s sports programs as of late, the programs at Jefferson Middle School have had a pretty stellar year as well.

In football, JMS went undefeated, winning the region championship, with the team led by coaches Chad Cheatham, Jesse Fowler, Brandon Vinson, Keith Ramey, Montrae ...

Lady Panthers take second at region

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:13:00 -0500

A second place finish for the second year in a row in the 8-AAA region meet at Athens Christian will send the Jackson County girls cross country team to state competition.

The girls were led by race winner Brittany Aikens, who placed second overall with a time of 19:50. Sydney Baird placed eighth with a 23:25. Rachel Pasko placed ...

Lady Dragons advance to state meet

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:36:00 -0500

The Jefferson cross country girls team are headed to state competition this weekend after coming home with a fourth place finish at the 8-AA region meet at Riverside Military Academy last week.

The Lady Dragons finished behind Dawson County, East Jackson and North Oconee, and beat out Union County.

Cara Smith was the ...

Area charities, agencies part of GMP grand opening

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500

Several local charities and community agencies will be the big winners at the Gresham Motorsports Park Grand Opening free community festival this Saturday, November 7.

Multiple events at the totally refurbished Gresham Motorsports Park facility will raise funds, food and toys for several local groups that day, according to GMP ...

Panthers travel to Stephens Co. to close season

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:10:00 -0500

The Jackson County Panthers have one more shot at getting into the win column in region play in 2009.

After they were denied in a 20-0 loss to Oconee County last week, the Panthers will now travel to Stephens County to face the Indians, who are coming off a big overtime win over Elbert County last week.

The Indians are ...

COLUMN: Dawgs giving UGA bad rep

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:39:00 -0500

UGA Bulldog fans have shed a lot of tears this fall as the team struggles to reach mediocrity. Anything other than “terrible” looks darn good right now.
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It's big: JHS vs. EJCHS to decide region

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:42:10 -0500

Friday night might see the start of something big in Jackson County — a new rivalry.
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Gang graffiti found on WJ road

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:38:20 -0500

Graffiti that possibly indicates gang activity was found spraypainted on the road, a sign, the storm drain and a utility box at Old Tradition Place and Gum Springs Road in West Jackson.
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Sales taxes continue decline

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:34:48 -0500

Sales tax revenue in Jackson County from August sales was down 15 percent from the year before, according to county officials.
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Incumbent mayors win in town elections

nospam@example.com (Angela Gary) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:18:02 -0500

The incumbent mayors were re-elected Tuesday in town elections in Jefferson, Nicholson and Arcade.

In Jefferson, incumbent Jim Joiner had 538 votes, while challenger Debbie Langley had 486 votes.

In the District 4 Jefferson City Council race, incumbent Bosie Griffith had 137 votes and challenger Brian Mitsdarffer had 133 votes.

In Arcade, incumbent Doug Haynie won 77-32 over Polly Davis.

In Nicholson, incumbent mayor Ronnie Maxwell won with 165 votes while challenger Jimmy Ford had 152 votes.

As for the four council seats up for grabs in Nicholson, the top four vote-getters who were elected to serve were: incumbent Lamar Watkins with 196 votes, Chuck Wheeler with 180 votes, incumbent Howard Wilbanks with 169 votes and Bobby Crawford with 155 votes.

Others on the ballot in Nicholson were: Faye Seagraves, 151 votes; Paul Cartlege, 151 votes; and Edmond Dempsey, 144 votes.

Friday Night Lights for October 30, 2009

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:30:00 -0400

Find out all of the local scores from your favorite teams as the 2009 football season continues.

JCCHS basketball kids camp to be held Nov. 7

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:36:00 -0400

The Panther Basketball Kids Day Camp will be held on Nov. 7, from 8:30 a.m. through noon at the Jackson County Comprehensive High School gym.

The camp is for children ages 6-14, with a cost of $15 per child.

The camp will be run by the JCCHS boy’s basketball coaching staff and the 2009-2010 JCCHS boys basketball team. ...

East Jackson Looks For Pre-Halloween Treat At Dawsonville

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:15:00 -0400

Nobody in their wildest dreams would have expected the East Jackson Eagles to be 8-0 at this point in the season.

But all that stands between the Eagles and a huge in-county showdown with unbeaten Jefferson Nov. 6 in Jefferson is Friday’s contest at Dawson County against the 1-7 Tigers.

Eagle fans have got to like the ...

Unemployment rate up in Sept.

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:10:29 -0400

After making a slight drop in August, the unemployment rate in Jackson County went back up in September.
In Jackson County, the rate went to 10.9 in September from 10.6 in August.

47 arrested by Jackson County Sheriff's Office

nospam@example.com (Mike Buffington) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:08:48 -0400

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 47 people during the past week, including the following:
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Jefferson holds off Eagles to take region title

East Jackson falls short in title quest

Panthers close season with region victory

Friday Night Lights for November 6, 2009

JMS Dragons win conference championship

Can The Upstart Eagles Defeat Jefferson To Go 10-0?

Judge rules against Pendergrass recall

East Jackson Boys Score Region Title

Region showdown this Friday night

JMS has successful fall sports season

Lady Panthers take second at region

Lady Dragons advance to state meet

Area charities, agencies part of GMP grand opening

Panthers travel to Stephens Co. to close season

COLUMN: Dawgs giving UGA bad rep

It's big: JHS vs. EJCHS to decide region

Gang graffiti found on WJ road

Sales taxes continue decline

Incumbent mayors win in town elections

Friday Night Lights for October 30, 2009

JCCHS basketball kids camp to be held Nov. 7

East Jackson Looks For Pre-Halloween Treat At Dawsonville

Unemployment rate up in Sept.

47 arrested by Jackson County Sheriff's Office