Entries from August 2008

Commerce Loses Opener To Dragons

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Saturday, August 30. 2008
It was not the way the Tigers nation had hoped to see their season open. After losing against in-county rival Jefferson for the first time in 12 years last season, Commerce was looking for revenge on Friday night. But what they got instead was a second year of defeat at the hands of the Dragons, as Jefferson won 35-14. Jefferson got on the ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Lose Squeaker to West Hall

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Saturday, August 30. 2008
It's been said that close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. It also only counts in high school football, as the East Jackson Eagles missed winning their season opener by about a minute and a half. The final score was 28-27. After a game that had been close all night, the Eagles had taken a 27-21 lead with about six minutes remaining ... [Full Story »] 

Pollard Wins, Others Escape Scary Crashes At Peach State

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Saturday, August 30. 2008
GAS Officials Release Revised Results Senoia driver Bubba Pollard grabbed his third Georgia Asphalt Series win of the season at Peach State Speedway Saturday night after a spirited battle with Paul Kelley of Pendergrass. Kelley recovered from a last lap tangle with a lap car to finish second, although GAS timing and scoring originally listed ... [Full Story »] 

Tigers Cross Country Team Prepares For Season

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Saturday, August 30. 2008
The Commerce Tiger Cross Country team continues to prepare for its upcoming season. The Tigers will open Sept. 9 at East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Commerce cross country coach Mark Hale said he has about 10 total runners between his boys and the girls teams. His top runners for the boys so far have been sophomore Ethan Thomas, junior ... [Full Story »] 

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Scores from Friday night, Aug. 29

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Friday, August 29. 2008
Banks County 14 vs. Washington Wilkes 39 Commerce 14 vs. Jefferson 35 East Jackson 27 vs. West Hall 28 Jackson County 16 vs. Our Lady of Mercy 10 Madison County 14 vs. Rockdale 25 Mill Creek 23 vs. Dacula 15 For more on your team see next week's edition of The Commerce News, The Banks County News, The Braselton News, The Jackson Herald, or The ... [Full Story »] 

Carmen McDonald

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Friday, August 29. 2008
Carmen Bowling McDonald, 88, of Jefferson, died Thursday, August 28, 2008. Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala., she was a retired bookkeeper, and was a member of the Jefferson Presbyterian Church, where she worked as an Elder and church historian. She was a member of the Presbyterian Women. She worked at Brookley Field, Mobile, Ala., during World War II ... [Full Story »] 

Pastor charged in felony suspended

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Mark Beardsley
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Friday, August 29. 2008
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The pastor of Warren Chapel United Methodist Church has been suspended pending the resolution of a felony charge levied by Duluth police. The Rev. Anthony Joe Howell, 54, is accused of impersonating a police officer during a traffic stop for speeding.

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Lady Eagles Start Season With Two Victories

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Friday, August 29. 2008
The East Jackson Lady Eagles got the 2008 softball season off to a good start last week with back-to-back wins against Clarke Central, followed by a strong run in the Hawk/Bulldog Invitational at Peachtree Ridge. The Lady Eagles were scheduled to host Habersham Central in their home opener Wednesday afternoon. Check www.mainstreetnewssports.com ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Tigers Look For Traction Before Region Play Next Week

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Friday, August 29. 2008
he Lady Tigers of Commerce are still working to find their footing early in the season. They have lost four games, including a match up with Jefferson last Tuesday, but did record a win against Towns County over the weekend as they continue to fine-tune their program before next week’s region opener. Before they get to region play, however, ... [Full Story »] 

SCOREBOARD: Commerce Tigers Aug. 28

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Friday, August 29. 2008
Softball Wednesday's softball game against Banks County at Commerce was postponed due to inclimate weather. The game has been rescheduled for Oct. 1.
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