Entries from November 2009

Janice Johnson

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Monday, November 16. 2009
WATKINSVILLE – Janice C. Johnson, 76, died Saturday, November 14, 2009. A native of Oconee County, she was born on March 11, 1933, the daughter of the late John M. and Willie V. Gipson Coffee. She was raised in Cordele, but lived most of her life in Commerce. She was retired as a buyer and fashion consultant for Cato, but she is best known as ... [Full Story »] 

David Kent

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Monday, November 16. 2009
JEFFERSON – David Kent, 44, died Friday, November 6, 2009, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, following an extended illness. He was born on October 18, 1965, in Hall County, to Stanley Kent and Peggy Howard Kent. He was of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include his wife, Tina Kent, Jefferson; sons, Andrew Kent and A.J. Kent, both of ... [Full Story »] 

East Jackson mows over Manchester

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Friday, November 13. 2009
Running game powers Eagles in first-ever playoff game East Jackson continues to surprise everyone — including itself. The Eagles (10-1) manhandled Region 5-AA Manchester 27-14 Friday in Commerce behind 291 yards rushing as East Jackson now has a state playoff victory in only its second full year of football. “Our team, we didn’t think ... [Full Story »] 

Stephanie Ring is Commerce schools' teacher of the year

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Ben Munro
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Friday, November 13. 2009
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Complete with a ringing endorsement from her principal, Commerce Middle School teacher Stephanie Ring took city school system Teacher of the Year honors at Monday night’s school board meeting.

“In my 30 years (in education), she’s as good as I’ve been around,” CMS principal Chuck Bell said.
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Friday Night Lights for November 13, 2009

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Friday, November 13. 2009
Find out all of the local scores from the 2009 playoffs. This week Apalachee, Commerce, East Jackson and Jefferson look to push throught the first round of the state playoffs. Scroll to bottom for the scoreboard. If you were at a game and the score is not posted, let us know the outcome in the comments. Apalachee vs. Starr's Mill Apalachee - ... [Full Story »] 

Cheer Tigers win 11th 8-A title

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Friday, November 13. 2009
The Commerce High School Cheer Tigers won their 11th Region 8-A Championship title on Saturday. The Cheer Tigers competed at Loganville High School, outscoring Social Circle and Hebron by 50 points. “The team performed at its best,” said coach Dianne Cotrell. “The timing and stunting was great. I was very proud of them.” Commerce’s ... [Full Story »] 

EJCHS Starts Playoff Action Fri.

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Friday, November 13. 2009
No matter the outcome, the East Jackson Comprehensive High School Eagles proved their mettle Friday night. After falling behind 21-7 in the first half against Jefferson, the Eagles rallied in the fourth quarter to move to within seven points of tying the game that decided the region 8-AA champion. But they came up just shy, as Jefferson scored ... [Full Story »] 

Neville Farmer

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Friday, November 13. 2009
NICHOLSON – Neville Farmer, 91, died Thursday, November 12, 2009. Born on September 22, 1918, he was the son of the late Willie Edgar and Oza Mae Crawford Farmer. He was a native of Jackson County, was a retiree of Southern Bell Telephone Company, and was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Farmer was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, ... [Full Story »] 

Elbert Mabry

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Friday, November 13. 2009
MAYSVILLE – Elbert Cecil Mabry, 76, died Thursday, November 12, 2009, at his residence. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late A.G. and Vesta Bond Mabry. He was a retired real estate agent, member of the Maysville Baptist Church, and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Mabry was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Nell ... [Full Story »] 

‘Bo’ Jackson

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Thursday, November 12. 2009
COMMERCE – Lucy Inez “Bo” Jackson, 92, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Jackson; and a daughter, Mary Frank Helton. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Connie Ivester, Elberton, and Angela and Bob Watkins, Hartwell; three grandchildren; and seven ... [Full Story »] 
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