Entries from April 2010

Use caution in laying off educators

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Opinions
Wednesday, April 7. 2010
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The Jackson County Board of Education has announced it will lay off 40 people for next year. Commerce superintendent of schools James “Mac” McCoy has warned that his system could face layoffs too.

That is the natural consequence of state revenue cuts. Most school systems spend close to 90 percent of all their funds on personnel, so while schools can pinch pennies by cutting back on supply costs, equipment purchases and try to cut utility expenses, there’s only so much they can do in times of revenue shortfalls before they have to cut personnel. In fact, after last year’s cuts, there is virtually no other area where significant savings can be accomplished.
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Motorcyclist injured On Hwy. 59

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Public Safety
Wednesday, April 7. 2010
Banks and Jackson emergency medical personnel responded to an accident on Hwy. 59 near Tractor Supply Company Wednesday morning in which a pickup truck struck a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to Athens Regional Medical Center with visible injuries, but was in stable condition. His name was not immediately available. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident.

Bernard Kirk

Posted by
MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Tuesday, April 6. 2010
MAYSVILLE – Bernard Kirk, 61, died early Tuesday morning, April 6, 2010, at his residence. Born in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Melvin and Willie May Kirk. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Faye Kirk, Maysville; children, Donna Jane (Rob) Lee, Gary Joseph Kirk; stepchildren, Michael ... [Full Story »] 

‘Dick’ Perry

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MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Tuesday, April 6. 2010
COMMERCE – Henry Grady “Dick” Perry, 72, died Monday, April 5, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Oconee County. Born in Hull, he was the son of the late Luke Henry and Mellie McElreath Perry. He served six years with the United States Navy, six years with the Merchant Marines and had worked as deputy sheriff, the Chief of Police for ... [Full Story »] 

‘Tom’ Bailey

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MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Tuesday, April 6. 2010
BUFORD – Thomas Hewlett “Tom” Bailey, 46, died Monday, April 5, 2010, while on vacation in Cozumel. Born on April 18, 1963, in Clarke County, he was the son of Betty Aderholt Bailey of Jefferson and the late Robert M. Bailey. He was a sales representative with the Jefferson Motor Company, a member of the Lawrenceville First Baptist Church ... [Full Story »] 

David Roach

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MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Tuesday, April 6. 2010
MAYSVILLE – David Junior Roach, 52, died Monday, April 5, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Mary Frances Adams Roach of Commerce and the late Oscar Junior Roach. He was an installer for Keith Porter Insulation. Survivors in addition to his mother include a son, Matthew David Roach, Maysville; ... [Full Story »] 

Marion Russo

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in Obituaries
Tuesday, April 6. 2010
COMMERCE – Marion B. Russo, 80, died Monday, April 5, 2010, at BJC Hospital in Commerce. Born on January 27, 1930, in Mineral Pointe, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Leo and Calara Bopp and had 11 siblings. Mrs. Russo was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Russo, CSM USMC. Survivors include sons, David M. Russo and Leo J. ... [Full Story »] 

Mattie Ivey

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in Obituaries
Monday, April 5. 2010
MAYSVILLE – Mattie Lee Jordan Ivey, 85, died Friday, April 2, 2010, at BJC Nursing Home in Commerce. Born in Homer, she was the daughter of the late Richmond and Lonnie Brock Jordan and was the widow of R.D. Ivey. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Dwane and Dianne Ivey, Carnesville, Dennis and Gwendolyn Ivey, Calhoun, and Terry and ... [Full Story »] 

Bad sign: 400 seek entry-level job

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Area Headline News
Monday, April 5. 2010
The experts say the economy is improving, but the response to a job posting for an entry-level cashier’s position at City Hall in Commerce suggests times are still tough.

The city hopes to fill the position, which will pay $11-$12 an hour, in a couple of weeks.
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EJCHS Falls Short On The Links

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Saturday, April 3. 2010
The East Jackson Golf teams found themselves on the short end of the scores in last week’s pairings with Madison County and Athens Christian. The boys placed third, shooting a 217 to Madison County’s 175 and Athens Christian’s 209. For the girls, East Jackson lost to Madison County, 90-126. Following next week’s spring break, East ... [Full Story »] 
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