Entries from December 2010

Jobless rate surges for November

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Area Headline News
Friday, December 31. 2010
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November was not a good month for those seeking work in Jackson and surrounding counties.

According to the Georgia Department of Labor, Jackson County’s unemployment rate climbed to 10.6 percent in November, up from 9.9 percent in October. [Full Story »] 

Jackson deputies make 17 arrests

Posted by
Katie Huston
in Public Safety
Friday, December 31. 2010
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 17 people during the past week, including the following:

•Benjamin James Bennett, 25, 479 Hillside Way, Maysville, violation of probation. [Full Story »] 

For New Lang Syne

Posted by
Susan Harper
in Opinions
Friday, December 31. 2010
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I’m not sure why we’re supposed to usher in the new year by singing about “old acquaintance” and “old times’ sake,” but I’m ready to rethink that. I’m much more interested in the time ahead, and although this year may find me at a New Year’s Eve party (or not), it is my usual custom to spend the evening thinking about what I’d like to accomplish or change in the year ahead. [Full Story »] 

Tigers To Christen New Gym Jan. 7

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Friday, December 31. 2010
With 2010 now behind them, the Commerce Tigers look ahead to the 2011 portion of their schedule. The Tigers will enjoy a little downtime next, as they enter the New Year’s break. They will open the new Commerce High School gymnasium when they host Towns County on Friday, Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. It will mark the start of the ... [Full Story »] 

CHS Grapplers Head To Amicalola Classic

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Thursday, December 30. 2010
The Commerce wrestling Tigers entered the Christmas break on a high note after winning the Elbert County Duals last week. Commerce will take part in its last meet of 2010 this week, as the Tigers travel to Dawson County for the Amicalola Classic Thursday and Friday. Action is set to get underway at 5 p.m. Thursday. The Commerce grapplers went ... [Full Story »] 

Mary Lou Kanady

Posted by
MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Thursday, December 30. 2010
COMMERCE – Mary Lou Kanady, 97, died Monday, December 27, 2010. Born on September 13, 1913, in Hall County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Nettie Thomas Satterfield. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist denomination. Mrs. Kanady was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Dean Kanady; and a son, T.J. Perry. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

2010 Year To Remember In Commerce Sports

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Wednesday, December 29. 2010
From historic wins to gut-wrenching losses, 2010 had its ups and downs in Commerce area sports. As we reflect this week on the past year, here’s a look at some of the biggest stories in 2010, in no particular order. Savage, Larimer, Caputo Leave 2010 saw the departure of three area coaches that shaped their programs greatly. After 33 years as ... [Full Story »] 

East Jackson Hosts Tournament

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Wednesday, December 29. 2010
The East Jackson boys and girls basketball teams return to action this week, as host the Wingslingers Holiday Bash at EJCHS, running through Thursday. The tournament was scheduled to get under way Tuesday. Results of the opening games were unavailable at press time. Following the tournament, both teams will return to action on Jan. 4, at Elbert ... [Full Story »] 

Planners recommend removing CVS from district

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Area Headline News, Top Stories
Wednesday, December 29. 2010
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With chairman Greg Perry casting the tiebreaker, the Commerce Planning Commission voted 3-2 Monday night to recommend that the Commerce City Council remove CVS Pharmacy and Hardee’s from the central business district (CBD).

The primary result of that move would be to allow CVS — which is managed by Perry’s brother — to erect an electric readerboard sign just like the one at Walgreens, which is not in the central business district. [Full Story »] 

Party to ring in New Year at civic center

Posted by
Mark Beardsley
in Area Headline News
Wednesday, December 29. 2010
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Partygoers will dance in the new year Friday night at the Commerce Civic Center.

The Commerce Area Business Association will feature The Blend, an Atlanta area band known for its wide repertoire, in a BYOB party open to anyone 21 or older. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tables of eight are going for $150. Contact Angie Hooper (706-423-9300), Chris Bulls (706-336-5902) or Our Town Antiques (706-335-8065) for tickets.
[Full Story »] 
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