Finding some good local economic news

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Mark Beardsley
in Opinions
Wednesday, September 1. 2010
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If we all were not so personally involved, the ebbs and flows of reports on the state of the economy would be fascinating theater. Today on reports of manufacturing activity, the Dow Jones Industrials are down 68 points; tomorrow the results of retail sales in July will bring it up 70. We’re “out” of the recession, but the jobless rate inches up; housing sales improve, but housing starts are down. How do we take all the data and reach a reasonable conclusion as to where the economy is heading? [Full Story »] 

Glen Cain

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MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Wednesday, September 1. 2010
WINDER – Glen Aaron Cain, 80, died Tuesday, August 31, 2010. He was a 1948 graduate of Tucker High School, served 10 years in the United States Marine Corps., was a member of the Sweetwater Masonic Lodge #421 F&AM and had worked for 25 years with W.T. Mayfield Trucking Company as a heavy equipment hauler. He later worked for Northeast Georgia ... [Full Story »] 

Dr. Charles Uhl

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MainStreetNewsObits
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Tuesday, August 31. 2010
JEFFERSON – Dr. Charles H. Uhl, 92, formerly of Ithaca, N.Y., died Sunday, August 29, 2010. He was born on May 28, 1918, in Schenectady, N.Y., the son of the late Harry C. and Florence Haupt Uhl. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a Professor of Plant Biology with Cornell University for 50 years. While at Cornell ... [Full Story »] 

Updated: Sue Hutchinson Clary

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MainStreetNewsObits
in Obituaries
Monday, August 30. 2010
Updated: 3 days ago
JEFFERSON - Ms. Sue Hutchinson Clary, 64, of Hidden Lakes Trail, Jefferson, died Sunday, August 29, 2010, at the residence of her sister in Martinez. A native of Thomson, she had made Jefferson her home since 2000. She was a retired dental hygienist and a homemaker. She was an active member of the Jefferson United Methodist Church and the Pilot ... [Full Story »] 

James Howard Dobbs

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MainStreetNewsObits
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Monday, August 30. 2010
CLEVELAND – James Howard Dobbs, 60, died Wednesday, August 25, 1010, at his residence following a brief illness. Born on November 26, 1949, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Berlin and Mary Frances Dobbs. Mr. Dobbs was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin Dobbs. Survivors include his wife, Dale Dobbs, Cleveland; sons, Brad Dobbs, ... [Full Story »] 

Daniel Matthews

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Monday, August 30. 2010
HULL – Daniel Matthews, 61, died Friday, August 27, 2010, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Marietta, he was the son of Claudia Eubanks Matthews of Commerce and the late Buck Matthews. He was retired from Jackson EMC and employed at City Tire in Commerce. Mr. Matthews was a veteran having served in the United States Army ... [Full Story »] 

Roy Dewitt Sears

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MainStreetNewsObits
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Monday, August 30. 2010
FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Roy Dewitt Sears, 59, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Born in Commerce, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Annie Sue Lockman Sears. Mr. Sears was preceded in death by a son, Dewitt Sears. Survivors include children, Maranda Massey, Tammy Sears, Justin Sears and Lee Sears; ... [Full Story »] 

Tommy Garrish

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MainStreetNewsObits
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Monday, August 30. 2010
ALTO – Tommy Edward Garrish, 81, died Sunday, August 29, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Hall County. Born on November 22, 1928, in Hall County, he was the son of the late Vadie Wilkerson and Cora Belle Chastain Garrish. He was a retired poultry farmer and was of the Baptist denomination. Mr. Garrish was preceded in death by his ... [Full Story »] 

Updated: Blocked FG denies CHS in fourth-straight loss to JHS

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Saturday, August 28. 2010
Updated: 5 days ago
Jefferson’s Zach Allen blocked Josh Swistak’s 37-yard field goal attempt as time expired Friday to preserve a 17-14 Dragon victory and give Jefferson its fourth straight win over Commerce. Commerce lost despite rushing for 271 yards. Most of that came via a stellar night from quarterback Cody Streetman, who ran wild with 185 yards on 32 ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Fall To White Co. 21-14

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MainStreetNewsSports
in Sports
Friday, August 27. 2010
The East Jackson Eagles fell just short in their season opener, falling to the Warriors of White County 21-14. After scoring early, the Eagles would carry a 7-0 advantage out of the first quarter. White County would come back to tie the game early in the second quarter, and would score again after recovering an East Jackson fumble with just ... [Full Story »] 
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