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Sports Issue 28
UGA
Volume 10
From the Oconee to the Apalachee
Thursday, October 8, 2015
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A strong defensive effort helped the Malcom Bridge Lightning defeat the Oconee County Braves 14-0 last Thursday at MBMS. The Lightning improved to 4-0 overall and the Braves dropped to 3-1. Woody Barks had a 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and Chase Chance had a 4-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Pictured is Malcom Bridge’s Adam Weynand tackling Oconee County’s Jimmy Boswell in the third quarter. For the full story, see page 4. For more photos of the game, see theoconeeleader.com.
New Hard Labor reservoir beginning to fill BY MIKE SPRAYBERRY The Oconee Leader
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The Hard Labor Creek Reservoir, the product of a partnership between Oconee County and Walton County, has begun the 12 to 18-month process of filling with water expected to provide for future growth in both counties. Oconee County is responsible for 28.8 percent of the costs of the project and is entitled to 28.8 percent of the water resources it will eventually provide. Oconee County Commission Chairman Melvin Davis offered an update on the project’s progress and discussed the role it could play in the county’s future. “They have reached the point that they are beginning to fill the reservoir,” said Davis. “Obviously, the rain since it started filling has been good for the reservoir, but there is a long way to
go to fill it to full capacity. It’s going to take maybe another 12 to 18 months to get to full capacity.” Davis provided facts and figures regarding the Hard Labor Creek Reservoir and its expected production once complete. “The land that had to be acquired for the reservoir is slightly less than 2,500 acres and the pool area for the lake is 1,370 acres. The shoreline, all the way around, will be 38 miles and the depth of the reservoir at the dam will be 82 feet. “It is going to hold approximately 12 billion gallons of water. When it is at full capacity and complete, it will yield about 52 million gallons of water a day. Oconee County owns 28.8 percent of that, about 15 million gallons a day.” Planning for the Hard Labor Creek Reservoir project began in the 1990s and permits were is-
sued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Georgia Environmental Protection Division in the 2000s. Regional growth slowed with the recession of the late 2000s, but, according to Davis, the project remains important to the county’s future. “No question about it,” said Davis. “It has taken a number of years to get to this point, but it has been a good decision for Oconee County to partner with Walton County on this project. I think we always have to plan for the future as far as water needs. If we don’t have adequate water to supply our residents and businesses, we will die. “We currently only have a small percentage ‘Reservoir’ Page 3
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Washington Farms weathers rainy first week of fall activities BY MIKE SPRAYBERRY The Oconee Leader
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Coming Soon:
Walk For Wishes, a family-friendly fundraiser walk of less than two miles, will be held at Oconee Veterans Park on Sunday, Oct. 18. The walk will raise money for MakeA-Wish Georgia. Registration is at 2 p.m. and the walk begins at 3 p.m. Walkers are encouraged to raise $100. Visit walkforwishes georgia.org for more information or to register.
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Washington Farms launched its 23rd fall season last week, offering visitors a range of seasonal activities and experiences that have only grown in popularity each year. Aside from selling seasonal crops to the public, the Hog Mountain Road farm has gradually added fall attractions such as corn mazes, petting zoos, pig races and pumpkin slingshots to entertain families and keep the family business going. “This is our 23rd year and one of the neat things is that we like to say that we’re making memories,” said owner John Washington. “People come out here with their families and take their kids on a hayride through the pumpkin patch or to the petting zoo. There are so many things to do. They come out and have a great time and go back years later and look at their scrapbooks from when they were 3 years old, 7 years old and 15 years old. “We’ve got kids coming out now that came out when they were little and now they are bringing their own kids. It’s really cool to hear all the stories. They’ve got pictures of themselves out here when they were younger and now they’ve got pictures of their kids out here. It’s a lot of fun to do something like that.” Those memories might never
Washington Farms this year went with a Georgia themed corn maze.
have been made without some adversity early in the farm’s existence. “We started off with pick-yourown strawberries,” said Washington. “Our third year in business, a late freeze came through, tempera-
tures dropped to the low teens and we lost our strawberry crop. I told my wife that we don’t have the money to pay anyone. So, that’s how we started on the pumpkin patch. It was 5 acres and we offered hay rides. The first field trips were
$2 a piece. That included the pumpkin patch, hayride, the petting zoo and an educational talk. “From there, we have been diversifying. Now, we have a corn maze, jumping pillows, a vortex tunnel, a ball zone, throwing area, a cow train, pig races, a pumpkin slingshot, a pirate ship and a tricycle track. We have a bunch of stuff for kids and families.” Washington explained a couple of the attractions in further detail. “The vortex tunnel is a hollow tube you can walk through, nine feet in diameter, with lights spinning to give the appearance that the tube is spinning. It is really disorienting to some people and others have no problem with it. For the pumpkin slingshot, we set up a target in the lake. It is made out of tin, so when someone hits it, it is so loud, you can hear it all over the farm. “This year’s corn maze theme is the Georgia Bulldogs. There is a big ‘G’ in the maze, about 130 feet wide and about 80 feet tall. It is an 8-and-a-half acre corn maze with probably 350,000 stalks of corn. There is a mile and a half of paths and two big bridges out in the field about 10 feet high. The corn is 9 to 12 feet high, so you can look out Please see
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annual Conifer Weekend
BY MIKE SPRAYBERRY The Oconee Leader
When Amkee Ervin and Erick Anderson decided to leave Savannah and open The Traveling Hobo Cafe, the original plan was to do it in Athens. When they drove through Watkinsville the same day they found their house, the plan changed. “When we found our place in Bishop, we were driving through Watkinsville and it was adorable,” explained Ervin. “We saw a place to rent on Main Street and it seemed perfect. We saw it and just knew it was going to be the store. Everyone was so nice. Bangs Salon and Kiki’s Bakeshop were just really encouraging. “Our original thought was to open a place in Athens, but the more we talked to people around here, the more they were telling us they could use a place like this here. Sure enough, when we opened the doors, everybody was really receptive.” The Traveling Hobo Cafe opened with a ribbon cutting on September 25 with a menu specializing in a variety of hamburgers and including options ranging from salads and sandwiches to a half pound hot dog and fish and chips. Ervin gave an overview of some of her favorite menu items. “I wish people would try the Loco Moco,” said Ervin. “It is a burger on white rice with a fried egg and brown gravy. It is so good. It is a Hawaiian dish. You can’t go wrong with any of our burgers with Kiki’s buns. We also have a shrimp po’ boy. That’s probably our next biggest seller. “Burgers start at $5.50 and come with a side. It’s really affordable. We have a couple of other items like a lamb burger and a bison burger. They are still pretty reasonable for lamb and bison and are both really good. Everything is under $10. We hand-batter everything here. The shrimp, onion rings, and mushrooms are all handbattered.” As the name and diverse menu suggest, the owners have drawn inspiration from a love of travel. “Erick and I have both traveled all our lives. I used to move every six
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Colton Pace, a waiter at the Traveling Hobo Cafe takes a Summer BBQ Burger and onion rings to a diner at the new restaurant.
months. I lived out of a backpack for 20 years, working at national parks and resort areas and doing seasonal restaurant work in Hawaii, Honduras and the Virgin Islands. “When we were thinking of names and ideas, we wanted to incorporate travel because that is something we are both passionate about. Not just for work, but also for pleasure. We were kicking around names like ‘Wandering Hobo’ and ‘Traveling Hobo’ and ‘Traveling Hobo’ just seemed to fit our ideas.” The burger emphasis grew out of the experience the two had owning a bar and restaurant in Savannah, but Ervin and Anderson wanted to expand the menu with a full restaurant. “People would rave about our hamburgers in Savannah, so we wanted to keep that as the main focus,” Ervin explained. “But at the same time, we wanted to make a broad enough menu that someone could have lunch here five days a week and have something completely different each day. One day they can have a salad, another day they can have fish and chips, another
day a burger and another a club sandwich. “We have about two years of experience with this burger, but we’ve also incorporated Kiki’s Bakeshop, so we have more of an artisan bun now. We’re supporting the local business next door and are really proud to have her product.” The new plan to locate in Watkinsville, diversify the menu and incorporate local food sources seems to be going well as Ervin indicated the response has been very positive. “We have had a really good reception,” said Ervin. “It has been really amazing and everybody has been so welcoming. We have some people that have been back one day after their first visit this week. We weren’t expecting how busy it has been. I’m a little terrified by it, but at the same time, it has been amazing. We are very excited.” The Traveling Hobo Cafe is located at 20 Greensboro Highway in Watkinsville. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m.
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Piccadilly Farm Nursery and Gardens will host its annual Conifer Weekend later this month with lectures and opportunities to explore the gardens at the Bishop nursery.On Saturday, Oct. 31, Conifer Weekend will begin at 10 a.m. with a book sale and signing by UGA horticulture professor John Ruter, author of “Landscaping with Conifers and Ginkgo.” Following the book signing there will be guided tour of the Conifer Garden at 10:30 a.m. and a 1:30 p.m. presentation titled “Fall in Love with Conifers.”The American Conifer Society recently recognized Piccadilly Farm with its southeast region 2015 Award of Merit. Pictured above (left to right): Valerie Hinesley, Samuel Jonesand Bill Hinesley of Piccadilly Farm with the 2015 Award of Merit from the American Conifer Society, Southeast Region. Piccadilly Farm is located at 1971 Whippoorwill Road in Bishop. Groups are welcome to visit thegardens by appointment. For information, call 706-765-4444 or email piccadillyfarm@att.net.
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out of four partners available out of Bear Creek Reservoir. We only get an average of 4 million gallons a day out of that reservoir and during peak summer months, we’re using about 3 million gallons a day. We have about 10,000 water customers, households, businesses, etc., so we obviously need a future water supply. This should take us well into the future with an extra 15 million gallons a day.” That extra water could be the difference in attracting desirable businesses and jobs, said Davis. “None of us know what type of businesses interested in Oconee County the Board of Commissioners might approve in the future. They could be a heavy water user. They may have a lot of jobs to bring to Oconee County, so we want to be able to have enough supply for our needs in the future. “Obviously, we will not build a treatment
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and see all over the field. There’s a big slide to get you started at the entrance of the corn maze.” Concessions are also popular this time of year at Washington Farms, as well as late night activities. “Of course, we have our famous kettle corn. People come out just to buy the kettle corn. We have homemade strawberry ice cream made with Washington Farms strawberries. We have campfires going at night and it’s just a lot of fun. At night time, we also have flashlight nights. The corn maze is dark and you can bring flashlights to find your way through the maze.” Of course, Washington Farms still sells strawberries in the spring and, now, blackberries and blueberries, but the fall activities have become as important to the farm as to the families that enjoy them. “(This time of year) is
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plant to treat 52 million gallons a day because we don’t need that. The treatment facility is staged and incremental. We may start with 10 million gallons a day and work up to 52 million.” According to Davis, an exact timeline for the project to fully come online is difficult to pinpoint. “There are a lot of variables to take into consideration. What are the growth projections for each county? Do we need to immediately start construction of a treatment facility? Probably not, but we need to make plans so we can move forward in a timely manner to provide for our water needs in the future. “We are putting together new projections for growth and, of course, you need to come up with the funds to build a 10 million gallons a day treatment facility, for example. It is hard to put a timeline on that.”
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huge,” said Washington. “A lot of farms have found that without agri-tainment generating more income, they are going to have to go out of business. It has saved a lot of farms from going out of business. Just growing traditional crops like soy and corn doesn’t cut it anymore. “It’s just a good way of providing the farmer an opportunity to stay in business, but also meeting a great need for people nowadays to see where their food comes from; to pick a strawberry or a blueberry; to walk through a field of corn, not even harvesting it, but just to see what it looks like.” Education is important to Washington. “Today, so many people don’t ever step on dirt. They’re almost always in the city, on playgrounds and in parking lots. Some kids, when we ask them where do green beans come
from, they say ‘the store’ or ‘a can.’ “These educational talks during strawberry and pumpkin season teach them how we plant, grow and produce food. Thousands of school kids come through every year and we’re teaching them how to grow food and where it comes from. It doesn’t just come from Kroger.” Washington Farms was closed because of the weather and residual wet conditions much of its opening week. “We want folks to have a good time. We were closed Sunday (September 27) and it wasn’t raining, but it was wet. We’re not going to have people out here getting wet, not having a good time and have some of the activities closed. We really want people to have a good time when they’re out here.”
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Oconee County calendar
• Teen Advisory Board meeting: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville. For students in grades 6-12. Teens meet once a month to make book suggestions for the library, plan teen programs and assist with displays and projects. Free and open to the public. (706) 769-3950 or www.athenslibrary.org/oconee. • Class: Get Started with Genealogy: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville. Learn basics of researching family history. Registration required. Free, open to public. (706) 769-3950 or www.athenslibrary.org/oconee. • Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors meeting: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oconee Chamber. (706) 769-7947. • Story time with Junior League of Athens: Oconee Preschool Academy 2 at 10 a.m. and Oconee Preschool Academy 1 at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oconee Preschool Academy, 1890 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville. The Junior League of Athens and Voices for Georgia’s Children will partner to present a story time
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to Pre-K children featuring the book “Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes.” An activity will follow the story. Part of Georgia Pre-K week. www.juniorleagueofathens.org. • TOPS weight loss: 7 p.m. Thursday, Government Annex Building, Hwy. 15, Watkinsville. Meetings are held each Thursday. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit support group for weight loss. (800) 932-8677 or www.tops.org. • Georgia Small Works Exhibit: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, 34 School Road, Watkinsville. The juried Georgia Small Works Exhibit provides a visual forum for both established and undiscovered Georgia artists working in small format. View hundreds of small artwork pieces in every medium, all 14” x 14” x 14” or smaller. www.ocaf.com. • Oconee Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, in front of the Oconee County Courthouse in downtown Watkinsville. www.oconeefarmersmarket.org.
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Townley gets first career win in truck series NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
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In brief
Athens Academy volleyball
The Lady Spartans continued their long winning streak and wrapped up the regular season last week with wins against Habersham Central and Northview last Tuesday, and wins against Oconee County and Athens Christian last Thursday. The Lady Spartans improved to 30-2 overall and were 7-0 in their area. They won all of their matches in September 2-0 and their 2-1 win over Oconee last Thursday was the first time they dropped a set since a 0-2 loss to St. Pius X on August 25. Sydney Williams had 10 kills against Athens Christian. M.E. Eberhardt had 15 assists and six aces. Malia Busenitz had six digs. Williams had 19 kills against Oconee. Eberhardt had 31 assists and three aces. Busenitz and Ali Garrett both had 20 digs.
Westminster Christian volleyball
The Lady Lions beat Shiloh Knights 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 2520) last Thursday to improve to 11-2 overall this season. Freshman Mary Ford Smith started game one serving an eight-point run, six of which were ace points. Senior Sierra Kirsche also served an eight-point run (four aces) in game two. The offense woke up in game three, earning eight kills team-wide. Last Tuesday, the Lady Lions beat Trinity Prep School 3-0 (25-12, 25-9, 25-11). Senior Morgan Britt led in points scored with nine service aces and was an offensive force at the net all night. All the Lions stepped up on offense, including freshman Emma Rasmussen who earned her first Varsity kill.
Westminster Christian cross country
The WCA cross country had a successful run at the Konos Academy Invitational on September 26. The varsity girls took first place honors again, leading the field of four teams with help of sisters Abigail and Rachel Snyder. Abigail took a first-place medal with her time of 20:01 as she cleared the finish line. Rachel followed in second for another medal at 20:41.
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Watkinsville native John Wes Townley celebrates after winning last week’s truck series event at Las Vegas.
John Wes Townley first career NASCAR win on Saturday night might be remembered by some as a fuel mileage affair that saw the 25year-old driver capitalize when the race leader, Matt Crafton, dive onto pit road with five laps remaining. But Townley’s win in the 146 lap NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event was anything but a fluke. The Watkinsville native qualified second in the No. 05 Zaxby’s Chevrolet, led 23 laps, ran second or third much of the night and was ready to pounce when the checkered flag was within sight. “The morning after winning my very first NASCAR race, it’s all still so surreal,” said Townley, who is eighth in the Truck Series driver standings.
“We had a great truck all night long. When I saw Crafton hit pit road, I thought to myself ‘I can win this thing.’ “My spotter, Terry Cook, did a masterful job during those last few laps coaching me into saving fuel. But it turns out we had plenty of fuel. “I hadn’t put a dent on the truck all night, but I slightly wrinkled the left-rear when I blew the tire doing a burnout. But it’s all good. There’s nothing like getting that first win.” With the Truck Series idle for two weeks, Townley will
jump into the No. 25 Zaxby’s Chevrolet on Friday night and compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Townley, however, is primed for the five remaining truck races in 2015. “We’ve got some really good tracks coming up, like Talladega, Martinsville, Texas and Homestead,” Townley said. “And with the trucks our Athenian Motorsports team is bringing to the track each week, there’s no reason we can’t win another race this year.”
Malcom Bridge 14, Oconee County 0
Lightning shuts down Braves, remains undefeated BY MATTHEW CALDWELL The Oconee Leader
Going into last Thursday’s annual meeting between middle school rivals Malcom Bridge and Oconee County, both teams sported 3-0 overall records. When the scoreboard hit all zeroes when the fourth quarter ended, it was the home team Lightning who had their undefeated record still intact after their 14-0 win over the Braves. “I was very proud of how our defense did. To hold them scoreless is tremendous. It was a good effort. They executed well and they fight,” said Lightning head coach Randy Cain. “I can’t say enough (about the defense). Coach (Amos) Tift, Coach (Colquitt) Slover and (Dan) Riddle and (Tony) Medina did a great job preparing our guys. We are undersized but we play really hard and play with a lot of heart.” As strong as the Lightning’s defense was in the game, their offense came out and controlled possession for the entire first quarter. Their first drive began at midfield and with two minutes left in the first, an 11-yard touchdown run by Gunner Robinson was negated because of a penalty flag. The Lightning kept the ball and on the first play of the second quarter, a 1-yard run by Woody Barks and PAT by Phillip Ard gave the Lightning a 7-0 lead with 7:56 left in the half. “We love it when our defense goes first but our offense wants to always go first. They won the toss and gave it to our offense and our offense was thrilled to finally get the ball and go first,” Cain said. “They pushed it down. We scored and got it called back and then we scored again. It is almost, from a defensive standpoint, you feel like you got scored on twice
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Malcom Bridge’s Chase Chance celebrates his 4-yard touchdown run with 1:02 left in the fourth quarter of last Thursday’s 14-0 win against Oconee County. For more photos of the game, see theoconeeleader.com.
even though seven points go up on the scoreboard. You hate the penalty but it ended up working for us because we went ahead and got in, and you feel like you had to see the ball go in the end zone two different times. That was big for us.” The Braves started their first possession from their own 27 with 7:45 left on the clock and ended up punting on fourth-and-long with less than two minutes left in the half. Two completed passes by Robinson to Dylan Wilhelm and Cameron Bergeron on consecutive plays got the Lightning from their own 46 to inside the red zone. After a personal foul penalty following an incomplete pass in the end zone, the Lightning drive stalled and the Braves go the ball on their own 11 with five seconds left in the half. They took a knee and
the teams went into the half with the Lightning still ahead 7-0. The Braves punted on each of their first three possessions in the second half. The Lightning punted on their first two possessions of the half but on their third possession, which started with 3:16 left in the fourth from their own 35, the Lightning controlled the ball and a 4-yard touchdown run by Chase Chance with 1:02 left helped put the game out of reach. The Braves fumbled and turned the ball over on their next possession, sealing the win for the Lightning. “We will probably se this crowd again. They are the best team we have played,” Cain said. “They have great players. We always say their players are similar to ours. We are not going to give up and they won’t either. It doesn’t matter what
the score is. They have a good coaching staff over there. They are going to be prepared for us. We have a lot of work to do to get better.” The Braves dropped to 31 overall this season. “I felt like they controlled the line of scrimmage really well on both sides of the ball,” said Braves head coach Jace Richards. “They were more physical than us today. We never could get any kind of offensive rhythm because we didn’t touch the ball the first quarter, and then we’d get a drive going and then we have a fumble or a penalty. And then we get another drive going and we get another penalty. You can’t put yourself in third-and-15 and third-and-20 and expect to be successful. “I don’t feel like they saw our best team. They did not see our best effort or what
we are capable of. We are going to go back to the drawing board and try to get things right with the kids and hopefully we will be better next time we see them. Coach Cain and Coach Tift do an awesome job over there. They always have their kids ready to play. They are always physical. It’s one of those things that it was good for our team to see that because we haven’t seen that yet this year. It’s nice to know these are some things we need to work on.” The first round of the playoffs is today (October 8), the teams are off on October 15 and the championship game is October 22. “Back to the drawing board and figure some things out, fix some mistakes and clean it up,” Cain said, “and hopefully we will see them again in three weeks.”
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Titans lose 31-0 to North Hall North Oconee football
BY MATTHEW CALDWELL The Oconee Leader
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Oconee County’s volleyball team celebrates a point in last Tuesday’s area win against Morgan County. For more photos, see theoconeeleader.com.
Lady Warriors finish undefeated in area, No. 1 seed for tournament BY MATTHEW CALDWELL The Oconee Leader
Last Tuesday marked the end of the home portion of the regular season for the Oconee County Lady Warriors and they closed it out with two area wins on senior night. The Lady Warriors defeated Hart County 25-4, 254 in their first match and defeated Morgan County 2517, 25-12 in the nightcap. “We stayed undefeated in area this year, 10-0, so I am happy with that. It gets us a nice setup to be the No. 1 seed for the area tournament,” said head coach Steffi Legall. “I was really proud of our seniors and how they played tonight. Everybody stayed focused and knew what to do, and at the same time they had a lot of fun. It was a great way to finish off the regular season home schedule.” Prior to the win against Morgan County, the team recognized senior players Maggie Carlson, Riley Tolbert and Brittney Wenrich,
as well as senior manager Landen Benson. “It’s hard to believe. It feels like yesterday I was starting out playing volleyball and now I am here and have great players with me,” Wenrich said. “It hits hard. I was a freshman on varsity and seeing seniors go through and seeing how much fun they have. It’s a great pleasure to play with these girls and they made my senior night amazing.” Carlson had three kills, nine aces, one dig and one block against Hart County. Tolbert had one kill and four digs. Wenrich had two kills, three aces, one dig and one block. Erin Brown had one kill. Emily Boswell had two kills and six digs. Claire Eiteman had one kill and one dig. Rachel Blanton had one kill and one dig. Caroline Jansen had two kills and five aces. Ansley McClain had 11 assists, three digs and five aces. Carlson had eight kills, 14 digs, one block and two aces against Morgan County. Tolbert had one kill
and four digs. Wenrich had six digs, one block, three kills and two aces. McClain had 17 assists, seven digs, one block, two kills and one ace. Brown had one kill, one dig, and one ace. Eiteman had two kills. Blanton had six kills and two aces. Jansen had two kills, one dig and one ace. Boswell had one ace and 10 digs. Sydney Kennedy had three digs. The Lady Warriors are hoping to defend their area championship and make a return trip back to at least the Final Four. The area tournament begins tonight (October 8) at 6 p.m. for OCHS. “We went undefeated (in the area) last year as well. Seeing what we did last year and how they went to the Final Four, it’s cool. I have a great feeling about the rest of the season,” Wenrich said. “We lost a few good players but we gained some amazing talent. It’s awesome. I have a good feeling and think we can go pretty far this year.”
North Oconee suffered its second home loss of the season last Friday night with a 31-0 defeat at the hands of North Hall on a misty, cool, October night. The Trojans took a 25-0 lead going into halftime and kicked two field goals in the third quarter, including one with 15 seconds left in the third quarter one play after a Titans punt was blocked, to get the fourth quarter to be played with a running clock. “At halftime, we thought we could come back, score four in the second half and beat them 28-25. They made a great coaching move at the end of the third quarter. They got the blocked punt, kicked the field goal and gave them that 30-point running clock. You’ve got no chance then,” said head coach Terry Tuley. “They did an excellent job of preparing their team. They managed the game really well too. We never mounted a running game. We certainly never looked formidable in the passing game. It was a pretty inept offense. We gave them a couple of touchdowns on play-action pass and sneaking the guy behind you. We gave them a cheapie off the blocked punt. Gave them another cheapie field goal off the blocked punt. We are kicking with a freshman and he has to go through growing pains. It is what it is. “I am not going to take anything away from them,” Tuley added. “I think the weather hurt us a lot. I am not sure where we went
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Stephen Kreyenbuhl sacks North Hall’s quarterback in the first quarter last Friday night. For more photos, see theoconeeleader.com.
wrong in the passing game. We knew the passing game had to carry us. They played pretty well up front. We thought we could protect the quarterback and yet, anytime we got in the situation where they know you are going to throw it every play, you put yourself in a hole. We didn’t want to get to that but obviously we did.” The loss by the Titans and win by the Trojans created a four-team tie for fourth place in Region 8-AAAA. White County and Monroe Area are also both 1-1 in the region. White County is 1-4 overall but North Oconee, North Hall and Monroe Area are all 2-3 overall. Buford and Stephens County are 2-0 and Johnson is 1-0 in the region. Madison County is
0-3 and Chestatee is 0-2. The Titans play at Monroe Area on Friday night. They return home October 16 for Homecoming against White County, play at Buford on October 23, host Stephens County on October 30 and play at Madison County on November 6. “We have got some people out there that we can compete with. We have some out there we can win but we aren’t going to win by just showing up. You have to play almost perfect football for us,” Tuley said. “We have a lot of hardworking kids but we are making mistakes right now that hard-working kids can’t make because other people are capitalizing on them and putting us behind the eight ball.”
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High school football roundup
Spartans, Wolverines both win, set up showdown Friday at PACS
Neither the Athens Academy Spartans nor Prince Avenue Christian Wolverines looked past their opponents last week in anticipation of this Friday night’s Backyard Brawl at PACS. The Spartans defeated Towns County 37-6 and the Wolverines defeated Commerce 35-14 to set up a battle for first place in Region 8-A. The Spartans improved to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the region. The Wolverines improved to 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the region. They are the only two teams sporting a zero in the loss column
among the region. George Walton is 21 in the region and Commerce is 2-2 in the region. George Walton lost to PACS and Commerce lost to both PACS and Athens Academy. The Wolverines won last year’s meeting 29-7. In last week’s win against Towns County, the Spartans got out to a 36-0 lead in the first half. Payton Bowles had a 40-yard touchdown run and a 2-yard touchdown run. Ed Ferguson had a 5yard touchdown run. Drew Richardson had an 18-yard touchdown pass to
Wyatt Settles. Will Haver recovered a punt blocked by Rolf Reynolds for a touchdown. In last week’s win against Commerce, the Spartans led 28-7 at halftime. Kevon Hudson had a 10-yard touchdown run and a 47-yard touchdown run. Noah Campbell had a 76-yard touchdown run and an interception. Andrew Hayes had a 6-yard touchdown run. In the second half, Jordan Ginnel had an interception that set up a 36yard touchdown pass from Grant Roland to Jordan Hightower.
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The Warriors posted their second straight shutout against a region team from Jackson County last Friday night. First they beat East Jackson 49-0 on September 25. Then they beat Jackson County 29-0 last week to improve to 51 overall and 2-0 in Region 8-AAA. Quarterback Zeb Noland had three touchdown runs. Tyler Davis had a touchdown and a safety was also recorded. Next up for the Warriors is an off
week. Their bye week is Friday night. They return to the field on October 16 with back-to-back road games at Morgan County and Hart County on October 23. They return home October 30 against Jefferson and close out the regular season November 6 at home against Elbert County. The Warriors are one of three undefeated region teams. Morgan County is 1-0 and Jefferson is 2-0. Elbert County is 1-1. Hart County is 0-1, and both Jackson County and East Jackson are 0-2.
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Athens Bread of Life Ministries Inc. invites you to our weekly, contemporary worship service. • Sundays at 3 PM • Bible studies on Wednesdays at 7 PM • With Fellowship Supper at 6:30 PM
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Local and experienced! We are fully insured and offer Tree removal,Trimming Pruning, Debris Removal, Insurance work, Right of way work, Lot clearing, and Stump Grinding. We pride our self on customer service and satisfaction. Call for a free estimate today. Office: 706-369-5300 Cell: 706-255-4941
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CHUCK HARDY & SONS LLC BRUSH, MULCHING & STUMP GRINDING
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General Description: The HR/Business Manager will lead the human resources department regarding all areas of recruitment and retention, onboarding/separating employees, orientations, general administration, benefit administration and employee relations. Additionally, the role will assist, monitor, and oversee financial areas of The Classic Center and Convention & Visitors Bureau including, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, audits, and financial reports. This position is located at The Classic Center offices located at 300 N. Thomas Street in Athens, Georgia. This is a full-time exempt level position. Qualifications: College degree. B.A. from accredited University preferred. Minimum five (5) years’ experience of broad financial and human resources management experience. At least two years of experience in a managerial role is preferred. Successful candidate will be detail driven, organized, and have a strong understanding of various business related software(s). Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Human Resources Office, Attention- HR/Business Manager Position, at HROffice@ClassicCenter.com. No phone calls please.
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The Classic Center Marketing Project Coordinator General Description: The Marketing Project Coordinator will execute the overall marketing and strategic planning programs for The Classic Center, and assist with all corporate communications. Position will facilitate client development through marketing and client services programs. The position reports directly to the Director of Cultural Foundation & Marketing. This position is located at The Classic Center offices located at 300 N. Thomas Street in Athens, Georgia. This is a full-time exempt level position. Qualifications: College degree required in Marketing, Business or Communication. One to three years’ experience in marketing and/or project management. Must be a self-starter and highly organized. Requires good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications. Candidates should have a basic understanding of design applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Human Resources Office, Attention: Marketing Project Coordinator Position, at HROffice@ClassicCenter.com. No phone calls please.
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The Classic Center Engineering Assistant General Description: The Engineering Assistant will directly assist the Engineering team with maintaining The Classic Center. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: painting, drywall repair, general light duty facility maintenance, inventory coordination, trade show electrical installation, preventative maintenance, ice rink installation and maintenance, contracted service coordination, telephone systems, internet connectivity and lighting. This position is located at The Classic Center offices located at 300 N. Thomas Street in Athens, Georgia. This is a part-time position (30 hrs/wk). Qualifications: High school degree or equivalent required, College preferred. At least two years of general light duty repair and maintenance experience is required. Successful candidate will be energetic, organized, and a self-starter. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Engineering Office, Attention: Engineering Assistant Position, at Engineeringjobs@ClassicCenter.com. No phone calls please.
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Nakanishi Manufacturing Corporation (NMC) is a world-leading manufacturer in the bearing components industry located in Winterville, Georgia. NMC is currently recruiting for several manufacturing positions. These are rotating shift positions working 8 hours a day rotating from 3rd to 2nd to 1st shift every other week or every 2 weeks. Taper Press Operators: Perform product die set-up, inspection, troubleshooting and press operation to ensure the company and the customer of a defect free product. Measure product using dial calipers, cage blocks and other inspection equipment. Perform daily preventive maintenance and inspection to make sure all press equipment is in a safe and efficient operating condition. Persons with mechanical aptitude, metal stamping experience and a self-motivating personality are preferred. Plastics Operators: Operate plastic injection machines according to the operation standards of each specified part. Take running samples of products and check to specifications of the customer’s requirements. Complete visual inspections of all parts before packing in containers. May use pallet jacks to move materials in work area. Packers: Operate vibration style part sorters and visually inspect parts before stacking them into container or boxes. Take samples of defects and record information and apply box labels. Reselect parts that have been quarantined due to quality issues. May use pallet jacks to move materials in work area. NMC provides a full benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability (short & long), 401k (100 match) and several voluntary insurance programs. Please either apply online at resumes@nakanishimfg.com or fax resume to 706-353-0157 Attn: Human Resources Department Shiloh Industries, Inc. provides lightweighting and NVH solutions to automotive, commercial vehicle and other industrial markets through its imaginative thinking and advanced capabilities. Shiloh delivers these solutions through design, development and manufacturing of high-pressure die casting, first operation precision blanks, engineered welded blanks, complex stampings, modular assemblies and its patented acoustic laminate metal solution - ShilohCore. Our employees are the Company’s most important asset and we are committed to providing them with a safe and professional work environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k plan with company match, paid holidays, vacation time and much more. At Shiloh, our unique vision and dedication to excellence, innovation, and performance have enabled us to grow into a premier supplier of steel, steel alloys, aluminum, and magnesium processing products and services around the world. Twenty five facilities, recent acquisitions, and the latest technology are just a few of the signs of our commitment. If you share our enthusiasm and energy about the future of lightweighting and NVH solutions, please consider joining our progressive team. Shiloh is searching for: Laser Weld Technicians Material Handlers-Forklift Operators Press-Machine Operators and Set-up Tool and Die Technicians Maintenance Technicians Inventory Control Analyst Value Stream Manager To apply with Shiloh apply online at Shiloh.com or fax resume to 706-693-4764 or apply in person at 234 South Holland Dr. Pendegrass, GA 30567 Open 8:00-5:00pm
Vibration Analysis Technician
Huber Engineered Woods LLC, an OSB manufacturer for the building products industry, has an immediate opening for a Vibration Analysis Technician within the Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) program at the Commerce, GA facility. This position will be responsible for the Reliability Centered Maintenance Program and condition monitoring of mill equipment. The individual will use Vibration analysis, Infrared Thermography, Oil analysis, Ultrasound Instruments in support of the RCM Program and the Predictive Maintenance Program (PdM). The goal of the program is to provide necessary information for others to plan and schedule repairs that will minimize unscheduled downtime, catastrophic equipment failure, and energy losses. The position will assist the maintenance department as required in the repair and upkeep of equipment. He or she will also assist the Maintenance Planner as necessary and, when necessary, fill in for the Planner. The individual must learn and support Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) programs to include required elements of Minimum Mandatory Standards Requirements (MMSR’s). Requirements for this position include: 1. Certified Level 1 Vibration Analyst required 2. 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment with RCM/ PdM maintenance and Vibration Analysis experience. 3. BS/AS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred but not required. 4. Computer Skills required – comfortably operates in Word, Excel, Internet, RBMware 5. Ability to learn new technologies, strong interpersonal relation skills, work in a team environment and work independently Huber Engineered Woods LLC offers a competitive salary based on qualifications, team pay bonus monthly, profit sharing, an excellent benefit package which includes medical/dental insurance, vacation, 401k savings plan with company match, company paid retirement plan, flexible spending accounts and tuition reimbursement. Interested candidates should send resumes to: Human Resources Department 1442 Hwy 334 Commerce, GA 30530 E-mail: hewcghrdept@huber.com Fax: (706) 336-3084 An equal opportunity Employer Minorities/ Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Forklift Operator Benson’s Old Home Kitchens Bakery, in Bogart, has an employment opportunity for a Forklift Operator. Must be able to work flexible hours on either first or second shift, 10-12 hour shifts, and weekends when required. Starting pay of $10.00/hr. with increase to $10.50/hr. after 90 days. Competitive benefits offered, including company paid employee medical and life insurance. Vision and dental insurance options. 401-k retirement plan. Applications can be completed in person at Benson’s Bakery, 134 Elder Street, Bogart, GA 30622 or on line at www.bensonsbakery.com. Certified Georgia Drug-Free Workplace. EOE. Nakanishi Manufacturing Corporation (NMC) is a world-leading manufacturer in the bearing components industry located in Winterville, Georgia. NMC currently has several openings for Tool and Die Technicians and Industrial Maintenance Technicians. These are rotating shift positions working 8 hours a day rotating from 3rd to 2nd to 1st shift every two weeks. Tool and Die Technicians candidates should be familiar with surface grinding operations, CNC equipment, manual lathe operation, and milling machine operations. In addition, candidates should be familiar with reading and comprehending blueprints, as well as knowing how to read and use calipers, micrometers, and dial gauges. Associates Degree or certificate in Machine Tool Technology is preferred. Industrial Maintenance Technicians candidates would perform daily corrective and preventive machine maintenance on various injection molding equipment, packaging equipment and metal fabrication equipment. The successful candidate will have operational, maintenance, inspection and troubleshooting experience with a wide variety of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems (e.g. motors, turbines, hydraulics), as well as basic electrical knowledge. Some knowledge of electronics (especially PLC’s) is preferred. An Associate degree or certificate in Industrial Maintenance Technology is preferred. NMC provides a full benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability (short & long), 401k (100 match) and several voluntary insurance programs. Please either apply online at resumes@nakanishimfg.com or fax resume to 706-353-0157,
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Maintenance Planner/Scheduler Merial, a division of Sanofi, is a world-leading animal health company that is on the cutting edge of product development and innovation, providing millions of doses worldwide annually to keep livestock and pets healthy. Merial provides a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. We are a forward-looking company with a proven track record, producing pharmaceutical products and vaccines for livestock, pets and wildlife (including endangered species). We are on the cutting edge of product development and innovation, providing millions of doses worldwide annually to keep livestock and pets healthy. Sanofi, an integrated global healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients’ needs. Sanofi has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare, emerging markets, animal health and the new Genzyme. Major Responsibilities: • Management of our CMMS system (MP2) • Supervision of third party parts supplier(s), parts forecasting, and inventory control • Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities between operations, maintenance, and contract personnel. • Maintain and publish maintenance schedule according to priority and resource availability. • Arrange for and schedule contract support as needed to complete corrective and preventative tasks. • Orchestrate scheduling meetings for operations and maintenance resource coordination. • Reschedule maintenance activities as needed. • Work with crafts, production and/or clients to ensure schedule adherence. • Participate on Operations project teams. • Develop and maintain business processes related to job function. • Demonstrate a visible & tangible commitment to HSE, Lean Principles, and the Merial Values in all work related activities Knowledge and Skills: • High School Diploma or equivalent • 8-10 years of experience in a Manufacturing Maintenance Operation • Communicate Effectively • Problem Solving/Decision Making • Knowledge of Processes, Systems, and Resources • Project Management • Computer literacy Please apply online at www.merial.us/careers Merial Limited and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Maintenance Tech with excellent skills needed for Athens, GA property. Min 3 yrs exp with HVAC & EPA Certification req. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, & appliance repair skills a must. Tools, valid driver’s license, & transportation req. Fax/ email resumes to 404-330-1054 or jobs@hjrussell.com Applicants may also fill out applications between 9am- 12noon at Rolling Ridge Apartments 100 Rolling Ridge Drive Athens, GA 30607 Food Services/Hospitality
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Now accepting applications for the following: Guest Service Manager-Exp. Front Desk mgt and MOD; scheduling; payroll; interviewing, training, Microsoft office/hotel mgt systems; supervisory skills and attention to detail. Required: 2 years’ mgt exp. in hospitality/guest services. Maintenance/Engineer Manager: Exp. in all areas of engineering and building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration. Required: 2 years vocational/technical school or comparable work experience. Competitive salary and benefits package which include company paid employee health insurance/life insurance, options for dental and vision insurance and 401-k retirement plan. tracy.biga@hi-athens.com or www.hi-athens.com EEOC/Drug Free Work Environment. Security/Protective Services1480
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The City of Watkinsville is accepting applications for POLICE OFFICER Applicant must be Georgia certified, have a clean driving record and no criminal history. Applicant must pass physical exam, drug screening and background investigation. Random drug testing is required. The City of Watkinsville offers good working conditions plus paid vacation, paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance and retirement plan. Uniforms, body armor and equipment provided, plus uniform allowance, take home vehicle* and continued P.O.S.T. training. Applications are available at Watkinsville City Hall, 191 VFW Drive. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The City of Watkinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. City of Watkinsville is a Drug-free Work Place. Medical / Health
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REGISTERED NURSE/LPN Advance Your Career in a Stable Environment! PruittHealth Hospice’s continued growth has created new nursing opportunities in Athens and surrounding areas. As a premier healthcare organization, PruittHealth Hospice offers Nurses a positive work environment, stability, growth, and the support of a caring and highly competent management staff. Hospice experience preferred. Current GA RN license required. Our team members enjoy great rates, flexible schedules, a top-tier benefits package including health and life insurance, STD/LTD, pension and retirement plans. Embark on an exciting new career path with a growing leader in healthcare. Join Us! For consideration, please email your resume to: aedwards@pruitthealth.com Discover even more career opportunities online at: www.pruitthealth.com Equal Opportunity Employer
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General Office Assistant Athens Real Estate Development and Property Management Company has opening for a part-time office assistant/bookkeeper to work 20 to 30 hours per week. Flexible scheduling during regular business hours. Responsibilities include answering phone, providing administrative support, preparing excel spread sheets. An enthusiastic personality and strong computer skills a must.
Please send resumes to Barrett Properties, P.O. Box 6048 Athens, GA 30604 or email resume to kpavao@clubproperties.com Banking / Real Estate/Mortgate Prof.
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Now Hiring Full Time & Part time teachers. Minimum requirements: Childcare experience required, CDA minimum preferred, Energetic, Team Player who is passionate about children Great benefits and work environment. Apply onsite, download app at www.krk23ga.com, or call 706-546-9400 for info.
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Territory Sales Opportunity to join fast paced, growing distributor. Home Office – Athens, GA – Some Travel Involved. Preferred ideal candidates will have previous experience in sales in a business to business environment. Must be articulate, energetic, and possess strong telephone as well as exceptional people skills. Base + Commission Salary. Reply in confidence by email to cday@lotus-intl.com. EOE Building Construction / Skilled Trades
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Electrical Commercial/ Industrial Electricians, Top Helpers, and Apprentices. Must have all PPE. Hiring for multiple locations. Call: 770-614-7112 www.awcareers.com Logistics / Transportation
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Driver- CDL/A $3000 Sign On Bonus for Experienced Drivers Paid Out within 30 days of 1st dispatch!
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CDL A DRIVER JOB FAIR October 24th 8 AM-Noon 300 Hwy 29 North Athens, GA 30603 Benefits Include: 4,000 Sign-On Bonus Medical Benefits on Day 1 401k w/Company Match Average Salary Over $70,000 Regional Routes with More Home Time Paid Vacations and Holidays For More information: call Steve Parks at 706-549-4520 Driveformclane.com
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GET ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS! McLane Company, Inc, a $44 billion supply chain services leader, is seeking qualified Class A Drivers to become a part of our valued team. Do you have what it takes to join our team? Must be at least 21 years of age, have HS diploma or GED, CDL Class A license, two years or 50,000 miles tractor trailer driving experience, exceptional customer service skills. This position involves accurate and timely delivery of merchandise to various customer locations in GA, SC, NC, and TN, including convenience stores, drug stores, mass merchants, and others. McLane Drivers “fingerprint” all freight and use the latest technology including PeopleNet, DriveCam, and DDH scanning. Home daily and most weekends. We offer outstanding pay and excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage beginning first day of employment, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation, holiday, sick leave, and 401(k). $4000 sign on bonus for qualified drivers A job fair will be held on Saturday October 24, 2015 from 8:00AM – 12:00 noon at McLane Southeast, 300 Hwy 29 N @ Athena Drive, Athens, GA 30601. Or apply in person M-F 8AM – 4PM, or on line at www.mclaneco.com. Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V Weaver Distributors Inc Automotive Parts and Service Person Must have aftermarket or service writer experience. Warehouse Help also needed Vacation, Insurance and Retirement IRA. Monday thru Friday 8 to 5. Please send resume to mweaver@weaverdist.com or apply in person at Weaver Distributors 4015 Danielsville Rd Athens Ga 30601 Accounting / Finanance/Insurance
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Roll Off Systems is seeking an Accounting Specialist. Job includes accounting and customer service responsibilities including data entry, report preparation and auditing. Strong communication skills and strong computer skills are essential. Please submit resumes to sgarrett@rolloffsystems.com
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Easter Seals North Georgia, Inc. seeks assistant teachers for daycare centers in Jefferson & Barrow. Must possess preschool CDA, TCD, or AA in ECE. Apply online at: http://bit.ly/1K9Thc4
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Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A. has an opening for a title abstractor. Ideal candidate will have experience examining title, searching real estate records and summarizing legal documents. Benefits included. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resumes to Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A., Attn: Office Manager, 2500 Daniell’s Bridge Road, Bld 200 – Ste. 3A, Athens, Georgia 30606.
Classic City Dialysis Center is currently seeking the following RN position: Dialysis Charge Nurse (Hemo)-Fulltime Tue., Thur. & Sat. Shift Requirements: Current Georgia RN licenses in GOOD standings • RN experience in dialysis preferred • CPR certifications • Flexible work schedule • Ethical work habits Please fax resume to 706.850.7404, mail or bring to 2485 Jefferson Road Athens GA or email to srucker@ccdialysis.com Education/Training
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