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Future Eagle Basketball Camp Held

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008

The East Jackson Future Eagle Boys Basketball Camp was held June 2-5. 40 participants took part in the camp, which was in its second year. East Jackson head boys’ basketball coach Brian Turner led the camp. Coach Sid Smith, Coach Jason Rainey and some of the East Jackson high school basketball team assisted him. All participants received East ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson Racer Takes Atlanta Dragway Win

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Wednesday, June 25. 2008

Despite predictions of thunderstorm, the first day of summer and the second points race of the season met with sunshine at the Atlanta Dragway. Each class was full, and many final rounds were decided by break outs and fouls in the face of some great runs and race vehicles that seemed to run better broken down. Super Pro Winner Stacey Blanton, ... [Full Story »]

Leopard coach pleased with attendance during summer work

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Thursday, June 19. 2008

There is a definite sense of determination among the Banks County High School football players. It can be seen on the faces as they arrive for summer workouts in the weight room located in the BCHS gym. Weights are being lifted and conditioning drills are being completed. For with each passing day the 2008 season draws closer. Blair Armstrong, ... [Full Story »]

County native wins third APC championship

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Thursday, June 19. 2008

A slew of world records, three gold medals, and two Best Lifter plaques - it happened at the American Powerlifting Committee (APC) National Championships in Norfolk, Virginia for three weightlifters. Jackson County native, Garry Glenn won his third APC National Championship and his fourth overall in the men’s 50-54 year old age class, but his ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: 2008 HOF Class A Strong One

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Thursday, June 19. 2008

The votes are in, and the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame class of 2008 has been chosen, and this year’s inductees amount to one of the best groups yet. The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame voted this past Saturday on the eight inductees at the Hall of Fame in Dawsonville. The 2008 class features racing pioneers, as well as those who helped elevate ... [Full Story »]

Summer prime for area paintballers, emphasis on teamwork and fun

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Wednesday, June 18. 2008

“Go for the can! Doritos, Doritos! Doritos is down! Go!” While hearing that screamed above the rapid-fire sound of semi-automatic fire may make you think of a concession stand hold-up, in reality it is the most recent incarnation of a game. That game is paintball. Daniel Vickery has been playing paintball for 11 years. Starting with ... [Full Story »]

CHS Set To Host Offensive Camp

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Wednesday, June 18. 2008

Hundreds of offensive high school students will be in Commerce late next month. Commerce High School head football coach Steve Savage says he expects between 350 to 425 athletes to come out to the 13th Northeast Georgia Offensive Camp, to be held at CHS July 22, 23 and 24. Football players from around the area will take part. The camp will be ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles Basketball Camp Ends

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Wednesday, June 18. 2008

The second annual Lady Eagles Basketball Camp wrapped up last week at East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Campers ranging from first to eighth grade took part, with the focus being placed on the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling and defense. “We keep it basic but make it somewhat challenging depending on the age and skill ... [Full Story »]

Tigersharks Open With Strong Showing

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Wednesday, June 18. 2008

The Commerce Tigersharks kicked off their 2008 season Saturday as they traveled to Winder for the Pentathlon. Four Tigersharks placed in their age division. They were Taylor Lacey, Brandon Liles, Kendall Moon and Hannah Lacey. Taylor Lacey took second in the girls’ 14 & under division, Liles won seventh in the boys’ 10 & under division, ... [Full Story »]

Duncan Creek Park holds grand opening

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Wednesday, June 18. 2008

Hundreds of area residents turned out Saturday for the official opening of Duncan Creek Park. While the park has been open to visitors since May 22, county employees have been busy putting the finishing touches on the 88-acre facility in preparation for the June 14 grand opening. The jewel of the facility is the 20,000 square-foot lighted skate ... [Full Story »]

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