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Local players compete in AJGA tournaments

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Friday, July 25. 2008

Boys and girls, ages 7-18, from Metro Atlanta and North Georgia participated in three Atlanta Junior Golf events during the past two weeks. On July 9, players competed at Reunion Golf Club in Hoschton and on July 14 at the Chattahoochee Country Club in Gainesville. On July 16, players traveled to Commerce to compete at the Double Oaks Golf ... [Full Story »]

Sea Dragons finish fourth at league champions, ready for state weekend

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Friday, July 25. 2008

The Jefferson Sea Dragons traveled north to Habersham County this past weekend to compete in the North Georgia Swim League Championship. The NGSL meet was a little different than what the swimmers are accustomed due to the meet being more of a team effort than individual scores. Jefferson snagged a respectable fourth place improving from last ... [Full Story »]

Make It An Even Dozen For Love At Lanier

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Thursday, July 24. 2008

He did it again! Maysville racing ace Joey Love picked up his 12th victory in the Open Wheel Modified division Saturday night at Lanier National Speedway. It was Love’s fourth straight win at the Braselton raceway, a track he has all but dominated this season. Several local drivers traveled to Anderson Motor Speedway in South Carolina to ... [Full Story »]

13-14 All-Stars battle tough foes at state

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Thursday, July 24. 2008

The Banks County 13-14-year-old All-Star baseball team seemingly faced tough odds the entire time it was in the postseason. After competing in the regional tournament in Blue Ridge, the squad advanced to the state tournament in Rome. In the opening round, Banks County held on for a 7-6 victory against Acworth. The local team had to deal with ... [Full Story »]

13-14 All-Stars battle tough foes at state

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Thursday, July 24. 2008

COLUMN: Work, dedication will equal success for Leopards

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Thursday, July 24. 2008

Day by day we are getting closer. With the dawning of each new morning, the echoes for a new gridiron campaign can be heard more vividly. Yes, the new high school football season is just around the corner. For players and coaches at Banks County High School, that means the tempo of preparation will only continue to increase as the days draw ... [Full Story »]

Leopards venture to West Georgia camp

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Thursday, July 24. 2008

The offseason work continues for the Banks County High School gridiron Leopards. Last week 34 members of the BCHS football team loaded up and ventured to the University of West Georgia in Carrollton for the Southeastern Defensive Camp. Eight Leopard coaches also attended. BCHS was one of 12 schools which participated. Coach Blair Armstrong’s ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson swim team visited by champion swimmers

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Thursday, July 24. 2008

Head coach Matt Grant, for the Jefferson city rec swim team, had a surprise for the young swimmers Thursday night. Grant brought guests UGA assistant swim coach Harvey Humphries and two of the university’s champion swimmers. The swimmers have both recently competed for a spot in the Beijing Olympics. Mary DeScenza competed in the 200 meter ... [Full Story »]

Column: 1985 Season Proved Nothing Is Certain

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Thursday, July 24. 2008

It’s been an interesting week, as many of the NASCAR pundits are already calling Kyle Busch the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion. True, that after picking up win number seven at Chicagoland Speedway, young Mr. Busch is very much a favorable candidate for the title once the tour reaches Homestead in November. But to call him the champ this ... [Full Story »]

World renowned horse trainer to hold clinic in Winder

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Thursday, July 24. 2008

BY KRISTI REED GaWaNi Ponyboy, one of the most sought-after horse behaviorists in the world, will be visiting Across the Way Stables in Winder on September 27 and 28 for a two-day riding clinic. Jacquelin Twiss, owner of Across the Way Stables, said she has been working for over a year to get the famed teacher to hold a clinic at her stables. ... [Full Story »]

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