Entries from August 2008

Lady Eagles Start Season With Two Victories

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 29. 2008
The East Jackson Lady Eagles got the 2008 softball season off to a good start last week with back-to-back wins against Clarke Central, followed by a strong run in the Hawk/Bulldog Invitational at Peachtree Ridge. The Lady Eagles were scheduled to host Habersham Central in their home opener Wednesday afternoon. Check www.mainstreetnewssports.com ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Tigers Look For Traction Before Region Play Next Week

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 29. 2008
he Lady Tigers of Commerce are still working to find their footing early in the season. They have lost four games, including a match up with Jefferson last Tuesday, but did record a win against Towns County over the weekend as they continue to fine-tune their program before next week’s region opener. Before they get to region play, however, ... [Full Story »] 

DA offices in Georgia to start furloughs

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BarrowJournal
Friday, August 29. 2008
District attorney offices across the state will take across the board furloughs, starting this month. The Prosecuting Attorney’s Council announced last week that budget cuts and declining revenue have resulted in the decision to take furloughs. State-paid employees of district attorney offices and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Council staff ... [Full Story »] 

New Superior Court judgeship recommended

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BarrowJournal
Friday, August 29. 2008
The Judicial Council of Georgia has recommended that the Piedmont Judicial Circuit get another superior court judgeship. The council recently reviewed caseload data for requesting circuits and named the Piedmont Judicial Circuit with the highest priority among 10 circuits for a new superior court judgeship. The Piedmont Judicial Circuit serves ... [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. vs. Rockdale Co. info.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 29. 2008

COLUMN: For what it’s worth, some predictions on Raider and college football

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 29. 2008
If the past is any indication, Madison County will play a one-possession affair in its season opener Friday night that might cause heart palpitations for some. After all, five of Madison County’s eight season openers this decade have gone down to the wire (all five being decided by eight points or less). And more often than not, the Raiders ... [Full Story »] 

SCOREBOARD: Commerce Tigers Aug. 28

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 29. 2008
Softball Wednesday's softball game against Banks County at Commerce was postponed due to inclimate weather. The game has been rescheduled for Oct. 1.

701-acre development proposed in South Jackson

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, August 29. 2008
A huge development that could bring a major manufacturer and jobs to Jackson County is being proposed for South Jackson. Jackson County leaders will consider a zoning request Sept. 25 that would lead to a 701-acre industrial park locating along Hwy. 129, starting 1.3 miles north of the Athens-Clarke County line at Mary Collier Road. The ... [Full Story »] 

Raider coach wary of Rockdale speed

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 29. 2008
Madison County coach Randell Owens has often said that Rockdale County has as good athletes as any “walking the halls.” But it’s the Raiders’ job to make sure the ones in uniform don’t sprint up and down the football field at will Friday night. Madison County opens the season Friday night against what Owens described as a dangerous ... [Full Story »] 

Providers outline watering restrictions

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, August 29. 2008
If you live in Jackson County, can you water your lawn and, if so, on what schedule? It all depends on who you pay for your water. With a county water authority and six municipalities offering water service, the rules are varied. First of all, if you own a well, pump from a neighborhood lake or are on a private water system, you can do whatever ... [Full Story »] 
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