Entries from September 2008

Gut-check time

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 25. 2008
Raiders must rebound to keep pace in wild region The Madison County High School football team can ill-afford to dwell on its turnover-filled loss to Cedar Shoals last Friday. Not it if the Raiders hope to survive in this region, their coach says. “Every game is going to be a dog fight with a lot on the line, so you can’t afford to look ... [Full Story »] 

This Friday: Madison Co. vs. Salem info.

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Thursday, September 25. 2008

Rabid skunk found in Commerce

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 25. 2008
Commerce police officials have confirmed a rabid skunk was found in Commerce over the weekend and are warning residents to keep an eye out for animals that may exhibit odd behavior. The skunk was found in the Sunny Lane area on Saturday after residents noticed it acting strangly. Commerce police responded to the area and killed the skunk. Tests ... [Full Story »] 

Vacant house destroyed by fire

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 25. 2008
A Bethlehem home was completely destroyed by fire late Tuesday evening. Shortly after 11:30 Tuesday night, firefighters from Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services responded to the 300 block of Manning Gin Road in Bethlehem to a reported structure fire. First arriving crews found a residential structure fully involved. “Due to the amount ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton Fall Festival set this weekend

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 25. 2008
The work to create more than 5,000 scarecrows for a new world record is over in Hoschton. Now comes the fun for the city. Hoschton will hold its annual fall festival — also dubbed the Scarecrow Stampede — on Friday, Sept. 26, from noon to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festival will include family-oriented ... [Full Story »] 

East Jackson Scores Historic First Area Win

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Thursday, September 25. 2008
The East Jackson Lady Eagles volleyball team picked up their first area win in school history last week, defeating Greene County 2-0 last Tuesday afternoon. The Lady Eagles were scheduled to face Hart County and Rabun County at Hart County Tuesday. Results were not available at press time. East Jackson will host Tallulah Falls and Jefferson on ... [Full Story »] 

‘Tailgate Barrow’ event set for October 2

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 25. 2008
The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce will present a celebration of the Barrow County School System the night before the county's biggest rivalry matchup. “Tailgate Barrow” will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 6-9 p.m., at the Barrow County Board of Education, at 179 W. Athens Street, Winder. Winder-Barrow High School and Apalachee High ... [Full Story »] 

Auburn PD arrests convicted felon with meth

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 25. 2008
Paul Nolan Welch, 32, of 3773 Rod Place, Lawrenceville, was arrested last week for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, probation violation and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Others arrested by the Auburn Police Department during the last week include: •Steven Luke Robinson, 23, 316 Carter Road #108, Auburn, ... [Full Story »] 

Hawks compete at county championships

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 25. 2008
The Mill Creek High School cross country teams competed Saturday at the Gwinnett County Championships. The girls’ varsity placed sixth and the boys’ varsity finished in eighth place. Brittany Westmoreland led the Lady Hawks setting a new school record with her time of 19:39.63. Alicia Connolly finished second for Mill Creek with a time of ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers ready for region play against Morgan County on Friday

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Wednesday, September 24. 2008
This Friday night Jackson County’s football team gets to show what all the hard work in practice can accomplish as the Panthers face Morgan County in the first region game of the season. The players and coaching staff have prepared for Friday’s game since Jackson County made the move down to AAA. Jackson County goes into the game with a ... [Full Story »] 
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