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Firearms deer season opens Oct. 18

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Monday, October 13. 2008

It is finally that time of the year again for Georgia hunters. Firearms deer season opens Saturday, October 18 and goes through January 1 in the Northern Zone and January 15 in the Southern Zone. Last year, more than 276,000 licensed hunters harvested over 300,000 deer. “Regulated hunting is the most cost effective and efficient means of ... [Full Story »]

Panthers Lose To Franklin Co. 14-0

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Sunday, October 12. 2008

It started as a homecoming night with a lot of promise. The Jackson County Panthers were hoping to stop a current slide, and get their second check mark in the win column for the year. But, despite holding the Lions scoreless in the first quarter, and staying within seven points going into the third quarter, a call on a fumble went against the ... [Full Story »]

Scoreboard: Jackson County Panthers Oct. 11

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Sunday, October 12. 2008

Softball Oct. 7 - The Jackson County Lady Panthers season ended on Tuesday with back-to-back losses in region tournament play. Their first game came against Hart County, who defeated the Lady Panthers 3-2. Their final game came that evening against Franklin County, who won 10-2. Volleyball Oct. 7 - The Lady Panthers of Jackson County ended a ... [Full Story »]

Scoreboard: Jefferson Dragons Oct. 11

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Sunday, October 12. 2008

Softball Oct. 7 - The Lady Dragons of Jefferson started out their regional tournament on rock ground with an opening day 2-0 loss to Dawson County, sending them through the losers bracket. Oct. 10 - The Lady Dragons regained their form on Friday, first defeating Rabun County 3-0, then winning over Union County 3-0. Oct. 11 - Jefferson started ... [Full Story »]

Scoreboard: East Jackson Eagles Oct. 11

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Sunday, October 12. 2008

Volleyball Oct. 9 - Add two more losses to the tally for East Jackson, as the Lady Eagles fell firs to Lakeview Academy 0-2, with set scores of 15-25 adn 18-25, then to West Forsyth 0-2, with set scores of 6-25 and 8-25. Oct. 11 - The Lady Eagles lost a Saturday match up with Rockdale County 0-2. Set scores were not immediatly available. For ... [Full Story »]

East Jackson Back-To-Back Region Softball Champs

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Sunday, October 12. 2008

The Lady Eagles of East Jackson became back-to-back region champs Saturday as they beat Jefferson 3-0 in the championship game. It was a tough region road for the Lady Eagles, who defeated Oglethorpe County 13-0 in their post season opener Tuesday, then moved on to beat Union County 3-1 later that evening. East Jackson then went on later in the ... [Full Story »]

Commerce Tigers chew up Athens Christian

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Saturday, October 11. 2008

Commerce's Friday night win proved that the Tigers still have claws. The 49-20 win over Athens Christian marks the first region win for Commerce. Commerce's performance on the field kept the fans pumped as the Tigers pushed hard on the Athens Christian Eagles. For more on Friday's homecoming game see Wednesday's edition of The Commerce News .

MCHS volleyball ends regular season

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Saturday, October 11. 2008

The Mill Creek volleyball team ended the regular season last Thursday with wins against Meadowcreek and Lakeside. The Lady Hawks won both matches in two games, beating Meadowcreek by scores of 25-17 and 25-16 and topping Lakeside 25-13 and 25-16. Mill Creek was led by Lauren Rhodes with 14 kills. Mo Simmons added 13 kills and Ashley Jackson had ... [Full Story »]

Lady Hawks miss fourth region title

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Saturday, October 11. 2008

For the first time in four years, region 7-AAAAA has a new softball champion. Mill Creek lost 3-1 to Peachtree Ridge on Friday, ending the Lady Hawks’ bid for a fourth consecutive region title. Mill Creek begins sectional play next week. REGION PLAYOFFS After last Tuesday’s 4-2 loss to Peachtree Ridge, Mill Creek faced a must win situation ... [Full Story »]

Late score lifts Loganville over MCHS

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Saturday, October 11. 2008

LOGANVILLE – Madison County played 46 minutes of its best football Friday night. But it was Loganville’s two-minute offense that made the difference in the Red Devils’ 13-10 win. The upset-minded Raiders hadn’t trailed all evening until they watched Loganville fly 85 yards in just 1:28 to score a go-ahead touchdown with 31 seconds left ... [Full Story »]

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