Entries from October 2008

Raiders fall on the road to Apalachee, 55-35

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 31. 2008
Madison County rolled up 480 yards of total offense and put 35 points on the scoreboard at Apalachee Friday night. Unfortunately, the Raiders were outmatched in both categories by the home Wildcats, who piled up 535 total yards in a 55-35 win. The Raiders dropped to 2-7 on the season, while Apalachee improved to 6-3. Apalachee jumped to a 14-0 ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow's early voting a record

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, October 31. 2008
WINDER – More than 43 percent of Barrow County’s 33,885 registered voters cast ballots ahead of Tuesday’s 2008 general election. A total of 13,828 residents took advantage of the 45 days of early voting that ended Friday at 7 p.m. “This is the first election where early voting – when people could vote early with no excuse – has been ... [Full Story »] 

Final votes to be cast Tuesday; over 40% already voted in Barrow

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, October 31. 2008
More than 43 percent of Barrow County’s 33,885 registered voters cast ballots ahead of Tuesday’s 2008 general election. A total of 13,828 residents took advantage of the 45 days of early voting that ended Friday at 7 p.m. Barrow County voters will decide three local contested races Tuesday as well as voice their opinions in the ... [Full Story »] 

One vote for ending the war in Iraq

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, October 31. 2008
By Mark Beardsley For all of the anger and ignorance, for all the meanness and hatred being expressed, I think we have the two best nominees for president we’ve been offered in years. I’m voting for Obama, but there are a lot of things about McCain that I like. He’s actually a moderate, a fiscal conservative, although, like Obama, he’s ... [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. candidates file campaign contribution reports

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, October 31. 2008
Madison County candidates have filed their final campaign contribution reports before the Nov. 4 election. Here is a list of candidates and their contributions in the Oct. 30 reporting period: SHERIFF •Clayton Lowe, Democratic incumbent, $20,929 in contributions, $12,217 in expenses. Itemized contributions in Oct. 30 reporting period: Harry ... [Full Story »] 

Education panel visits East Jackson Elementary School

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, October 31. 2008
More than 50 educators and other "stakeholders" representing business, government, education and citizen groups visited East Jackson Elementary School Thursday to see an example of a school that is "doing things right." East Jackson was the only elementary school on the tour by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education. In all, the ... [Full Story »] 

Gwinnett police: I-85 accidents reduced by presence

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, October 31. 2008
The Gwinnett County Police Department says its Highway Interdiction Team (H.I.T.) is making a difference on how people drive through Gwinnett — especially along I-85. H.I.T. has been making drug arrests and is contributing to the decreasing number of accidents in the areas that the team operates, according to the police department. The ... [Full Story »] 

One injured in Friday morning wreck

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, October 31. 2008
A Commerce man was transported to a local hospital Friday morning after a wreck at the intersection of U.S. 441 and Georgia Highway 98 at about 10:30. The Commerce Police Department said Joseph Stepnek, 164 Piedmont Street, was traveling east on Hwy. 98 when his Ford Taurus was struck by a vehicle traveling south on U.S. 441. Officials at the ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles prepare for region; take 1st, 2nd in MainStreet Invitational

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 31. 2008
The East Jackson Eagles cross country team continued to perform well as they move towards the 8-AA region meet this weekend at Riverside Military Academy. First, the boys defended their 2007 title in the MainStreet Invitational held at East Jackson last Tuesday, while the girls placed second out of six schools competing. Then on Saturday, the ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons prepare for region meet Sat.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 31. 2008
The Jefferson Dragons Cross Country team turned in another strong performance last week at the MainStreet Invitational at East Jackson. The girls came out on top, besting East Jackson, Jackson County and Banks County. Madison County and Commerce competed, but did not have enough runners to score. Meanwhile the boys finished fourth, behind East ... [Full Story »] 
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