Entries from November 2008

Raiders selected to play in state all-star softball games this weekend

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, November 6. 2008
Two Raider softball seniors will be part of the first-ever Georgia Dugout Club all-star series this weekend while another will be ready to play should a roster spot become available. Taylor Morgan and Megan Kesler were both selected to play for the North all-star squad while Heather Echols has been designated as the first alternate. “It’s ... [Full Story »] 

Brakhage leads MCHS at region

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Thursday, November 6. 2008
Corey Brakhage made his first region meet a memorable one. The Raider freshman ran a 19:37 to lead Madison County and finish 34th out of 70 varsity runners overall at Saturday’s 8-AAAA meet in Conyers. Heritage ended up winning the region with a team score of 22, easily defeating second-place Habersham Central (75). Madison County finished ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers close season by hosting Stephens Co. Friday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, November 6. 2008
The Jackson County Panthers were hoping to make a recent losing streak by the Oconee County Warriors work in their favor by extending their misery to four. It wasn’t meant to be, however, as the Warriors used their match-up with the Panthers to turn their fortunes around, winning 44-17. There’s no time for the Panthers to worry about ... [Full Story »] 

Cheer Panthers take third at Region

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, November 6. 2008
The Jackson County Varsity cheerleaders placed third in Region competition Saturday and will continue to the state cheerleading competition this Friday. The Jackson County cheerleader captain, and member of the All State Cheerleading Squad will be recognized Saturday at the second session of the State finals. The Cheerleader of the Year and the ...

Eagles prepare for Jefferson onslaught in season closer Friday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
East Jackson holds off Dawson for win A touchdown pass from Evan Williamson to Cody Gibbs with four minutes left on the clock boosted the East Jackson Eagles ahead of Dawson County Friday night, giving the Eagles their third region victory of the year. But with the celebration now behind them, East Jackson has to face the 8-AA region champs, ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson defeats Titans to clinch 8-AA title

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008
Dragons face East Jackson Friday After eight games and 47 and a half minutes of playing time in the ninth game, Jefferson’s title hopes hung on one kick. If the North Oconee Titans made it, it would tie the game at 17-17, sending the game into overtime. That would have put the Dragons’ undefeated record and, more importantly, their region ... [Full Story »] 

It's over: now what to write about?

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
It’s finally over. True, I write this before the Nov. 4 election, so it is possible that as you read this the lawyers for one of the presidential candidates are instigating a challenge in Florida, Pennsylvania or New Mexico. But I’m taking the glass-half-full approach today. It’s all over but the complaining by the losers — which should ... [Full Story »] 

Nicholson enacts zoning

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
The Nicholson City Council approved its first-ever zoning ordinance Monday night but not before it changed the proposed zoning on 11.43 acres. City attorney Rob Russell said at Thursday’s work session the city’s new zoning ordinance has four classifications, and the map leaves all property zoned in accordance with how it’s currently being ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Doesn’t like adding 30 minutes to JCCHS schedule

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
Dear Editor: For those of you who were lucky enough to have gone on the school web site the week before school started or had a freshman attend Panther Prep day you may have heard of the extra 30 minutes being added to the beginning of the school day. The change did not happen as of 4 p.m. the day before the 1st day of school due to a lack of ... [Full Story »] 

Many changes span last decade in W-B

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
BY CHRIS BRIDGES, EDITOR Whenever I drive through Winder and Barrow County, I am amazed at the constant change that is occurring. It seems something is always being constructed — especially in Winder — on every available lot. From a new fast-food restaurant to a new mini-strip mall, Winder seems to be the headquarters for construction. (As ... [Full Story »] 
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