Entries from November 2008

BOC shoots down firearms ordinance

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, November 27. 2008
Madison County commissioners shot down a proposed ordinance Monday night that would have outlawed the discharge of a firearm within 300 feet of a residence in the county. The commissioners’ decision drew enthusiastic applause from a large crowd that packed the Madison County Superior Courtroom to voice their dismay with the proposal. A number ... [Full Story »] 

Farm City Week celebrates nature’s bounty

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, November 27. 2008
At Thanksgiving, Americans often celebrate their blessings with family and friends. Because food plays an integral part of holiday gatherings, the week of Thanksgiving makes the perfect time to celebrate Farm-City Week, Nov. 21 through Thanksgiving Day, and reflect on the cooperative relationship between farmers and their urban colleagues who ... [Full Story »] 

Scoreboard: Jefferson Dragons Nov. 27

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, November 27. 2008
Girls Basketball Nov. 24 - The Lady Dragons suffered their second loss of the Tabo's Tip-Off Tournament Monday, as they fell to Oconee County 32-25. For more on these stories, see the Dec. 3 edition of The Jackson Herald .

November routs

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Thursday, November 27. 2008
MCHS girls win third-straight blowout The Madison County basketball team will finish November without having broken a sweat. The Lady Raiders (3-0) won their third game in a row by 29 points or more, beating Cross Creek 73-36 Tuesday on the final night of Madison County’s own Northeast Georgia Shootout. So has the competition been sub-par or ... [Full Story »] 

Raiders cross-up Cross Creek

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Thursday, November 27. 2008
Madison Co. forces slew of turnover s in win The number jumped right off the stat sheet when coach Steve Crouse reviewed the game totals. Madison County (2-1) forced 33 turnovers in a 64-58 win over Cross Creek Tuesday on the final night of the Northeast Georgia Shootout in Danielsville. “Yes, the defense is improving,” said Crouse, whose ... [Full Story »] 

Scoreboard: Jackson County Panthers Nov. 27

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Thursday, November 27. 2008
Boys Basketball Nov. 24 - The Jackson County Panthers picked up their first win of the season, defeating Tallulah Falls 53-26 in the first round of play in the Jackson County Tip-Off Tournament. They will move on to face Banks County in the championship game. Nov. 25 - The Panthers took second place in the Jackson County Thanksgiving Tourney, ... [Full Story »] 

Guard play triggers another win

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008
After watching back court mate Lauren Smith light-up the scoreboard last week, Shantydra Arnold decided to get in on the action, too. The junior guard scored 22 points to spark Madison County’s 65-36 victory over Class AAAAA Newton County Saturday in its opener in the Northeast Georgia Invitational in Danielsville. Arnold was on-target from ... [Full Story »] 

Raiders topple Class AAAAA foe

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008
One Madison County player offered an interesting point in the locker room as the Raiders (1-1) savored a 20-point win over Duluth Saturday night. “I said, ‘Guys, we need to act like we’ve been here before,’” coach Steve Crouse said. “And one of them spoke up and he said, ‘Well, coach, I don’t know if we’ve ever beaten a Class ... [Full Story »] 

Raiders topple Class AAAAA foe

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 26. 2008
One Madison County player offered an interesting point in the locker room as the Raiders (1-1) savored a 20-point win over Duluth Saturday night. “I said, ‘Guys, we need to act like we’ve been here before,’” coach Steve Crouse said. “And one of them spoke up and he said, ‘Well, coach, I don’t know if we’ve ever beaten a Class ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers open season with win

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008
The Jackson County Lady Panthers started their basketball season out on a high note Thursday night, as they defeated the Lady Spartans of West Hall 47-30 in their season opener. The Lady Panthers’ next regular season game is scheduled for Dec. 2, when they’ll travel to Johnson to face the Lady Knights. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. West ... [Full Story »] 
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