Entries from December 2008

Raiders pass Salem trial

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
MCHS puts 3-1 record to the test after huge win It might be too early to call these Raiders the “comeback kids,” but Madison County is off to its best start in five years. The Raiders (3-1) find themselves within one victory of matching last year’s season win total after scoring a huge 60-48 road win over Salem Tuesday. “We haven’t ... [Full Story »] 

Connell's team takes Tabo Tipoff title

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
A dominating performance by the Winder-Barrow High School boys basketball team Saturday helped cap a successful run through the Tabo Tipoff Tournament. The Bulldoggs defeated Collins Hill 75-44 to capture first place in the tournament hosted by Jefferson High School and emerged with a perfect 3-0 record in tournament play which stretched over ... [Full Story »] 

Haymon-Morris still wears county crown

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
Winning the Barrow County championship is getting to be a hard habit to break for the Haymon-Morris Middle School girls basketball team. Coach Beth Parks’ squad captured the title for the second consecutive season with wins against county rivals Westside (32-27) and Russell Middle School (47-10.) In the opener against Westside, Haymon-Moris ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Wildcats enjoy success during holiday

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
New Apalachee High School wrestling coach Jim Stoudenmire knew his team would need some time to ease into the 2008-09 season. With several young wrestlers on the roster, Stoudenmire realized it might took a few matches to get up to full speed. It appears, however, the Mat Wildcats are perhaps ahead of schedule at this point. Apalachee competed ... [Full Story »] 

Long-time Danielsville council member resigns

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, December 4. 2008
Roger Watson will leave his seat at the Danielsville City Council table at the end of the month after 11 years of service. “I will continue my term until the end of December 2008, then you may appoint someone to serve in my seat until an election can be held,” wrote Watson in his resignation letter, which Mayor Glenn Cross read at the end ... [Full Story »] 

Holiday season to arrive in Banks this weekend

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, December 4. 2008
The Christmas season will arrive in full force over the weekend with holiday events planned in Homer, Maysville and Baldwin. The first annual Christmas Bazaar planned by the Banks County Chamber of Commerce will be held on Friday, December 5, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A Christmas parade starts at ... [Full Story »] 

Coach ‘just looking for effort at this point’ after frustrating loss

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
Madison County suffered its first loss of the season and it might not be the last unless the effort on the court changes, head coach Dan Lampe said. Third-ranked Madison County (3-1) fell to fifth-ranked Salem 56-53 Tuesday in Conyers. The team faces Monroe Area (Friday) and North Oconee (Saturday) before returning to Conyers Tuesday for a ... [Full Story »] 

WBHS cross country athletes earn All-Region status

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
A season which ended at the Class AAAA state meet has resulted in individual recognition for members of the Winder-Barrow High School cross country program. Amanda Cope was named first team All-Region 8-AAAA along with teammate Rebecca Gregory and Kalya Estes. Marie Lyle was named second team All-Region with Nicole Webb earning third team ... [Full Story »] 

Freeman, Raines named Athletes of the Week

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Thursday, December 4. 2008
Madison County High School basketball players Courtney Freeman and Bradley Raines were named Athletes of the Week by the school’s athletic department Freeman notched her third consecutive double-double during the Lady Raiders’ 73-36 win over Cross Creek Nov. 25. She scored 16 points to lead Madison County. Bradley scored 12 points in the ... [Full Story »] 

Fraud reported by Baldwin business

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, December 4. 2008
A Baldwin business owner reported that someone created fake business checks and cashed them. Seven checks totaling $3,195 were cashed. Other incidents reported to the Baldwin Police Department last week include the following: •domestic dispute between a married couple at a Banks Ridge Drive address. •missing juvenile was reported but it was ... [Full Story »] 
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