Entries from January 2009

Officers kicked in face, chest by drunk man

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, January 2. 2009
A combative and intoxicated man kicked one police officer in the face and another officer in the chest several times during an arrest, according to Braselton police. A Braselton officer was told that a man — later identified as David Patterson, 31, of Braselton — was sitting inside a vehicle parked at a restaurant on Ga. Hwy. 211 that ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: 2008 a painful year for local area

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, January 2. 2009
It was a painful year in 2008 for the Braselton-Hoschton area. The growth boom that had fueled the area over the past five years came to a screeching halt during 2008. And that was THE story for the area during the year — the building bust impacted every aspect of community life, from jobs, to housing, to businesses, to government. Local home ... [Full Story »] 

After Guinness denial, city lands ‘Academy’ record

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, January 2. 2009
Hoschton may not have a Guinness World Record title — but it does have an official world record for the “Most Scarecrows in One Location.” The World Records Academy has granted Hoschton a world record for the 5,441 scarecrows that were posted throughout the 30548 zip code in September. Hoschton officials didn’t learn about its new world ... [Full Story »] 

Raiders celebrate holidays with 35-point rout

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, January 1. 2009
Madison County might have scored plenty of points Monday night, but the Raider defense was the real catalyst in a 71-36 thumping of Stephens County in Hart County High School’s holiday tournament. “We came out and played great defense and we challenged our guys after not playing defense Saturday night against Hart County,” head coach ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Raiders lose to out-of-state juggernaut

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, January 1. 2009
Prior to his team’s game with Dillard High School Monday, Lady Raider coach Dan Lampe had heard reports that this Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., team possibly ranked as high as no. 3 nationally. After the Lady Raiders played these out-of-state foes, he said that could very well be the case. “It wouldn’t surprise me if they were the no. 3 team in ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson USA Wrestling wins Classic

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, January 1. 2009
Jefferson USA Wrestling came out on top in the New Year’s Classic that was held this past Saturday at Jefferson High School. The Dragons beat out 50 other schools for the team title. The event was held Dec. 26 and 27, with over 400 kids competing from four different states. Jefferson scored 84 points while Team Walton placed second with 60 ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson splits first two tourney games

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, January 1. 2009
The Lady Dragons of Jefferson were hoping to start their weekend off by stopping a two-game losing streak on Saturday. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out that way, as Jefferson lost to Sevier County, Tenn. in the opening game of the Warrior Holiday Classic at Oconee County, falling 60-37. “They shot the ball pretty well and jumped on us ... [Full Story »] 

JHS defeats Sevier Co. to start tourney

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Thursday, January 1. 2009
The Jefferson Dragons made a good start on their efforts in the Warrior Holiday Classic on Saturday, as they picked up a win over the Smokey Bears of Sevier Co., Tenn., 61-56. With the win the Dragons were slated to face Oconee County Monday night, with the winner moving on to the championship game on Tuesday. Results were unavailable at press ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County Sports Wrap-up

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Thursday, January 1. 2009
The 2008 year offered a lot of ups and downs for the local teams as Banks County athletes competed on the fields, tracks, mats and courts. Leopard fans, athletes and parents have a number of memories from the year that will live in the clippings and trophies demonstrating the accomplishments of student athletes from the past year. While a lot ... [Full Story »] 

Newsmaker of the Year: The Scarecrow

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, January 1. 2009
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, but they are always keeping watch over the people and events happening in Hoschton. The Scarecrow — the city’s unofficial mascot — is this year’s Newsmaker of the Year. And while the Scarecrow didn’t earn the title of a Guinness World Record, he helped invigorate a community spirit in 2008 that few towns in ... [Full Story »] 
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