Entries from January 2009

Rout in rematch

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, January 29. 2009
Lady Raiders remain on track in subregion title chase Madison County hasn’t forgotten a bitter loss to Cedar Shoals earlier this year. But the memory might be skewed now after Tuesday night’s show of force. Enjoying a 24-point lead at one point, Madison County (17-5, 6-1) whipped Cedar Shoals 69-54 in the rematch, acquitting itself of a ... [Full Story »] 

Agony, again

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Thursday, January 29. 2009
Losing streak at seven after another heartbreaker The Raiders’ Tuesday loss to Cedar Shoals very much looked like a repeat of last week’s devastating loss to Clarke Central. Or, as coach Steve Crouse put it, “a repeat of every game that’s close.” The frustration is mounting for Madison County (7-14, 1-6) with seven straight losses in ... [Full Story »] 

Seven Raiders place at south Georgia tourney

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Thursday, January 29. 2009
The Raider wrestlers finished near the top of another tournament as their regular season winds to a close. Traveling to south Georgia for the day, Madison County placed fifth out of 16 teams Saturday at the Tift County Invitational in Tifton. Cody Phillips led the charge, claiming second in the 112-lb. weight class. Michael Kilpatrick (130-lb.) ... [Full Story »] 

Century Center files appeal in lawsuit

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, January 29. 2009
The developers of Century Center at Braselton in Barrow County filed an appeal this week with the Georgia Supreme Court in their lengthy and complex legal battle against the Town of Braselton over a zoning dispute. The appeal revolves around three earlier Superior Court actions that took place in late 2007 and in August and October of 2008. The ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: A few state cutback ideas

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, January 29. 2009
State Rep. Tommy Benton said this week that while he gets a lot of calls to cut state spending, few people will give him specific suggestions on where to cut. We have a suggestion: Everywhere. Just like a lot of local governments, the state government became bloated during the housing bubble. Money flowed into the state budget and was quickly ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Leopards 2-1 last week with five games left

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, January 29. 2009
Banks County’s Lady Leopards went 2-1 last week to move to 8-11 overall as the season approaches the final weeks. The Lady Leopards fell to Jefferson last Tuesday, but rebounded to take a cross-region win over Dawson County and picked up a win over Jackson County the next night. This week, Banks faces sub-region opponent East Jackson and ... [Full Story »] 

Grapplers Heading South For Vidalia Tourney

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, January 29. 2009
With three big wins and a first place in a 14-team tournament, the Commerce wrestling squad had a great past week. The mat Tigers hope to continue the performance with a good showing at the Vidalia Tournament this weekend. The two-day tournament gets under way Friday at 5:00 p.m. with the finals on Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m. With ... [Full Story »] 

Oconee’s choice benefits Banks school system

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, January 29. 2009
In many ways it is understandable that the Oconee County School System decided to remove the “interim” tag from John Jackson’s position. The interim superintendent was recently named superintendent on a permanent basis for the Oconee County School System, selected as the choice after the decision had been narrowed down to him and Banks ... [Full Story »] 

Mr. Fielding goes to Washington

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, January 29. 2009
County teen witnesses historic inauguration J.S. Fielding admits he’s a little behind in his school work right now. But the ninth grader’s teachers can certainly pardon his recent four-day absence from class. After all, Fielding did witness the swearing in of the 44th United States president. “They know I wasn’t skipping,” Fielding ... [Full Story »] 

Sunrise senior village approved

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, January 29. 2009
BOC votes 4-1 to allow dense residential development around shortened golf course A retirement golfing village can now be constructed in Madison County. County commissioners voted 4-1 Monday — with Bruce Scogin providing the lone “no” vote — to approve John Byram’s request for a rezoning for Sunrise Golf Village, a proposed densely ... [Full Story »] 
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