Entries from February 2009

OPINION: House takes up property tax relief legislation

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
Relief for Georgia’s property tax payers moved to the top of the legislative agenda in the House of Representatives last week. House members adopted HB 143, which addresses the governor’s proposal to eliminate funding for the homeowner tax relief grants to local governments. The end of these grants would result in a property tax increase of ... [Full Story »] 

Attorney general’s opinion surprises school leader

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
Georgia attorney general Thurbert Baker’s opinion that a consortium of schools can’t use taxpayer dollars to fund a lawsuit against the state came as news to at least one school leader. “I have read the opinion, and all I can say at this point is that I am surprised,” Madison County Schools superintendent Mitch McGhee said in an email. ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Leopards edged by Fannin, look to beat Oglethorpe

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
The Banks County Lady Leopards are fighting for a place in the region tournament. With three games left in the season, Banks County has one option available – win. The do or die game came Tuesday as the Lady Leopards hosted Oglethorpe County. “If we beat Oglethorpe,” coach Jerry King said, “we are guaranteed the third seed [in the ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Leopards place ninth at Coal Mountain

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
Banks County Mat Leopards placed three grapplers in the Coal Mountain Classic over the weekend. For more see this week's Banks County News .

Commerce Grapplers Take First Place At Sweet Onion Classic

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
With the Traditional Area Tournament just over a week away, the Commerce grapplers have earned a few days to rest from competition. Commerce wrestling coach Kendall Love thinks the mat Tigers still have plenty of gas in the tank. “Our guys are still getting better,” Love said. “They are still wrestling well and still improving. I don’t ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Wildcats win Battle of Barrow

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
The Apalachee High School Mat Wildcats avenged an earlier season loss to Winder-Barrow High School by taking a 46-33 victory in the Battle of Barrow Friday night. For AHS coach Jim Stoudenmire, it was another step for his team in becoming a contender this season. The Mat Wildcats have made steady improvement as the 2008-09 season has ... [Full Story »] 

AHS swimmers improve times

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
The Apalachee High School swimming teams were among the 48 schools taking part in a large event at Westminster in Atlanta last weekend. AHS coach John Slater said the event is a preliminary to the state swim meet. “Many state qualifiers did not even make the finals for their events,” the AHS coach said. “Most of our swimmers were able to ... [Full Story »] 

Wildcat players set to sign

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
Three Apalachee High School football players were set to sign letters of intent Wednesday morning. Seniors Chaun Gresham (South Carolina), Qucravion Ash (Presbyterian College) and John Livesay (Chowan University) will each continue their football careers at the next level. A ceremony was held at AHS Wednesday morning, the first day high school ...

COLUMN: Shining Knight right solution for UGA hoops

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
Hard times have fallen on the men’s basketball program at the University of Georgia. While there was some cause for hope after last spring’s miraculous run through the SEC tournament, the disappointing 2008-09 season has cause Dennis Felton to be shown the door. (It should be remembered that Felton’s severance package for failing at his ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs use strong defense in victory

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, February 4. 2009
After his team lost to Apalachee back on Jan. 9, Winder-Barrow High School coach Eli Connell couldn’t shake the defeat from his mind. It ate away at him. All he could do was look at the calendar for the next meeting. As game week arrived for the rematch, however, the Bulldogg coach decided to downplay the contest to his players somewhat. ... [Full Story »] 
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