Entries from April 2009

Jack Royston

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, April 2. 2009
ROYSTON – Jack Glenn Royston, 85, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at Cobb Memorial Hospital in Royston. Born in Franklin County, on January 2, 1924, he was the son of the late Floyd and Tecora Fowler Royston. He was self-employed in the shaving industry and was a member of Franklin Springs Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the ... [Full Story »] 

WBHS hires new basketball coach

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, April 2. 2009
Winder-Barrow High School has selected David Sokol as its new varsity boys basketball coach. Sokol was officially approved by the Barrow County Board of Education Tuesday night. He was the head coach of the Class AAAAA War Eagles this past season. South Forsyth competes in Region 7-AAAAA. Sokol will replace Eli Connell who stepped down after ... [Full Story »] 

Tigers’ Tennis Faces Must-Win At Woody Gap

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, April 2. 2009
The Commerce tennis team has had a run of bad luck in recent matches. It started with a loss to Banks County on March 17, both teams fell to the Leopards. The boys were defeated 3-2 as the girls were swept 5-0. “I thought we played hard but had too many unforced errors,” said tennis coach Chad Bridges. Then at Lakeview Academy on March 19, ... [Full Story »] 

JV Leopards ready for home tournament Sat.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, April 2. 2009
Banks County’s JV Leopards have stepped up this year in a big way. With only four dropped games so far in the season and the Banks County Leopard JV Tournament scheduled for this Saturday, the JV team has earned each of the seven wins and shown big improvement from last season. Saturday’s tournament includes long-standing rival Commerce, ... [Full Story »] 

Bus drivers speak out against pay cut

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, April 2. 2009
More than 40 people attended a Banks County Board of Education meeting Wednesday night (April 1) on a proposal to cut employee salaries. Four people spoke with two being bus drivers who asked that their salaries not be cut and pointed out that they are already “the lowest on the totem pole.” “We’re here to listen to your concerns,” ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Don’t want to ride shotgun in AIG’s Lamborghini

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, April 2. 2009
When I was pulled over for speeding some time ago, I wasn’t so fond of the officer who got me. But I understood the rules and the consequence of going too fast. I knew that I couldn’t exactly pay the cop some money to make the problem go away. I couldn’t call a legislator to have him eliminate traffic laws. I was upset about the fine and ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers to travel to Morgan Co. Fri.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, April 1. 2009
It’s been a rough week for the Panthers of Jackson County, as they recorded two losses between rainouts. Jackson County next travels to Morgan County in a rescheduled game on Friday. First pitch is scheduled for 5:55 p.m. Elbert County Coming off of a loss last Monday to Athens Christian, the Panthers were hoping to rebound with a strong ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson to host Patriots Wednesday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, April 1. 2009
After a week that saw a loss to North Oconee and a rain out against East Jackson, the Jefferson Dragons are looking to get back into their winning groove this week. The Diamond Dragons hope that first step comes this (Wednesday) afternoon, as they’ll play host to Oglethorpe County, a team that Jefferson defeated 13-3 back on March 20. First ... [Full Story »] 

DNR on city pest ordinance: Hold your fire

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, April 1. 2009
People hoping to rid themselves of pesky squirrels under a new city ordinance should hold their fire. The Wildlife Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources served notice Monday that before anyone takes a shot at a marauding squirrel under the city’s “Animal Pests” ordinance they’ll need to get a state permit. In fact, ... [Full Story »] 

After learning identity of thief, victim declines to prosecute

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, April 1. 2009
A Williford Street woman declined to press charges after she found out who stole and pawned two air-powered nailing devices. According to the Commerce Police Department incident report, the 66-year-old white female reported that a nailer and compressor kit and a second nailer were taken. She later came to the police department and said she had ... [Full Story »] 
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