Entries from September 2009

BOC releases Tuesday night agenda

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, September 4. 2009
BOC releases Tuesday night agenda The Madison County Board of Commissioners has released its agenda for its Tuesday meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the county government complex: •Approval of minutes for July 9 work session, July 27 agenda-setting meeting, July 29 budget work session and Aug. 3 regular business meeting. •Business involving guests, ... [Full Story »] 

Drug sweep nets 14 arrests

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, September 4. 2009
Fourteen people were arrested early Wednesday in a multi-agency drug sweep that followed a five-month undercover operation by the Winder Police Department’s narcotics unit. Assisting in the sweep were the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office and the State Parole Office. An arrest by sheriff’s investigators turned into a family affair after they ... [Full Story »] 

State asked to look at Pendergrass court

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Friday, September 4. 2009
District Attorney Brad Smith announced Friday that he has asked the Administrative Office of the Courts of Georgia to look into the operation of the Municipal Court of Pendergrass. Smith said the GBI had declined to look into allegations from a group of Pendergrass whistleblowers of ticket-fixing in the court because there appeared to be no ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County defeats Salem

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, September 4. 2009
The Jackson County Lady Panthers volleyball team got their season started recently, including picking up a victory against Salem. The Lady Panthers will next travel to Oconee County to face Oconee and North Oconee on Thursday. Starting time is slated for 5 p.m. Jackson County started their season on August 20 with a road trip to face Cedar ... [Full Story »] 

Troy McGarity

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, September 4. 2009
HARTWELL - Troy Edward McGarity, 42, died Saturday, August 29, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Vickie Carey York of Hartwell. He was a 1984 graduate of Elbert County High School and served in the Georgia Army National Guard. He loved NASCAR and the Georgia Bulldogs. He loved his family, especially the kids, and was ... [Full Story »] 

Leopards shake off loss to face Riverside Fri.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, September 4. 2009
It was a rough season opener for the Banks County Leopards last Friday night as the Washington-Wilkes Tigers bumped the Leopards to an 0-1 record after a 34-21 loss for BCHS. The defeat will spur on Banks County who brushes off last week’s loss to charge full steam into region play this Friday night, Sept. 4, at Riverside Military Academy in ... [Full Story »] 

37th annual Holiday Festival coming up this weekend

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, September 4. 2009
The 37th annual Banks County Holiday Festival will be held Friday, Sept. 4, through Sunday, Sept. 5, in downtown Homer. The theme for this year’s event will be “Celebrating Town of Homer’s 150 years.” The festival will kick off Friday night with the booths opening. On Saturday, the parade will be at 10 a.m. and booths will be open all ... [Full Story »] 

Mayor’s race set in Homer, Baldwin, Lula

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, September 4. 2009
When qualifying ended Wednesday for town elections, races were set in Homer, Baldwin and Lula for the mayor’s seat. In Homer, incumbent Doug Cheek will face challenger Sandra Garrison, who is now a member of the city council. The election will be Nov. 3. Those to qualifiy for the five at-large seats on the ballot are: incumbents Jerry Payne, ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers open Cross Country season

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, September 4. 2009
The Jackson County Panthers cross country teams got their season underway last week, taking part in a pre-season meet at Athens Academy and taking part in the NEGA Championships at Athens Christian. The teams will return to action on Sept. 8, as they travel to Banks County. On August 26, the Panthers traveled to Athens Academy to open their ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldogs In Tiger’s Sights

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, September 4. 2009
It’s not that the Jefferson game didn’t count, but football season is just getting started for the Commerce Tigers, who have three more games before getting into region play and a shot at the state playoffs. This Friday night, Commerce hosts Morgan County in the home opener at 8:00 at Tiger Field. Last year, the Tigers defeated the Bulldogs ... [Full Story »] 
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