Entries from October 2009

Bulldoggs back home to host Monroe

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, October 7. 2009
In high school football, a team can never take one game — be it a win or loss — and let it cause too much of a hangover the following week. While obviously disappointed in last week’s 56-0 setback at Apalachee, Winder-Barrow coach Ben Corley knows the Bulldogg coaches and players have to move on at this point. “Whether you are coming ... [Full Story »] 

Dominant performance by Wildcats

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, October 7. 2009
Leading up to the Battle of Barrow contest between Apalachee and Winder-Barrow, there had been some talk of how well the improved Bulldogg offense would fare against the Wildcat defense. It seems AHS took the pre-game talk personally and when all was said and done, delivered perhaps their best performance of the season with a 56-0 thumping of ... [Full Story »] 

Chili cook-off to benefit youth program

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, October 7. 2009
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office will host its second annual chili cook-off on October 9 to benefit the P.L.A.Y. youth program. The P.L.A.Y. (Participating in the Lives of Area Youth) program was created to reduce the level of juvenile crime and violence in area neighborhoods. Program coordinator Deputy Brett Maxwell said P.L.A.Y. has ... [Full Story »] 

Man still in hospital following dog attack

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, October 7. 2009
A Barrow County man remains hospitalized after being bitten multiple times by a friend’s dog. The man, Michael Cape, was visiting Scott Bowen when Bowen’s dog, an American Bulldog and Pit Bull mix, attacked. According to Barrow County Animal Control Director Jimmy Terrell, Cape was familiar with the dog. “He knew the dog and the dog knew ... [Full Story »] 

Water rates could jump 22%

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, October 7. 2009
Water rates around Barrow County may jump significantly in the near future, because the county government says it is losing money on the millions of gallons of water it sells to local governments. Barrow County Board of Commission Chairman Danny Yearwood dropped the water bomb last week, informing the county’s mayors that he plans to ... [Full Story »] 

James Thatcher

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, October 7. 2009
ROYSTON – James C. Thatcher, 61, died Tuesday, October 6, 2009. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, loved ones stated. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Virginia Thatcher; daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Lamar Pullian, Tammy Bennett, Teresa Weaver, and Tracy and Terry Harris; grandchildren, Tony and Tonya Pullian, ... [Full Story »] 

Survey to address drug, alcohol use by students

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, October 7. 2009
THE JACKSON County School System will soon ask middle and high school students about their potential use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and bullying. The Georgia Student Health Survey is an anonymous, statewide test created by the state department of education to look at drug, tobacco and alcohol use among middle and high school students. The ... [Full Story »] 

Pendergrass man convicted on child molestation charges

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, October 7. 2009
Robert Mills, 37, Pendergrass, was found guilty Thursday in Jackson County Superior Court on charges of child molestation. Mills was found guilty on two counts of aggravated child molestation, nine counts of child molestation and five counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes. Several victims and witnesses testified in the trial. These ... [Full Story »] 

Fall season replenishes body, soul

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, October 7. 2009
“Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.” Without a doubt, fall is my favorite time of year. I used to think spring was at the top but there’s no doubt fall holds the No. 1 position in my ranking with spring in the runner-up position. There’s just something special about fall ... [Full Story »] 

Three arrests reported by Maysville PD

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, October 7. 2009
The Maysville Police Department arrested the following people during the past week: •Charles M. Schneider, 35, 32 Homer Street, Maysville, warrant. •Wesley Meeks, 21, 238 Kennedy Sells Road, Auburn, contributing to the delinquency of a minor. •Zachery Massey, 17, 17 Gober Drive, Commerce, underage consumption of alcohol. INCIDENTS ... [Full Story »] 
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