Entries from October 2009

OPINION: Is the Web making us dumber?

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, October 2. 2009
If you speak negatively about the Internet, many folks will look at you like you’re wearing Bermuda shorts and black socks and carrying a metal detector. Admittedly, I am a technology crank. I have a cell phone, but I don’t want to do anything with it other than talk. I am suspicious of people selling gadgets that are supposed to make my ... [Full Story »] 

Winder Police awarded GOHS grant

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, October 1. 2009
The Winder Police Department has been awarded a $23,860 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant is designed to aid local law enforcement agencies reduce accidents caused by impaired drivers and to reduce excessive speeding, increase safety belt usage and educate ... [Full Story »] 

Ruby Weaver

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, October 1. 2009
HULL – Ruby Dean Weaver, 83, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Weaver; three sons, Carlton Weaver, Ruben Weaver, and Randy Weaver; and a daughter, Blannie Weaver. Survivors include children, Bobby Weaver, Earnest Weaver, Janice Crowther, Dennis Weaver, Robin Weaver, Gail Weaver and ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles host JHS Thursday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 1. 2009
The East Jackson Lady Eagles hope to end their season on a high note after a disappointing week that saw losses to Union County and Banks County. The Lady Eagles will close out their regular season on Thursday, when they host the Lady Dragons at 5:55 p.m. Last Tuesday East Jackson lost 2-1 to the Union County Lady Panthers. Statistics were ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Tigers Add Two Wins; Play Hart Thurs.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 1. 2009
Two region wins last week bolstered the Commerce Lady Tigers’ spirits after wet weather forced some rescheduling. Last week the Lady Tigers picked up region wins, over Towns and Social Circle. Commerce is now 4-2 in region play and 7-8 overall. Coming up this week, Commerce headed to Prince Avenue on Tuesday. Scores from Tuesday’s game were ... [Full Story »] 

Softball team tied for highest GPA in nation

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 1. 2009
Just when you thought the news couldn’t get any better for a Raider softball team off to a school-best 20-1 start, it did. According to academic rankings released by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association, Madison County is tied for first for the best GPA among non-weighted high school programs. The rankings are based on grades from the ... [Full Story »] 

Football Friday (Oct. 2): MCHS @ Hab. Central

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 1. 2009
Who: Madison Co. (4-1) @ Habersham Central (3-2) When: Friday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. Where: Mt. Airy Last year: Hab. Central 28, Madison Co. 7 Last week: Madison Co. 21, Salem 16; Hab. Central 42, Winder-Barrow 35 Series: Hab. Central leads 16-3 Opponent's coach: Stuart Cunningham (first year, 3-2) What else: Madison County seeks its fifth ... [Full Story »] 

One more makes four

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 1. 2009
MCMS wins another region softball title For Madison County Middle School, good things actually come in fours. The Mustang softball team mercy-ruled Jefferson 9-1 in six innings Monday to clinch its fourth consecutive region softball championship. “I’m very proud of each and every girl on the team because at some point in the season all 15 ... [Full Story »] 

MCMS softball: One more makes four

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 1. 2009
MCMS wins another region softball title For Madison County Middle School, good things actually come in fours. The Mustang softball team mercy-ruled Jefferson 9-1 in six innings Monday to clinch its fourth consecutive region softball championship. “I’m very proud of each and every girl on the team because at some point in the season all 15 ... [Full Story »] 

Virginia Pittman

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, October 1. 2009
NICHOLSON – Virginia Pittman, 73, formerly of Flowery Branch, died Wednesday, September 30, 2009. Born on June 6, 1936, in Fulton County, she was a homemaker and member of New Hope Baptist Church, and a former member of Old Suwanee Baptist Church in Buford. Mrs. Pittman was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Diane Pittman. Survivors ... [Full Story »] 
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