Entries from November 2009

WBHS seeks memorable conclusion

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 4. 2009
This Friday’s game at Loganville is important for several reasons for the Winder-Barrow High School football team. First, coach Ben Corley wants his team to finish the 2009 season on a positive note and defeating last season’s region champs would definitely be a way to do that. Second, Corley wants his team to do well this Friday in order ... [Full Story »] 

AHS plays better in win against Madison Co.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 4. 2009
Some would say Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis has it pretty good. Davis and his Wildcats were undefeated going into last Friday’s road game against Madison County. Entering the contest at 8-0, the Wildcats were looking to build some momentum after two close one-point victories. Davis and the AHS team got what they wanted ... [Full Story »] 

Turnovers costly for Doggs in final home game

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 4. 2009
Turnovers are something football coaches, at all levels, talk about as being key to the outcome of a game. It’s not just coach talk. All one has to do is look at last Friday’s game between Winder-Barrow and Clarke Central to see how turnovers can affect the outcome of a contest. The Bulldoggs were hampered by turnovers and what might have ... [Full Story »] 

Annual youth hunt ahead

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 4. 2009
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is taking applications for the annual Banks County Youth Deer Hunt set for Nov. 27-28 at Windmill Farm. Applicants must be of hunting age but not over 16 and must be accompanied by an adult — someone at least 18. All participants, youth and adults, must possess a Hunter Education certificate before ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Justice is not always found in the courts

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, November 4. 2009
Dear Editor: In response to the Oct. 22 edition, I had to respond to “Victim’s family expresses disappointment in ‘not guilty’ verdict.” It is indeed a sad day when a guilty person walks free. I wish that I could tell you that it would have been a different verdict if it had been a judge who decided, but I can’t. Having recently ... [Full Story »] 

Colbert residents can count on small tax relief now

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, November 4. 2009
While county homeowners will see a $240 hike on their tax bills due to the state’s discontinuation of the Homeowners’ Tax Relief Grant, Colbert residents won’t see an increase in their city taxes. The Colbert City Council lowered its millage rate from 3.95 to 3.5 during a very brief meeting recently. That rollback will spare Colbert ... [Full Story »] 

Jimmie Hunt

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, November 4. 2009
WINDER – Jimmie Hunt, 57, died Monday, November 2, 2009. A native of San Antonio, Texas, she had resided in Winder since 1982. She was the daughter of Mary Ledbetter and the late Jimmy Ledbetter. She had been the director of Kinder Care Learning Center for 37 years, and was a devoted Christian of the Baptist denomination. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

Sentences issued in Superior Court

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, November 4. 2009
The Barrow County Superior Court sentenced 22 people during the past week. Those charged and their sentences are listed below. Charges listed as nolle prosequi are those in which the prosecutor or plaintiff indicated they would not proceed with the case. In criminal cases, a disposition of nolle prosequi may be entered when evidence proves ... [Full Story »] 

Service delivery strategy nearing completion

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, November 4. 2009
Barrow County chairman Danny Yearwood met last Friday with representatives from Auburn, Winder, Braselton and Statham to continue work on the state mandated Service and Delivery Strategy (SDS). There was no discussion from those present regarding several aspects of the SDS including tax assessment, construction, and roads, bridges and ... [Full Story »] 

Quiet week for Statham PD

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, November 4. 2009
The Statham Police Department investigated five incidents during the past week. The incidents under investigation include two instances of criminal trespass and two reports of mailbox damage. The fifth incident reported was the theft of a MP3 player from an automobile parked at a Greenfield Drive residence. Police responded to one traffic ... [Full Story »] 
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