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COLUMN: Asking Santa for some sports related gifts again this year

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Wednesday, December 23. 2009

Well, here we are again. It’s now just a couple of days before Christmas. Has it really been a year since we were celebrating this most holy of holidays? I know this is a hectic time for many. Making last minute preparations, wrapping gifts, cooking food, hoping the mailman will bring those mail order items are some of the things on many ... [Full Story »]

Davis, Wildcats honored for 2009 season

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Wednesday, December 23. 2009

Just as they dominated region competition on the field this fall, the Apalachee High School football team has dominated the 2009 All-Region squad for 8-AAAA. Senior running back Jon Lee shared Offensive Player of the Year honors while Jeff Haney was named the region’s Defensive Player of the Year. Wildcat head coach Shane Davis was also ... [Full Story »]

On the right track: Lady Doggs enjoy winning streak

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Wednesday, December 23. 2009

The rough start to the 2009-2010 basketball season for the Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldoggs could almost be expected. WBHS was competing without its coach as Brenda Hill missed some time because of surgery. The Lady Bulldoggs began the season 1-5, however, even then the coach did not panic. Once Hill returned and began helping the team ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards take seventh in tourney

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Wednesday, December 23. 2009

It was not the finish Banks was hoping for before Christmas break, but the Lady Leopards took seventh place in the Community Bank and Trust Holiday Classic this past weekend. With a 1-2 record in the third annual tournament, the Lady Leopard’s overall record now stands 3-6 as the ladies take a short break. Banks will be back on the court next ... [Full Story »]

CHS Grapplers Win Red Raider Duals

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Wednesday, December 23. 2009

Commerce grapplers enter into the holiday break with their heads held high after winning the Red Raider Duals this past Saturday in Danielsville. Winning the tournament, coupled with a win over Franklin County on Friday, gives Commerce a push going into the break. The Tigers return to the mats on New Year’s Day, competing in the Amicalola ... [Full Story »]

DNR Outlines Deer Plan On New Blog

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Wednesday, December 23. 2009

Georgia is fortunate to have a healthy white-tailed deer population that provides diverse recreational opportunities and generates significant economic vitality. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division recognizes that properly managing this resource, and keeping the public informed about such actions, is ... [Full Story »]

Sokol's Bulldoggs race out to fast start

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Monday, December 21. 2009

Victories against Monroe Area and Southwest Atlanta Christian have pushed the Winder-Barrow High School boys basketball team to 7-1 this season but coach David Sokol still sees room for improvement in some areas. In Saturday’s 56-49 victory against Southwest Atlanta, the Bulldoggs jumped out to a fast 15-2 start before holding on in a contest ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: It's tough to be a Falcon fan

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Monday, December 21. 2009

I have never been what you would call a real Falcon fan. I enjoy when they win because they represent my hometown, but I don’t live and die with them like I do UGA. My passions lie with college football, not professional. If I’m not in Athens on Saturday, you can rest assured I am in front of my TV watching games. But Sundays, those are ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles Face Jackson County Sat.

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Friday, December 18. 2009

The Lady Eagles of East Jackson just missed in their first pairing with a region opponent last week, as they lost to Union County on Friday. On Saturday, the Lady Eagles travel to Jefferson to take on Jackson County for their last game prior to the Christmas break on Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. Last Friday, the Lady Eagles ... [Full Story »]

Banks heads to Oconee, Sat.

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Friday, December 18. 2009

Injuries took it toll on the Leopards this past weekend at the Morgan County Christmas Classic. Banks County finished seventh out of 13 teams while missing several starters, according to coach Kasey Hanley. The Leopard grapplers did finish three in runner-up position, including Mason Patton (103) who fell in triple overtime. Nathan Holloway ... [Full Story »]

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