Entries from December 2009

Auburn Police apprehend identity thief

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BarrowJournal
Friday, December 4. 2009
A Sugar Hill man was arrested last week on charges stemming from a recent case of identity theft in Auburn. Hans Jurgen Baroni, 36, of 5031 Bent Circle Court in Sugar Hill, is facing charges of no registration, identity fraud, no insurance, using a license plate to conceal identity, two counts of driving with a suspended license, two counts of ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Face Panthers Friday Night

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, December 4. 2009
The East Jackson basketball season failed to take flight last week. After falling to Pace Academy in the season-opener, the Eagles went on to drop the next two games in the Wing Slingers Tip-Off tournament at EJCHS. East Jackson will look for a little more air under their wings as the Eagles host rival Jackson County Friday night at 8:30. The ... [Full Story »] 

Getting warmed up

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, December 3. 2009
MCHS dominates Salem for third-straight win As the schedule gets tougher, Madison County’s girls’ basketball team seemingly does too. The Lady Raiders beat region foe Salem 56-39 at home Tuesday, whipping what coach Dan Lampe called the “cream of the crop” of Region 8-AAAA. This came after Madison County routed no. 4 Jonesboro Nov. 24. ... [Full Story »] 

Panther Invitational up next for Red Raider wrestlers

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, December 3. 2009
After a series of dual matches, the Madison County wrestling team now faces its biggest meet of the season thus far. The Red Raiders will compete Friday and Saturday in the Panther Invitational hosted by Jackson County. “Practice is going pretty good,” coach Richie Houston said of his team’s progress. “We’ve got 48 kids out and about ... [Full Story »] 

Red Raider defense keys 4-0 start

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, December 3. 2009
Though its offensive game is still developing, the Madison County boys’ basketball team is off to its first 4-0 start in years, thanks to old-fashioned, tough defense. “For us right now, it’s about our defense,” coach Steve Crouse said. Madison County shoots for a 5-0 start Friday when it plays Monroe Area on the road. Crouse said he ... [Full Story »] 

More entering autos reported

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, December 3. 2009
Winder Police responded to multiple cases of entering autos during the past week. On Nov. 24, three autos were entered at a residence on Woodlawn Avenue. None of the vehicles were locked. A book bag containing tools and a Mountain Dew were stolen from a Ford F150. A 9mm handgun inside the vehicle was left untouched. A Chevy Silverado parked at ... [Full Story »] 

Sgt. Jamie Stan Westmoreland

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, December 3. 2009
BANKS COUNTY – Sgt. Jamie Stan Westmoreland, 27, died Sunday, November 29, 2009, at BJC Hospital in Commerce. Born in Clarke County, he was the son of Wayne Westmoreland of Commerce and Leighan and Paul Montecalvo of Banks County. He served his country through the Army National Guard and enlisted in the United States Army as the sergeant of ... [Full Story »] 

George Parham

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, December 3. 2009
ATHENS – George B. Parham, 87, died Wednesday, December 2, 2009. A native of Union County, he was the son of the late Hershel and Etta Stiles Parham. He served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the battles of Bismarck, Archipelago, New Guinea, and the Southern Philippines. He was a retired employee of General Time. Mr. ... [Full Story »] 

Leopards rush to prepare for Rabun

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, December 3. 2009
In what was described by coach Mike Ruth as a game that is pushing Banks back to the drawing board, the Leopards opened the basketball season with a 48-79 loss to Lakeview Academy. Monday’s game saw Banks lose 44 turnovers, the most in one game that Ruth has ever seen. “Lakeview is good, but they are not that much better than us,” said ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: County BOE asleep

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Thursday, December 3. 2009
Why does the Jackson County School System spend such a significant amount more per student than other area school systems? That question is one that patrons and taxpayers in the system should ask in the coming months as officials struggle to dig out of a deep financial hole. Perhaps it’s in that hole because it’s spending too much money and ... [Full Story »] 
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