Entries from February 2010

Some county kids not fed on weekends

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, February 5. 2010
A number of Madison County kids are going hungry during the weekends. “Y’all might not believe it, but there are some children here in Madison County that aren’t getting fed on the weekends,” John Becker, president of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, told county commissioners Jan. 25. “The kids will come in to school and they ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Panthers ready for Area tournament

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 4. 2010
Tuesday night proved to be another good one for the Mat Panthers of Jackson County, as they faced off against Riverside Military Academy, Oglethorpe County and Monroe Area. The Mat Panthers came away victorious, not losing a varsity match in any of the three pairings. The only team points given up by Jackson County were due to forfeits. Jackson ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons defeat Commerce, Banks Co.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 4. 2010
With three wins last week over North Oconee, Commerce and Banks County, the Jefferson Dragons are in the midst of a seven-game winning streak and, more importantly, remain undefeated in region play heading into the final five games of the regular season. The Dragons will play host to Oglethorpe County on Friday, on senior night, the final home ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Panthers face Oconee Co. Friday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 4. 2010
It was a hard week for the Lady Panthers of Jackson County, as they dropped two region contests to Franklin County and Stephens County last week. The Lady Panthers are hoping to get back on track in the last four games of region play. On Friday, they will travel to Oconee County to face the Lady Warriors. Oconee County came away the victor in ... [Full Story »] 

Explorers to compete in Gatlinburg

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, February 4. 2010
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Explorers will be traveling to Gatlinburg, Tenn. this weekend for a law enforcement Explorers competition. Explorer posts from across the country are expected to attend. Last year, 22 Explorer posts with a total of approximately 3,000 participants competed. Each post is allowed to compete in four events. For each ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Second In Sub-region Standings

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 4. 2010
The Eagles of East Jackson came away from play last week with an important region win over Banks County, and even more importantly, assumed sole possession of second place in the sub-region. The Eagles are set to launch into the last five games of region play this week. On Friday, they’ll travel to Walnut Grove to face the Warriors, hoping to ... [Full Story »] 

Subregion title within reach for Lady Raiders

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 4. 2010
MCHS girls await rematch with rival Clarke Central Fri. Madison County’s victory over Apalachee Tuesday was rather ho-hum, but the news that followed it provided the highlight of the night. Winder-Barrow upset Clarke Central 49-46, opening the door for Madison County to win the subregion title with a victory over the rival Lady Gladiators ... [Full Story »] 

MCHS boys back in control of title race

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 4. 2010
Showdown with Clarke Central is Fri. Don’t look for Madison County coach Steve Crouse to kill the buzz surrounding Friday’s game with Clarke Central. The subregion title-hunting Red Raiders (19-4, 7-1) are back in command of the Region 8-AAAA North race with a huge home game against the Gladiators looming. “Go enjoy it,” Crouse said of ... [Full Story »] 

Now or never: How many MCHS wrestlers will make it past region?

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 4. 2010
Ask Richie Houston how many of his wrestlers he thinks will advance out of this weekend’s region tournament and the sixth-year Madison County wrestling coach is not afraid to think big. “We hope everybody,” Houston said. Whether or not that wish comes true, every Madison County wrestler has a chance to extend his season this weekend by ... [Full Story »] 

Reed named to ACC Women’s Legends class

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 4. 2010
It has been more than a decade since she last donned a basketball jersey, but Banks County assistant superintendent Donna Reed still holds a special place in her heart for the game. Her achievements at Clemson have stood the test of time and in recognition of those accomplishments Reed was recently named to the Atlantic Coast Conference’s ... [Full Story »] 
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