Entries from February 2010

COLUMN: SPLOST effort will be uphill

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Thursday, February 25. 2010
County and city officials are meeting later this week to discuss details of what to put on a new SPLOST that would be voted on by citizens this summer or next fall. But at this point, SPLOST is DOA. Taxpayers are furious about how some local governments have abused SPLOST dollars and at how unresponsive local government has been in lowering ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles End Season With Fall To Banks Co.

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Thursday, February 25. 2010
The Lady Eagles of East Jackson saw their season come to a close in the first round of region tournament play last week, as they fell 63-41 to Banks County. The Lady Leopards took control early on, moving out to a 23-10 advantage by the end of the first quarter, and the Eagles could not recover. East Jackson outscored Banks County 12-6 in the ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Leopards end season in fall to Rabun

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Thursday, February 25. 2010
Banks County girls’ basketball season ended in the first round of the region tournament last week as the Lady Leopards fell to the north number one Rabun County. Rabun County is one of the best teams in the state with a 23-1 record, according to Banks coach Jerry King. “We hung around early hitting our first twelve free-throws,” said ... [Full Story »] 

‘Granny Stamps’ Dean

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Thursday, February 25. 2010
COMER – Addie Mae “Granny Stamps” Dean, 96, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at the Cobb Health Care Center in Comer. Born in Madison County on August 27, 1913, she was the daughter of the late William Lloyd and Mary Lula Moon Smith. She was a former daycare owner and operator and was a member of the Danielsville Baptist Church. Mrs. ... [Full Story »] 

Champs have a challenge

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Thursday, February 25. 2010
Region champion, no. 1 seed MCHS faces dangerous Douglas County If Madison County girls’ head coach Dan Lampe had his way, the Lady Raiders would have already played their first round state tournament game. “The girls are excited, and they’re ready to go,” Lampe said. “I just wish we didn’t have this whole week off … We were kind ... [Full Story »] 

State tourney is new territory

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Thursday, February 25. 2010
Red Raiders face Banneker in first round Members of the Madison County boys’ hoops team find themselves in an unfamiliar – but very good — position in late February. They’re still playing basketball. The Red Raiders, who face Banneker Friday, will play in their first state tournament game in 13 years. “Normally, at this time of year, ... [Full Story »] 

Boys' basketball: State tourney is new territory

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Thursday, February 25. 2010
Red Raiders face Banneker in first round Members of the Madison County boys’ hoops team find themselves in an unfamiliar – but very good — position in late February. They’re still playing basketball. The Red Raiders, who face Banneker Friday, will play in their first state tournament game in 13 years. “Normally, at this time of year, ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball: Young Red Raiders having to get ready on the run

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Thursday, February 25. 2010
Madison County appears to be in the midst of a rebuilding year on the baseball diamond. Trouble is, there hasn’t been much time to rebuild. Inclement weather has sidelined the young diamond Raiders for much of the preseason as the team looks to replace seven seniors off last year’s squad. “It doesn’t even feel like we’ve practiced ... [Full Story »] 

Wrestling coach points to next year

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Thursday, February 25. 2010
Madison County didn’t produce any placers at this past week’s state meet, but coach Richie Houston is looking forward to the team’s potential next season. Seven of Madison County’s eight state qualifiers are back, with the exception of senior Tyler Adams. “We have everybody back except Adams, and if our guys put in the time in the off ... [Full Story »] 

Tennis teams out for more trophys in ‘10

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Thursday, February 25. 2010
MCHS teams win first two matches As usual, the Madison County High School boys’ and girls’ tennis teams are out to uphold tradition this spring. Or in other words: Winning big. “Both teams have a rich tradition and our goals are to continue those winning traditions,” coach Keith Strickland said. The goals for both teams are identical: ... [Full Story »] 
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