Entries from April 2010

Diamond Leopards host Jefferson on Wednesday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, April 28. 2010
The diamond Leopards are heading into the final game of the regular season. Banks County hosts Jefferson in the season closer today (Wednesday) in a rescheduled game from Tuesday night due to rain. The final game is also senior night for the team, which will recognize the contributions from the six seniors. Leopard seniors include Bill Redmon, ... [Full Story »] 

Thousands attend Colt Ford CD release party in Colbert

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, April 28. 2010
Colt Ford is living his dream of finding success in the country music world and he celebrated the release of his second CD April 16 in Colbert. Ford’s second CD, “Chicken Biscuits,” was released Tuesday and is available in area stores. Friday night, Ford celebrated the release of the new CD with country music performers John Michael ... [Full Story »] 

Sheriff’s Office to open firing range to public

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, April 28. 2010
The citizens of Barrow County will soon have the opportunity to practice their shooting skills and get personalized instruction from highly trained professionals. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office will open their firing range to the public once a month beginning in May. Citizens may bring their own weapons and ammunition and will have the ... [Full Story »] 

Davis makes additions to AHS coaching staff

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, April 28. 2010
Shane Davis places a high level of importance on his coaching staff being a family. That’s why the Apalachee High School football coach doesn’t hire new coaches often or without much thought and process. After defensive coordinator David Wagner left to become the new head coach at Winder-Barrow High School, Davis took his time in retooling ... [Full Story »] 

Diamond Doggs go for home field advantage

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, April 28. 2010
The playoffs are already a certainty but the Winder-Barrow High School baseball team still has work to do before the 2010 regular season comes to an end. With the No. 2 seed from Region 8-AAAA still on the line, the Diamond Doggs took one more step toward clinching that spot with a 3-0 win against visiting Monroe Area Monday at Charles W. ... [Full Story »] 

Fatality reported in wreck

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, April 28. 2010
A man was found dead at the scene of a wreck on Sunday at Mountain Creek Drive in Talmo. Units from the North Jackson Fire/Rescue, Jefferson Rescue and Jackson County EMS responded to a reported auto accident with injuries. Upon arrival, they found a one-vehicle accident which had overturned, with a male patient trapped under the vehicle. The ... [Full Story »] 

Daisy Festival this weekend

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, April 28. 2010
The City of Nicholson’s annual Daisy Festival will be held April 30-May 2. Music, games, food and a parade are part of the plans for the three-day festival. The festival will open at 6 p.m. on Friday with entertainment, a cake walk and arts and crafts booths scheduled. On Saturday, the parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies will ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Doing research on homeschool groups in Georgia

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, April 28. 2010
One of the first things I did when I began thinking about homeschooling my boys was to find some homeschool e-mail groups around this area. I think anyone who homeschools can benefit from signing up for one or more of these groups. From them I have learned about different programs, classes, group meetings, park days, and general legal advice ... [Full Story »] 

Like pollen, politics is thick in air

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, April 28. 2010
For political junkies like myself, this is a great week. Candidates officially sign on the dotted line through Friday their intention to run for any number of offices from statewide ones right down to local positions. While I’m not going to kid myself into thinking everyone knows what’s going on this week, for those who bother to stay ... [Full Story »] 

Exploring Jekyll Island: Natural beauty abounds at Georgia’s ‘crown jewel’

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, April 28. 2010
Jekyll Island was once an exclusive destination where only millionaires could go for rest and relaxation in beautiful natural setting. The Rockefellers, Astors and Vanderbilts were among those who were members of the exclusive club. Non-members were not allowed to visit. Today, Jekyll Island has the same natural beauty that it did in those ... [Full Story »] 
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