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Reservoir Launch Facilities Well Received

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Friday, June 11. 2010

Jackson County’s operation of boat launching facilities at the Bear Creek Reservoir progresses with few problems, according to Ricky Sanders, recreation director. Sanders briefed the Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority on the program at its May 26 meeting. He reported that 1,221 boats have been launched at the new ramp this year, and 1,624 ... [Full Story »]

Battlezone paintball ‘Battle for Gotham’

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Friday, June 11. 2010

Madison County is going to be the site of a 24-hour war in just over a week. Battlezone Paintball, off Neese Commerce Road, hosts the “Battle for Gotham: Joker versus Riddler” 24-hour paintball event, June 19-20. The battle begins at noon on Saturday and ends at noon on Sunday with organizers predicting non-stop action as the war wages. ... [Full Story »]

Summer baseball practice in full swing

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Thursday, June 10. 2010

Banks County’s diamond Leopards continue their summer training this week as the boys prepare to play the summer series with their first games next week against Commerce and Franklin. The Leopards will play their first game of the summer on Tuesday as Banks takes on Commerce in a doubleheader at Commerce. Game one starts ate 5:30 p.m. Next ... [Full Story »]

Spratlin set to continue diamond career

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Thursday, June 10. 2010

If anyone is still looking for a graduation present for Clint Spratlin, here’s one that might come in handy: a suitcase. The recent Winder-Barrow High School graduate will be packing up soon and heading to Connors State College in Oklahoma where he will continue his academic and athletic ventures. Spratlin, who helped lead the Diamond Doggs ... [Full Story »]

Tiger Sharks Open Swim Season Thurs.

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Wednesday, June 9. 2010

The Commerce Tiger Sharks swim team is slated to get its 2010 summer schedule under way this week. The team will open the season with a home meet, hosting Winder and Hartwell on Thursday at the Commerce Aquatic Center. The Tiger Sharks will travel to Winder on June 12 to take part in the Pentathlon, and then take part in a Dual Meet at Sterling ... [Full Story »]

Danielsville’s Onda Wins Super Pro Class

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Wednesday, June 9. 2010

Not even a brief rain delay could slow the fast cars and fast times at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce last weekend, highlighted by Jim Onda’s consistency in his Super Pro paying off and by two long-time Junior Dragster racers claiming their first wins. Super Pro saw an all-dragster finale, with Onda, from Danielsville, and Buford’s Don ... [Full Story »]

Barbara Hendricks Honored By GACA

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Wednesday, June 9. 2010

Barbara Hendricks, wife of former Commerce High School coach Billy Hendricks, received a standing ovation at the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association’s 10th annual Hall of Fame and 72nd awards banquet June 5. Hendricks was the recipient of the 2010 Beverly Sanders Raines award, which is presented annually to a person or persons who has ... [Full Story »]

Former NFL Player To Speak At EJCHS

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Wednesday, June 9. 2010

Area athletes will have the opportunity later this week to learn about scholarship opportunities from a former Georgia football standout. Joe Burns, former player for the Buffalo Bills, will speak Friday at 6 p.m. at East Jackson Comprehensive High School on scholarship opportunities available through the National Collegiate Scouting ... [Full Story »]

Live wrestling at Leopards’ Den

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Wednesday, June 9. 2010

The Mat Leopards are going strong in summer practice. On Tuesday, June 8, grapplers from both the Banks middle and high school programs were on the mats in the Leopards’ Den gym. The exhibition against grapplers from Habersham and Stephens County, the Leopards were warming up for a full month of activity. This Friday, the Banks County ... [Full Story »]

McClure promoted at WBHS

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Wednesday, June 9. 2010

Former Winder-Barrow High School fast-pitch softball coach LeAnne Mitchell wanted a smooth transition when she announced she was stepping down as the Lady Doggs head coach recently. It appears Mitchell will get her wish. Assistant Monty McClure has been named the new WBHS softball coach and he has already started making plans for the 2010 ... [Full Story »]

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