Entries from September 2010

OPINION: Time to look long-term

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, September 3. 2010
Barrow County’s finances, like that of many governments, is a mess. But it’s time for the internal squabbling to stop and for local governments to realize their world has been turned upside down. Since the recession hit in 2008, most local public officials have viewed the downturn as just another blip. Consequently, they were slow to react, ... [Full Story »] 

Man assaulted, pistol whipped outside Walmart

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, September 3. 2010
A Winder man was arrested last week for assaulting a male outside the Atlanta Highway Walmart. The victim said he had just exited the store when he was approached by Nicholas Alexander Atkinson, 18, of 390 West Oak Street in Winder, and another male. The victim said Atkinson and his companion asked for cigarettes. The victim said no. The two ... [Full Story »] 

Georgia’s best opening-day (or night) victories

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 2. 2010
With Georgia’s 2010 debut less than 48 hours away, let’s go over some memorable game-one triumphs from yesteryear. •Georgia 18, Alabama 17 (1965): You youngsters remember this one right? Georgia used the never-to-be forgotten flea flicker play to upset Bear Bryant and the defending national champs 45 years ago. Good thing replay didn’t ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Georgia’s best opening-day (or night) victories

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 2. 2010
With Georgia’s 2010 debut less than 48 hours away, let’s go over some memorable game-one triumphs from yesteryear. •Georgia 18, Alabama 17 (1965): You youngsters remember this one right? Georgia used the never-to-be forgotten flea flicker play to upset Bear Bryant and the defending national champs 45 years ago. Good thing replay didn’t ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles Face JCCHS Thursday

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 2. 2010
The Lady Eagles continue to look for their first win of the 2010 softball campaign. Coming off of a pair of losses last week, the Lady Eagles fell to 0-3 and are hoping their first ever pairing with the Lady Panthers of Jackson County will give them an opportunity to turn things around. Jackson County enters the match-up fresh off a victory ... [Full Story »] 

Betty Baskins

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, September 2. 2010
DANIELSVILLE - Betty Jean Peeples Baskins, 72, died Thursday, September 2, 2010, at her residence. Born in Franklin County on February 16, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ruby Peeples Peeples. She was retired having worked with Reliance Electric in Athens and was a member of the Evangelical Methodist Church. Mrs. Baskins was ... [Full Story »] 

Volleyball: JHS moves to 14-4

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 2. 2010
After posting three victories in a home play date over the weekend, Jefferson (14-4, 4-0) put two more notches in the win column Tuesday with sub-area victories over Lakeview Academy and Tallulah Falls in Gainesville. The Dragons play today (Wednesday) at 5 p.m. against Buford and West Hall at West Hall. Jefferson bested Lakeview in a ... [Full Story »] 

Powering the Panthers

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 2. 2010
Senior running back, O-Line ignite Jackson County offense Austin McDonald might have been as disappointed as anyone that Jackson County didn’t get to complete the final half of its game with Johnson-Gainesville Friday. The Panther senior running back was striding toward career night with 115 total yards in two quarters and the go-ahead ... [Full Story »] 

Aikens, team take second at NE Ga. Championships

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 2. 2010
JACKSON County senior Brittany Aikens followed up a first-place finish in the Northeast Georgia championships last year with a second-place finish Saturday to help her team to a runner-up finish overall. The NEGA Championships were held at Athens Christian, featuring 18 varsity teams. The event included races for middle school, junior varsity ... [Full Story »] 

Cross country: Aikens, team take second at NE Ga. Championships

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, September 2. 2010
Jackson County senior Brittany Aikens followed up a first-place finish in the Northeast Georgia championships last year with a second-place finish Saturday to help her team to a runner-up finish overall. The NEGA Championships were held at Athens Christian, featuring 18 varsity teams. The event included races for middle school, junior varsity ... [Full Story »] 
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