Entries from October 2010

Wildcats pour on offense against Madison County

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010
It was the tale of two halves on Friday when Apalachee High School avoided the trap game at Madison County High School and ultimately turned it into a blowout. The Wildcats entered halftime with a 20-14 deficit before routing the Red Raiders with seven touchdowns in the second half for 63-20 Region 8-AAAA victory. “You come into a game as the ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs miss chances for victory

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010
When all was said and done Friday night, Winder-Barrow High School football players and coaches were left with a “what might have been” frame of mind. The Bulldoggs dropped a 21-0 Region 8-AAAA contest to Habersham Central. The loss drops WBHS to 0-5 as it prepares for a road trip to Heritage this Friday. “We didn’t finish drives,” ... [Full Story »] 

Rachel Heery

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010
DECATUR – Rachel Whitlock Heery, 85, died Sunday, October 3, 2010. She was born and raised in the Dry Pond Community of Jackson County and was retired as a member of the Rich’s 20 Year Club. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Charles E. Heery; children and spouses, Cynthia and Tim Austin, Chatsworth, Chuck Heery and Pat Griffin, ... [Full Story »] 

Cross country: Smith, Bowles lead JHS to third-place showing

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010
Led by Cara Smith’s 21:28, Jefferson’s girls finished third in the Patriot Races Saturday in Oglethorpe County. Smith finished sixth overall. Reece Bowles, who finished 13th, added a 22:02 as the Lady Dragons finished with 94 points. Jefferson placed behind region rivals East Jackson (82 points) and Jackson County (45 points). Nine girls ... [Full Story »] 

Deputy succumbs to cancer

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own. Detention officer Alexander Matlaga passed away Oct. 5 after a long battle with cancer. Matlaga, who had been hospitalized in the last stages of terminal cancer, was released from the hospital late last month in order to spend his final days with his family in ... [Full Story »] 

Cross country: Aikens, Lady Panthers win Patriot Races

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010
Brittany Aikens outran the field at the Patriot Races Saturday to lead Jackson County to a team victory in the nine-team event hosted by Oglethorpe County. Rachel Pasko followed Aikens’ first-place with a third-place showing. “I’m very pleased with how our girls ran,” coach Joseph Brubaker said. “I think they all did well. I ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson wins rematch with Jackson Co.

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010
Seven innings weren’t enough to decide Jefferson and Jackson County’s first meeting on the softball diamond. This time, the teams didn’t even get in a full seven in the rematch. Jefferson beat Jackson County 3-0 last Wednesday after the game was called in the top of the seventh due to rain. (See photos of the game on page 7B). Jefferson ... [Full Story »] 

Softball: Jefferson wins rematch with Jackson Co.

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010
Seven innings weren’t enough to decide Jefferson and Jackson County’s first meeting on the softball diamond. This time, the teams didn’t even get in a full seven in the rematch. Jefferson beat Jackson County 3-0 last Wednesday after the game was called in the top of the seventh due to rain. (See photos of the game on page 7B). Jefferson ... [Full Story »] 

Larry Strickland

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010
COLBERT – Larry Wayne Strickland, 58, died Monday, October 4, 2010, at Emory University Hospital. Born in Gastonia, N.C., he had lived in Madison County all of his life. He was the son of Lillian Sorrow Strickland of Colbert and the late James Jackson Strickland. Mr. Strickland was preceded in death by a brother, Robbie Strickland; and an ... [Full Story »] 

Linda Tittle

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010
HULL – Linda A. Tittle, 60, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of Ruby Mae Coleman and the late Edward Coleman. She was a loving homemaker and the best biscuit maker ever. Mrs. Tittle was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Coleman. Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Melvin ... [Full Story »] 
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