Entries from January 2011

Girls' basketball: Big games await Lady ‘Doggs

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Thursday, January 27. 2011
Fresh from a night off this Tuesday, Winder-Barrow’s girls hope they’ll be well-rested for an important three-game stretch in the subregion schedule. The third-place Lady Bulldogs (6-8, 2-1) take on Habersham Central Friday, cross-town rival Apalachee Saturday and region-leading Clarke Central Tuesday as they continue to jockey for the best ... [Full Story »] 

MCHS faces Clarke Central Friday night

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Thursday, January 27. 2011
There are moments that mark a turning point in a game and for Madison County that point has a way of happening when Stan Maxwell lays hands on the basketball. During last Friday’s game against Habersham Central, the Red Raiders were neck-and-neck with the Raiders, holding a slim 14-12 lead after the first minutes. Maxwell warmed up in the ... [Full Story »] 

Ingles still plans major expansion

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, January 27. 2011
Despite recent delays, Ingles still plans to expand its current store in Madison County, making it the biggest Ingles in Georgia and perhaps the Southeast. “I don’t know of any bigger,” said Ted Sandler, an Atlanta-based attorney for Ingles. The store plans to tear down the vacant portion of its supermarket complex, where it was initially ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Waggoner’s Grove Church Road is in horrible condition

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, January 27. 2011
Dear Editor: (An open letter to the Madison County commissioners.) The condition of Waggoner’s Grove Church Road is horrible! Last year, I approached the BOC many times asking that you pave Waggoner’s Grove Church Road. I was concerned with driver’s safety, bus safety, and the damage to my vehicle. I presented facts and numbers, keeping ... [Full Story »] 

Man makes fast getaway with stolen t-bones

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, January 27. 2011
A man who reportedly stole steak from an area grocery store is among the incidents recently reported to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. On Jan. 14, Officers responded to a call on Atlanta Highway. They arrived at a store in response to a shoplifting and were met by the stores loss prevention officer. The LP officer stated that a black ... [Full Story »] 

New buses now rolling for school system

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, January 27. 2011
The new school buses for the Barrow County transportation department were introduced to drivers and officials on Jan. 21. Director of transportation, Wanda Young, explained to the drivers that choosing which routes got the new buses was the most difficult part of the whole thing. “It hurts me that I cannot give everyone a new bus,” said ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: A little bio info goes a long way

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, January 27. 2011
ONE of my favorite things about vintage football media guides is that they often would give you insight into a player that regular fans would not have known otherwise. The player’s favorite food, favorite television show, favorite hobby, etc. were just some of the items which would often be included. It was always fun to see if you had ... [Full Story »] 

Boys' basketball: Defense keys Jefferson’s blowout win

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Wednesday, January 26. 2011
THE FORMULA for Jefferson’s solid 59-39 victory over North Oconee Tuesday wasn’t complicated: Hard play and defense. “I did think we played hard for the third game in a row and that’s what I want to see,” coach Bolling DuBose said. “ … The problem that I saw with us (in recent games) was that we just quit playing hard. We preach ... [Full Story »] 

Boys' basketball: Tough second quarter extends losing streak

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Wednesday, January 26. 2011
ONE TOUGH quarter against a really good team added up to Jackson County’s fifth consecutive loss. The Panthers (9-10) were out-scored 25-8 in the second period against Hart County Tuesday and fell 64-54. “We just dug ourselves into a hole,” coach Britt Beaver said. “We just turned it over left and right.” Kolin Zimmer scored 11 points ... [Full Story »] 

Girls' basketball: Jackson County drops fourth straight, injured player day-to-day

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Wednesday, January 26. 2011
JACKSON COUNTY didn’t have its top scorer Tuesday night, though it nearly mustered up enough firepower to get by. The Lady Panthers (11-10, 3-5) dropped their fourth straight game, falling to Hart County 56-50 without Ashley Skelton in the lineup. Skelton was sitting out due to a bad concussion sustained in Jackson County’s 46-41 loss ... [Full Story »] 
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