Entries from February 2011

BC heads to region Area

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, February 3. 2011
All of the hard work and training the Banks County grapplers have put into the season comes down to the next three weeks as the mat Leopards head to the region Area Tournament this weekend, looking to send as many grapplers as possible onto the State Sectionals, Feb. 11-12, with the final stop being the State Traditional Tournament at the ... [Full Story »] 

Immigration among issues being discussed in Georgia

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, February 3. 2011
The debate concerning illegal immigration and how to deal with the issue appears to have arrived in Georgia. Rep. Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City,) has submitted one piece of legislation aimed at illegal immigration in Georgia after months, years even, of the headlines being primarily in Arizona. Under Ramsey’s proposal, employers across the ... [Full Story »] 

Swim Doggs continue to dominate in pool

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Thursday, February 3. 2011
The Winder-Barrow High School SwimDoggs had a strong ending to the regular season by qualifying in seven events for the finals in the Metro Atlanta Championship hosted by Westminster. Among the more than 950 athletes and 40 teams, the following SwimDoggs qualified for finals: •the girls 200 Medley Relay of Brittany Litke, Megan Greene, Clara ... [Full Story »] 

Sights on Region for Red Raiders

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Thursday, February 3. 2011
This is the week for the Madison County Red Raider wrestlers - the Region Tournament. Heading to the Region 8-AAAA showdown at Habersham Central this weekend, Feb. 4-5, the Madison County wrestlers will look to place as many individuals as possible into top four finishes. The top four from each weight class advance to the East Sectionals next ... [Full Story »] 

Temple remains D’ville mayor pro tem

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, February 3. 2011
Danielsville leaders met behind closed doors for 30 minutes Thursday evening to discuss appointment of a mayor pro tem. The city council re-opened the closed meeting and unanimously voted to keep Junne Temple as the mayor-pro-tem, with Temple abstaining. Temple called for the closed session when the council reached the pro tem item on the ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: On a certain blindness

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, February 3. 2011
The innocence of the baby — we mourn the inevitable erosion of that quality. But there is the other side of that coin, something that takes the place of innocence that is equally beautiful. And that’s empathy. No person is born with empathy. It is soaked in over a period of time, if it’s acquired at all. In fact, many people show a ... [Full Story »] 

Barn-burner win for BCHS

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Thursday, February 3. 2011
With two games left for the Leopards in the regular season, the Banks County boys’ basketball team will finish out the season on the road, taking on Union County and Dawson County. This week the boys head to Union County Friday night for an 8:30 p.m. tip-off. Union County, 4-1; 17-1, has already proven to be a tough challenge for the Leopards ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Weekend weather a benefit of South

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, February 3. 2011
An old college buddy of mine showed he was a lot braver than me years ago when he ventured to the Northern section of our great country after we both finished our journalism studies. My friend was always up for any challenge and moving to Minnesota after being a lifelong Southerner didn’t seem to faze him in the least. In fact, he relished ... [Full Story »] 

Fort Yargo to hold winter carnival

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, February 3. 2011
Ft. Yargo State Park, Winder, will hold a winter carnival on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 2-5 p.m., featuring various family-friendly activities. The event will include games, hayrides, a bonfire, toasted marshmallows, miniature golf, kids crafts, a visit by the Georgia State Park Gopher and more. The fees are $5 per person for ages six and older; ... [Full Story »] 

Rifle Raiders win first match

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Wednesday, February 2. 2011
The MCHS Rifle Raiders began their 2011 season a little later than usual this year, due to the inclement weather as well as schedule changes by opposing teams. They shot their first match on Jan. 25 at home against Apalachee High School, beating them handily with a score of 1097 – 1043. J.S. Fielding led the team with a solid score of 287, ... [Full Story »] 
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