Entries from May 2011

Red Raiders vs Marist in R1 playoffs Fri

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Thursday, May 5. 2011
It’s on the road and facing the number one seed from Region 6-AAAA, but Madison County Red Raiders are in the state baseball playoffs. A three-game series with Heritage last week, opened the door and the Red Raiders stepped through as the number four seed. Traveling to Marist Friday afternoon for doubleheader action, Madison County revives ... [Full Story »] 

Spring football practice ‘invaluable,’ McFerrin says

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Thursday, May 5. 2011
MAKE no mistake, longtime coach T. McFerrin puts a premium on the 10 days the state grants for spring football practice. “I think it’s invaluable. I think that’s why Georgia football is so good – because we have spring football,” McFerrin said, noting that some states don’t have it. In fact, McFerrin noted that “sometimes teams ... [Full Story »] 

Football: Eager Panthers hit spring football practice field

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Thursday, May 5. 2011
JACKSON COUNTY is ready for some football – even the spring variety. Glad to be rid of what he called the “December to May lull,” coach Billy Kirk’s Panthers are back on the field this weekend for spring workouts following a 4-6 campaign in 2010. “We’re excited it’s football season again,” Kirk said. “We’ve had a four to ... [Full Story »] 

Track: Fontana rules region in high jump

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Thursday, May 5. 2011
JACKSON County sophomore Victoria Fontana accounted for a quarter of the Lady Panthers’ points at the recent region meet with a first-place finish in the 8-AA girls’ high jump. Fontana jumped a 5-2 in the finals, winning the event by four inches. She’ll represent Jackson County at the state meet in Albany May 12-14. Brittany Aikens also ... [Full Story »] 

WBHS baseball vs. Loganville

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Thursday, May 5. 2011
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Girls’ track season ends at region

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Thursday, May 5. 2011
Madison County’s Lady Red Raiders’ track team finished up its season last week at the Region 8-AAAA meet hosted by Loganville. Heritage took the overall region championship, scoring 102 points across 16 events. Rockdale County was the region runner-up and Flowery Branch was third. The Lady Red Raiders Olivia Duncan earned the team’s ... [Full Story »] 

Leopards go 3-for-4 to improve to 11-12

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Thursday, May 5. 2011
Banks County’s baseball Leopards improved the season standings to 11-12 last week as the team went 3-for-4 on the diamond. After the comeback win over East Jackson last Monday, 6-5, Banks County took their action on the road, defeating Oglethorpe Tuesday night. Facing the Patriots in Lexington, the Leopards pushed to eight innings to secure ... [Full Story »] 

Rev. Jamie Doster (5-4-11)

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Thursday, May 5. 2011
CARLTON - Rev. Jamie Lee Doster, 76, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011. A native of Thompson, he was a son of the late Bessie Mae McLeroy and William Thomas Doster. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda Doster Gabriel; grandson, Derick (Duck) Cleghorne; and sisters, Ann Jackson and Mattie Lester. Rev. Doster was the pastor of Edwards ... [Full Story »] 

Changes for BCRD youth football posted

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Thursday, May 5. 2011
Banks County Recreation Department is making some changes to the youth football and cheerleading programs offered by the department as BCRD joins the North Georgia Youth Football Association (NGYFA), playing in the “Southern Conference” with Commerce, Jackson County and Jefferson and including non-conference games against either White or ... [Full Story »] 

‘World’s Largest Dessert Party’ planned May 12

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Thursday, May 5. 2011
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. announced that to officially mark the company’s 30th year of business, it will celebrate the occasion throughout the month of May and will highlight the anniversary at a number of national events. On Thursday, May 12, as Tanger Outlet Centers celebrates the 30th anniversary of the company, an attempt will ... [Full Story »] 
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