Entries from August 2011

Republicans to meet Aug. 20

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, August 5. 2011
The Madison County Republican Party will meet from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Aug. 20, in the commissioners’ meeting room in the county government complex. “We plan on spending this next year updating you on the presidential candidates,” organizers said. Lisa Mathis will speak about presidential candidates Herman Cain, Ron Paul and Thad McCotter. ... [Full Story »] 

Three seriously injured in Ga. Hwy. 316 overturn Tuesday

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, August 4. 2011
An SUV carrying eight people swerved to miss another vehicle and overturned on Tuesday leaving three people hospitalized with serious injuries, the Georgia State Patrol reported. The driver, a 35-year-old Clarkston man, was taken to Barrow Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. Other serious injuries were reportedly sustained by an ... [Full Story »] 

Preseason notes: Jefferson returns 'ready to hit'

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 4. 2011
After a summer of 7-on-7 passing league scrimmages, Jefferson was happy to return to contact football. Coach T. McFerrin said Monday’s opening practice was a physical session. “They were ready to hit a little bit after a summer of not being in pads,” McFerrin said. “I thought we had a good day.” Jefferson has been mindful of the ... [Full Story »] 

Preseason notes: Jackson Co. off to fast start in preseason

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 4. 2011
Jackson County opened practice Monday as far ahead offensively and defensively as it has ever been in Billy Kirk’s five years on the job, according to the coach. Kirk points to continuity with the coaching staff – no changes in offensive or defensive schemes – and the amount of work logged during voluntary summer workouts. “We were able ... [Full Story »] 

New! Photos of the week

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 4. 2011
Snapshots from around the local sports scene cp_load_widget('AsAAdrad8XAS', 'cincopa_widget_2fae119f-17a0-46c4-9c34-5ec10d6493b5'); Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer . [Full Story »] 

Volleyball: Raising the bar

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 4. 2011
JHS toughens schedule in hopes of special season JEFFERSON is no longer satisfied with merely reaching the state tournament and has upped the ante accordingly. After a memorable 34-win season last year concluded with a first-round exit, the Dragon volleyball team – which opens Aug. 16 – has scheduled itself a regular season obstacle course ... [Full Story »] 

Softball: Dragons expect success this fall

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 4. 2011
MAKE no mistake, Melissa Mullis’s confidence is unflinching. The Jefferson softball coach expects victories. She expects the program to return to the state tournament. “I’m trying to teach them that it’s an expectation to win,” Mullis said Thursday prior to a summer practice. “When we win, we don’t get excited. It is what it ... [Full Story »] 

Softball: EJCHS ‘ready’ says coach

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 4. 2011
IF last season’s 4-16-1 campaign was about rebuilding, East Jackson hopes this year is about rewards. The Eagle softball team – which started five freshman last fall – returns all but two starters from last year and has enjoyed renewed energy in the offseason as it looks to steer the program back towards state tournament contention. “I ... [Full Story »] 

New! Photos of the week

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 4. 2011
Snapshots from around the local sports scene cp_load_widget('AsAAdrad8XAS', 'cincopa_widget_2fae119f-17a0-46c4-9c34-5ec10d6493b5'); Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer . [Full Story »] 

Softball: Panthers have sights set on Oct. run

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 4. 2011
THIS year’s Jackson County softball team certainly isn’t afraid of expectations. At a recent team barbeque, the Panthers ironed out a set of team goals, one of which included a run to the Class AA Elite Eight in Columbus in October. “That’s what they wanted and that’s what they set … their determination to do this is higher than ... [Full Story »] 
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