Entries from October 2011

Wildcats go for two in a row

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 7. 2011
Shane Davis probably felt like a weight had been removed from his shoulders as the final moments of Friday’s 45-9 win against Madison County went by. The Wildcats, who had been close to victory more than once this fall, finally were able to seal the deal and put one in the victory column. “It felt good,” Davis said. “We have continued ... [Full Story »] 

Woman not guilty in teen’s overdose death

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, October 7. 2011
A woman accused of giving prescription drugs to a 14-year-old girl in Hoschton — who later died — was found not guilty by a jury on four of the five counts tied to the 2008 overdose death. A judge will make a decision on the fifth count. Donna McDonald pled not guilty to the charges of involuntary manslaughter and four counts of ... [Full Story »] 

Boards OK millage rates

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, October 7. 2011
Because property values have fallen over the past 12 months and the Jackson County Board of Commissioners set the 2011 property tax rate pretty much at last year’s levels, county taxpayers might actually see marginally lower tax bills this fall than last. Meeting Friday afternoon, the board set the rate at 9.58 mills for incorporated areas, ... [Full Story »] 

Dixon asks for answers on voting issue; Wall admits she knew ‘something wasn’t right’

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BarrowJournal
Friday, October 7. 2011
The Barrow Journal’s publication of the first 2,000 names of city voters likely to be challenged created a political firestorm last week, with phones reportedly ringing off the hook at city, county and state elections offices. Winder elections superintendent Sabrina Wall and other Winder leaders subsequently complained that the newspaper had ... [Full Story »] 

Man arrested after police chase

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, October 7. 2011
A Braselton officer received medical treatment after a suspect hit his patrol vehicle during a back-and-forth chase on Ga. Hwy. 211, according to an incident report. Kenneth Lamar Goheen, 22, of Auburn, was arrested for DUI, failure to maintain lane, speeding, open container violation and other charges issued by Braselton police. An officer ... [Full Story »] 

Danielsville man charged with child cruelty

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, October 7. 2011
A Danielsville man was arrested recently after he allegedly spanked two children leaving bruises on their bodies. Zachary David Buttimer, 30, 164 Country Lane, was arrested on two counts of cruelty to children after officer Pat Holl was summoned to Ila Elementary School by a DFCS worker who said that two children were found to have bruises on ... [Full Story »] 

MCHS will take photos of local veterans to parade

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, October 7. 2011
Photos of Madison County veterans will be placed on a banner and carried down Fifth Avenue in New York on Veterans Day Nov. 11. The images of those Madison County military folks will be carried by Madison County High School band members, many of whom will enjoy “the trip of a lifetime,” visiting Washington and New York in the same week, ... [Full Story »] 

Red Raider softball team finishes second in region; state tourney begins Wednesday

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, October 6. 2011
Madison County lost to Loganville 7-1 Thursday evening in the Region 8-AAAA fast-pitch softball championship. The visiting Red Raiders scored their lone run in the top of the first inning when Sam LaZear crossed home plate on a squeeze bunt by Olivia Duncan. But Loganville answered with four runs in the bottom of the first and three in the ... [Full Story »] 

East Jackson loses, but coaches grow more confident

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 6. 2011
DESPITE a 30-10 loss to Hart County Friday, coach Brian Smith and East Jackson maintain a glass-half-full mentality heading into their off-week. Smith believes the game revealed more than a mere 20-point setback. “Our kids are getting better,” Smith said. “I think it shows. To us as coaches, we came out of this game a lot happier than we ... [Full Story »] 

(UPDATED) Volleyball: Dragons outlast George Walton, secure spot at state

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, October 6. 2011
The Jefferson volleyball team advanced to the Area 8-AA/A semifinals with a 25-17, 27-29, 26-24 win over George Walton Thursday in a match filled with long rallies and numerous lead changes. The win also assured the Dragons (30-7) of their fourth-straight trip to the state tournament. The team will play Saturday at 11 a.m. against Athens ... [Full Story »] 
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