Entries from March 2012

Jefferson loses low-scoring affair against Gainesville

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Thursday, March 1. 2012
JEFFERSON found itself on the short end of a pitching dual with a Class AAA power Thursday. The Dragons (2-2) fell 2-1 to Gainesville (4-0) at home as the Red Elephants — a Sweet 16 team in Class AAA a year ago — combined to throw a two-hitter. Jefferson pitching allowed just three hits. Click here for pictures. “It was a fast-pitch ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson loses low-scoring affair against Gainesville

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, March 1. 2012
JEFFERSON found itself of the short end of a pitching dual with a Class AAA power Thursday. The Dragons (2-2) fell 2-1 to Gainesville (4-0) at home as the Red Elephants — a Sweet 16 team in Class AAA a year ago — combined to throw a two-hitter. Jefferson pitching allowed just three hits. Click here for pictures. “It was a fast-pitch ... [Full Story »] 

West Winder bypass slated for 2017

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, March 1. 2012
Barrow County’s engineering manager announced Tuesday night that the Georgia Department of Transportation has programmed funds to start building the West Winder Bypass in 2017. Darrell Greeson made the announcement during a presentation of an engineering contract to the Barrow County Board of Commissioners. He told the Barrow Journal ... [Full Story »] 

Frances Anthony (3-1-12)

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Thursday, March 1. 2012
TIGNALL – Frances Carolyn Anthony, 71, died Thursday, March 1, 2012, at the Athens Regional Medical Center. She was born in Commerce, the daughter of Gwynelle Bolton Watson of Commerce and the late Willie Turner. Mrs. Anthony was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Anthony. Survivors in addition to her mother include children, Debbie ... [Full Story »] 

Charles Maddox Jr. (2-29-12)

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Thursday, March 1. 2012
WINDER - Charles O. Maddox Jr. passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012. He was the son of the late Charles Oscar Maddox Sr. and Willie Mitcham Maddox, both of Barrow County. Following his graduation from Duke University in 1942, he volunteered for service in the United States Army Air Corps and served as an officer in the Pacific Theater. ... [Full Story »] 

Sarah Mitchell (2-29-12)

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Thursday, March 1. 2012
COMER - Sarah Catherine Mitchell, 77, died Wednesday, February 29, 2012. A native of Comer, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Cornelius and Grace Compton Threlkeld. She was a longtime resident of Lawrenceville and has made her home in Comer for the past six years. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of Vineyard Creek Baptist Church. Survivors ... [Full Story »] 

Diamond Doggs learning as they go in 2012

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Thursday, March 1. 2012
Winder-Barrow High School baseball coach Brian Smith has a simple plan. The veteran Bulldogg mentor knows his team will face a brutal region slate when the 8-AAAA schedule arrives. Therefore, Smith has always believed in playing a strong non-region schedule to help his team prepare for that slate of upcoming region foes. The 2012 season began ... [Full Story »] 

Chamber looking for Caterpillar impact in Barrow

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, March 1. 2012
Back-to-back announcements by two leading manufacturers that are investing hundreds of millions of dollars in new Northeast Georgia facilities have sent local officials scrambling to figure out how Barrow County might benefit from its neighbors’ big wins. Tommy Jennings, president of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, said Tuesday that he ... [Full Story »] 

Spring sports round-up: Pirtle enjoys record-setting performance

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Thursday, March 1. 2012

Spring sports round-up: Smith's hat trick sparks Lady Eagle rout

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Thursday, March 1. 2012
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