Entries from April 2012

Motorcyclist dead for several days before body found

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BarrowJournal
Monday, April 2. 2012
A motorcyclist that was killed in a wreck in Auburn was likely dead for several days before someone found his body, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. James Etheridge, 39, of Dacula, was killed in a single-vehicle accident on Mount Moriah Road in between Clack Drive and High Point Drive in unincorporated Auburn, according to ... [Full Story »] 

Clifford Warren Howard, Sr. (3-30-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, April 2. 2012
CRAWFORD - Clifford Warren Howard, 83, husband of the late Catherine "Kitty" Guest Howard, died Friday, March 30, 2012. A native of Columbia County, he was the son of the late Arthur B. and Ruth Robertson Howard. He retired from Westclox/General Time and was of the Methodist denomination. Mr. Howard was preceded in death by brothers and ... [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. third graders learn about recycling, protecting environment

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, April 2. 2012
Third graders at Madison County’s five elementary schools visited the county transfer station this week to learn about the importance of recycling and not littering, as well as where their trash goes after they throw it in a trash can. “If we teach the children in lower grades what to do, this is something they can carry throughout their ... [Full Story »] 

CERT to train new volunteers

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Monday, April 2. 2012
The Jackson County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) will start a new class for volunteers on Saturday, May 5, at the Braselton Planning and Utility Building, located behind town hall. Classes will be held for three consecutive weekends with a drill scheduled on the fourth weekend. Classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Volunteers ... [Full Story »] 

Synthetic dope now illegal in Georgia

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, April 2. 2012
Marijuana is an illegal drug. Now, fake dope is too. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed a law last week outlawing all forms of synthetic marijuana. Synthetic pot contains marijuana-like chemical compounds combined with different forms of dried vegetation. The products were sold in gas stations and can be smoked by individuals in search of a legal ... [Full Story »] 

Raider soccer team downs Loganville

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Sunday, April 1. 2012
Madison County’s varsity guys’ soccer squad edged Loganville 3-2 at home March 23. “I was thrilled with the result; the team put forward one of their best efforts of the season against them,” said head coach Trevor Mangan. Madison County was down 1-0 at halftime after one of their midfielders was able to get on the end of a through ball ... [Full Story »] 

Physicals available at JCCHS April 14, test-drive fundraiser also being held

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Sunday, April 1. 2012
JACKSON COUNTY Comprehensive High School will host Athletic Physical Day Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at JCCHS. These physicals will be available for $10 and will be administered by Northeast Georgia Physicians Group. The physicals are part of a “community day” at JCCHS, which will also include the “Panthers Drive Dodge for ... [Full Story »] 

Golf: Jackson County girls edge Jefferson for county championship

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Sunday, April 1. 2012

Spring sports round-up: Jackson County girls edge Jefferson for county championship

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Sunday, April 1. 2012

Soccer: Pitcher scores three goals as Eagles lock up no. 2 seed

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Sunday, April 1. 2012
JAKE PITCHER certainly took Senior Night seriously. The Eagle 12th grader recorded a hat trick Thursday as East Jackson pulled away for a 5-2 win over Jackson County to clinch a no. 2 seed in the April Region 8-AA tournament. Click here for photos. “It was just a great Senior Night for him,” East Jackson coach Chris Cooley said. “He’s ... [Full Story »] 
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