Entries from April 2012

Chamber directors endorse T-SPLOST

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, April 25. 2012
As it has done with previous sales tax referendums, the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors voted without dissent last Friday to endorse passage of the 10-year T-SPLOST on July 31. President Shane Short argued the case before the directors, reminding them that passage of the 10-year transportation sales tax will bring ... [Full Story »] 

And they thought it was legitimate?

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, April 25. 2012
A couple claiming to have purchased a GMC Jimmy for $150 from an unknown man at a location under a bridge — without getting a bill of sale or a title — faces charges of theft by receiving stolen property, according to the Commerce Police Department. The suspects are Tony Lee Webb, 52, and Linda Ruthi Webb, 46, both of 124 Forest Lake Drive, ... [Full Story »] 

Registration continues for Tiger Sharks

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, April 25. 2012
The Commerce Parks and Recreation Department is accepting swim registrations through Friday, May 4 at the recreation office, 204 Carson St. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Children ages 5 and up who know how to swim are eligible for this activity. The Tiger Shark “Minnows” is the entry level of the competitive swim program and ... [Full Story »] 

Ramsey wins high points medal at region

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, April 25. 2012
D Ramsey vaulted his body forward from the white line marking the regulation start for the long jump. His arms grabbed at the air. His legs tucked into his chest, then pushed out, his momentum carrying him ahead — of every competitor. When gravity finally dropped Ramsey, the sand pit cushioning his body appeared like a calm pond when it ... [Full Story »] 

Baseball Tigers prepare for postseason run next week

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, April 25. 2012
A spot in the Class A postseason is locked up. But the Commerce High baseball team won’t know its competition until the regular season ends this week, coach Steve Cotrell said. Entering Monday, the Tigers (17-6 overall, 14-4 in 8-A) were expected to finish as the region’s no. 3 seed, with two games remaining against Towns County (1-16) and ... [Full Story »] 

Rec. department adds flag football, cheer and softball to fall roster

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, April 25. 2012
The Commerce Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for fall sports — including tackle football and cheerleading, flag football and cheerleading, softball and soccer — through June 1 at its Veterans Memorial Park office. Hours for registering are 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-6 p.m. on Thursdays. Parents registering their ... [Full Story »] 

Hawkins’ jumping launches Lady Tigers

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, April 25. 2012
Sophomore Cameron Hawkins led Commerce High School during the Region 8-A Track and Field Meet, qualifying in three events for this weekend’s sectional meet to determine state finalists. Hawkins earned third in the triple jump (31-feet, 4 inches) and fourth in the long jump (14-feet, ½-inch). She also raced on the 4x100-relay team that placed ... [Full Story »] 

Wildcats crush Morgan County

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, April 25. 2012
The weather was not ideal, but the Apalachee High School baseball team thrived away and crushed visiting Morgan County 17-2 in four innings Monday afternoon. The game, which was rescheduled from earlier in the season, saw Ronney Miller have perhaps his best game of 2012 as he not only earned the win but also was 2-for-3 at the plate with six ... [Full Story »] 

Diamond Doggs to play for 8-AAAA crown

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Wednesday, April 25. 2012
The Winder-Barrow High School baseball team ventured into enemy territory Friday but returned home as subregion champions. Coach Brian Smith’s Diamond Doggs defeated Loganville High School, the No. 2-ranked team in Class AAAA, 4-3 on the Red Devils’ home field. Dalton Carter’s three-run homer in the top of the fifth inning gave WBHS a ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: Smith's strategy works just fine

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, April 25. 2012
No doubt Brian Smith could have made it easier on his baseball team. The Winder-Barrow High School coach could have scheduled some pushover opponents for non-region foes this spring. He could have scheduled contests which would have made his team’s overall record look more glamorous. However, Smith knew taking that route really wouldn’t ... [Full Story »] 
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