Entries from September 2012

Old Winder to annex ‘New Winder’

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 20. 2012
When a local developer in April referred to the growing commercial area near Barrow Crossing as the “new Winder,” his comment did not go over well with some city officials for whom the downtown area has been a particular focus. But the Barrow Journal has learned that Winder in recent weeks has launched an aggressive annexation plan to ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton mayor vetoes move for old Hosch Store

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 20. 2012
Four Hoschton City Council members voted Thursday to use SPLOST money to move a historic store building downtown, but the city’s mayor remains staunchly opposed to that action. Mayor Erma Denney announced Friday — in a statement sent by city administrator Cindy George — that she vetoed the council’s vote. Denney also announced last ... [Full Story »] 

Personal records fall for AHS runners

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 19. 2012
The Apalachee High School cross country runners were at their personal best this past weekend. Numerous team members established new individual records at the East Jackson High School Eagle Run. “It was a fast course, but slower than last year’s course from what I was told,” AHS coach Alex Holmes said. The Wildcats finished ninth among 19 ... [Full Story »] 

WBHS runners return to action Saturday

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 19. 2012
After a week’s break from competing, the Winder-Barrow High School cross country teams will be back in action this weekend. The Bulldoggs and Lady Bulldoggs will travel to McDonough for the Battle of Atlanta event. The varsity boys will race at 8 a.m. followed by the varsity girls at 9 a.m. Junior varsity races will follow. “There will be a ... [Full Story »] 

Pass-happy Panthers: Jackson County boasts record-setting tandem with Daniel and Harper

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 19. 2012
THE FINAL stat sheet was a historic one. Jackson County senior quarterback Kyle Daniel carved up Athens Christian with 327 passing yards and four touchdowns — both school records — in the Panthers’ 39-21 win Friday. His favorite target Xavier Harper hauled in three touchdown passes with a video game-like 217 yards — also a school ... [Full Story »] 

Football: Jackson County’s River Bryant commits to Georgia State

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 19. 2012
JACKSON County football standout River Bryant has committed to Georgia State, making him the first Panther player in recent memory to be offered a scholarship by a Division I program out of high school. “I’m really happy for River,” Jackson County coach Benji Harrison said. “I know that’s been River’s goal — that he wanted to go ... [Full Story »] 

Volleyball: ‘Rebuilding’ Dragons climb to no. 5 ranking

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 19. 2012
DURING THE preseason Jefferson volleyball coach Mike Paul looked at a roster largely void of starting experience and had no choice but to declare this season a rebuilding year. Here’s how the rebuilding has gone: a 19-7 record, no. 5 ranking in Class AA and a chance to win 30 matches again this year. “Who would have ever thought that?” ... [Full Story »] 

Softball: Jefferson topples no. 2 Union County, gets ready for region

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 19. 2012
IT MAY not have counted as a region win but it was perhaps the biggest win of Jefferson’s season yet. The Dragon softball team (12-13, 4-1) upset region-leading Union County — ranked no. 2 in Class AA — 3-2 in eight innings Thursday at home on senior night. “It was good for my girls,” Jefferson coach Melissa Mullis said. “It gave us ... [Full Story »] 

Jason Carithers (9-18-12)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, September 19. 2012
COMMERCE - Jason Hix Carithers, 82, died Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center. He was born in Commerce, the son of the late Daniel and Lottie Hix Carithers. He was a member of Erastus Christian Church and was a retired high school teacher in the Henry County School System. Mr. Carithers was preceded in death by his ... [Full Story »] 

Shirley Dorothy (9-18-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, September 19. 2012
WINDER - Dorothy Eugenia Borders Shirley, 81, formerly of Stone Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. She was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late Brandon and Rilla Borders. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker. She was also a licensed cosmetologist and volunteered at DeKalb Medical Center for many years. She ... [Full Story »] 
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