Entries from October 2012

Cheer Cats win third at LHS

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Thursday, October 25. 2012
The Apalachee High School competition cheerleaders continued to improve and delivered a third-place performance Saturday at Loganville High School. “Saturday was incredible,” said AHS coach Meridith Wages. “We had a strong week of practice last week as quite a few of our kids improved skills. Two of our girls who have been waiting for ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: Success nothing new for Lady Bulldoggs

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Thursday, October 25. 2012
The Winder-Barrow High School girls cross country team has reached No. 4 in the state. The Lady Bulldoggs, coached by Amanda Partee-Manders, have continued to turn in impressive times at each meet this season and seem to have a great deal of potential as preparations begin for the region and state meets. Has the success been a major surprise ... [Full Story »] 

Volley Cats fall in second round of state

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012
While the final contest did not go in favor of the Apalachee High School volleyball team, Tuesday’s result does not change the overall success level enjoyed by the Lady Wildcats in 2012. AHS fell to Northgate in the second round of the AAAAA playoffs Tuesday in three games (25-17, 25-16, 25-12). The Lady Wildcats finished the season with ... [Full Story »] 

BOE takes backhanded swipe at Amendment 1

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, October 24. 2012
The Commerce Board of Education held a special called meeting on Monday night to pass a resolution “in support of quality public education.” The resolution urges the Governor and state legislators to commit to adequately fund public school education for all K-12 students in Commerce City Schools and throughout Georgia. While avoiding ... [Full Story »] 

Cheer Doggs excel at Loganville event

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012
The Winder-Barrow High School competition cheerleaders have a strong history of excellence. The program, with multiple state titles to its name, turned in a strong effort Saturday at Loganville High School. The Cheer Doggs were second only after a dropped co-ed stunt, coach Jerrie Hulsey said. WBHS was still only nine points behind Peachtree ... [Full Story »] 

Fall & Winter Fashion show set Thursday at Spencer Park

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012
Commerce’s businesses will showcase a surprisingly wide variety of apparel and accessories available in town during the Commerce Downtown Development Authority’s 2012 Fall & Winter Fashion Show. The event will be held at Spencer Park starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 and are available at Jay’s Department Store, Gift Works at the Joy ... [Full Story »] 

George Sorrow (10-18-12)

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012
COLBERT - George Shirley Sorrow, 64, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012. He was the son of the late Fred and Murdis Brown Sorrow. Mr. Sorrow was preceded in death by a daughter, Murdis Denise Sorrow; son, George Fred Sorrow; brother, Roy Sorrow; and two sisters, Joyce Gosnell and Daisy Francis Sorrow. Survivors include his wife, Paula Sue ... [Full Story »] 

James Chastain (10-24-12)

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012
JEFFERSON - James William Chastain, 71, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Born in Jackson County, he was a son of the late Hoyt William and Nadine Harper Chastain. Mr. Chastain was the owner of C and R Motors, Inc. of Jefferson and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Claudia L. ... [Full Story »] 

A Clash of Cats: Tigers host Lions in homecoming matchup

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012
Following four straight losses, the Commerce Tigers are preparing to head into a homecoming matchup with Hebron Christian Academy, eager for a win. Commerce (4-4, 0-4) suffered its latest defeat at the hands of region 8-A frontrunner, Athens Academy. Hebron Christian, (1-6, 0-5) may not be the powerhouse that Athens Academy is, but Tiger head ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Tigers’ season comes to a close

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Wednesday, October 24. 2012
Commerce (17-15) was eliminated from the Class-A Georgia high school softball playoffs after falling 4-0 and 5-3 to Seminole County. The Tigers made the long trip to the southwestern most corner of the state to play the number two seeded Indians in a best two-out-of-three contest last Wednesday. Tiger head coach Pam Canup described both games ... [Full Story »] 
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