Entries from October 2012

PABIS: Technology in education

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BarrowJournal
Saturday, October 13. 2012
My husband told me I ought to listen to an episode of a podcast called Mac Power Users: Episode 93. This episode is an interview with Fraser Speirs, a mobile education consultant. He works for the Cedar School of Excellence in Greenock, Scotland, and he also writes books, travels and does public speaking about using mobile devices and ... [Full Story »] 

Football photos! Jefferson-Rabun County

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, October 13. 2012

Jefferson 55, Rabun Co. 7: No let down

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 12. 2012
Jefferson scores 42 points in second half, blows out Rabun County JEFFERSON answered any questions regarding a letdown Friday with opportunistic defense, a stout running game and an avalanche of second-half points in a 55-7 belting of Rabun County on the road. The Dragons (5-1, 3-0) led just 13-7 at the half but exploded for 42 second-half ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson 55, Rabun Co. 7: No letdown

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 12. 2012
Jefferson scores 42 points in second half, blows out Rabun County JEFFERSON answered any questions regarding a letdown Friday with opportunistic defense, a stout running game and an avalanche of second-half points in a 55-7 belting of Rabun County on the road. The Dragons (5-1, 3-0) led just 13-7 at the half but exploded for 42 second-half ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County falls 34-20 to Lumpkin Co.

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 12. 2012
Madison County's varsity football team dropped to 0-6 Friday in a 34-20 road loss to Lumpkin County, which improved to 2-4. The Red Raiders will host Stephens County at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19. See the Journal's Oct. 18 print edition for more Madison County coverage.

Wildcats win thriller in Loganville 35-28

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 12. 2012
There have been plenty of offensive fireworks and heart-pounding finishes in recent years when the football teams for Apalachee High School and Loganville High School meet. Last Friday was no exception as the Wildcats rallied for a 35-28 win putting AHS in the victory column for the first time in Region 8-AAAAA play in 2012. Trailing 28-21 at ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs fall to Flowery Branch

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 12. 2012
All football coaches in 8-AAAAA agree when it comes to toughness it’s hard to top this region. The Winder-Barrow High School football team continued its journey down the region path last Friday with a 54-14 road loss to Flowery Branch. The Falcons, under the direction of former defensive coordinator and first-year head coach Chris Griffin, ... [Full Story »] 

Tigers fall 30-0 to Prince Avenue Christian

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 12. 2012
The Commerce Tigers (4-3, 0-3) were unable to get any sort of ground game established in a 30-0 loss to Prince Avenue Christian (6-1, 2-1). The Wolverines jumped out to an early lead when they scored on the very first possession of the game. Commerce was able to hold Prince to a field goal on the Wolverines’ next possession, but fumbled on ... [Full Story »] 

Knights fall on road

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 12. 2012
Bethlehem Christian Academy’s trip to Curtis Baptist in Augusta did not produce the deserved results as the gridiron Knights fell 45-0. BCA coach Don Garmon said he knew going in it would be a difficult game for the Knights. “Their style of play was going to be tough for us,” Garmon said. “We knew we were going to have some matchup ... [Full Story »] 

Early voting starts Monday

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, October 12. 2012
Early voting for the Nov. 6 General Election begins on Monday at the Jackson County Administrative Building, 67 Athens Street in Jefferson. Hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Nov. 2. Early voting will also be offered Oct. 29-Nov. 2 at the Commerce Recreation Department office at 204 Carson Street and at the ... [Full Story »] 
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