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Entries from February 2013

New city Web site now operational

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

Commerce residents have a new way to get information or register opinions with City Hall. The city’s new Web site is now online. Located at www.commercega.org, the site is designed to be more informative and more interactive for local residents. Finance director James Wascher, who is handling the transition for the city, gave the city council ... [Full Story »]

Bob Marley fan vents on cyclist

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

A cyclist told police that an unknown woman wearing a Bob Marley shirt in a silver BMW injured his nose with her car door after a road rage incident in a convenience store parking lot in Nicholson last week . The cyclist said he was attempting to make a left turn out of the parking lot using all the proper signals to alert other motorists of ... [Full Story »]

WBHS wrestler battles back from serious injury

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

Only a few weeks ago, wrestling was certainly not the top priority for Winder-Barrow High School senior Tristan Yaptengco. Despite being a regular visitor to the state wrestling tournament throughout his career, the senior suffered a fall which resulted in a fractured skull. His return was doubtful at best even though the Mat Bulldoggs were ... [Full Story »]

Lady Wildcats eliminate Lady Bulldoggs

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

The Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats and the Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldoggs met for the third time this season Monday with the result being the same once again. The Lady Wildcats, who posted their ninth overall win, extended their season by at least one day and one game with the 47-42 victory. The loss caused the curtain to fall on ... [Full Story »]

Barrow County tax digest to drop for 5th year; Public schools face biggest losses

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BarrowJournal

Wednesday, February 13. 2013

Barrow County’s tax digest — the combined taxable value of all property — is expected to drop again this year for the fifth consecutive time since 2008. Chris Griner, the school system’s director of finance and business services, recently produced a three-year financial forecast projecting a 10-percent decline this year, followed by two ... [Full Story »]

Worley not facing criminal charges

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BarrowJournal

Wednesday, February 13. 2013

Barrow County District 3 Commissioner Steve Worley is not facing criminal charges in connection with his recent termination as the public works director for the City of Monroe. Asked by the Barrow Journal to clarify whether the ongoing investigation is an internal probe of alleged violations of city polices and procedures, or a criminal probe, ... [Full Story »]

Barrow EOCT results show some improvement

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BarrowJournal

Wednesday, February 13. 2013

Like other Georgia students who took the new Coordinate Algebra class last fall, Barrow County students struggled to adapt to that classes’ tougher standards. Some 52 percent of Apalachee High School students and 62 percent of Winder Barrow High School students failed the End of Course Test in the class last fall. The statewide failure rate ... [Full Story »]

Lady Tigers prevail on Senior Night

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

The Commerce girls’ basketball team ended its regular season on a high note last Friday, as the Lady Tigers defeated Pinecrest Academy in a 47-44 nail-biter. The Tigers went up 14-7 in the first quarter and held off the Paladins’ offense until a late charge in the fourth. After several Tiger turnovers, Pinecrest fought back from a ... [Full Story »]

Eagles hope to “make some noise” this week

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

East Jackson County skyrocketed above Jackson County, 49-28, to claim a two-game sweep this season of its crosstown rival. The win at the Panthers’ home gym Friday arrived despite JCCHS’ strong defensive effort to open the first half, which ended with the Eagles down 14-16. The outcome was not what either side expected on JCCHS’ Senior ... [Full Story »]

Andrews hired as East Jackson football coach

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

East Jackson Comprehensive High School has a new head football coach. The school recently hired Robert Andrews for the 2013 season. Andrews has been an assistant football coach for 14 years, working with programs at Cumberland College, Wesleyan School and most recently Grayson High School. As the defensive coordinator at Grayson, Andrews led ... [Full Story »]