Entries from March 2013

Bernardi resignation deepens chamber leadership void

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 20. 2013
The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s leadership void is about to get much bigger. Having searched for a new president without success since Shane Short resigned Aug. 15, 2012, the chamber is about to lose its director of economic development. Courtney Bernardi announced her resignation last week, effective April 12. She is reportedly ... [Full Story »] 

Lots of talk, no consensus on EMS station controversy

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 20. 2013
Earlier this year, commissioner Chas Hardy called for a meeting of the board of commissioners to uncover who chairman Tom Crow accused of “hiding money” in the process to build a new EMS station in West Jackson. After almost four hours of questions and information presented by Crow on Monday night, there was no clear answer to Hardy’s ... [Full Story »] 

Police looking for man who stole wallets at three businesses

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BarrowJournal
Wednesday, March 20. 2013
Winder police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing ladies' wallets at three businesses on Tuesday, March 19. The thefts occurred from noon-4 p.m. According to a Winder Police Department press release, the victims suspect a heavyset, middle-aged black man who claimed to have been sent to their businesses ... [Full Story »] 

Diamond Cats suffer disappointing loss

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 20. 2013
The Apalachee High School baseball team saw a chance for victory get away Tuesday. The Wildcats fell to Heritage 6-5 and slipped to 1-1 in Region 8-AAAAA. For AHS coach Mike Cavey, whose team had defeated the Patriots 3-0 Friday, Tuesday’s rematch was not only disappointing but may have long-lasting implications as the season plays on. “We ... [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. takes second in Granger Invitational

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 20. 2013
The Madison County boys tennis team took second place in this weekend’s Granger Invitational. The Raiders won three of four matches, improving to 9-1 overall on the season (6-0 in the region). “The boys played some really good tennis and gained a lot of match play experience,” said Red Raider head coach Keith Strickland. “This ... [Full Story »] 

Diamond Doggs stun Gainesville

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 20. 2013
As Blake Marbut recorded the final out of the game, Winder-Barrow High School coach Brian Smith raced out of the dugout to congratulate his pitcher on a strong performance against No. 2-ranked Gainesville Tuesday. Marbut went the distance, throwing a total of 118 pitches, in recording the victory as the Diamond Doggs stunned Gainesville 7-2 at ... [Full Story »] 

Armed robbery reported at Braselton business

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 20. 2013
An employee at a Hwy. 124 hotel in Braselton said he was assisting a guest in a room when he returned to the office and found a man behind the counter prying on the drawer. The employee told an officer with the Braselton Police Department that the man took a bag containing around $300. In another incident, a man reported that two out buildings ... [Full Story »] 

Hardy, Crow face off over West Jackson EMS project

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 20. 2013
Earlier this year, commissioner Chas Hardy called for a meeting of the board of commissioners to uncover who chairman Tom Crow is accusing of “hiding money” in the process to build a new EMS station in West Jackson. After almost four hours of questions and information presented by Crow on Monday night, there was no clear answer to Hardy’s ... [Full Story »] 

Three face robbery charges in Banks County

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, March 20. 2013
Three people with Florida addresses were arrested on Saturday afternoon for their part in “till tapping” at Walmart, Commerce. According to the report on file at the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, Mike Marks, 78, 8010 Colony Circle 105, Tamarac, Fla., Richard Lee Mitchell, 57, 2017 South Ocean Drive, Holandell, Fla., and Tiffany Mitchell, ... [Full Story »] 

Alumni game: BCHS baseball alumni gather for fundraiser game

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, March 20. 2013
The Banks County Baseball Alumni gathered for a fundraiser game at the Leopard diamond this past Saturday. The teams were divided up into four per team and played round robin for six outs. The team with the most runs would win the game. Twelve alumni signed up for the game and the current Leopards baseball team umpired the event. It was the ... [Full Story »] 
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