Entries from August 2014

Fred McCoy (08-06-14)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, August 8. 2014
COMMERCE - Fred Willis McCoy, 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014. Mr. McCoy was the son of the late Clarence and Delia Wilson McCoy. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Richey McCoy; sons, David (Patricia) McCoy, Commerce; brother, Robert McCoy, Lilburn; sisters Vera Dalton, Homer, and Joan Cook, McDonough; three step-grandchildren; and ... [Full Story »] 

Winder considers hiring grant writer

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BarrowJournal
Friday, August 8. 2014
Winder’s mayor and city council are considering the benefits of hiring a grant writer. At a work session held Monday, Aug. 4, councilman Bob Dixon recommended council consider hiring a person or company to write grants on behalf of the city. Dixon said there are grants available that the city may be missing out on. “There are so many grants ... [Full Story »] 

Ribbon cutting set for new-look Madison County High School

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, August 8. 2014
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house tour will be held at Madison County High School’s new, three-story building Sunday. The event, which will be held at 3 p.m., is open for anyone to attend. “We welcome everyone in the community to come out to this event,” said Madison County school superintendent Allen McCannon. “We’re excited ... [Full Story »] 

Danielsville to hold referendums Nov. 4

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, August 8. 2014
The city of Danielsville will hold referendums on annexing the Sherwood Subdivision into the town as well as three alcohol-related questions. Residents of Sherwood Subdivision, along with residents of adjacent properties, will be asked to offer a “Yes” or “No” on annexing the subdivision into the city. Three alcohol-related ... [Full Story »] 

BOC to renew push for traffic light in front of Ingles

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, August 8. 2014
A new traffic light has been placed on Hwy. 29 in front of the new Kroger in Clarke County. So, why can’t a traffic light be installed in front of Ingles just a few miles up the road in Madison County? That’s what county commissioners want to know. For years, Madison County leaders have pushed for a traffic light at Hwy. 29 and Old ... [Full Story »] 

First-day enrollment down for Barrow

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, August 7. 2014
First day enrollment was down by 101 students from last year at Barrow County Schools. Matt Thompson prepared the official numbers for the Barrow County Board of Education’s August meeting, but the report was not discussed. The first day of school brought in 12,682 students this year. Drops in first day enrollment were found in all school ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: Working magic in creating enthusiasm

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, August 7. 2014
My journey home each day takes me past W. Clair Harris Stadium. The excitement level surrounding the Winder-Barrow High School football program has been extremely high when you consider the program’s history of non-success in recent years. What is the reason for all the optimism? There are several, but it all starts with new head coach Heath ... [Full Story »] 

UPDATED: 9-year-old dies in wreck

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Thursday, August 7. 2014
The Georgia State Patrol said a 9-year-old boy killed Wednesday afternoon when his bicycle was struck by a van on Carson Street in Commerce had ridden into the path of the vehicle that struck him. A spokesman for the Athens post of the GSP said the boy, identified by local sources as Alexander King, came off the hill on Brookwood, ran the stop ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Doggs back after historic season

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 6. 2014
High school coaches often talk about the importance of their team “getting hot at the right time.” That was the case for the Winder-Barrow High School fast-pitch softball team last fall. The Lady Bulldoggs, coached by Monty McClure, made a run deep into the playoffs, a result of getting hot at the right time. Now McClure and his team are ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Cats back on the softball field Friday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 6. 2014
The Apalachee High School softball team has been working throughout the summer in preparation for its new season under the direction of a new coach. The Lady Wildcats, who finished 18-14 last season, will host Union Grove at 7 p.m. Friday in a preseason scrimmage. “We will be the only game in town,” new coach Matt Allen said. “It’s ... [Full Story »] 
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