Ray Dodd

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Thursday, September 25. 2008
Ray Wilford Dodd, 73, of Gainesville, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, following an extended illness. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Charlie Howard and Laura Wade Dodd. He was retired from Hulsey’s Home Improvement and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church. Mr. Dodd was preceded in ... [Full Story »] 

Wilda Wade

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Thursday, September 25. 2008
Wilda Cheek Wade, 90, of Commerce, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at Grandview Nursing Home. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Ollie and Lillian Hix Cheek. She and her late husband, Aubrey Wallace Wade, had owned and operated several retail businesses in the Commerce area. Two of those businesses were Wade’s ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson ready to defend rank this Friday

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Thursday, September 25. 2008
The Jefferson Dragons added another notch to their belt after Friday night’s win over Oglethorpe County. While the homecoming celebration may be over for the Dragons, the football season is far from ending. Jefferson has pretty much chewed up everyone the AA region can throw at them so far, and will look to continue the undefeated streak this ... [Full Story »] 

BCHS hosts North Oconee in 8-AA contest

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Thursday, September 25. 2008
By Chris Bridges While the Banks County High School football team has posted back-to-back region wins, this Friday’s game against North Oconee County High School is just as important, if not more so, than the previous two Region 8-AA contests. The Leopards, who dispatched Rabun County 35-6 last Friday, will host the North Oconee Titans this ... [Full Story »] 

BCHS defeats East Hall

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Thursday, September 25. 2008
BY CHRIS BRIDGES The Banks County High School fast-pitch softball team stepped out of region play Monday and recorded a 3-0 win against East Hall. Kim Thomas recorded the win going the distance with two strikeouts while allowing just three hits. “Kim threw a great game,” said Lady Leopard coach Josh Lord. “Our infield defense was also ... [Full Story »] 

Gut-check time

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Thursday, September 25. 2008
Raiders must rebound to keep pace in wild region The Madison County High School football team can ill-afford to dwell on its turnover-filled loss to Cedar Shoals last Friday. Not it if the Raiders hope to survive in this region, their coach says. “Every game is going to be a dog fight with a lot on the line, so you can’t afford to look ... [Full Story »] 

This Friday: Madison Co. vs. Salem info.

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Thursday, September 25. 2008

Rabid skunk found in Commerce

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 25. 2008
Commerce police officials have confirmed a rabid skunk was found in Commerce over the weekend and are warning residents to keep an eye out for animals that may exhibit odd behavior. The skunk was found in the Sunny Lane area on Saturday after residents noticed it acting strangly. Commerce police responded to the area and killed the skunk. Tests ... [Full Story »] 

Vacant house destroyed by fire

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, September 25. 2008
A Bethlehem home was completely destroyed by fire late Tuesday evening. Shortly after 11:30 Tuesday night, firefighters from Barrow County Fire and Emergency Services responded to the 300 block of Manning Gin Road in Bethlehem to a reported structure fire. First arriving crews found a residential structure fully involved. “Due to the amount ... [Full Story »] 

Hoschton Fall Festival set this weekend

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Thursday, September 25. 2008
The work to create more than 5,000 scarecrows for a new world record is over in Hoschton. Now comes the fun for the city. Hoschton will hold its annual fall festival — also dubbed the Scarecrow Stampede — on Friday, Sept. 26, from noon to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The festival will include family-oriented ... [Full Story »] 
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