Snow/ice forces state duals postponement

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Thursday, January 20. 2011
After an outstanding performance at the 8-AA Area Team Duals, Jan. 7-8, the Banks County mat Leopards were set to turn the momentum from the second place finish at Jefferson into a high finish at the state duals in Macon last weekend - except the weather had other plans. A snow and ice storm that paralyzed the state forced a delay in the action ... [Full Story »] 

‘Polly’ Buffington

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, January 20. 2011
LAVONIA – Pauline “Polly” Robinson Buffington, 70, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at St. Mary’s Hospice House. Born on May 21, 1940, in DeKalb County, she was the daughter of the late James Robinson Sr. and Frances (Drummond) Robinson. Prior to retirement, she was a teacher at Clarkston High School, the Kindergarten Director for ... [Full Story »] 

Three fires break out during winter storm

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, January 20. 2011
Last week Barrow County Emergency Services had to contend with multiple fires while also dealing with icy conditions left over from the winter storm. On Jan 12, Firefighters received a call in reference to a house fire on Carolyn Street in Auburn. “First arriving firefighters found light smoke showing in the residence,” said Lieutenant ... [Full Story »] 

Spring break remains intact for students

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, January 20. 2011
Spring break for Barrow County Schools won’t be affected by recovering instructional time lost during the winter storm that kept schools closed Jan. 10-14. The dates for Spring Break will remain Monday, April 18-Friday, April 22, school officials said. The make-up dates, as approved by the Barrow County Board of Education at the Tuesday night ... [Full Story »] 

BOE approves snow make up days

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, January 20. 2011
In order to make up two of the six snow days missed this school year, students in the Banks County School System will attend school on March 11, originally scheduled as a teacher planning day, and March 14, originally scheduled as a holiday for students and teachers. The school system will not be making up the remaining four days they have ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Trying week for all involved

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, January 20. 2011
I'm not used to weather occurrences like the one we had last week. It’s why I can remember when we have them for they are so rare. We still talk about the winter storm that arrived in 1993. Ironically, I was a college student home on spring break at the time. I guess I should have headed for Florida that week with so many of my fellow ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Disappointment nothing new for this Falcon fan

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, January 20. 2011
“You must never be satisfied with losing. You must get angry, terribly angry, about losing. But the mark of the good loser is that he takes his anger out on himself and not his victorious opponents or on his teammates.” — Richard Nixon They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. If that’s the case I got a little stronger this ... [Full Story »] 

‘Smut’ Smith

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, January 20. 2011
MAYSVILLE – Paul Kenneth “Smut” Smith, 73, died Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Athens, he was the son of the late Mattie Alexander Smith. He was retired from Patterson Pump Company and was a former volunteer fireman. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. He was ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Wildcats hold on for win

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, January 20. 2011
The Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats held for a 55-52 road win Tuesday night handing Habersham Central only its third loss of the season. "We played very hard considering we only practiced Monday," said coach Michael Parks. "We did not practice at all last week." The Lady Cats led 26-19 at halftime and held a slim 32-31 margin going into the ... [Full Story »] 

Examining area school system efficiency

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BarrowJournal
Thursday, January 20. 2011
What are the most efficient school systems in the area? With budget cuts, furlough days and other financial moves by area school systems during the economic downturn, how schools spend their money has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years. In the four counties served by Mainstreet Newspapers (Jackson, Barrow, Banks and Madison ... [Full Story »] 
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