OPINION: Welfare class needs to learn self reliance

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, August 13. 2008
Finally, someone is getting around to addressing the problem of persistent poverty. Persistent poverty is described as a family that has remained on the poverty rolls for three or more census periods (30 years). Some researchers have discovered that some families are now in the third generation of welfare recipients. Some groups, like One ... [Full Story »] 

‘Hog Rocket’ soars again

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 13. 2008
Comer’s Russell wins twice Bubba “Hog Rocket” Russell soared into the winners’ circle twice this weekend at Hartwell Speedway, winning both the Limited Late Model and the Crate Late Model race. The Comer native has kicked it up a notch during the second half of the race season, leading in the Crate Late Model points and recently moving ... [Full Story »] 

Woman attacked by ‘Sherwood Hood Rats’

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, August 13. 2008
Aggravated assault was reported on Roy Woods Road last week when a woman told deputies three white men attacked her with a baseball bat while she was on a float on the Broad River near her home. She stated they identified themselves as “the Sherwood Hood Rats.” Witnesses stated that they were on the bank when a medium build white woman ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: ‘King Obama’ is not our savior

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, August 13. 2008
Dear Editor: In the July 24 issue of the Madison County Journal, Mr. Frank Gillispie predicted “fewer Southern votes for Obama due to all the media coverage “and the attempt to shove Obama down the throat of the American people.” I can hope his prediction is accurate. Not being a prophetess myself, I don’t claim to see the future, but I ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS still swinging with slow-pitch softball

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 13. 2008
Jackson County Comprehensive High School is the only school in the local area to offer slow pitch softball. While slow-pitch is not nearly as favored by other schools like its sister sport fast-pitch softball, JCCHS has good turnout for slow-pitch tryouts. According to head coach Clarke Rainwater, the Lady Panthers had 20 girls tryout for the ... [Full Story »] 

Wanted man fights police during traffic stop, gets pepper sprayed

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, August 13. 2008
A man speeding through a school zone on Ga. Hwy. 53 became belligerent during a traffic stop, according to Hoschton police. An officer said Benny Ralph Brown, 46, of Braselton, was speeding in a school zone while students were arriving on Friday morning. During a traffic stop, an officer said Brown appeared agitated and inconvenienced by the ... [Full Story »] 

Bring it on: MCHS competition squad ready for 2008

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 13. 2008
BY KRISTI REED The Mill Creek High School varsity competition squad is hard at work preparing for the start of the 2008 season. The squad, one of six different cheerleading squads at Mill Creek, will compete in six competitions this year as they attempt to bring home a state championship in a sport that is a combination of athletic skill, ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons ready for historic opener, Aug. 29

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 13. 2008
The Jefferson Dragons are ready to set another date in the history books. August 29 will not only mark the opening of another season of Jefferson football, but it will represent another piece of Dragon history. For the first time, Jefferson opens its season by playing host to its in-county rivals, the Commerce Tigers. It marks the first time ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Close In On First Varsity Season

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 13. 2008
East Jackson To Face Chestatee In Scrimmage Game Thursday With almost two weeks of official practice under their belts, the East Jackson Eagles are getting geared up for their season opener, which is now just over two weeks away. The Eagles will travel to Chestatee Thursday night to face the Chestatee War Eagles in a scrimmage. It should give ... [Full Story »] 

Countdown At 16 Days To Tiger Kickoff For ‘08

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, August 13. 2008
Pre-season football practice rolled on last week for the Commerce Tigers, with 16 days left before the first kickoff of 2008. Practice has continued this week for the Tigers as the historic Commerce vs. Jefferson home opener looms in the distance. Coach Steve Savage has said his team’s focus would be on themselves rather than on their ... [Full Story »] 
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