Barrow County flight school expanding reach

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BarrowJournal
Sunday, August 3. 2008
The Flight School of Barrow County has announced a partnership with the new Tom Shaw Flight School located at the Jackson County Airport. Barrow County Flight School owner Paula Cash said she is very excited about the new partnership. “We’re reaching up to Jackson County,” she said. “The Jackson County Airport is just ... [Full Story »] 

Winder Police Department lists arrests, incidents

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BarrowJournal
Sunday, August 3. 2008
The Winder Police Department investigated 40 incidents and made 20 arrests during the last week. The incidents investigated include the following: •damage to public property on Sims Road at Highway 53 North. •arson on Martha Street. •theft by taking on North Broad Street. •shoplifting at Kangaroo on East May Street. ... [Full Story »] 

‘Friday Night Lights’ draws capacity crowd at Mill Creek

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, August 2. 2008
BY KRISTI REED Over 8,000 people traveled to Hoschton Friday night for part one of the Atlanta Falcons’ two day fan fest. Fans were treated to a demonstration by the Army Infantry Silver Wings parachute team, performances by the Falcons cheerleaders, a halftime show featuring frisbee catching dogs, a massive fireworks show, an autograph ... [Full Story »] 

Volunteers training in emergency preparedness

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Saturday, August 2. 2008
What would happen if a disaster struck Jackson County and emergency personnel needed help from citizens? That's one reason Jackson County is starting its own Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT. The national program trains citizen volunteers to learn the basics of emergency preparedness - including extinguishing small fires, assisting in ... [Full Story »] 

Statham, Georgia State Patrol list arrests

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BarrowJournal
Saturday, August 2. 2008
Arrests made by the Statham Police Department and the Georgia State Patrol over the past week include: STATHAM - William Stanley Delaney, 47, 616 Barber Creek Road, Statham, probation violation. - Chastan Vanear Nelson, 19, 280 King Street, Winder, speeding and driving on a suspended license. - Joshua Michael Pennington, 23, 355 Jennings Mill ... [Full Story »] 

SCCA event draws 200 participants

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, August 2. 2008
Despite the near 100-degree weather, the Atlanta Region Sports Car Club (SCCA) of America had a good turnout for the July 18-20 event at Road Atlanta. According to Competition Director Butch Kummer, over 200 cars participated in the three day competition. “We introduced SCCA road racing to a whole new audience with the Mazda Club "ZoomFest" ... [Full Story »] 

Mill Creek swimmer wins five state titles

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, August 2. 2008
Mill Creek High School rising freshman Rachael Dudley won five state championships at last week’s Georgia Long Course Age Group State Championships in Savannah. Dudley took first place in the 400m free (4:26.99), 800 meter free (9:07.71), 1500 meter free (17:18.96), 100 meter butterfly (1:03.18), and 200 meter butterfly (2:20.56). The ... [Full Story »] 

BCHS hosts Gladiator War championships

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 1. 2008
The Lone Rangers rode again at Banks County High School last Friday morning. In the finals of the Gladiator Wars, the team of the Lone Rangers earned the championship after competing in events such as rolling a 55-gallon drum filled with 20 gallons of water up a hill, flipping large tractor tires for 15 yards, carrying tractor tires, pulling a ... [Full Story »] 

Possible arson reported on Evangelical Church Road

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, August 1. 2008
Investigators are considering whether to contact the state fire marshal’s office about a suspicious fire at a mobile home on Evangelical Church Road last week. According to the incident report, Deputy Jason Luke met with Shiloh VFD personnel at the home of Tamara Zelley. Luke observed that the ground was charred and burned along the entire ... [Full Story »] 

Gandy To Take Over Eagles Baseball Program

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 1. 2008
East Jackson’s new baseball coach is already moving into his new job. Josh Gandy, a former college and minor league pitcher, has accepted the position to lead the East Jackson Eagles baseball team coming from his high school alma mater, Ringgold High School in northwest Georgia, where he served as assistant coach and pitching coach. Gandy ... [Full Story »] 
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