WBHS band to hold run/walk on November 15

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Saturday, November 1. 2008
The Winder-Barrow High School band will hold a 5k run/walk and a one mile thriller fun run on Saturday, November 15 at 9 a.m. Packet pick up will begin in the parking lot of the high school by the concession stand at approximately 7 a.m. on race day. Entry fees are $15 per person before November 7, 2008 and $20 thereafter. A family rate of $50 ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Please pray, vote and trust God regardless of what happens Nov. 4

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, November 1. 2008
Dear Editor: America is at the crossroads. Extreme differences exist as to how to run this great country called America. As an American citizen and Christian, I would like to ask, urge, and even plead with everyone who reads this letter to know what the candidates believe before you go to the polls. It is plain to see that there are major ... [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Red Raiders of Texas having an incredible season

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, November 1. 2008
The Red Raiders are having an incredible season. No, not the Madison County Red Raiders, the original Red Raiders Texas Tech University originated the dramatic mascot. Or perhaps more accurately, a Texas sports writer came up with it. But Tech was happy to embrace the name. And they are definitely having a great year. The Big Raiders are eight ... [Full Story »] 

Local DFCS officials concerned about impact of state budget cuts

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, November 1. 2008
Should the governor ask all state departments to slash 10 percent of their budget, that axe might fall on some jobs at the local level of the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS). The state DFCS office has already ordered some local workers to take days off without pay. The next step might be layoffs. “If the governor asks for a ... [Full Story »] 

64-yd TD strike helps lead CHS over Social Circle

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 31. 2008
Deon Orsborne is doing his part to dispel any myth that Commerce is a one-dimensional football team. The dual-threat Tiger running back hauled in a 64-yard touchdown pass from Cody Streetman Friday in the second quarter to put Commerce (4-5, 3-2) ahead for good in a 21-7 win over Social Circle. “A lot of people have been saying we can’t do ... [Full Story »] 

74-yd TD strike helps lead CHS over Social Circle

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 31. 2008
Deon Orsborne is doing his part to dispel any myth that Commerce is a one-dimensional football team. The dual-threat Tiger running back hauled in a 74-yard touchdown pass from Cody Streetman Friday in the second quarter to put Commerce (4-5, 3-2) ahead for good en route to a 21-7 win over Social Circle. “A lot of people have been saying we ... [Full Story »] 

Raiders fall on the road to Apalachee, 55-35

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 31. 2008
Madison County rolled up 480 yards of total offense and put 35 points on the scoreboard at Apalachee Friday night. Unfortunately, the Raiders were outmatched in both categories by the home Wildcats, who piled up 535 total yards in a 55-35 win. The Raiders dropped to 2-7 on the season, while Apalachee improved to 6-3. Apalachee jumped to a 14-0 ... [Full Story »] 

Barrow's early voting a record

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, October 31. 2008
WINDER – More than 43 percent of Barrow County’s 33,885 registered voters cast ballots ahead of Tuesday’s 2008 general election. A total of 13,828 residents took advantage of the 45 days of early voting that ended Friday at 7 p.m. “This is the first election where early voting – when people could vote early with no excuse – has been ... [Full Story »] 

Final votes to be cast Tuesday; over 40% already voted in Barrow

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, October 31. 2008
More than 43 percent of Barrow County’s 33,885 registered voters cast ballots ahead of Tuesday’s 2008 general election. A total of 13,828 residents took advantage of the 45 days of early voting that ended Friday at 7 p.m. Barrow County voters will decide three local contested races Tuesday as well as voice their opinions in the ... [Full Story »] 

One vote for ending the war in Iraq

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, October 31. 2008
By Mark Beardsley For all of the anger and ignorance, for all the meanness and hatred being expressed, I think we have the two best nominees for president we’ve been offered in years. I’m voting for Obama, but there are a lot of things about McCain that I like. He’s actually a moderate, a fiscal conservative, although, like Obama, he’s ... [Full Story »] 
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