Braselton Rotarians help 40 families in need

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, December 19. 2008
Santa’s helpers at the Rotary Club of Braselton are making a tough Christmas a little more cheerful for some Jackson County families. With toy-filled bags lining a hallway at West Jackson Primary School, the Rotary Club welcomed 40 Jackson County families last week whose children may not have had anything under the tree on Christmas morning. ... [Full Story »] 

Man charged with obstruction following beating incident

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, December 19. 2008
A Hull man was arrested last week on obstruction charges stemming from an earlier incident involving the beating of a man at a Lem Edwards Road home. Matthew Darrell Drake, 24, 273 Piedmont Road, was charged with one count of obstruction of an officer. According to the sheriff’s office, Drake hindered the investigation and made false ... [Full Story »] 

BOC to consider minimum acreage on conservation use

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, December 19. 2008
Madison County commissioners will again consider setting a minimum acreage requirement for those applying for conservation use status for their land. Chief Appraiser James Flynt told the board of assessors Monday that the BOC has agreed to include the matter on its Dec. 22 agenda.. Conservation status allows landowners to be taxed at a much ... [Full Story »] 

Assessors asked to explain why they exist

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, December 19. 2008
BOA member says board helps ensure fairness in tax process Madison County assessors opened the floor for questions Monday night at the close of their regular meeting and Bobby Gunnells fired away. Gunnells wanted to know why the assessor board even exists. He said the board doesn’t seem to serve much of a purpose. “I was just trying to ... [Full Story »] 

Reserviors get boost from rain

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Thursday, December 18. 2008
Last week’s rainfall was good for the Bear Creek Reservoir. Following the 3-plus inches of rain that fell Thursday and Friday, the 505-acre lake rose by more than two feet. Operators had been able to pump a little water out of the Middle Oconee River into the southwest Jackson County reservoir as early as Dec. 5, but began pumping full-time ... [Full Story »] 

No run-of-the-‘Mill’ task

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, December 18. 2008
Lady Raiders take on Class AAAA’s no. 3 team, Mill Creek, Saturday If coach Dan Lampe wanted his team to be tested over the holiday break, there could be perhaps no better rite-of-passage than going up against one the best teams in the state’s largest classification. Madison County (8-2) takes on Mill Creek Saturday as part of the “Shoot ... [Full Story »] 

Fourth straight loss fuels frustration

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, December 18. 2008
Following a fourth consecutive loss, Madison County will take time to refocus since it won’t play again until Dec. 27. “Refocus is a good word to use,” Raider coach Steve Crouse said. “It’s gut-check time.” The gut-check comes after Madison County was buried in the first quarter against Loganville Tuesday night in a 78-63 loss. ... [Full Story »] 

‘Tis the season for a dual

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, December 18. 2008
MCHS wrestling team hosting annual tournament Nothing like a nice dual to get people into holiday spirit. Including Madison County, 10 teams will take to four mats Saturday in this year’s Raider Duals in Danielsville. The field comprises Elbert County, Commerce, Athens Christian, Stephens County, Norcross, Greenbriar, Lakeside (Evans), Cedar ... [Full Story »] 

Freeman, Phillips named MCHS Athletes of the Week

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Thursday, December 18. 2008
Madison County High School girls’ basketball player Courtney Freeman and wrestler Cody Phillips have been named Athletes of the Week for their performances during the week of Dec. 8-13. Freeman was selected for scoring 34 points in just three quarters of play in Madison County’s 71-45 win over Rockdale County Dec. 12. Phillips, who wrestles ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Eagles take third In Raider Rumble

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Thursday, December 18. 2008
It was another strong showing for the Mat Eagles of East Jackson, as they placed third in the Raider Rumble at West Laurens High School in Dublin over the weekend. East Jackson finished with 267.5 points, just half a point behind second place Dublin, and seven points behind first place Toombs County. Individually, Charles Hulett placed second ... [Full Story »] 
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