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Plans ongoing for first Braselton-Hoschton Relay

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010

The organizational plans for the inaugural Braselton-Hoschton Relay for Life are continuing, as volunteers are outlining details in the coming months. American Cancer Society community manager Victoria Patrick is optimistic about the relay’s first run, saying that others will take interest since it’s the initial event for the area. “I ... [Full Story »]

Red Raiders drop season finale to Heritage

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010

Dropping mercury and biting winds marked the end of the 2010 Madison County football season, but despite the chilly weather, Red Raider fans were in the stands and the players worked hard on the field. Before the game, Madison County seniors were honored (See adjoining story in the Madison County Joournal). Seniors from football, cheerleaders, ... [Full Story »]

7-3, 4-1 Leopards close out 2010

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010

Friday night just wasn’t meant to be for the Leopards, as Hart County took a 34-13 win. Banks County opened with a drive to the Bulldog 30-yard line, but couldn’t get into the end zone. The Leopards had 11 possessions, but were only able to turn two of those into scoring opportunities. Banks County started cutting into the deficit in the ... [Full Story »]

Cheerleading: JHS wins region title

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010

The Jefferson High School competitive cheerleading squad is headed to Columbus after making some history over the weekend. The cheer Dragons won the school’s first-ever region cheerleading title Saturday, racking up 228 points at the 8-AA meet at North Gwinnett. “This is the first time JHS Cheerleading has ever won a region championship,” ... [Full Story »]

Cheerleading: JCCHS headed to state meet

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School competitive cheerleading squad tallied 201 points to finish third at the region meet and earn a pass to this weekend’s state meet in Columbus. “We are very excited about qualifying for state,” coach Amy Powers said. “The girls have had an excellent season and pushed themselves to new levels. ... [Full Story »]

Northeast Georgia CEO leaving health system

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010

Jim Gardner, president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) in Gainesville, announced on Monday that he will be leaving NGHS, according to Mary Lynn Coyle, chairman of the Northeast Georgia Health System Board. Coyle announced that Carol Burrell, executive vice president and chief operating officer of NGHS is being named interim ... [Full Story »]

Recent restaurant inspections released

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010

The Georgia Department of Human Resources Environmental Health Division of the Banks County Health Department released the following restaurant inspections recently: •Outback Steakhouse, Pottery Factory Drive, Commerce; 96-A; inspected on Oct. 20; clean knives, utensils and pans better. •Ryan’s, Steven B. Tanger Boulevard, Commerce; 90-A; ... [Full Story »]

BCSO arrest two on drug charges

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010

The the Banks County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people after pills were purchased at a pre-set location in Banks County, according to Sheriff Charles Chapman. James Randolph Smith, 72, 1222 Grove Level Road, Maysville, and Jenny Vivian Haley, 40, 1929 Blacks Creek Church Road, Danielsville, were both arrested and charged with the ... [Full Story »]

Lazy voting help leads to GOP sweep

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010

Items from the political notebook following our state’s general Nov. 2 general election: •How far have things swung when it comes to voting in Georgia? Consider this. In 1980 when Democratic Senator Sam Nunn was up for his first re-election, no Republican even bothered to challenge him. That’s right. Not a single one. Turning the clock ... [Full Story »]

Ruth B. Rice

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010

WINDER – Ruth B. Rice, 86, died Monday, November 8, 2010. Born in Walton County, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Sue Sorrells Braswell. She was a member of the Winder First Baptist Church, the Winder Lions Club and was the former president of the Lioness Club. Mrs. Rice was preceded in death by a son, David Rice, and a sister, ... [Full Story »]