LETTER: Says ‘first Civil War’ coming to America

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
Dear Editor: Never has this nation been closer to civil war than now. Some uninformed will claim the war between the C.S.A. (Confederate States of America) and U.S.A. in 1861 was a “Civil War,” but it was not. The C.S.A. seceded from the U.S.A. and became a separate country. So that war was between two separate countries, not a war within ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs emerge as contender

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
Friday night’s double overtime win against Clarke Central on the road by Winder-Barrow High School allowed those in attendance to get their money’s worth. The win improved coach Eli Connell’s team to 13-5 overall and 3-1 in subregion play. WBHS, which was set to play Habersham Central Tuesday night, has had plenty of nerve-wrecking games ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Wildcats set for return to action

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
The Apalachee High School wrestling team used last week as a time to heal up and rest up as it prepares for the stretch run of the campaign. Mat Wildcat coach Jim Stoudenmire will take his team to Cornelia this weekend for the Habersham Central Sham Slam, a tournament which the coach describes as a “meat grinder.” “It is going to be a ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Eagles face Jefferson Friday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
The Lady Eagles of East Jackson continue to look for a turnaround to what’s been a tough first half of the season. That turning point didn’t come last week, however, as East Jackson lost to North Oconee and to Fannin County, making them 4-10 overall and 0-3 in region play for the year. The next chance for the Lady Eagles to get another ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles take two region wins

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
East Jackson to host Jefferson Friday Last week was a successful one for the Eagles of East Jackson, as they picked up two region wins to improve their region record to 4-1, and 7-8 overall. The win also ties them for the top spot in the sub-region with Banks County. The Eagles hope to keep that streak going this week, as they prepare to play ... [Full Story »] 

LETTER: Americans living beyond their means

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
Dear Editor: My name is Danny Kofke and I am a special education teacher at Gum Springs Elementary School in Jackson County and an author. I enjoyed reading Mike Buffington’s column, “Seeing clearly in economic storm.” I believe that we (as a country) lived way above our means and that this current economic situation might be a good thing ... [Full Story »] 

Man killed after tree falls

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
A Jefferson man died Jan. 14 after a tree fell on him on the Brockton Road. Charles Daniels, 77, Jefferson, was cutting trees when the wind blew one of the trees on top of him. His cousin was able to cut the tree off of him and run to the road for help. Daniels was transported to an Athens hospital where he died later that day.

BOC to condemn land for road, airport work

Posted by
JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
After meeting in closed session for more than one hour Monday night, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to move forward with condemning property for two road projects and improvements at the airport. The BOC agreed to condemn three tracts on John B. Brooks Road and property on Zion Church Road for planned road work. ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Overlooked candidate set for another try

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
Items from the political notebook as we continue into the new year: Ray McBerry must have felt like a man without a party in 2006. McBerry challenged Governor Sonny Perdue during the primary but you wouldn’t have known it from the state Republican Party, who pretended the challenger didn’t exist. While all other Republican candidates, both ... [Full Story »] 

Robber targets Subway in Winder

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, January 21. 2009
A lone gunman robbed a Subway restaurant near the county’s industrial area off Bankhead Highway Tuesday night and left the restaurant with more than $450 in cash. According to a press release, the young robber walked into the restaurant at 444 Atlanta Hwy. NW shortly before 9:30 p.m. and ordered a sandwich from the only employee on duty. ... [Full Story »] 
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