Glenn honored as powerlifter of the month

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
Oakwood’s R. Garry Glenn, a four-time national and two-time world bench press champion in his age and weight category has been named “Powerlifter of the Month” by irondawg.com. “This is indeed an honor,” Glenn said. “I’ve had a great year in my sport; and this is just more frosting on the cup cakes. I’d like to thank everyone ... [Full Story »] 

State vote could help Braselton’s downtown

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
A statewide ballot question that could affect Braselton’s plans to redevelop its downtown seems to have passed. Georgia voters were asked during the election if local school districts could use tax funds for community redevelopment projects. Approving the Constitutional amendment would have provided a possible additional funding source for ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce Enjoying Late-Season Surge

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008
As the weather gets cooler, the Commerce Tigers seem to be getting warmer. After a 2-5 start in a grueling early-season schedule, Commerce players are now reveling in a winning streak for the first time all year. Commerce (4-5, 3-2) heads into Friday’s regular season finale seeking its third-straight win following consecutive wins over ... [Full Story »] 

Reclaiming State Supremacy?

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008
Cheer Tigers Gun For First State Title In Three Years Fresh off an easy win at region, Commerce’s competitive cheerleading squad has its sights set on knocking off defending state champion Trion Saturday at the state meet in Columbus. The cheer Tigers are seeking their first Class A title in three years. “It’s going to be interesting and ... [Full Story »] 

Thomas Leads Tigers At Region

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008
ATHENS — Ethan Thomas ran a 22:19 Thursday at the region meet at Athens Academy, leading all Commerce runners in their final event of the season. Thomas finished 36th in a field of 48 as the Tigers placed last in 8-A with 204 points behind Athens Christian (32 points), Prince Avenue (39), Athens Academy (69), Hebron Christian (88), Towns ... [Full Story »] 

Snatch-and-grab thief gets $1,000 necklace

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
Seventy-five percent off wasn’t a deep enough discount for one shopper at the Zale’s Diamond Outlet at the Tanger Factory Outlet Center. According to a report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office a black male ran out of the store last Wednesday morning with a stainless steel necklace store personnel valued at $1,055. The deputy who ... [Full Story »] 

Solid red: no Obama coattails in Jackson

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
America may have elected Barack Obama president in a landslide Tuesday, but the Democrat’s coattails did not extend to Georgia, and certainly not to Jackson County. The county remained overwhelmingly red, handing John McCain a 17,772-4,947 win. Jackson County backed incumbent GOP Senator Saxby Chambliss 15,765-5,414 over Democratic challenger ... [Full Story »] 

Racers Prepare For 25th World Crown at Peach State Sunday

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 5. 2008
With 25 years of history, drivers from all around the country are preparing to travel to Peach State Speedway in Jefferson this weekend to take part in the World Crown weekend, with the highlight being an opportunity to add your name to the list of winners, including Darrell Waltrip, Dick Trickle, Rick Crawford and three-time winner Paul ... [Full Story »] 

REPUBLICAN ROLL IN BARROW: Healan ousted from BOC; Jud Smith rolls for sheriff; Davis keeps magistrate judge seat

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BarrowJournal
Tuesday, November 4. 2008
With only a handful of provisional ballots left to count, Barrow County voters have closed a long and sometimes heated election season by sweeping in a slate of Republican officeholders. The only surprise in Tuesday's General Election balloting was the ouster of Democrat incumbent District 3 county commissioner Bill Healan, who fell to ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson fire district elections

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Tuesday, November 4. 2008
Results for the Jackson County fire districts excluding paper ballot votes which have not been counted yet are: West Jackson Fire District District 5 Ash 1,315 Henderson 579 Arcade District 1 Bulloch 453 Holland 157 Arcade District 2 Bennett 239 Martin 366
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