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Boys' basketball: Underestimating the Dragons?

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Thursday, November 18. 2010

Jefferson boys’ basketball coach Bolling DuBose doesn’t mind his team flying under the radar this year in the preseason. He probably prefers it that way, actually, since it serves as added motivation for a team returning six seniors off a Final Four squad. “All they’ve heard since last season when the year was over is ‘y’all ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: Hawley’s brand of hoops

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Thursday, November 18. 2010

For Jackson County’s girls’ basketball team, it’s a numbers game. In fact, new coach John Hawley keeps an itemized sheet of specific statistical targets the Lady Panthers wish to meet each night in his first year on the job. The studious number crunching isn’t limited to just games, however. Hawley and his staff chart everything in ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: JHS hopes to surprise region

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Thursday, November 18. 2010

Jefferson coach Jason Gibson isn’t making any Joe Namath-esque predictions regarding his generally inexperienced squad this season. But give them time, and the Lady Dragons — who start the season Saturday against West Hall — just may emerge as the surprise team of Region 8-AA. “If the young kids develop and improve, we feel like we’ll ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: JCCHS hopes to turn corner

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Thursday, November 18. 2010

Never let it be said that Jackson County’s hoops team shied away from a little pre-dawn work. Actually, they welcomed it. Panther players came in at 6 a.m. three days a week the entire month of October for voluntary, unsupervised workouts just to prep for this season. “Which I just think speaks volumes for our kids,” fourth-year coach ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Liberal thinking is a danger to society

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MadisonJournalTODAY

Thursday, November 18. 2010

Dear Editor: Here is something that your readers probably haven’t considered and that very few young people, if any, know. For all the people that are convinced that big government is the cure for America’s problems, as well as those who consider themselves intellectual – consider this. Concentrated political power is the most dangerous ... [Full Story »]

Former Winder resident caught

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BarrowJournal

Thursday, November 18. 2010

FBI agents were able to capture Thomas Steven Sanders Sunday morning at a truck stop in Gulfport, Miss. Sanders is now being charged by Louisiana officials for first-degree murder for the death of a 12-year-old girl. Sanders, who at one time was a Winder resident, had been wanted for the kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl whose remains were ... [Full Story »]

Family loses jewelry to thief

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BarrowJournal

Thursday, November 18. 2010

Barrow County sheriff’s officers responded to a burglary report on Beau Court. When the deputies, arrived the homeowner explained that when he returned home for his lunch break he noticed all three of his bedrooms had been gone through. BCSO deputies were able to locate broken glass below a bedroom window and thought this was the possible ... [Full Story »]

Man caught taking food into supermarket restroom

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BarrowJournal

Thursday, November 18. 2010

A man was arrested while trying to shoplift several food items on Nov 12. Officers responded to a report of possible shoplifting at the N. Broad Street Ingles supermarket. When officers arrived on the scene they were told a man was taking food and other items from his cart into the men’s restroom. Police stood outside the door until the man ... [Full Story »]

Movie theatre in works for Barrow

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BarrowJournal

Thursday, November 18. 2010

Soon movie goers in Barrow County will not have to go elsewhere to check out the latest big screen features. Carmike Cinemas, Inc. announced Tuesday it will be working with Combs & Bartlett, LLC, based out of Winder, to build a 12-screen theatre with 2,328 seats. The theatre will be located on Exchange Boulevard at the new Gateway at ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Enjoyable trip home needed in many ways

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BarrowJournal

Thursday, November 18. 2010

I love what I do for a living. Like anyone in any profession, however, we all need a breather from time to time. That’s why taking some time off, even a day here or there, is vital. It’s important to help recharge the batteries. Such was the case for me last Friday when I mapped out a day off. I had looked forward to it all week. I was ... [Full Story »]

MainStreetNews

Boys' basketball: Underestimating the Dragons?

Girls' basketball: Hawley’s brand of hoops

Girls' basketball: JHS hopes to surprise region

Boys' basketball: JCCHS hopes to turn corner

LETTER: Liberal thinking is a danger to society

Former Winder resident caught

Family loses jewelry to thief

Man caught taking food into supermarket restroom

Movie theatre in works for Barrow

COLUMN: Enjoyable trip home needed in many ways

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