Practice begins

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Thursday, August 7. 2008
Hard-hitting days ahead Summer practice started Aug. 1, but Madison County wasn’t scheduled to go to full-contact workouts until today (Thursday). Head coach Randell Owens said he’ll be able to tell which players are separating themselves from the pack by next week when the team has a few harder-hitting practices under its belt. “Can we ... [Full Story »] 

Drew Weaver

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Thursday, August 7. 2008
Drew Anthony Weaver, 28, of Hull, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Born in Athens, he was the son of Andy and Glenda Weaver of Hull. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was employed by Seasonal Colors Greenhouses of Athens. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a sister and brother-in-law, Melanie and Keith Tumlin, Hull; ... [Full Story »] 

Ina Sue Bell

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Thursday, August 7. 2008
Ina Sue Bell, 82, of Comer, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008. She was born on July 21, 1926, the daughter of the late John M. and Clara L. Carter. She was a seamstress with Blue Bell and was a member of Clouds Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband, George Johnny Bell. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Kenny ... [Full Story »] 

Stephen Smith

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Thursday, August 7. 2008
Stephen Lon Smith, 57, of Winder, died Monday, August 4, 2008. Born in Big Rapids, Mich., He was the son of the late George and Helen Line Smith. He was a control tower operator for Vulcan Materials, Norcross Plant, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in the DMZ in North Korea and Vietnam. Mr. Smith was preceded in death ... [Full Story »] 

Ronnie Freeman

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Thursday, August 7. 2008
Ronnie Freeman, 57, of Braselton, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Born on February 11, 1951, he was the son of Vernon Freeman of Winder and Helen Whitley Freeman of Braselton. He worked in residential home renovations. Survivors in addition to his parents, include a daughter, Karee Freeman, Winder; son, Brian Freeman, Winder; brother, Donnie ... [Full Story »] 

Column: Breaking a losing tradition

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Thursday, August 7. 2008
What can a team of constant losers do to break a losing tradition? What about getting pulled out of bed, in the middle of the night onto a dew-laden field to practice football. It’s crazy enough it just might work. At least I hope it does for the JCCHS Panthers. When coach Kirk told me about his plan to have the earliest practice allowed by ... [Full Story »] 

Child custody dispute responded to in Lula

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Thursday, August 7. 2008
A child custody dispute call at a Railroad Avenue, Lula, residence was responded to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office Saturday. This was one of several domestic-related incidents responded to by the BCSO during the past week. Other incidents included: •dispute at a Shady Grove Road, Homer, residence. •battery at a Porter Street, Alto, ... [Full Story »] 

Fall practices begin for Hawks

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Thursday, August 7. 2008
BY KRISTI REED The Mill Creek Hawks hit the field Friday for the first day of fall practices. Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said Friday’s practice was the best practice the team has ever had to start the season. “Our first practice was excellent. The heat got us a little towards the end and we’re going to work on that,” he said. ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Flock Won Rainy Race Back In 1956

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Thursday, August 7. 2008
After reading several of the reports and opinions about Saturday’s Nationwide series race in Montreal, which was run as a steady rain fell, one supposed “fact” was stated several times. The offending item was the notion that Saturday’s event was the first ever NASCAR race run in the rain. That’s because it’s a glaring error. The ... [Full Story »] 

EDITORIAL: New school sites should come from an open process

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Thursday, August 7. 2008
The opening this week of Gum Springs Elementary School will be a welcome addition to the West Jackson Area. It comes on the heels of two other school openings last year in the county school system; Kings Bridge Middle School and East Jackson Comprehensive High School. The GSES opening also signals a pause in the county school system’s ... [Full Story »] 
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