COLUMN: Twin Tales: Recalling great times

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Saturday, August 28. 2010
No, the column today is not going to be about stories regarding the Minnesota baseball franchise. The stories in question today all revolve around two of my best high school friends: Floyd and Lloyd Harris. Let me give you a little background first on how the stories were told to me and how I originally got to know these guys. I grew up in the ... [Full Story »] 

MCHS runners start with 2nd place finish

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Saturday, August 28. 2010
A strong opener is about all that can be asked for, and the Madison County cross country team delivered that on Tuesday as the team hosted East Jackson and Hart County. The Madison County boys were led by the Brakrage twins to a second place victory. Corey crossed the line first, followed in a few seconds by Codey. Hart County took first place, ... [Full Story »] 

JHS holds off CHS in thriller

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Saturday, August 28. 2010
Blocked FG gives Dragons win fourth straight in rivalry Zach Allen and his Jefferson teammates were flat-out spent by game’s end Friday night, but Allen had one more play left in him. The Dragon senior defensive end and fullback blocked Josh Swistak’s 37-yard field goal attempt as time expired to preserve a 17-14 Dragon victory and give ... [Full Story »] 

Blocked FG denies CHS in fourth-straight loss to JHS

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Friday, August 27. 2010
Jefferson’s Zach Allen blocked Josh Swistak’s 37-yard field goal attempt as time expired Friday to preserve a 17-14 Dragon victory and give Jefferson its fourth straight win over Commerce. Commerce lost despite rushing for 271 yards. Most of that came via a stellar night from quarterback Cody Streetman, who ran wild with 185 yards on 32 ... [Full Story »] 

Eagles Fall To White Co. 21-14

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Friday, August 27. 2010
The East Jackson Eagles fell just short in their season opener, falling to the Warriors of White County 21-14. After scoring early, the Eagles would carry a 7-0 advantage out of the first quarter. White County would come back to tie the game early in the second quarter, and would score again after recovering an East Jackson fumble with just ... [Full Story »] 

Red Raiders drop opener, 21-0

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, August 27. 2010
After holding region newcomer Flowery Branch back in the first quarter, Madison County's defensive could withstand a constant barrage from the Falcons option. 149 yards rushing, with 65 yards passing for Flowery Branch and the Falcons had added their first 8-AAAA region win. Madison County will shake off tonight's loss as the Red Raiders head ... [Full Story »] 

BCHS opens with 40-14 win

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Friday, August 27. 2010
Banks County has successfully started 2010 with a tidy 40-14 win over Social Circle. The on the road opener for the Leopards gets the team started on the right foot to overcome last season's 2-8 record. Next week, Big Blue heads to Gainesville to face Riverside Military. For more Leopard football see the Banks County News.

First town hall meeting held to promote SPLOST extension

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, August 27. 2010
Fewer than 50 people turned out last Wednesday morning (Aug. 18) for the first of several “town hall meetings” promoting the Nov. 2 passage of the special purpose local option sales tax. Virtually all of the attendees were representatives of the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, which is leading the promotional effort, or the county ... [Full Story »] 

A virtue of ignorance

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, August 27. 2010
By Susan Harper A friend of mine liked to say that he came from a long line of old people. I come from a long line of storytellers and aphorists, among whom I include both of my parents. You needed a tough hide to live in our house, so we developed one, growing up. For example, my mother used to say that parenting was so challenging that you ... [Full Story »] 

DOT to hold meeting about I-85 express lane project

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, August 27. 2010
The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a construction information session on the I-85 Express Lane Project on Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 4-7 p.m., at the Gwinnett Civic Center. The project to convert 16 miles of HOV lanes to HOT lanes will offer more choices to all motorists, including single occupant vehicles and more reliable trip ... [Full Story »] 
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