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Hurricane Shoals’ mini-golf course under construction

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Thursday, July 17. 2008

A certain image comes to mind whenever you hear the term mini-golf. Perhaps images of the typical putt-putt courses festooned with campy windmills and faux mountains. Jackson County Parks and Rec department is looking to swap that image for one with a more historic theme. The 18-hole “Spirit of the River” mini-golf course that is being ... [Full Story »]

Raiders bulk-up weight facilities

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Thursday, July 17. 2008

$40,000 project will give MCHS teams two workout rooms Rather than Extreme Home Makeover, it will be extreme weight room makeover this summer at Madison County High School. The school is undergoing an approximate $40,000 project to revamp the current weight room and build a new facility in what was the high school’s band room (The band is ... [Full Story »]

Senior League all-stars play Sat. at state

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Thursday, July 17. 2008

Some parents might have had to re-book their summer plans since Madison County’s Senior League all-stars are still playing baseball. The squad beat Hart County 5-2 July 5 in the District 7 title game to move on to play District 5 representative, Western, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Oconee County High School in the state tournament. The all-stars ... [Full Story »]

Senior League begin play at state

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Thursday, July 17. 2008

The Madison County Senior League all-stars have started state tournament play, falling 6-5 to District 5 representative, Western Little League, Saturday afternoon. The all-stars play again Monday at 8 p.m. against representatives from District 6 in their second game in pool play. Teams are divided into two pools at state. The top two teams out ... [Full Story »]

Senior Leaguers begin play at state

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Thursday, July 17. 2008

The Madison County Senior League all-stars have started state tournament play, falling 6-5 to District 5 representative, Western Little League, Saturday afternoon. The all-stars play again Monday at 8 p.m. against representatives from District 6 in their second game in pool play. State tournament games are being played at Oconee County High ... [Full Story »]

Little League softball all-stars playing for state title tonight

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Thursday, July 17. 2008

Madison Co. downs Oconee 6-2 in semis Danny Pruett hopes to be making Florida hotel reservations after tonight. The winner of this evening’s (Thursday’s) state title contest between his Madison County Little League all-stars and Pioneer Little League travels to St. Petersburg, Fla. for the Little League softball all-star regionals, which ... [Full Story »]

Little League softball all-stars playing for state title

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Thursday, July 17. 2008

Column: When Buddy Baker Calls, I Listen

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Thursday, July 17. 2008

I was already working on a few items for the next paper last Wednesday afternoon when my phone rang. Upon answering, a familiar voice on the other end said, “Hey, this is Buddy Baker.” Buddy was calling to talk about being the grand marshal at this year’s Mountain Moonshine Festival, the annual gathering of race and old car enthusiasts ... [Full Story »]

Lineman camp gets underway

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Thursday, July 17. 2008

BY KRISTI REED Over 140 offensive linemen from across North Georgia hit the field Tuesday for the start of Mill Creek High School’s Elite Offensive Line camp. The camp was started three years ago by Mill Creek offensive coordinator Josh Lovelady. Lovelady created the camp to provide Mill Creek’s linemen with specialized instruction closer ... [Full Story »]

Leopards win first place in lineman challenge

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Thursday, July 17. 2008

The Banks County High School lineman traveled out-of-state for their second competition this summer. This time the Leopards who compete in the trenches returned home with a first-place showing. Members of the BCHS football program traveled to Walhalla, South Carolina recently for a lineman challenge and showed they weren’t satisifed with an ... [Full Story »]

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