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Tigers To ‘Put On Good Show’ At Jefferson Fri.

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Thursday, August 27. 2009

The football season kicks off this Friday as the Commerce Tigers head across the river to take on long-standing rival Jefferson. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in what has been dubbed The River War. The history between the two teams stretches back over six decades and follows a number of ups and downs for both sides, according to ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats open quest for region title Friday

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Thursday, August 27. 2009

Football coaches, at all levels, preach the value of not overlooking any opponent. Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis will deliver that sermon to his players this week and hope they are listening as final preparations are made for the season opener against Monroe Area. While the Purple Hurricanes did not register a win in 2008, ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson to host Commerce Thursday

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Thursday, August 27. 2009

The Jefferson Lady Dragons softball team find themselves in the midst of a two game winning streak after recording wins against Providence Christian and Wesleyan. Jefferson next plays host to their in-county rival, Commerce, in a Thursday pairing. First pitch is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. Jefferson’s current win streak began last Tuesday as they ... [Full Story »]

Panthers set to face Bobcats in opener

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Wednesday, August 26. 2009

The weeks have whittled their way down to days, as the 2009 high school football season is set to get underway Friday night. For the Jackson County Panthers, that start means a long drive to Fairburn to face a very athletic team at Our Lady of Mercy. Last year, the Bobcats came out on the short end of a 16-10 final as the Panthers snapped a ... [Full Story »]

Less than 72 hours before ‘09 kickoff

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Wednesday, August 26. 2009

This is the week. The start of another Banks County High School football season begins Friday night. The Leopards are going to take the field at 7:30 p.m. as they host Washington-Wilkes in the season opener. Banks will be looking for a win over the Washington-Wilkes Tigers to set the tone for the year. During last year’s opener, the Tigers ... [Full Story »]

Lady Tigers Pick Up First Wins In ‘09

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Wednesday, August 26. 2009

Commerce’s Lady Tigers are one week into the softball season and are 2-2 after opening at Banks County last Tuesday and hosting the Commerce Invitational over the weekend. Looking to this week, the Lady Tigers are on the road, playing Hart County today (Wednesday) before heading over to Jefferson on Thursday. This weekend, the Commerce club ... [Full Story »]

Eagles To Host Spartans Fri.

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Wednesday, August 26. 2009

The countdown is almost at zero for the Eagles of East Jackson Comprehensive High School, as they prepare for Friday’s football season opener. Kickoff Friday night against the Spartans of West Hall High School is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Stadium. Last week, the Eagles scrimmaged with Charles Drew High School in Riverdale, coming away ... [Full Story »]

Corley, Bulldoggs have extra week of preparation

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Wednesday, August 26. 2009

While other members of Region 8-AAAA are preparing for their 2009 debut this week, for the Winder-Barrow High School football team, it is just another week of preseason work. Since the Bulldoggs have their open date this Friday, this is not game week. That will not occur until WBHS reaches Monday and they begin final preparations for their ... [Full Story »]

State required hunter safety class now offered online

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Wednesday, August 26. 2009

Hunter education courses in Georgia are offered three ways: by classroom, CD-ROM or online. Completion of a hunter education course is required for those born on or after January 1, 1961, who purchase a season hunting license. The only exception is for those who purchase an Apprentice License - a new option under the recently restructured ... [Full Story »]

WBHS softball has questions to answer in new season

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Monday, August 24. 2009

LeAnn Mitchell has coached her share of softball games in her career but the Winder-Barrow High School mentor may have not had as many questions going into a season as she does this one. The Lady Bulldoggs enter 2009 with several new players, the loss of some key team members, an injury to a key performer and the prospect of relying on a ... [Full Story »]

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