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ROLLASON: The next chapter for Josh Hamilton

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:23:00 -0500

No one has had a better start to the MLB season than Texas outfielder Josh Hamilton.

Hamilton has been absolutely crushing the ball this season, in 34 games Josh has hit 18 home runs, 44 RBIs, and has an average of .402.

Nothing short of incredible, in fact, Josh also showcased his talents in a game on May 8 when he hit ...

Chuck Bell resigning as middle school principal

nospam@example.com (CommerceNewsTODAY) — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:32:00 -0500

Commerce Middle School principal Chuck Bell announced his resignation Monday night at the regular Commerce Board of Education meeting.

Bell will leave at the end of the school year to take a position with Northeast Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) where he will work with several school systems throughout Northeast ...

CHS, EJCHS graduations are Friday

nospam@example.com (CommerceNewsTODAY) — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:30:00 -0500

Eighty-eight high school seniors are scheduled to turn the tassel Friday night signifying their graduation from Commerce High School.

The graduation ceremony will take place at 8 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. It will be moved into the CHS gym in the event of bad weather.

Speakers for the event will be valedictorian Brooke ...

Local man arrested in connection with Elbert burglary

nospam@example.com (CommerceNewsTODAY) — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:00 -0500

A Commerce man faces theft by receiving stolen property charges in Commerce and possibly additional charges out of Elbert County after he sold a stolen wood splitter to a Commerce businessman.

He is Ronson Westmoreland, 57, of 904 Old Harden Orchard Road, Commerce.

According to the Commerce Police Department, its ...

BCA sweeps quarterfinal opponent

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:33:00 -0500

The Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball team dipped its toe into playoff waters for the first time last week and when all was said and done, the temperature was just right.

The Knights improved to 19-2 overall by sweeping visiting Randolph Southern 11-1 in five innings and 5-0. The wins put BCA in the state semifinals against ...

Wildcats receiving plenty of spring attention

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:58:00 -0500

At Apalachee High School spring football practice, the usual people you expect to see are there. Wildcat coaches, players, trainers and personnel are there like they always are each spring practice.

However, there have also been several visitors to recent spring practice sessions in the form of college scouts who have their eye on ...

Upgrades complete at Comer’s Arnold Park

nospam@example.com (MadisonJournalTODAY) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:05:00 -0500

Comer’s city council heard a report that the upgrades to Arnold’s Park in Comer have been completed.

This includes repair and cleaning of graffiti from the park’s bathrooms. The work cost $3,762. They next plan to remove the old fences around the Kingsway property recently purchased by the city. By removing the old fence ...

School system to offer free summer lunches to children

nospam@example.com (MadisonJournalTODAY) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 -0500

The Madison County school system will once again offer free lunches to children during a portion of the summer break.

According to assistant superintendent Bonnie Knight, the free lunches, which are available to any Madison County child up to age 18 (whether enrolled in the school system or not), will be offered at the freshman ...

Allen announces for BOC District 2

nospam@example.com (JacksonHeraldTODAY) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:02:58 -0500

Jackson County resident Max Allen announced Wednesday his candidacy to run for Jackson County Board of Commissioners District 2, the seat currently held by Chas Hardy.
Allen is a longtime resident of Jackson County and married to Fran Hilley Allen. He has managed a family business at the Jackson County Airport since 1988 and is the owner ...

WBHS trio makes impact in Jefferson

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:02:00 -0500

A trio of Winder-Barrow High School track athletes went out in style last Thursday in Jefferson.

Jamonte Riden, Kendall Isler and Quintin Long each earned top 10 finishes in their respective events and helped cap a successful spring for Bulldogg track.

Riden was ninth in the long jump but just made it to the event on ...

Drift Atlanta

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSPORTS) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:35:05 -0500

All photos by Adam Pace