Entries from December 2008

George Thompson Memorial features tough competition

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008
A tournament which featured “tough competition” was a benefit for the Winder-Barrow High School wrestling team. That was the assesment of Bulldogg coach Chad Horne after he looked back on the George Thompson Memorial event held at WBHS Satuday. Eight teams competed in the event including defending Class AAA champion Eastside which emerged ... [Full Story »] 

Gresham named to two All-State teams

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008
For Apalachee High School fans who watched Chaun Gresham compete during his high school career, there was little doubt what type of impact player he was. Now the rest of the state knows about Greshman’s ability as well. Gresham played a key role in the Apalachee High School football team making the state playoffs during the past three ... [Full Story »] 

Wildcats over injuries, move above .500

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008
Injuries are a part of all sports, but it seems Apalachee High School varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Morris has had to deal with more than his share this season. Now with his team getting healthy again, Morris has seen his Wildcats scratch and claw their way above the .500 mark with a 42-36 win against Towers in an opening-round game of a ... [Full Story »] 

Panthers host Jingle Jam

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008
After some time off for the holidays, the Jackson County Panthers will hit the court again this week, as they play host to the Jingle Jam at the Pit. The Panthers are looking to snap a six game slide that culminated in an 85-48 loss on Dec. 19 to West Hall. The Panthers were scheduled to start their tournament play off Monday night against ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: A Barrow wish list for 2009

Posted by
Chris Bridges
in Editorial Archives
Tuesday, December 30. 2008
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The ringing in of a new year brings with it a renewed sense of hope and optimism. [Full Story »] 

Boys, ages 8, 10, arrested by Auburn

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Public Safety Archives
Tuesday, December 30. 2008
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Three boys, two of them 8 and 10, were arrested by Auburn police officers the day after Christmas for name-calling and fighting. [Full Story »] 

Unemployment hits 7.9% in Barrow

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Top Stories & Breaking News, Winder Archives
Tuesday, December 30. 2008
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The unemployment rate in Barrow County hit 7.9 percent in November, nearly double the rate from November of last year and higher than the overall state average for the month. It’s also one of the highest rates in the area as the economic slowdown is shedding thousands of jobs. [Full Story »] 

Sheriff contacts GBI over parts controversy

Posted by
Mike Buffington
in Winder Archives
Tuesday, December 30. 2008
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Barrow County’s retiring sheriff has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to look into an ongoing dispute with a Snellville supply firm that in 2007, outfitted 36 sheriff’s office vehicles with allegedly overpriced equipment that did not meet county specs. [Full Story »] 

Brittane Brown

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Monday, December 29. 2008
Brittane Nichole Brown, 14, of Hoschton, died Saturday, December 27, 2008. She was the daughter of Shannon Poole Brown and Terrance Shanard Brown. She attended Jackson County Comprehensive High School, where she participated in basketball. She loved life, spending time with friends, dancing, listening to music, and track, loved ones stated. ... [Full Story »] 

Blanche Elder

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Monday, December 29. 2008
Blanche Elder, 94, of Auburn, died Sunday, December 28, 2008. A native of Ware County, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Julia Moxley Calhoun. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Elder. Mrs. Elder was a member of the First Baptist Church of Carl and was a retiree of the Georgia Department of Transportation. Survivors ... [Full Story »] 
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