Tiger girls softball season begins Fri. at Hartwell
     The Washington-Wilkes Lady Tigers softball team will open its 2006 season this Friday afternoon when the girls travel to Hartwell for a three-game tournament hosted by the Hart County Bulldogs. The girls will play Hart County first at 3:30 p.m. and then play a second game at 5 p.m. against Cedar Sho
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Recent extreme heat hurting trout streams, forces closings
     The extreme heat of the last few weeks is hurting several of Georgia's trout streams, and even forcing the closure of one trout stream. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), 90-degree temperatures for days on end, combined with warm nights, are
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New hunting season guide available locally, statewide
     The 2006-2007 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide now is available according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). This guide provides information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas and much more, and is ava
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Cooper plays in southeast region baseball tourney
     Alex Cooper, son of Wayne and Angela Cooper of Covington, Georgia, recently played in the week long "Simply the Best" World Series for the Southeast Regional USSSA Baseball League. The tournament was held in Panama City, Florida.
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Fall soccer sign-up begins Mon., Aug. 7 at Parks & Rec Dept.
     The Washington-Wilkes Parks and Recreation Department registration for fall soccer has begun and will continue through September 1. There will be no late sign-ups.
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Tigers prepare for Aug. 25 jamboree
     The 2006 edition of the Washington-Wilkes Tiger football teams continues to prepare for its regular season and next Friday's (Aug. 25) Jamboree with Elbert County in Tiger Stadium. Moving into Class AA this year, WW will face some tough competition in a sub-divided region with perennial powers such
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Top sports fans will know the answers to this quiz
By Chris Richcreek
     1. Name the last American League player to win back-toback Most Valuable Player awards.
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SOUTHERN FRIED FOOTBALL
with CLAUDE CLEATS
     It's almost time to kick that old pigskin around again. Now is the time of year when hopes and emotions run high among fans, coaches and, of course, the players themselves. This week we'll preview the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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