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53 min ago | The Heard Citizen

National Honor Society elects 2013-2014 Officers

On Wednesday April 24, 2013 the National Honor Society elected new officers for the 2013-2014 school year.

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'New' Michele Bachmann Same As The Old

RETURN TO THE SPOTLIGHT Her efforts at keeping a low national profile were short-lived

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Should Americans be required to show valid photo ID before voting?

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Mon May 13, 2013

The McDuffie Progress

Wrightsboro hosts annual homecoming

Those who attended homecoming at the historic Wrightsboro Methodist Church listen to a presentation about the history of Kettle Creek Battlefield and plans for its future.

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Mon May 06, 2013

GPB.org

Ga. Archaeologists Find Revolutionary Fort

Archaeologists in Georgia say they have discovered the location of a small frontier fort that was the site of a violent Revolutionary War gunbattle between patriot militiamen and fellow colonists siding with the British army.

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Related Topix: Archaeology, Science, Anthropology

Sun May 05, 2013

Ledger-Enquirer.com

Frontier fort from Revolutionary War found in Ga.

The fighting at Carr's Fort in Wilkes County in northeastern Georgia killed or wounded more than a dozen men on each side of the battle on Feb.

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Related Topix: Archaeology, Science, Anthropology

Thu Apr 11, 2013

The McDuffie Progress

Tough Mudder makes messy return

Thousands got mudded up Saturday and Sunday in neighboring Wilkes County. Tucked in the community of Aonia is Aonia Pass Motocross Park, but motocross was not what it was about this weekend.

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