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Lula man charged with firing at deputies

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Thursday, July 3. 2008

The Hall County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident that involved shots fired at deputies by a Lula man. Deputies responded to a report of a person threatening suicide with a firearm in the 6400 block of Narramore Way in Lula. Upon arrival, and as deputies approached the front and rear of the residence, the perpetrator fired one shot ... [Full Story »]

Assuming can make you look mighty foolish

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008

I learned a long time ago you should never assume anything. Oh, you might get away with it once in a while, but more often than not, it’s going to come back to bite you and many times in an embarrassing place. That old but wise lesson about assuming came into play last Friday although I am thankful I was not the one who was reminded of the ... [Full Story »]

Homer man dies as result of accident

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008

A Homer man died as a result of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident Friday night on Caudell Road. Banks County sheriff Charles Chapman confirmed Christopher Brian Wylie, 32, of Homer died after being transported to Banks Jackson Commerce Medical Center by county EMS officials. Wylie’s 1977 Chevrolet pickup was traveling east on ... [Full Story »]

Mud bogging business approved for Banks County

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008

Mud bogging will officially come to Banks County on Saturday following action of the Banks County Board of Commissioners last week. The BOC approved a rezoning request Tuesday, June 24, that will allow Sloppy Joe’s Mud Bogging to open in the county. The first day of business will be Saturday. Michael and Linda Cline filed a request for a ... [Full Story »]

Attorney says test results clear assistant principal

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Tuesday, July 1. 2008

The awaited test results on a water fountain at Banks County Elementary School have been received and while one side of the controversy says the issue has been “put to bed” the other says questions remain. PathCon Laboratories of Norcross conducted tests for bacteria from collected water samples from the fountain from which several fifth ... [Full Story »]

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