Entries from July 2008

Assuming can make you look mighty foolish

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
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

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
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

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
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 »] 

Local racer qualifies for national championships

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Paul Nelson, Hoschton, has qualified for the 27th annual Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch, the largest amateur motocross race in the world. Nelson, age 14, competed against 20,000 hopefuls from across America to earn one of just 1386 qualifying positions. The top finishers in area and regional ... [Full Story »] 

Christopher Wylie

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Christopher Brian Wylie, 32, of Homer, died Friday, June 27, 2008, following injuries sustained in an accident while driving his pick-up truck. He was born in Gwinnett County on November 27, 1975, the son of Lynn Wylie. He was preceded in death by his dad, Gary Wylie; and grandfather, Ben Wylie. He will be remembered as a devoted and loving ... [Full Story »] 

Tyandria Gillespie

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Tyandria R. Gillespie, 19, of Commerce, died Sunday, June 29, 2008. She was the daughter of Tonjia and Corey Gillespie. Survivors in addition to her parents, include siblings, Corvin and Terin Gillespie, Jaden and Taylor Craig; grandparents; aunts, uncles; cousins; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, ... [Full Story »] 

City Lights Festival draws a crowd

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
The crowd was strong, the rain stayed away and vendors and businesses alike did a brisk business during Saturday’s City Lights Downtown Festival. “I think it went very well,” said Hasco Craver, who as executive director of the Downtown Development Authority was the person most responsible for putting on the festival. “I was very pleased ... [Full Story »] 

More downtown buildings slated for renovation

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Renovations will begin soon on two more buildings on South Broad Street. Reporting at last Wednesday’s meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, Executive Director Hasco Craver announced that the Shubert and Company building and Gift Works at the Joy Shoppe will soon be transformed. “They are going to tear off the awning and restore it ... [Full Story »] 

Local schools struggle with 2008 CRCT scores

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
Jackson County students struggled with the math part of the 2008 CRCT tests according to results released last week. Both third and fifth grade students at Commerce Elementary, Benton Elementary and Maysville Elementary schools failed the math part at a rate higher than the state average and third graders at North Jackson and South Jackson ... [Full Story »] 

DA candidates address Barrow voters

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, July 2. 2008
BY CHRIS BRIDGES The three Republican candidates for District Attorney of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit once again addressed Barrow County voters last week. Incumbent Rick Bridgeman, along with Republican primary challengers Donna Sikes and Brad Smith, had the opportunity to address an audience at a forum at Statham Elementary School last ... [Full Story »] 
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