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Homer council seats up for re-election this year

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

The mayor’s seat and all four of the Homer City Council members are up for re-election this year. At the monthly meeting on Tuesday night, the council set the qualifying fees and other details for the election. The election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The qualifying fee will be $35 for the mayor’s seat and $12.60 for each of the ... [Full Story »]

BJC Authority rejects Banks nominees for board

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

Banks County leaders are concerned that the BJC Medical Authority has declined to appoint one of the three nominees they suggested to represent the county on the hospital board. At the BOC meeting Tuesday night, commissioners learned the county has been asked to submit three more names since the three submitted earlier were declined. The BOC ... [Full Story »]

Planners approve conditional use permit for doctor's clinic

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Friday, January 9. 2009

The Banks County Planning Commission recommended approval Tuesday night for a request from Dr. Lionel Meadows to locate a doctor's office in the former Regions Bank building at Banks Crossing. The planners recommended approval for a conditional use permit for Dr. Meadows for this project. The recommendation will go to the Banks County Board of ... [Full Story »]

‘Brother Jim’ truly one of a kind

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Friday, January 9. 2009

It was during the fall of 2006 at an away Banks County High School football game that I had the honor of having my first extended conversation with “Brother Jim” McLendon. The Leopards were playing a long way from home and I recall Brother Jim and I were sitting on a bench on the visitors sideline more than 90 minutes before the game began. ... [Full Story »]

Six arrested in Baldwin vandalism

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Tuesday, January 6. 2009

Baldwin Police officers made six arrests in connection with the vandalism of a mobile home and seven vehicles in the area of Brookcrest Mobile Home Park on Friday, Dec. 26, around 11 p.m. Those arrested and their charges include: Robert Frankie Castanada, 30, possession, consuming and furnishing alcohol to a minor and aiding a minor to commit ... [Full Story »]

Newsmaker of the Year: ‘Brother Jim’ ties community together

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Tuesday, January 6. 2009

Throwing out the first pitch at the dedication for the new baseball complex at the high school. Accepting a key award at the chamber of commerce banquet. Standing on the sidelines at high school football games cheering on the team. Riding through Homer in a convertible in the Christmas parade. Leading a local church for over a decade while its ... [Full Story »]

Doctors back off plans to purchase BJC

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Monday, January 5. 2009

The slumping economy appears to have put the brakes on negotiations by a group of doctors to acquire BJC Medical Center. Representatives of both sides confirmed that the nonbinding letter of intent between the Commerce medical facility and Doctors Hospital of Georgia was withdrawn. Finances appeared to be at the root of the setback. “Some of ... [Full Story »]

Experience the culture, music and food of Lake Charles, La.

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Monday, January 5. 2009

BY SHERRY LEWIS Lake Charles is a beautiful get-away located in the southwest corner of Louisiana in the Calcasieu Parish. It’s a wonderful place to soak up the scenery and natural beauty of this part of the state. Then, add the culture, music and food that make Louisiana famous, plus the legendary Southern hospitality, and you will find ... [Full Story »]

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