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‘Other Side of Homer’ played at Mike’s recently

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Friday, August 14. 2009

It has been six years since the Banks County class of 2003 graduated and for some, what was a hobby then has become much more now. Other Side of Homer (O.S.H.), a local band that specializes in an acoustic southern rock style, started forming 10 years ago when Rusty Cheek and David McWhorter began playing music together. Since that time and the ... [Full Story »]

Vacation just what doctor ordered

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Wednesday, August 12. 2009

I returned to the grind early Monday morning with a recharged outlook for the job and life in general. In theory, a week of vacation is supposed to do that for you. However, I can’t honestly remember when I’ve taken an entire week of vacation before. Normally, my stratdegy has been a day here or a couple of days there. I’ve never ... [Full Story »]

Sheriff’s office responds to accidents

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Wednesday, August 12. 2009

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following vehicle related accidents during the past week: •two-vehicle accident at an Eisenhower Drive, Commerce, business. •one-vehicle accident involving a cow on Sims Bridge Road. •two-vehicle accident at a Wrights Mill Road, Commerce, residence. •two-vehicle accident on Georgia ... [Full Story »]

Arbor Day celebration, planting trees among Homer plans

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Wednesday, August 12. 2009

Pending matters in Homer will have to wait another month as the city council was unable to take action during Tuesday’s meeting because of the lack of a quorum. The council members did choose to go ahead and hear from two speakers present at the meeting. Doug Andrews of the state’s forestry commission spoke on the tree city ordinance. ... [Full Story »]

Trucking business conditional use permit denied by BOC

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Wednesday, August 12. 2009

In a split vote Tuesday night, a request for a conditional use permit to operate a trucking transportation business was denied by the Banks County Board of Commissioners. John T. Seigler had originally requested that five acres located at 2603 Yonah-Homer Road be rezoned from agricultural/rural residential to general commercial. Seigler wants ... [Full Story »]

Atlanta getaway: Fox Theatre, The Melting Pot highlight of visit

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Monday, August 10. 2009

With more people staying closer to home for vacations and weekend get-aways, Atlanta beckons North Georgia residents with its wonderful entertainment, fine dining and other area attractions. Located less than one hour away, it’s also a great destination for a night out. But there is so much to do and see that you will want to make it a ... [Full Story »]

Planners say no to conditional use for trucking business

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Wednesday, August 5. 2009

The Banks County Planning Commission recommended denial Tuesday night of a request for a conditional use permit to operate a trucking transportation business. The board of commissioners will take action on the request when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the annex building in Homer. John Seigler is asking for the conditional use permit to operate ... [Full Story »]

BOC cuts $1.162 million from proposed budget

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Wednesday, August 5. 2009

Banks County leaders have trimmed $1.162 million from the proposed budget and action is expected Tuesday on the $13.4 million budget. The board of commissioners held a public hearing on the proposed budget Tuesday night but received no public input. Several county department heads attended, as well as one citizen who asked for specific details ... [Full Story »]

Baldwin police officer dies

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Wednesday, August 5. 2009

Baldwin Police Officer Michael Kay, 51, Cornelia, died Thursday at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Kay was diagnosed with cancer in May of this year. Kay was a 13-year veteran of the United States Air Force. The Baldwin Police Department is accepting memorials for the care of his family. Memorials can be mailed to the police ... [Full Story »]

Entries from August 2009