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Looking for answers to the following

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

I hold a college degree but I’ve never claimed to be the smartest person in the world, or even on my block for that matter. In fact, I’ve always said a college degree is simply a piece of paper. It in no way guarantees someone is smart or is prepared to get by in this crazy world. So I don’t feel bad that I don’t have all the answers. ... [Full Story »]

Baldwin Police reports five arrests

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

The Baldwin Police Department reported the following arrests during the past week: •John Frasier McCarthy, 19, possession/use of drug-related object. •Jaylae Allene Pruitt, 18, probation violation. •Andrew Michael Bowles, 21, criminal trespass. •Johnathon Brian Hunt, 22, disorderly conduct. •Juan M. Raya-Hernandez, 22, disorderly ... [Full Story »]

Hearing set Nov. 16 on sale of BJC

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Tuesday, September 29. 2009

If the process for selling BJC Medical Center to Tennessee-based Restoration Healthcare goes as scheduled, Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker will hold a public hearing on the subject Nov. 16. That’s by no means a sure thing, but the process grinds slowly forward and could be completed by the end of the year. “God willing and the creek ... [Full Story »]

Amelia Island Plantation escape; Natural beauty beckons at Florida resort

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Tuesday, September 29. 2009

Starting the morning watching the sun rise over the ocean, heading out for a nature tour on a Segway and ending the day indulging in a green spa treatment with all-natural products. A visit to Amelia Island Plantation in Florida is an adventure in nature. As soon as you arrive and drive through the canopy of Live Oaks that Amelia Island ... [Full Story »]

Campaign season gets under way

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Tuesday, September 29. 2009

Candidates in the Nov. 3 election in Banks County appeared at two events last week with two more public events planned before the election. Last week, candidates for the two new seats on the Banks County Board of Commission spoke at the AARP luncheon Thursday in the park in Homer. That night, the BOC candidates, as well as candidates for town ... [Full Story »]

Music has power to bridge time, memories

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Wednesday, September 23. 2009

“Day after day it reappears. Night after night my heartbeat shows the fear, ghosts appear and fade away. Come back another day.” — From the Men At Work song “Overkill” When you consider we are entering the final weeks of 2009, the year 1983 has certainly faded to memory for most. (For those who were even alive then I should note). I ... [Full Story »]

Water projects get approval by BOC

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Wednesday, September 23. 2009

Banks County leaders moved forward Tuesday with two water projects. The board of commission agreed to spend $30,000 for a water withdrawal analysis of the Middle Fork Broad River. Engineer Fred Hawkins said there may be up to eight million gallons of water a day available from the site. “That may be the future of water in the county,” he ... [Full Story »]

Few road problems from heavy rain

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Monday, September 21. 2009

More than six inches of rain has been reported in parts of Banks County during the last week. There have been few problems so far following days of heavy rain in Banks County and most of North Georgia. The Banks County 911 center has only received one report of road problems due to the rain. “We have only received one report of isolated water ... [Full Story »]

Political hatred, rhetoric at an all-time high

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009

What is it about politics that makes people so mad? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself in recent weeks as we see people showing questionable behavior at best at so-called town hall meetings and rallies. We have a split in our country unlike anything we have ever seen. While there a few people like myself who are really in the middle on ... [Full Story »]

Two arrested on drug charges

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Wednesday, September 16. 2009

Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman reported two drug arrests were made on Thursday, Sept. 10, after a search warrant was executed in Baldwin. Jeffrey Whitlock, 43, 475 Stonepile Street, Baldwin, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and manufacturing methamphetamine; and Christopher Clayton Sisk, 30, 401 Stonepile Street, Baldwin, ... [Full Story »]

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