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Zoning map gets approval in Baldwin

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Tuesday, September 15. 2009

A new zoning map was approved by the Baldwin City Council Monday night. The updated zoning map includes all changes since the previous map was adopted in January 2006. A key change that the mayor and council were pleased with was the addition of a label that will identify properties that contain conditional allowances in the zoning. Mayor Mike ... [Full Story »]

Vote set Monday on beer/wine in Maysville

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Tuesday, September 15. 2009

More than 120 people filled the fire station in Maysville Monday night with all but a handful attending to oppose a proposal for beer and wine to be sold in the small town on the Banks-Jackson county line. The council will vote on the proposal when it meets at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, at the public library. The Maysville City Council is ... [Full Story »]

Maysville council says 'No' to beer/wine sales

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Tuesday, September 15. 2009

The Maysville City Council unanimously denied a proposed beer and wine ordinance Monday night with more than 100 citizens packed into the fire station. Council members Stephan Lewis, Clay Dorsey and Lynn Villyard and Mayor Jerry Baker voted against the sale of beer and wine in the town. Council member Rebecca McNeely was not present for the ... [Full Story »]

County to seek funds for water projects

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Thursday, September 10. 2009

The Banks County Board of Commissioners approved plans at meeting on Sept. 8 to apply for a Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) loan to help fund county water projects. County finance director Randy Failyer asked the commissioners to approve a resolution to increase the county’s GEFA loan by $85,800 for water projects. The ... [Full Story »]

Maysville man charged with child molestation

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Tuesday, September 8. 2009

A Maysville man faces child molestation charges after he was arrested at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 2, by Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said 64 year old Eldridge Lawrence Brothers Jr., 946 Jake Shubert Road, Maysville, was charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation, one count of ... [Full Story »]

Nashville get-away: General Jackson, Museum Hall of Fame among area attractions

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Monday, September 7. 2009

While there is plenty to keep you busy at the Gaylord Opryland Resort during a visit to Nashville, Tenn., there are many nearby attractions that are also worth checking out. A shuttle service is offered at no charge to guests going to the General Jackson Showboat, Opry Mills and Grand Ole Opry. A downtown shuttle is also offered for a small fee ... [Full Story »]

Truth about Obama’s ‘talk’ to students

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Monday, September 7. 2009

Even now, days after the revelation came to light, it is still shocking. Conservative pundits are rightfully in an uproar. The uncovering of this bombshell has made the ratings for FOX News at an all time high. Yes, it appears President Obama was going to hypnotize young students during his “talk” with them. Not only that, while the ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Truth about Obama’s ‘talk’ to students

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Monday, September 7. 2009

Maysville council speaks out on beer/wine ordinance

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Monday, September 7. 2009

All but one of the four members of the Maysville City Council declared Thursday night that they will listen to the majority of the people in their district when voting on whether beer and wine will be allowed to be sold in the small town that sits in both Jackson and Banks counties. And the mayor said he is opposed to the issue and, if it was ... [Full Story »]

37th annual Holiday Festival coming up this weekend

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Friday, September 4. 2009

The 37th annual Banks County Holiday Festival will be held Friday, Sept. 4, through Sunday, Sept. 5, in downtown Homer. The theme for this year’s event will be “Celebrating Town of Homer’s 150 years.” The festival will kick off Friday night with the booths opening. On Saturday, the parade will be at 10 a.m. and booths will be open all ... [Full Story »]

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