Entries from September 2009

Susan Denton

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Monday, September 7. 2009
HOMER – Susan Meeler Denton, 50, died Sunday, September 6, 2009, at her residence. Born on October 2, 1958, in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Ruby Ward Meeler of Baldwin and the late Loyd E. Meeler. She was an honor graduate of the Banks County High School and was a member of Nails Creek Baptist Church. She was formerly employed with ... [Full Story »] 

Rev. Howard Banks

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Monday, September 7. 2009
HOSCHTON – Rev. Howard Banks, 82, died Friday, September 4, 2009. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Clinton Columbus and Magdalene Marsingill Banks. He served as Pastor of the Center United Methodist Church in Hoschton, the Lebanon United Methodist Church in Jefferson, and the Duncan Chapel United Methodist Church in Hall ... [Full Story »] 

Swayne Shubert

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Monday, September 7. 2009
LULA – Swayne Shubert, 65, died Friday, September 4, 2009, peacefully in his sleep at his residence. Born in Banks County on November 6, 1943, he was the son of the late Jesse and Dollie Smith Shubert. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church, was a veteran having served in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division, a ... [Full Story »] 

‘Sandy’ Segars

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Monday, September 7. 2009
CARTERSVILLE – Sandra L. “Sandy” Segars, 59, died Friday, September 4, 2009. Born in Athens on August 6, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Brunell S. and Winifred Gordon Lay. She was a native of Winder and had been a resident of Cartersville since 1985. She was a member of the Sam Jones United Methodist Church in Cartersville, where ... [Full Story »] 

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

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BanksNewsTODAY
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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BanksNewsTODAY
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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BanksNewsTODAY
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: New season finally arrives after months of preparations

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Monday, September 7. 2009
Work for the 2009 football season at Apalachee High School began months ago. Offseason conditioning, work in the weight room, spring drills, summer camps and preseason practice all led up to Friday’s season opener against Monroe Area at R. Harold Harrison Stadium. As the final hours, minutes even, ticked away, players, coaches and fans ... [Full Story »] 

This week: Madison Co. @ Monroe Area

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Monday, September 7. 2009
•Who: Madison Co. (1-1) @ Monroe Area (0-2) •When: Friday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. •Where: Monroe, Legion Field •Last year: Madison Co. 34, Monroe Area 0 •Series: Monroe Area leads 18-10-1 •Monroe Area’s all time record: 268-335-16 •Monroe Area coach: Matt Fligg (fourth year at Monroe, 5-27, 17th year overall, 65-102) •What else: ... [Full Story »] 

Maysville council speaks out on beer/wine ordinance

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BanksNewsTODAY
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 »] 
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