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George Jones to be at Classic Center Friday

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Wednesday, February 3. 2010

Country Music Hall of Fame member and county music legend, George Jones, will appear in concert at The Classic Center Theatre in Athens on Friday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m.   Jones is known for his many hit records, including, “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and the duet with former wife, Tammy Wynette, “Golden Ring.” Country Music ... [Full Story »]

Continuing to play the journalism game

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Wednesday, February 3. 2010

As I watched daylight creep into view outside my office window Tuesday, I was reminded of a lecture from a college journalism professor many moons ago. It centered on why journalists do what they do. The answer is two fold, my professor told me. It’s in a journalist’s blood to fight the good fight for they do it for the love of the game. My ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Continuing to play the journalism game

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Wednesday, February 3. 2010

BOC approves budget: Tax hike included; no furlough for employees

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Wednesday, February 3. 2010

More than six months after beginning the new fiscal year on July 1, the Banks County Board of Commissioners has finally approved a preliminary budget and millage rate. Final action on the budget and millage rate will be taken at a meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Courthouse Annex at 150 Hudson Ridge, Homer. The proposed millage ... [Full Story »]

CVB considers new landscaping at Banks Crossing

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Tuesday, February 2. 2010

The Banks County Convention and Visitors Bureau members discussed at a meeting last week spending $40,000 on new landscaping at Banks Crossing. Jim Fowler, Fowler Landscape Company, Maysville, presented a proposal to the group at the Jan. 27 meeting held at the Holiday Inn Express, Banks Crossing. Fowler’s proposal calls for removing the ... [Full Story »]

Taste of Polk County: Ten dishes to try during your visit

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Tuesday, February 2. 2010

Grapefruit pie, berry French toast and teriyaki glazed seared ahi tuna are among the delicious dishes on our menu as we ate our way across Polk County, stopping at tearooms, fine dining restaurants and fun lunch spots. My pick for the top 10 dishes to try during your visit to Central Florida is as follows: •Terriyaki glazed seared ahi tuna, ... [Full Story »]

Two arrested during sting operation

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Tuesday, February 2. 2010

Two people were arrested in a sting operation on Thursday, Jan. 28, by Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputies during the course of an investigation. Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman reported investigators were working a case where business cards advertising an escort service were being placed on vehicles in the Banks Crossing area. ... [Full Story »]

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