Entries from September 2012

Art in the Park Festival coming up

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, September 5. 2012
The Tumbling Waters Society is hosting the 22nd Art in the Park Festival at Hurricane Shoals Park on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, Sept. 16, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. There will be music and entertainment all weekend to include: the Jackson County Comprehensive High School band march into the park for an 11 a.m. ... [Full Story »] 

Shirley Sue Rucker (9-2-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, September 5. 2012
JEFFERSON – Shirley Sue Rucker died Sunday, September 2, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Jefferson attending Jackson County Schools. She worked at Zaxby’s. Survivors include Grady Damons; father, Eddie Hopkins; two daughters, Cassandra Ann and LaVette Young; a son, Wayne Damons; brothers, James Hopkins, Ricky and Ken Cox; and sisters, ... [Full Story »] 

Jean Murray (9-4-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, September 5. 2012
LULA – Jean Garrison Murray, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at her residence. Born in Lula on March 21, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Dock B. and Inez Massey Garrison. Mrs. Murray was a life-long resident of Lula and was the valedictorian of the Class of 1937 at Hickory Flat School. She worked in ... [Full Story »] 

Rotary Club to construct 500th ramp

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, September 5. 2012
Hundreds of local families have had an easier time getting their physically handicapped loved ones in and out of the house thanks to the Rotary Club of Madison County. And commissioners approved a proclamation Monday honoring that organization, which will soon reach a major milestone — its 500th handicapped ramp. The Rotary Club has ... [Full Story »] 

IDA director offers report to commissioners

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, September 5. 2012
Madison County Industrial Development and Building Authority executive director Marvin White read the following report to county commissioners Aug. 27: “Hwy. 29 plans have been sent to EPD for approval. The project will be out for bid next week with Oct. 1 as bid opening date. The authority approved a loan grant of $1.5 million at 2.13 ... [Full Story »] 

Holiday festival coming up this weekend

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, September 4. 2012
It’s festival time in Homer. The 40th Annual Holiday Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday at the park in downtown Homer. Food and arts and crafts booths will be set up in the area in front of the Historic Courthouse. Booth set up will take place on Friday. Saturday’s events will kick off with the parade at 10 a.m. The following ... [Full Story »] 

Boys finish second at cross country meet

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, September 4. 2012
The Banks County High School cross country team took to the home course last Thursday afternoon. The Leopards finished in second place in the boys meet. "Thursday was a huge success,” said Coach Kelly McDuffie. “We had middle school and high school meets on the same day. There were at least 250 spectators and runners present at the meet. We ... [Full Story »] 

ROLLASON: The monster deal in Los Angeles

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Tuesday, September 4. 2012
The Boston Red Sox shed over a quarter of a billion dollars in salary when they finalized their nine-player trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers that saw the Red Sox say goodbye to all-stars Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford and Josh Beckett. The deal showed two things: 1) that the Red Sox have moved past their redeeming championship contending era ... [Full Story »] 

Frank Smith (8-1-12)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, September 4. 2012
JEFFERSON - Frank Smith, 70, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. He was a native of Jackson County, the son of the late Guy and Moncine Smith. He was retired from Wayne Farms. Survivors include his sister, Julia Pearl Clark, Atlanta; brothers, Paul Smith, Jefferson, and James Smith, Athens; niece, Kim Clark, Marietta; nephews, Raymond ... [Full Story »] 

Douglas Wilbanks (9-3-12)

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Tuesday, September 4. 2012
HOMER - Douglas Wilbanks, 66, died quietly and peacefully from complications of lung cancer on Monday, September 3, 2012, at Athens Regional Medical Center. He was born in Commerce, the son of the late Parks and Dannie Lee Benton Wilbanks. He was of the Baptist denomination and was retired from the construction industry. Survivors include his ... [Full Story »] 
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