Entries from January 2013

Another apartment developer looking at Auburn

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Wednesday, January 23. 2013
The Miller Valentine Group has shown interest in developing a senior or senior/family community in Auburn, according to City Planner Larry Lucas. Lucas made the announcement at the January 17 Auburn City Council meeting. He reported that a market study of the area would be the determining factor in the exact type of community planned. The ... [Full Story »] 

Commission recommends city allow two auto repair shops

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, January 23. 2013
The Hoschton Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday and voted to recommend the city council allow two automotive businesses on Pearl Industrial Avenue under certain conditions. Both votes were unanimous, with all commission members present. The city council is expected to review the zoning issues at its next meeting on Jan. 31. A vote is ... [Full Story »] 

Hardy slams fellow commissioners; calls for meeting to review citizen lawsuit

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, January 23. 2013
A newspaper ad purchased by board of commissioner Dwain Smith and BOC chairman Tom Crow alleging that someone in county government is “hiding money being spent” angered fellow commissioner Chas Hardy and led him to call for a meeting with all of the information being presented instead of “misinformation and half-truths.” “We are ... [Full Story »] 

Incidents reported to fire department

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, January 23. 2013
Incidents reported to the West Jackson Fire Department last week include the following: •brush fire at a Bristol Court, Hoschton, address. •medical call at an Elmwood Road, Hoschton, location. •wreck with injury at a Chardonnay Way, Braselton, address. •wreck with injury at a West Jackson Street, Hoschton, location. •accident with no ... [Full Story »] 

Thelma Carlan (1-21-13)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, January 23. 2013
COMMERCE - Thelma M. Westmoreland Carlan, 83, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013, at the Hill Haven Nursing Home. Born in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late A.G. and Ora Sue Freeman Westmoreland. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Carlan; a son, Clay Carlan; and siblings, Hoyt, C.W., Pete, Bobby, Buddy, Troy, ... [Full Story »] 

A team girls take two wins

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, January 23. 2013
The A Team girls of Banks County Middle School added two more wins to their record this week. Taking down Commerce 33-31 and East Jackson 44-16 to improve to 13-1 on the season. "This was a hard fought victory for us,” coach Steven Shedd said. “I do not think we were mentally prepared for this game. We started out extremely slow on offense ... [Full Story »] 

Alma Epps (1-21-13)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, January 23. 2013
COMER – Alma Cartledge Epps, 91, died Monday, January 21, 2013. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Chandler Cartledge. Survivors include daughters, Brenda Hill, Elberton, and Patty Epps, Spartanburg, S.C.; a son, Wildon Epps, Carlton; 15 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and ... [Full Story »] 

Sheriff’s office arrests 15 on drug charges

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, January 22. 2013
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office arrested 15 people on drug charges this week after executing four search warrants. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol and their aviation unit, along with officers from Pardons and Parole and officers from the Georgia Department of Probation, conducted an early ... [Full Story »] 

Sheriff’s office arrests 14 on drug charges

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, January 22. 2013
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office arrested 14 people on drug charges this week after executing four search warrants. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol and their aviation unit, along with officers from Pardons and Parole and officers from the Georgia Department of Probation, conducted an early ... [Full Story »] 

‘W.C.’ James (1-21-13)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Tuesday, January 22. 2013
STATHAM – William Charles “W.C.” James, 75, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 21, 2013. He was the son of the late William Charles “Charlie” and Kelsie James of Powellton. A native of Sparta, he graduated from the University of Georgia and served eight years as an Army Captain at Fort Benning in Columbus. He retired after 38 ... [Full Story »] 
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