COLUMN: Working man ignored in tough times

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BarrowJournal
Friday, February 6. 2009
Last Wednesday, after another edition of the newspaper had been completed, my better half and I embarked on our weekly ritual of going to lunch. As we settled in for our meal, which usually does not occur until well past 12, our conversation turned toward current events and politics, as is often the case. On this day the economy was one of the ... [Full Story »] 

Marley Ann Baker

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 6. 2009
JEFFERSON – Marley Ann Baker, infant daughter of proud parents, Kristen Waters and Cody Baker of Jefferson, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Survivors in addition to her parents, include grandparents, Jerry and Jackie Cooper, Pendergrass, Charles and Lynn Rollins, Alabama, Calvin and Kathy Baker, Jefferson, Denise Bosanko, Tampa, Fla.; ... [Full Story »] 

John Gregory

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 6. 2009
PENDERGRASS – John Henderson Gregory Jr., 73, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Born in Bluefield, W. Va., he was the son of the late John H. Gregory Sr. and Letha Mae Russell Gregory. He worked as a truck driver with Marten Transport Service, and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War in the 82nd ... [Full Story »] 

Floyd Miller

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 6. 2009
CLARKESVILLE – Floyd Miller, 66, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at his residence, following an extended illness. Born in Scaley Mountain, N.C., on January 21, 1943, he was the son of Frances Mason Miller of Baldwin and the late William David Miller. He was a carpenter for 35 years, and also head of maintenance at Tallulah Falls School for ... [Full Story »] 

‘D.C.’ Tiller

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 6. 2009
ROYSTON – Donald Charles “D.C.” Tiller, 83, died Thursday, February 5, 2009, at the Hart County Hospital in Hartwell. Born in Indianaola, Neb., on August 29, 1925, he was the son of the late Charles Donald and Ona Martin Tiller. He was a construction superintendent/project manager and was instrumental in the building of the Disney Theater ... [Full Story »] 

James Heaton

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 6. 2009
NICHOLSON – James D. Heaton, 63, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of the late James Henry and Mittie Lee Savage Heaton, and was retired from Reliance. Mr. Heaton was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Helen Palmer Heaton. Survivors include daughters, Shanda ... [Full Story »] 

Renovation continues at courthouse; BOC approves changes to project

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, February 6. 2009
The Banks County Board of Commissioners approved $9,073 in changes to the courthouse renovation project in a called meeting on Feb. 4, but denied another requested $24,000 in changes. Approved changes to the project were: $4,674 for hearing room cabinets; $162 for wall-mounted soap dispensers; $457 for wall/floor mounted hand rails; $952 for ... [Full Story »] 

Working man ignored in tough times

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, February 6. 2009
Last Wednesday after another edition of the newspaper you are now reading had been completed, my better half and I made embarked on our weekly ritual of going to lunch. As we settled in for our meal, which usually does not occur until well past 12, our conversation turned toward current events and politics, as is often the case. On this day the ... [Full Story »] 

‘Bill’ Hansard

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 6. 2009
WINDER - Jesse William ‘Bill’ Hansard, 73, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009. A native of Forsyth County, he was a son of the late Howell and Bell Hughes Hansard. A former Smyrna resident, he had resided in Winder since 1990, was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church, and was a hardwood floor finisher with Smart Flooring Company of ... [Full Story »] 

Paul Cross

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, February 6. 2009
STATHAM - Paul Joseph Cross, 44, died Monday, February 2, 2009. Born in Broward County, Fla., he was the son of Natalie McKean and step-father, James McKean, and the late Carl W. Cross. Mr. Cross was a chef at The Georgia Club. Survivors in addition to his mother and stepfather, include a son, Charlie Cross, Statham; daughter, Laura Cross, ... [Full Story »] 
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