Column: Recreation lessons were important ones

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, July 9. 2008
In talking with Tommy Wilson over at the Banks County Parks and Recreation Department about the local All-Star teams and their progress in the postseason, my mind drifted back to my own days on the playing field. Make no mistake about it, it was a different time and seemingly a different life when I was a carefree youngster playing baseball at ... [Full Story »] 

Man entering via window wanted 'something to eat'

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 9. 2008
A man who removed a window air conditioning unit to enter a house told the occupant he was getting something to eat. Commerce police responded to a report of criminal trespass at a Martin Luther King Drive residence in which a 72-year-old black male awakened to find a 32-year-old black male he knows removing the window air conditioner unit. ... [Full Story »] 

Suspicious behavior leads to arrests

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 9. 2008
“Suspicious” behavior by a pair of motorists led to a pair of charges during a week in which most of the Commerce Police Department’s arrests were made by the graveyard shift. Robert Wilson Cowles Jr. of Toccoa found himself charged with obstruction of officers and driving in violation of his limited driving permit after his behavior led ... [Full Story »] 

Thief grabs deposit bag from bank customer

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 9. 2008
The deposit from a local restaurant never made it to the bank one morning last week. According to the Commerce Police Department, a 64-year-old white female employee of Hardee’s Restaurant was in the parking lot of Region’s Bank, North Elm Street, when an unidentified white male reached into the car, snatched the deposit bag, ran to a ... [Full Story »] 

Council ponders budget amendment for City Hall roof

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 9. 2008
The final budget hasn’t even been approved yet, but the Commerce City Council is looking at a $65,800 amendment. City Manager Clarence Bryant explained at Monday night’s work session the need to replace the roof on City Hall, most of which is slate. Only one contractor has been found willing to tackle the job, he told the council. According ... [Full Story »] 

Commission races in election spotlight

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, July 9. 2008
When the Republican Primary is over Tuesday night, Jackson County will have selected three county commissioners, a district attorney and a sheriff. No Democrats qualified for county races, although Nicholson resident Bobby Saxon awaits the winner of the GOP contest for the 10 District seat in the U.S. Congress featuring one-term incumbent Paul ... [Full Story »] 

Bernice Duncan

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, July 9. 2008
Bernice Duncan, 86, of Hull, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at the St. Mary’s Hospice House. Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late James Ferdinand and Mattie Maybelle Wortham Stewart. She was a homemaker and a member of the Liberty Methodist Church. Mrs. Duncan was preceded in death by her husband, W.C. Duncan. Survivors ... [Full Story »] 

Debra Ann Booth

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008
Debra Ann Booth, 52, of Danielsville, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Royston, she was the daughter of Retha Gaines and the late Hugh Doyle Ray. She was a member of Trinity Church and had attended Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Booth was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Ray. Survivors in ... [Full Story »] 

Virgil Morrow

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008
Virgil Morrow Jr., 76, of Comer, died Saturday, July 5, 2008. A native of Greensboro, N.C., he was the son of the late Essie Whitehead and Virgil Morrow Sr. He was owner and operator of Morrow’s Florist in Comer for over 35 years and served on the City Council for many years. He was a member of Comer Baptist Church. Mr. Morrow was a veteran, ... [Full Story »] 

Erik Peeples

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Wednesday, July 9. 2008
William Erik Peeples, 18, of Royston, died Saturday, July 5, at the Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. He was born in Franklin County on April 12, 1990, the son of William Peeples of Royston and Sherry Payne Peeples of Lavonia. He was a supervisor having worked with Beck’s Farm Supply. He was a member of Price Chapel Church of God, the Vanna ... [Full Story »] 
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