Wyman Sargent

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Wednesday, September 15. 2010
BRASELTON – Wyman Douglas Sargent, 69, died Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at his residence. Born in Homer, he was the son of the late James Frank and Maggie Moore Sargent. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army and was a security guard. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Nell Colley Sargent, Braselton; son, Alan Sargent, ... [Full Story »] 

Volleyball: Jackson County grabs two victories in weekend play date

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, September 15. 2010
JACKSON COUNTY’S volleyball team moved to 7-10 with a pair of victories in a Saturday play date at East Hall and will face rival Jefferson again Thursday at 7 p.m. The Panthers beat host East Hall (25-13, 17-25, 25-23) and Habersham Central (17-25, 26-24, 25-22) over the weekend while losing to Johnson-Gainesville, Apalachee, Eastside and ... [Full Story »] 

Danielsville ponders garbage rates

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Wednesday, September 15. 2010
Danielsville’s city council remained mired in garbage talk at its regular meeting Sept. 7. The council agreed last month to increase garbage rates to $2 over what the city pays WastePro Sanitation for garbage pick up and agreed to the first reading of the ordinance at this month’s meeting. However, the council is still up in the air on what ... [Full Story »] 

Jefferson BOE budget down 2.2 percent; millage rate to remain same

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, September 15. 2010
After months of having to enact spending resolutions to continue operation of the school system, the Jefferson school board was finally able to approve a $17.25 million budget Thursday. The budget is down 2.2 percent from the $17.63 million Jefferson Schools spent last year. The 2010-2011 spending plan calls for $139,000 — or 2.3 percent — ... [Full Story »] 

Cell phone damaged after dog chases man on bike

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, September 15. 2010
An Elrod Avenue man said his cell phone fell from his pocket and was damaged after a dog chased him while he was riding his bike. According to the incident report filed at the Jefferson Police Department, the man said a small dog began to chase him and tried to bite him which caused him to fall off of the bike. He said the cell phone fell from ... [Full Story »] 

Judge, solicitor push for full-time State Court

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JacksonHeraldTODAY
Wednesday, September 15. 2010
Judge Jerry Gray and state solicitor Don Moore believe the Jackson County State Court system needs to move to full-time but county staff is recommending that it continue to operate as a part-time court. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners heard a recommendation from county manager Darrell Hampton Monday night that the court remain ... [Full Story »] 

BOC meets behind closed doors for 35 minutes

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 15. 2010
The Banks County Board of Commissioners met behind closed doors for 35 minutes Tuesday night to discuss personnel and litigation issues but took no action or even had any discussion on what was discussed when the meeting was opened to the public. A closed session was not on the agenda but the BOC amended the agenda at the start of the meeting ... [Full Story »] 

Blue Ridge weekend includes train ride, apple picking

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 15. 2010
As the temperatures begin to fall and the leaves start to change, it’s time for a visit to the mountains and Blue Ridge is a great destination for North Georgia residents. A train ride through the picturesque country-side on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and a morning of picking apples at Mercier Orchards were the highlights of our weekend ... [Full Story »] 

Some things I’d like to see in our country

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 15. 2010
Another anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy reminds me of how America continues to be the strongest country in the world. It’s so gratifying to see — for even just a day — fellow Americans stand together as one. It’s something we need far more of. As great as our country is and as strong as it is, there are a few things I believe will ... [Full Story »] 

COLUMN: Some things I’d like to see in our country

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, September 15. 2010
Another anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy reminds me of how America continues to be the strongest country in the world. It’s so gratifying to see — for even just a day — fellow Americans stand together as one. It’s something we need far more of. As great as our country is and as strong as it is, there are a few things I believe will ... [Full Story »] 
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