Surprise! all funds for library expansion are on hand

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 10. 2010
It’s time for the choo-choo on the sign in front of the Commerce Public Library to move to the top of the fund-raising hill. Commerce has surpassed the $583,000 it needed to raise to match the Board of Regents grant for the $2 million expansion of the city library. Turns out, the sign notwithstanding, the money’s been there for some time. ... [Full Story »] 

Downtown fashion show on tap Friday

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 10. 2010
Fall and winter fashions and accessories available in Commerce will be on display Friday night when the Downtown Development Authority and the Commerce Area Business Association put on their first Commerce Fall and Winter Fashion Show. The event will take place in Spencer Park starting at 7 p.m. From 30 to 35 models will showcase fashions ... [Full Story »] 

Does America have the will to change?

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 10. 2010
Two years ago, Americans voted in Barack Obama as president, seeking change from the policies of George Bush; last week, Americans sought change of a different sort, turning the House of Representatives over to the Republican Party and reducing the Democrats’ majority in the Senate in a repudiation of Obama and his policies. Among the GOP ... [Full Story »] 

Plans ongoing for first Braselton-Hoschton Relay

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 10. 2010
The organizational plans for the inaugural Braselton-Hoschton Relay for Life are continuing, as volunteers are outlining details in the coming months. American Cancer Society community manager Victoria Patrick is optimistic about the relay’s first run, saying that others will take interest since it’s the initial event for the area. “I ... [Full Story »] 

Red Raiders drop season finale to Heritage

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 10. 2010
Dropping mercury and biting winds marked the end of the 2010 Madison County football season, but despite the chilly weather, Red Raider fans were in the stands and the players worked hard on the field. Before the game, Madison County seniors were honored (See adjoining story in the Madison County Joournal). Seniors from football, cheerleaders, ... [Full Story »] 

7-3, 4-1 Leopards close out 2010

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 10. 2010
Friday night just wasn’t meant to be for the Leopards, as Hart County took a 34-13 win. Banks County opened with a drive to the Bulldog 30-yard line, but couldn’t get into the end zone. The Leopards had 11 possessions, but were only able to turn two of those into scoring opportunities. Banks County started cutting into the deficit in the ... [Full Story »] 

Cheerleading: JHS wins region title

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 10. 2010
The Jefferson High School competitive cheerleading squad is headed to Columbus after making some history over the weekend. The cheer Dragons won the school’s first-ever region cheerleading title Saturday, racking up 228 points at the 8-AA meet at North Gwinnett. “This is the first time JHS Cheerleading has ever won a region championship,” ... [Full Story »] 

Cheerleading: JCCHS headed to state meet

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Wednesday, November 10. 2010
The Jackson County Comprehensive High School competitive cheerleading squad tallied 201 points to finish third at the region meet and earn a pass to this weekend’s state meet in Columbus. “We are very excited about qualifying for state,” coach Amy Powers said. “The girls have had an excellent season and pushed themselves to new levels. ... [Full Story »] 

Northeast Georgia CEO leaving health system

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BraseltonNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 10. 2010
Jim Gardner, president and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) in Gainesville, announced on Monday that he will be leaving NGHS, according to Mary Lynn Coyle, chairman of the Northeast Georgia Health System Board. Coyle announced that Carol Burrell, executive vice president and chief operating officer of NGHS is being named interim ... [Full Story »] 

Recent restaurant inspections released

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, November 10. 2010
The Georgia Department of Human Resources Environmental Health Division of the Banks County Health Department released the following restaurant inspections recently: •Outback Steakhouse, Pottery Factory Drive, Commerce; 96-A; inspected on Oct. 20; clean knives, utensils and pans better. •Ryan’s, Steven B. Tanger Boulevard, Commerce; 90-A; ... [Full Story »] 
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