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CHS Lady Tigers Stopped At Sweet 16

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009

A Sweet 16 spot is as far as the Commerce Lady Tigers will go in the 2009 season. The Lady Tigers ended their state title bid on Friday, falling to the top- ranked 7-A school, Eagles Landing Christian Academy. “Eagles Landing is ranked number one for a reason,” said Coach Pam Canup, who pointed out that Commerce made a lot of progress ... [Full Story »]

Water rates remain an issue

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BarrowJournal

Wednesday, October 21. 2009

While progress has been made on several aspects of the state mandated Service and Delivery Strategy, Barrow County and its municipalities remain divided on the issue of water rates. On October 2, leaders of Barrow County’s municipalities were shocked when Barrow County Commission Chairman Danny Yearwood announced he intended to renegotiate ... [Full Story »]

Savannah sojourn: Architecture, food, history tours offered

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BanksNewsTODAY

Wednesday, October 21. 2009

Ride a trolley through Savannah’s historic district as stories from the Southern city’s past is revealed. Walk through the quaint tree-filled town squares as architectural wonders are pointed out. Learn the story of the town’s famous chef, Paula Dean, and sample a Southern buffet at her renowned restaurant. Savannah is filled with history ... [Full Story »]

Wonder cat Andi wages war with broccoli

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BanksNewsTODAY

Wednesday, October 21. 2009

Some pet owners will tell you they are “dog people.” Other will quickly declare they are “cat people.” A few, like my better half Pam and myself, enjoy the companionship of both. Both cats and dogs can bring you years of happiness and any animal fortunate to be in our care will always be taken care of. Our latest venture is Andi, a ... [Full Story »]

Water rates remain an issue

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BarrowJournal

Wednesday, October 21. 2009

BOE approves $30 million budget

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BanksNewsTODAY

Wednesday, October 21. 2009

The Banks County Board of Education approved a $30 million budget Thursday night, which includes a $22.2 million general fund budget. The $22.2 million general fund budget is down 3.5 percent from the current budget. In other business at the Thursday meeting, the BOE: •declared two salad bars, two food service lines and one stack oven as ... [Full Story »]

Bulldogg Band Thriller 5K set for Oct. 24

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BarrowJournal

Wednesday, October 21. 2009

The Winder-Barrow High School band will hold its annual Bulldogg Band Thriller 5k run/walk and one mile fun run on Saturday, October 24. Fundraising coordinator Leslie Oubre said the event raises funds to support the WBHS band program. “It is a great way to help the students at Winder-Barrow and have a lot of fun while you do it,” she said. ... [Full Story »]

17 arrests reported by sheriff’s office

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BanksNewsTODAY

Wednesday, October 21. 2009

Seventeen people were arrested by the Banks County Sheriff’s office last week, including the following: •Rebkah Lyn Boulineau, 17, 4486 Hwy. 63, Carnesville, battery. •James William Carroll, 67, 174 Lake Forrest Drive, Commerce, failure to appear. •Justin Alan Graham, 26, 300 Riverside Drive, Carnesville, disorderly conduct. •Aaron ... [Full Story »]

EMS, land use, budget among topics addressed at political forum

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BanksNewsTODAY

Wednesday, October 21. 2009

Emergency service operations, the county’s comprehensive plan and budget concerns were among the issues addressed by candidates for the Banks County Board of Commission at a political forum held Tuesday night. The Committee for Shaping Banks Future sponsored the forum which was held at the Banks County High School auditorium. Approximately 40 ... [Full Story »]

Drug tip results in arrest

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BarrowJournal

Wednesday, October 21. 2009

Auburn police arrested a Dacula man as a result of a phone call advising that drugs were being moved within the City of Auburn. According to the caller, the drugs were being transported by an individual driving a brown Ford Taurus. An Auburn police officer spotted the vehicle at the intersection of Brown’s Bridge Road and Kilcrease Road. The ... [Full Story »]

MainStreetNews

CHS Lady Tigers Stopped At Sweet 16

Water rates remain an issue

Savannah sojourn: Architecture, food, history tours offered

Wonder cat Andi wages war with broccoli

Water rates remain an issue

BOE approves $30 million budget

Bulldogg Band Thriller 5K set for Oct. 24

17 arrests reported by sheriff’s office

EMS, land use, budget among topics addressed at political forum

Drug tip results in arrest

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