Race is on for mayor’s seat in Hull

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, October 10. 2008
For the first time in a decade, there is a contested race for mayor in the small town of Hull. Councilman Paul Elkins, 71, who has served on the council for five years, resigned his post last month to run for the vacant mayoral seat, which was vacated by Mayor Rebecca Hutchins in August. Hutchins replaced her late husband, Mayor B.W. Hutchins ... [Full Story »] 

County revenue picture still unclear; BOC aims to cut expenses

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, October 10. 2008
Oh, times are tough. And county commissioners continued their budget talks last week with their revenue picture still as murky as a lake bottom. For instance, will the county’s overall property values (its tax digest) be significantly down this year, requiring either a hike in the tax rate or significant cuts in services? Will the county ... [Full Story »] 

Woman charged with leaving accident

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, October 10. 2008
An Athens woman was arrested last week and charged with leaving the scene of an accident and other charges. Deanne Ruth Moore, 32, 4505 Lexington Road, was also charged with improper passing on a hill/curve, failure to provide assistance and reckless driving. Others arrested by law enforcement in the county recently included: •Willie Lee ... [Full Story »] 

Eleanor Whitfield

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, October 10. 2008
Eleanor Scales Whitfield, 88, of Commerce, died Thursday, October 9, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. She was born in Banks County, the daughter of the late Paul and Callabelle Loudermilk Scales. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce and was a retired school teacher. Mrs. Whitfield was preceded in death by ... [Full Story »] 

DeAlva Warren

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, October 10. 2008
DeAlva Brown Warren, 94, of Jefferson, died Thursday, October 9, 2008, at BJC Nursing Home in Commerce. The Emanuel County native lived most of her life in Metter before moving to Jefferson in 1998 to be near her son. She was a homemaker and was retired from Metter Manufacturing Company. She was a member of the Cedar Street Baptist Church and ... [Full Story »] 

Bonnie Sue Baugh

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Friday, October 10. 2008
Bonnie Sue Baugh, 71, of Gillsville, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at BJC Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born in Banks County on October 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James Russell and Margie Nell Hopper Jackson. She was employed as a bus driver and was a member of Mercy’s Call Church. Mrs. Baugh was preceded in ... [Full Story »] 

CHS Softball Looking To Postseason Play

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, October 10. 2008
The Lady Tigers’ softball team are ready to move into postseason play. The final season game for Commerce was against region opponent Hebron Christian Academy, Tuesday. Before facing Hebron, Commerce hosted Banks County and Johnson last week. Banks County ran away with the game with a 9-1 win over Commerce. The Lady Tigers were hoping ... [Full Story »] 

New path for Zion Church Road not welcome change for everyone

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, October 10. 2008
Ray Johnson has been a lifelong resident of the Braselton-Hoschton area. And in that time, the 73-year-old has seen the rise of traffic congestion in the rapidly-growing cities. But it’s one road project that threatens to come near Johnson’s doorstep that has energized the retiree. Jackson County is in the final design stage of phase 1 of ... [Full Story »] 

Mayor: Large crowd reported at fall festival

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, October 10. 2008
The Guinness World Records now has Hoschton’s entry submission for a possible world record. Mayor Bill Copenhaver said Monday that the London-based company told the city that it has received Hoschton’s entry for “The Most Scarecrows in One Location.” Confirmation for a possible world record is expected in eight weeks. Copenhaver said he ... [Full Story »] 

Dispute over Homecoming event leads to death threats

Posted by
BraseltonNewsTODAY
Friday, October 10. 2008
A dispute over a homecoming event resulted in a woman’s father making threatening statements, according to Hoschton police. An 18-year-old man told police that his girlfriend, who lives in Hoschton, received a phone call from her father in Texas. The father was upset that his daughter selected her grandfather to participate in a homecoming ... [Full Story »] 
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