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Incidents reported to sheriff’s office listed

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Tuesday, April 6. 2010

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to a number of incidents during the past week, including alarms, 911 hang-ups, assisting other agencies and civil disputes. Incidents reported were: •alarm at Dollar General, Evans Street, Homer. •911 hang-up at a room at America’s Best Inn, Highway 441, Commerce. •removal of a person from a ... [Full Story »]

Maysville bank to close

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BanksNewsTODAY

Tuesday, April 6. 2010

Branches in Maysville and in the Jefferson Kroger are among 10 Community Bank & Trust locations to be closed in late May. The company could not immediately say how many jobs will be lost in the closings. “I don’t know but just two or three that will exit the company, said Bill Loyd, senior vice president. “Most of the folks will be ... [Full Story »]

Lula plans war memorial dedication

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BanksNewsTODAY

Tuesday, April 6. 2010

The City of Lula will hold a dedication of a memorial for World War II veteran Captain Denver Truelove, who was also a member of the “Doolittle’s Raiders” attack on Japan, at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13. The dedication ceremony will be held directly across from the Veterans Park. For more information, call 770-869-3801.

David Roach

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MainStreetNewsOBITS

Tuesday, April 6. 2010

MAYSVILLE – David Junior Roach, 52, died Monday, April 5, 2010, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of Mary Frances Adams Roach of Commerce and the late Oscar Junior Roach. He was an installer for Keith Porter Insulation. Survivors in addition to his mother include a son, Matthew David Roach, Maysville; ... [Full Story »]

Marion Russo

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MainStreetNewsOBITS

Tuesday, April 6. 2010

COMMERCE – Marion B. Russo, 80, died Monday, April 5, 2010, at BJC Hospital in Commerce. Born on January 27, 1930, in Mineral Pointe, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Leo and Calara Bopp and had 11 siblings. Mrs. Russo was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Russo, CSM USMC. Survivors include sons, David M. Russo and Leo J. ... [Full Story »]

Hull couple faces drug charge

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MadisonJournalTODAY

Tuesday, April 6. 2010

A Hull couple was arrested recently after officers executed a search warrant at their Planter Gunnell Road home. Brian K. Moore, 33, and Rebecca A. Tatum, 30, both of 1008 Planter Gunnell Road, were each charged with one count of illegal possession of a controlled substance. According to the incident report, Madison County deputy Scott Pulliam ... [Full Story »]

‘Barrow’s Got Talent’ set for April 10

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BarrowJournal

Tuesday, April 6. 2010

The inaugural “Barrow’s Got Talent” competition will be held Saturday, April 10 at the Barrow County Recreation Department. The competition, hosted by the Barrow County Relay for Life team, will include vocal, dance, novelty acts, drama and comedy performances. Admission to the show is $5 per person and $3 per student. Children five and ... [Full Story »]

Statham Police investigating thefts

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BarrowJournal

Tuesday, April 6. 2010

Statham Police are currently investigating the theft of a four-wheeler and dirt bike from a Railroad Street residence. The vehicles were reported stolen on March 25. Police are also investigating the theft of a purse from an Atlanta Highway location. The theft occurred on March 21. Other incidents investigated by Statham Police during the past ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Taking the confusion out of lawn care

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BarrowJournal

Tuesday, April 6. 2010

A common question we receive this time of year is “Is it too late to put on a preemergence herbicide to prevent summer annual weeds?” It depends on what weeds are common in your yard. Crabgrass starts germinating at 53 to 58 degrees Farenheit and according to an Oconee County site of the Georgia Automated Environmental Monitoring Network ( ... [Full Story »]

Winder holds illegal budget meetings

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BarrowJournal

Tuesday, April 6. 2010

After publicly acknowledging last year that its budget hearing didn’t meet the requirements of state law, Winder’s city government this week again violated state law in the process for its new FY2011 budget. The city administration scheduled two full days of budget meetings with department heads for March 29-30 and for the first time in at ... [Full Story »]