Hello world, we're here

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, January 7. 2009
By Willis Cook A new movie was released in December: “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” starring Keanu Reeves. The story is about an alien (Reeves) who comes to earth to warn humans that we are too pugnacious, violent and dangerous to be ... [ Full Story » ] 

Police seek armed robbery suspect

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, January 7. 2009
The Commerce Police Department is looking for a black male suspect in the 2 a.m. armed robbery of a woman New Year’s Day. According to the incident report, the victim, a 30-year-old white female, said she was in the vicinity of Martin Luther ... [ Full Story » ] 

Rain 6 inches below average in 08

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, January 7. 2009
The Commerce area got 47.64 inches of rain during 2008. That’s six inches more than the Atlanta area got, but still almost six inches less than “normal” for Commerce, according to countrystudies.us, which tracks precipitation. According to ... [ Full Story » ] 

Happy New Year and good luck

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, January 2. 2009
I don’t know about you, but I’m not at all unhappy to see the sun set on 2008. Of course, 2009 doesn’t appear alluring either, rather something we have to endure in order to reach better days. At least there is no election. We get a year ... [ Full Story » ] 

Burglar steals electronics from church

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, January 2. 2009
Someone burglarized a church in Commerce two days before Christmas. The Commerce Police Department was summoned to New Beginnings Assembly of God, located on Mount Olive Road, where a church official showed them that someone had forced their way ... [ Full Story » ] 

Freedom Bank under order from state

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, January 2. 2009
Commerce-based Freedom Bank of Georgia has entered into a cease and desist order with the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, according to documents filed Dec. 23 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The bank’s deposits are ... [ Full Story » ] 

Letter: What a difference Bill Brown made

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 31. 2008
Editor: Waiting for a loved one to die brings a keen realization of the frailty of life and just how helpless and microscopic are our abilities. In good times, we come and go as we please; we sit, we stand; we work, we play. But during times of ... [ Full Story » ] 

Did 18 beers contribute to dispute?

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 31. 2008
The consumption of 18 beers may have contributed to a domestic dispute last week that left a Commerce man charged with battery. According to the report, Adam Blake Dills, 22, of 328 Spring Street, was charged after police were summoned to a 4:30 ... [ Full Story » ] 

Group wants Christmas trees recycled

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 31. 2008
Keep Jackson County Beautiful wants your Christmas tree. The real trees, that is. The group again offers its Bring One for the Chipper Christmas tree recycling at the following locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Jan. 3. Those who drop a tree ... [ Full Story » ] 

Benton expects no repercusions from opposing speaker

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CommerceNewsTODAY
Wednesday, December 31. 2008
It appears that State Rep. Tommy Benton (R-District 31) will suffer no ramifications from his support for a challenger to Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson. Benton backed Rep. David Ralston’s bid to unseat Richardson, who was a lightning ... [ Full Story » ] 
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Recent Comments from Top Stories

anon about Freedom Bank enters cease and desist order
Tue, 06.01.2009 08:18
Sounds like you are either jealous of your friends or need to choose better friends. My dog ate som ething bad one time and got SICK, he has never tried it again. Take lessons from him.


Joe Christmas about Freedom Bank enters cease and desist order
Sat, 03.01.2009 06:21
I don't really understand this comment. If the man who loaned these people money that the bank could never recoup, why would he be relaxed drinking a beer? Unless he is no longer associated with [...]


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