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Benton expects no repercusions from opposing speaker

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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 rod for criticism of the Georgia House of Representatives last year. Richardson prevailed 75-25 in the ... [Full Story »]

Big New Year's party tonight

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

The Commerce Area Business Association will throw a huge New Year’s party tonight (Wednesday). The group expects upwards of 400 people to turn out to the Commerce Civic Center for its annual New Year’s party and dance. It’s expected to be the biggest New Year’s party in Northeast Georgia, and the CABA hopes it will be a profitable ... [Full Story »]

Susan Harper to retire from library in February

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Friday, December 26. 2008

Susan Harper, director of the Commerce Public Library since 1995, has announced that she will retire from her position at the end of February. “This was a hard decision to make,” she says. “I love my job, I’ve had a wonderful time, and I’ve been upheld every step of the way by this supportive community. But I’d like to be free to ... [Full Story »]

Commerce to host area's biggest New Year's party

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Friday, December 26. 2008

The Commerce Area Business Association will throw a huge New Year’s party. The group expects upwards of 400 people to turn out to the Commerce Civic Center Wednesday, Dec. 31, for its annual New Year’s party and dance. It’s expected to be the biggest New Year’s party in Northeast Georgia. The Jesters, an Athens group that grew into ... [Full Story »]

Fake cop pulls woman over on I-85

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Friday, December 26. 2008

Someone impersonating a police officer pulled a 43-year-old woman over on Interstate 85 last week and tried to lure her into rural Banks County. Fortunately, the woman called a friend, who advised her to return to Commerce and call 911. According to the Com-merce Police Department incident report, the man, a white male, was driving an “older ... [Full Story »]

Imagine Mary's birth story

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Thursday, December 25. 2008

By Tricia Massey Listening to women tell how their children entered the world provides some of the most interesting stories told. If you find yourself in a group of women talking about their labor, each one somehow tries to outdo the other. “Well, my water broke while I was at the grocery store.” “I pushed for 40 hours and they had to do ... [Full Story »]

You can't make Christmas secular

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

It is tempting to say that the celebration of Christmas has outgrown Christianity — that is, that even people who make no claim to be Christians observe the holiday, but in spite of all the secular songs, characters and celebration, Christmas remains a holy day. The fact that the celebration is enjoyed by millions of non-Christians is itself ... [Full Story »]

Bad economy could be good for school project

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

The dismal economy is a black cloud hanging over Georgia, but it could provide a nice silver lining for the Commerce Board of Education. The board expects to advertise for bids on its new Commerce High School in late January or early February, and bad economic times could translate into more competitive — read lower — bids. “Right now ... [Full Story »]

Merchants pleased with 'Candelight' promotion

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

Last Friday night’s “Commerce by Candlelight” created strong sales and brought in new customers, participating merchants said. “It was great. It was very successful,” exclaimed Melissa Moody of Peyton’s Place, a South Broad Street gift shop. “I sold a lot.” Moody said many of the shoppers were new to the store and that she was ... [Full Story »]

Police donate Toys for Tots

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

The Commerce Police Department turned over a number of toys to the U.S. Marine Corps for its Toys for Tots program Friday morning. The toys were collected from players and spectators at a football game Dec. 12 between the city police and the Banks County Sheriff’s Office (the police won 45-39) for the purpose of supporting the Toys for Tots ... [Full Story »]

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