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Woman stops drag race ‘tribute’ Fri. along Sims Bridge Road

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Friday, September 19. 2008

A large crowd of teenagers and some adults gathered in front of the home of Tyler Bush just hours after his funeral Friday to cheer on cars drag racing down Sims Bridge Road. The drag racing was apparently a “tribute” to the Banks County teen, who died on Sept. 9 when he fell while trying to run along side a jeep. Jennifer Schmid reported ... [Full Story »]

Florence, Ala., makes a great travel destination

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Thursday, September 18. 2008

Where can you travel and find festivals celebrating music, history and culture going on most every month of the year? Where can you see the moving story of Helen Keller’s life on the grounds of the home where she grew up? Where can you stay in a luxurious hotel nestled in the scenic countryside of Northwest Alabama? Florence, Alabama, is a ... [Full Story »]

Mike Kelley wins Baldwin mayor’s race

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Thursday, September 18. 2008

Mike Kelley won the mayor’s race in Baldwin Tuesday with 122 votes. Jerry Neace had 57 votes; former mayor Mark Reed had 14 votes; and Thomas Loudermilk had 11 votes. Some 204 of the town’s 1,023 voters cast a ballot in the called election. “I want to be mayor of Baldwin because I care enough about our community and our quality of life to ... [Full Story »]

Homer approves $457,000 budget

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Wednesday, September 17. 2008

The City of Homer approved a $457,000 budget at its Sept. 9 meeting, which is up over last year’s budget of $427,100. A final public hearing on the budget was held before the council meeting. There were no public comments at the hearing. The council approved the budget unanimously. In other business at the meeting, the council: •approved a ... [Full Story »]

Dispute occurs over man having “back popped”

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Tuesday, September 16. 2008

A Sims Bridge Road resident contacted the Banks County Sheriff’s Department last week following an incident with his next door neighbor who was intoxicated. The man said his neighbor came to his residence wanting his back popped. The man told his neighbor no but his 15-year-old daughter did help out by stepping on her neighbor’s back and ... [Full Story »]

Dispute occurs over man having 'back popped'

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Tuesday, September 16. 2008

Art in the Park planned Sept. 20-21

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Tuesday, September 16. 2008

A silent auction and miniature golf are new additions for the Art in the Park festival. The 18th annual event will be held Sept. 20-21 at Hurricane Shoals Park, located between Jefferson and Maysville. The festival hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, and noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. Silent auction items will include two ... [Full Story »]

Lula council continues to work on ordinances

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Friday, September 12. 2008

The Lula City Council held meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 9 and 10, to continue work on the city's proposed zoning ordinances. City leaders are working to establish ordinances to deal with new development in the city. City Manager Dennis Bergin told the council members to be specific in what they want for the city. “We force their ... [Full Story »]

Taking time to step, be thankful for little things

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Friday, September 12. 2008

The arrival of fall means an increase in the hectic work pace for us at Mainstreet Newspapers. I realize it’s not technically fall as Georgia’s summer sun continues to fight us almost daily. I say fall since football season is now upon us and kids are back in school. With the overall slower pace of the summer months now a thing of the past, ... [Full Story »]

Taking time to stop, be thankful for little things

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Friday, September 12. 2008

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