Entries from December 2012

Brian Chalmers (12-26-12)

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Thursday, December 27. 2012
LULA - Brian Keith Chalmers, 45, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at his residence. Born in Monroe County, Mich., on March 23, 1967, he was son of Christopher and Kathleen Chalmers of Brownstown, Mich. Mr. Chalmers served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps for over seven years. He was decorated having received the ... [Full Story »] 

Baldwin hears request for one-time auction event

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Wednesday, December 26. 2012
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The Baldwin City Council heard a request last week for a one-day business license for an auction to be held in a building in the industrial park.

Kurt Kilgore, Rockabilly Auctions, Commerce, asked the council to issue him a business license or permit to hold a one-day auction on Jan. 12 in the industrial park building owned by Doug Michael and located at 230 Industrial Park Boulevard.
City attorney David Syfan explained that a business license would be needed.

“Arguably, they are operating a business within the city,” Syfan said. “He’s in the business of selling items … not his items.” [Full Story »] 

Lots to do in LaGrange: Entertainment, attractions and more in Central Georgia town

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Wednesday, December 26. 2012
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Touring a beautiful historic home where workshops on wreath-making and other garden crafts are offered, an evening of wonderful music from the Sons of Lafayette Male Choir and a night of hilarious good times at the New Horizon Community Theatre. Thrown in shopping in the unique shops in the charming downtown and enjoying some culinary delights and you will have the perfect girlfriend get-away.

LaGrange and Troup County, located in Central West Georgia just one hour’s drive past Atlanta, is a great destination for North Georgia residents. Arts, culture and architecture are all to be found.

We started our long weekend off with the annual Christmas performance of the Sons of Lafayette Male Choir. The performance was amazing with all the voices raising together in classic and traditional Christmas selections. Don’t worry if you missed it, the group has a spring production coming up. [Full Story »] 

BCMS A Team Girls undefeated in season

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Wednesday, December 26. 2012
The winning ways continue for the A Team Girls from Banks County Middle School. On December 10, the Lady Leopards put away a the good team of South Habersham Middle School 41-16. On Thursday, they turned up the heat on Kings Bridge Middle School and brought home a 49-5 victory. The Lady Leopards record this season now sits at 6-0. "This game ... [Full Story »] 

‘Billie’ Hewell (12-23-12)

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Wednesday, December 26. 2012
LULA - Willie D. "Billie" Hewell, 86, left for her heavenly home on Sunday, December 23, 2012. Born in Hall County on January 20, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Nonie Abernathy Dove. Mrs. Hewell was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Edward "Boo" Hewell. She was valedictorian of her graduating class and attended Perry ... [Full Story »] 

Ruth Cash (12-21-12)

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Monday, December 24. 2012
MAYSVILLE - Ruth K. Cash, 97 died Friday, December 21, 2012, at her residence. She was born in Banks County the daughter of the late George Mason and Sudie Cochran Kesler. Mrs. Cash was a retired factory worker and a member of Maysville Baptist Church. Mrs. Cash was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Cash. Survivors include sons, Royce ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Leopards take two wins; 2-0 record puts team at top of region

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Wednesday, December 19. 2012
The Banks County High School varsity Lady Leopards basketball team has a lot to be proud of this season. Currently sitting at the top of the region with a 2-0 record and a 7-1 regular season record. The Lady Leopards only loss thus far is to 7-AAAAAA Habersham Central. "This was a huge win for the varsity Lady Leopards team,” said head coach ... [Full Story »] 

Two shootings reported in the county in just four days

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Wednesday, December 19. 2012
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Officers with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to two reported shootings in the county in just four days last week.
On Thursday, Dec. 12, officers were called to Northridge Medical Center where a 26-year-old male was being treated for a reported gunshot wound to his right side.

Gregory Dane Gamble, 158 North Center Street, Winder, stated as he was walking to Tanger Outlet Center along the left side of East Ridgeway Road when he heard a car coming behind him and he heard a loud popping noise which he believed to be the vehicle “backfiring.”

Gamble described the vehicle as a white in color Cadillac occupied by three black males and one “heavier” white female who was driving. [Full Story »] 

Gladys Poole (12-18-12)

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Tuesday, December 18. 2012
BALDWIN – Gladys Dalton Poole, 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at Habersham Medical Center. She was born January 14, 1927, in Banks County, the daughter of the late Archie Bishop and Mary Jane Brock Dalton. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Poole; sisters, Ethel Morris and Agnes Poole; and brothers, Archie Lee ... [Full Story »] 

Nina Smith (12-12-12)

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Tuesday, December 18. 2012
ALTO – Nina Griffin Smith, 107, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Before moving to Alto, she resided in Chicago and in Atlanta most of her life. She was born in Fort Payne, DeKalb County, Ala., on January 7, 1905, the daughter of the late John Oscar and Christina Rains Griffin. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.T. Smith; ... [Full Story »] 
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