Eugenia Estes

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Monday, January 4. 2010
HOMER - Eugenia Smith Estes, 88, formerly of Avondale Estates, died Sunday, December 27, 2009, at her residence. Born in Atlanta, she had lived most of her life in Avondale Estates. She was a homemaker and an active member of the Decatur First United Methodist Church and Avondale Garden Club. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Egbert W. ... [Full Story »] 

John Caudell

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Thursday, December 31. 2009
CORNELIA – John Kenneth Caudell, 76, died Tuesday, December 29, 2009, following an extended illness. Born in Banks County on July 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Pitner L. and Decie Coker Caudell. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cornelia and a member of the Men’s Sunday School Class. He served his country proudly in the ... [Full Story »] 

Two arrested on drug charges

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Wednesday, December 30. 2009
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Two Baldwin residents were arrested on drug charges on Wednesday, Dec. 23, after the search of a residence located at 1102 Park Avenue, Baldwin.
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Qualifying ahead for Gillsville special election

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Wednesday, December 30. 2009
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A special election will be held in March to fill two seats on the Gillsville City Council. The election will be held to fill the positions of mayor, now held by Larry Poole, and two council seats, currently held by Tim House and Roy Turpin. The three seats were up for re-election this year but no one qualified.
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2009: Sports Review

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Wednesday, December 30. 2009
As 2009 draws to an end, there are countless events and moments that will be remembered. While locally, Banks County may not have such headliners like Brent Favre’s on again – off again retirement, or a Tiger Woods scandal there were plenty of important headlines from high school athletics, recreation sports and other community activities. ... [Full Story »] 

Trip home always welcome adventure

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Tuesday, December 29. 2009
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The arrival of Christmas means a traditional trek to my hometown. It’s not the only time during the year I make it back home — fortunately I don’t live that far away — but it seems to be becoming more difficult due to my ever-increasing work schedule.

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Atty. General gives OK to sale of BJC

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Tuesday, December 29. 2009
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Attorney General Thurbert Baker has given his approval for the sale of BJC Medical Center to Tennessee-based Restoration Healthcare. Officials expect the $7.1 million transaction to close by the end of January.
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Ollie Jane Ledford

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Monday, December 28. 2009
TALMO – Ollie Jane Ledford, 69, died Saturday, December 19, 2009. Born in Jackson County she was the daughter of the late Ollie Andrew and Lillie Self Ledford. She had lived in Jackson and Hall Counties all her life. She worked a number of years at Warren-Fetherbone Company and was a member of Faith Tabernacle Congregational Holiness Church. ... [Full Story »] 

Grapplers take fourth at Oconee

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Friday, December 25. 2009
It was a fourth place finish for the Banks County grapplers this weekend at the Oconee County Duals. The Mat Leopards were looking for a better finish before taking a break for the Christmas holiday, but fourth will do as Henry County placed first, followed by Oconee and Morgan County. Banks County wrestling returns on Jan. 2, as the Leopards ... [Full Story »] 

BCHS boys head into Christmas break 1-7

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Thursday, December 24. 2009
It was a battle for seventh place Monday morning as Banks County completed the third annual Holiday Classic sponsored by Community Bank and Trust. The Leopards went 1-2 in the tournament, picking up a win over Oglethorpe. Banks is 1-7 for the season as the boys enter Christmas break. Banks County returns in January with a region game against ... [Full Story »] 
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