Doris Ledford

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008
Doris LeCroy Ledford, 70, of Commerce, died Monday, August 25, 2008, at her residence. Born on July 25, 1938, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late William David and Vera Ayers LeCroy. She was a receptionist at Roper Pump Company for 30 years and was also employed by Bobby Caudell Tool and Machine. She was a member of the Anchor ... [Full Story »] 

Ruby Caudell

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008
Ruby Grace Caudell, 79, of Homer, died Sunday, August 24, 2008, at her residence. Born in Franklin County on October 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Eurith Umbehand Robertson. She was an active member of the congregation of the original Damascus Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir, taught Vacation Bible ... [Full Story »] 

Alton Martin

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008
Alton Claude “Gas Man” Martin, 76, of Lula, died Monday, August 25, 2008, at his residence, following an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Hall County, he was the son of the late Claude J. and Mamie Lee Stewart Martin. He was retired from the City of Gainesville and was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Mr. Martin was ... [Full Story »] 

Murder suspect eludes capture

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Chris Bridges
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Tuesday, August 26. 2008
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A South Carolina man wanted for murder was in the Banks Crossing area Friday although the amount of time he was here remains in question.
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Lula denies proposed subdivision

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Sharon Hogan
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Monday, August 25. 2008
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The Lula City Council has denied a developer’s request to locate a subdivision in the city. No reason for the denial was given at the Aug. 21 meeting but city leaders told the developer a written list of the reasons would be given in the next seven days.

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Sen. Chambliss visits county

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Angela Gary
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Monday, August 25. 2008
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United States Senator Saxby Chambliss visited Banks County Saturday to give citizens a legislative update.
Chambliss has been traveling across the state during August to meet with citizens. He was at the Holiday Inn Express at Banks Crossing Saturday afternoon.

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Countdown nears end

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Friday, August 22. 2008
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When all was said done last Friday night, Banks County High School head football coach Blair Armstrong took just what he wanted from his team’s preseason scrimmage against Johnson High School of Gainesville. With two weeks remaining until the official season opener against Washington-Wilkes, Armstrong wanted to see where his team stood and ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County courts relocated

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Sharon Hogan
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Thursday, August 21. 2008
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All court offices located in the Banks County courthouse have been moved to a new location while the facility is renovated.
All of the Banks County court offices, including Superior Court, clerk of court, Magistrate Court, Probate Court and the District Attorney's office, have relocated their offices to the old county elementary school, located at 335 Evans Street, Homer.


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BCHS sees slight drop in ACT scores

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Jana Mitcham
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Thursday, August 21. 2008
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With 37 students tested in 2008, Banks County High School saw a slight drop in ACT scores. With a composite score of 18.6 on a scale of zero to a high score of 26, BCHS saw a decrease of 1.1 points over last year.


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Voters rightfully send fanatical Schaefer packing

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Chris Bridges
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Thursday, August 21. 2008
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Nancy Schaefer, who has represented the 50th District in the State Senate for the past three and a half years, was turned away for a bid for a third term by voters.
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