Girlfriend get-away to Greenville, S.C.: Shopping, dining and entertainment make for perfect weekend destination

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BY SHERRY LEWIS

Every now and then, a lady needs to get away from it all. I can’t think of a better way, than to spend a few days with a good friend in a city filled with southern charm.

Casey Vanderburg and I recently headed north to Greenville, S.C., and what we found was unforgettable. This is a city filled with a natural beauty of the upcountry. We strolled around the beautiful Falls Park on the Reedy and the Liberty Bridge, a 355-foot pedestrian walkway overlooking the historic waterfall in the vibrant downtown. That was only the beginning. There’s an abundance of fine dining, a variety of shopping options, and first class entertainment. It’s the perfect place for a girlfriends’ getaway.

While strolling through this picturesque city, we began to look for the Mice on Main. In 2000, as a senior class project, Jim Ryan proposed the idea of installing a family of nine unique mice sculptures in surprising places along Main Street. His original idea spun from the book, “Goodnight Moon,” and there are nine mice pictured in that story. [Full Story »] 

Burglary reported at Banks church

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Monday, December 26. 2011
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A burglary was discovered at Nails Creek Baptist Church on Dec. 22 by a member of the church.

The burglary gained entry into the church by pushing out an air condition unit in the window. Cash was taken from a filing cabinet in the church.

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $300 reward to any person with information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for this crime.

Wendell Reems (12-24-11)

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Monday, December 26. 2011
BALDWIN - Wendell Voyce Reems, 71 died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born in Banks County on November 24, 1940, he was a son of the late Inez Norton Reems and Ruben Reems. Mr. Reems was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church and was retired from the road department. He served his country proudly in the United ... [Full Story »] 

‘Simon’ Simmons (12-23-11)

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Monday, December 26. 2011
BALDWIN - Dwayne "Simon" Simmons, 63 died Friday, December 23, 2011. Born in Habersham County on October 26, 1948, he was a son of Beatrice Norton Simmons and the late William Simmons. Simon was a fanatic Georgia Bulldogs fan and spent many Saturdays gathered around the television with his sons supporting the Dawgs. He was also a former youth ... [Full Story »] 

Lydia Bruce (12-24-11)

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Monday, December 26. 2011
COMMERCE - Lydia Elizabeth Bruce, 89, died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Northridge Health and Rehab Center. She was born in Clarke County, the daughter of the late Early and Lois Wade Seay. She was a member of Homer Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Bruce was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Bruce. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

Leopards take win at Morgan County tourney

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Tuesday, December 20. 2011
The Banks County Leopards mat men competed in the Morgan County Christmas Tournament this past week and came home with top honors scoring 238 points. Morgan County placed second with 223.50 points and Oconee County third with 220 points. A total of 12 teams competed for the title. The Leopards had two first place finishers in the tournament, ... [Full Story »] 

Lula Council agrees to map contracts

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Tuesday, December 20. 2011
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The Lula City Council approved several expenditures aimed at mapping out parts of the city’s wastewater treatment plant, which went online earlier this year.

The city agreed at the council meeting Monday night to have the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission use its GIS and GPS technology to chart where the mainline runs from the old pond to the new plant, as well as document the location of the relative valves. The total cost for the projects is $820.

“We know where everything is now,” Mayor Milton Turner said. “But as time goes on and everything is covered up, if we have this done, people here after us can walk right in and find it.” [Full Story »] 

Benjamin Abernathy (12-15-11)

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Friday, December 16. 2011
LULA - Benjamin Ralph Abernathy, 80, of Lula, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born October 25, 1931 in the village of Chicopee in Hall County, Georgia. He was the son of the late Henry Abernathy and Mazie Lawrence Abernathy. He was a member of the Gillsville Baptist Church and also ... [Full Story »] 

Homer pulls funding support for civic center

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Wednesday, December 14. 2011
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The Homer City Council withdrew its funding support for the downtown development authority in regards to any lease of the Herbert Garrison Civic Center.

The council’s vote, taken at its regular December meeting on Tuesday, followed brief discussion on the issue that members have tabled for months in hopes the authority and the property’s multiple owners could achieve a deal.

Ultimately, new information related to unpaid property taxes, which date back to 2009, prompted the council’s unanimous decision. About $775 is owed on the civic center located at 193 Sycamore Street, according to county records.

“I certainly don’t think we can do anything on it if there are (tax) liabilities,” said councilman Chris Tucker. [Full Story »] 

Whiting announces resignation as Gillsville City Clerk

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Tuesday, December 13. 2011
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Gillsville city clerk Paula Whiting plans to resign at the end of this year. Whiting’s last day with the city will be Dec. 31.

The announcement was made at the city council meeting last week.

In other business at the meeting:

•the council approved the first reading of the tax rollback ordinance. The second reading will he held at the January 2 council meeting.

•Mayor Larry Poole reported that the plumbing repairs at the city park building were complete and the total cost was $1,400.

•Poole reported that signs prohibiting the use of alcoholic beverage in the park have been purchased and will be installed in the next few days.

•Poole advised the council that interest is continuing to be expressed in the lease of another one of the city’s downtown buildings. “At this point two individuals are exploring using the building, but the council has not been presented with specific offers for consideration,” Poole said.
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