Mary Frances Sewell (3-20-12)

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FLOWERY BRANCH - Mary Frances Sewell, 93, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Northridge Medical Center. She was born in Carnesville, the daughter of the late John Freeman and Ophelia Stevenson McConnell. She was a homemaker and a member of Nails Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Sewell was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Sewell. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

Indoor Skydiving, Zorb make for exciting Pigeon Forge get-away

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BY AMANDA MYLER

Pigeon Forge is my home away from home. I grew up going to the Great Smokey Mountains. It is interesting to see all of the changes that have taken place over the years. While many things have changed, some have stayed the same.

One thing that has been around since I was a child is the Flyaway Indoor Skydiving. I never was adventurous or brave enough to do indoor skydiving. Who knew having kids would make me both!

Jake, my ten year old son, was really excited about this, so Jacob and I went indoor skydiving with him. I was a little nervous about it but I did it for Jake. I ended up loving it and planning a return visit.

After a 15-minute class which goes over safety, hand signals, and possible dangers, we suited up. Jumpsuit, helmet, goggles all in place and we were ready to go. Once inside the tunnel, we practiced the proper way to fall. After a few practice falls, we were ready read for flight. [Full Story »] 

Tennis action: boys take loss; win for girls

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Tuesday, March 20. 2012
The Banks County High School boys tennis team played on the road in Fannin County last Tuesday and took a loss 3-2 for the second region match of the season. The girls team won 5-0 in Fannin County. The highlights of the match were the play of junior Jake Schaefer and senior Jacob Blalock earning both of the wins for Banks County. "It was ... [Full Story »] 

Becky Carlan to run for tax commissioner

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Tuesday, March 20. 2012
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Becky Wood Carlan has announced her intentions to run for tax commissioner of Banks County.

Carlan has been employed at the Jon Massey State Farm Insurance Agency in Commerce for the past 13 years. She is a licensed insurance agent and also serves as office manager for the agency. Her day to day activities are to assist clients with insurance needs and concerns, complete daily deposits and supervise and direct other employees.

Carlan is a native of Commerce and a 1994 graduate of Commerce High School. She holds an Associate Degree from Gainesville State College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from the University of Georgia, with a double major in Consumer Economics and Housing.

Carlan is married to Tim Carlan, a 1988 graduate of Banks County High School. They have two children, Ben, a third grader at Banks County Elementary School, and Brooke, a first grader at Banks County Primary School. The Carlans have resided in Homer for over eight years.

Carlan said that she is confident in her decision to run for tax commissioner of Banks County. She believes that her experience in customer service and insurance makes her uniquely qualified for the position. She is proud to call Banks County her home and said that she would consider it a privilege to serve its citizens.

R.T. Hardy (3-19-12)

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Tuesday, March 20. 2012
COLBERT – R.T. Hardy, 74, died early Monday morning, March 19, 2012, at the Ty Cobb Healthcare Center in Comer. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Ralph and Willie Mae Evans Hardy. Mr. Hardy was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Frank Hardy. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Beverly ... [Full Story »] 

Thomas Varner (3-18-12)

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Monday, March 19. 2012
MADISON, GA - Thomas ONeal Varner, 61, died Sunday, March 18, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Homer, the son of the late Felton and Etta Mae Ervin Varner. Mr. Varner was a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jean McCulloch Varner, Winder; daughter, Melissa Cox, Commerce; son, Johnny Ivey, Winder; and seven grandchildren. ... [Full Story »] 

Kathy Sears (3-15-12)

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Friday, March 16. 2012
HOMER - Kathy Sue Sears, 51, died Thursday, March 15, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Commerce, the daughter of Ray and Allene Anderson Sears of Homer. Survivors include daughters, Shannon Green (David) and Heather Sears, both of Homer; and grandchildren, Austin and Gatlin Green and Gaven Sears. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., ... [Full Story »] 

Hewell sets school record at track meet

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Thursday, March 15. 2012
The Banks County High School Leopards had a weak performance on Saturday at the Eagle Invitational held by East Jackson. However, Makayla Hewell set a new school record in the 3200 meter run. The Leopards rebounded at the Oglethorpe County meet this past Tuesday. BCHS was represented by only three girls at the meet and finished 4 out of 5 with ... [Full Story »] 

Hooper sworn in to serve on Gillsville council

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Thursday, March 15. 2012
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Rudese Hooper was sworn in to the Gillsville City Council at the March 6 meeting.

Hooper fills the vacant seat previously held by Richard Ferguson.

In other business at the monthly meeting:

•Mayor Larry Poole reported that the renters of the two city-owned buildings are working through parking issues at the rear of the buildings. Poole said the council would probably be asked to rezone the property or issue a variance on it. Councilman Roy Turpin said the owner of Jeannie’s Restaurant, one of the businesses in the city’s downtown buildings, wants to have the property at the rear of the buildings rezoned. Councilman Keith Segars said, “Don’t’ we have a zoning board to take a look at this?” The council agreed there was a zoning board, but they couldn’t remember who was on such board. Poole said the city and the business owner would have to come to terms on the amount to lease the property for parking. “The first figure that was thrown out, there was no way we could commit the city to that,” Poole said. Poole advised the council that he would check the minutes of the council meetings to see who is on the city’s zoning board. [Full Story »] 

Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show latest in family entertainment in Pigeon Forge

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Thursday, March 15. 2012
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A fun-filled dinner show that pits the Hatfields against the McCoys with plenty of singing and dancing that will bring smiles to the faces of adults and children alike is one of the newest shows in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

The show kicks off with a pre-show of banjo music as you finish up the hearty feast of creamy soup, fried chicken, pork barbecue, mash potatoes, pinto beans, corn bread, cole slaw and dessert. The Southern feast is wonderful and it goes well with sweet tea served in a Mason jar. As for the pre-show, the talented musicians get the audience ready for a toe-tapping night of old-fashioned entertainment.

The main show is interactive with the audience clapping their hands, stomping their feet and singing along. The audience cheers for the Hatfields and McCoys as they compete against each other in a musical show-down. When you check in, the hosts let you know which side of the family you are on. Our family was McCoys and we cheered along for them. There is a dual and banjo instrumental, clogging competition, old-fashioned barn dance and square dance, along with lots of comedy. [Full Story »] 
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