Reports of two people getting bitten by dogs in the downtown area are the latest animal complaints reported to the Gillsville City Council.
At the city council meeting last week, Mayor Larry Poole asked the council to re-consider implementing the Hall County Animal Control ordinance due to dog problems in the city.
Council member Roy Turpin said: “I think we need to re-visit it. The city is eventually going to get sued over that dog biting somebody.”
Turpin said he had been told that two people had been bitten at a downtown business.
Council member Todd Dale pointed out some of the issues the council had when Hall County’s ordinance was considered the first time.
Dale said, “We need to look at the ordinance again before we vote on it.”
Poole said he would get each council member a copy of the Hall County ordinance for review and a decision would be made at a later date.
In other business last week, the city council set the millage rate at 0 mills for city residents. The gross millage rate for 2011-12 is 3.91 mills on each $1,000 of taxable property and is reduced to 0 mills due to a rollback. The rollback is made possible due to the receipt of sales tax proceeds.
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Man robbed at T/A Truck Stop
A truck driver said he was robbed in the parking lot of the T/A Truck Stop, Highway 441, Commerce, last week, according to an incident report filed at the Banks County Sheriff's Office.
A 46-year-old male truck driver stated that he was sitting in the cab of his tractor-trailer when a white male knocked on the cab and told him that someone had hit his trailer in the back, Sheriff Charles Chapman said.
Chapman said the alleged victim stated he exited his cab and went to the rear of his trailer and was approached by three other white males.
“The complainant stated they asked him if he had any money and he said yes,” Chapman said. “The complainant then stated that the males said to him, ‘I bet you don’t have any money,’ and then the complainant pulled his wallet out to show them he did have money and he stated that the males grabbed his money out of the wallet and ran off,” Chapman said. The amount of money in the wallet was reported to be $1,000.
The complainant told the deputy that the males ran across the road and then left in a van with an out-of-state license plate on it.
A 46-year-old male truck driver stated that he was sitting in the cab of his tractor-trailer when a white male knocked on the cab and told him that someone had hit his trailer in the back, Sheriff Charles Chapman said.
Chapman said the alleged victim stated he exited his cab and went to the rear of his trailer and was approached by three other white males.
“The complainant stated they asked him if he had any money and he said yes,” Chapman said. “The complainant then stated that the males said to him, ‘I bet you don’t have any money,’ and then the complainant pulled his wallet out to show them he did have money and he stated that the males grabbed his money out of the wallet and ran off,” Chapman said. The amount of money in the wallet was reported to be $1,000.
The complainant told the deputy that the males ran across the road and then left in a van with an out-of-state license plate on it.
Girlfriend get-away to Greenville, S.C.: Shopping, dining and entertainment make for perfect weekend destination
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 »]
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 »]
Lula Council agrees to map contracts
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 »]
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 »]
Homer pulls funding support for civic center
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 »]
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
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.
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.
The Nutcracker: ‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year’
BY SHERRY LEWIS
The 52nd season of Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker opened Thursday night at the Fox Theatre. The holiday extravaganza has been enchanting families for generations.
The young and young at heart were decked out in their finest attire and watched in awe as the elaborate sets, beautiful costumes, and exquisite dancing unfolded before our eyes. Yes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” as the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra provided the live music for the show. And children were mesmerized as snow began to fall during one of the production numbers. It was enchanting from the moment the curtain opened until the finale. [Full Story »]
The 52nd season of Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker opened Thursday night at the Fox Theatre. The holiday extravaganza has been enchanting families for generations.
The young and young at heart were decked out in their finest attire and watched in awe as the elaborate sets, beautiful costumes, and exquisite dancing unfolded before our eyes. Yes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” as the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra provided the live music for the show. And children were mesmerized as snow began to fall during one of the production numbers. It was enchanting from the moment the curtain opened until the finale. [Full Story »]
BOC calls for SPLOST election in March
In a called meeting on Monday, the Banks County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to allow the county election superintendent to call for a special election to be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, to allow the continuation of the one-cent special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST).
The current SPLOST is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2012, and the tax, if approved by the voters in March, will start Oct. 1, 2012.
Revenue is projected at $14.4 million, with the money to be used for projects in the county, as well as in Maysville, Gillsville, Lula, Alto, Baldwin and Homer. [Full Story »]
The current SPLOST is set to expire on Sept. 30, 2012, and the tax, if approved by the voters in March, will start Oct. 1, 2012.
Revenue is projected at $14.4 million, with the money to be used for projects in the county, as well as in Maysville, Gillsville, Lula, Alto, Baldwin and Homer. [Full Story »]
Grand opening planned at Willow Brook Senior Wellness
Northridge Medical Center will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Willow Brook Senior Wellness, a 12-bed in-patient unit dedicated to taking care of senior adults who suffer from depression, anxiety, unresolved grief, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
“Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 7, and drop by anytime between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. to tour Willow Brook,” said Tricia Massey, marketing director. “We will have our ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:15 p.m. Refreshments will be served and guests will be able to meet the staff and tour the new unit. Northridge has invested $1.2 million for this unit as a new service to senior adults not only in Jackson and Banks counties, but in outlying areas as well.
“When you come and see our new unit, not only will you be impressed with the look and feel of Willow Brook, but you will be most impressed with the quality of staff that has been hired. Dr. Mike Shah, a psychiatrist will lead the team as the medical director of Willow Brook. Crystal Hughes, a registered nurse, will be the nurse manager and program director overseeing the implementation of patient care. We also have a lot of other staff members who have mental health experience. This is a great team. We are so excited about offering this service to senior adults who often don’t get treated because friends and family do not want to drive to Atlanta, which is where the closest senior mental health unit is located.”
For more information, contact Tricia Massey (706-335-1180).
“Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 7, and drop by anytime between 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. to tour Willow Brook,” said Tricia Massey, marketing director. “We will have our ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:15 p.m. Refreshments will be served and guests will be able to meet the staff and tour the new unit. Northridge has invested $1.2 million for this unit as a new service to senior adults not only in Jackson and Banks counties, but in outlying areas as well.
“When you come and see our new unit, not only will you be impressed with the look and feel of Willow Brook, but you will be most impressed with the quality of staff that has been hired. Dr. Mike Shah, a psychiatrist will lead the team as the medical director of Willow Brook. Crystal Hughes, a registered nurse, will be the nurse manager and program director overseeing the implementation of patient care. We also have a lot of other staff members who have mental health experience. This is a great team. We are so excited about offering this service to senior adults who often don’t get treated because friends and family do not want to drive to Atlanta, which is where the closest senior mental health unit is located.”
For more information, contact Tricia Massey (706-335-1180).
BOE honors employees of the year
The Banks County Board of Education honored system employees of the year on Thursday.
Those recognized included: Kessie Black, Banks County Primary School Paraprofessional of the Year; Susan Oliver, Banks County High School Teacher of the Year and System Teacher of the Year; Michelle Moran, Banks County Elementary School Paraprofessional for the Year; Patsy Jordan, BCHS Paraprofessional of the Year; Steven Shedd, Banks County Middle School Teacher of the Year; Donald Hatfield, BCPS Classified Employee of the Year; Claire Good, BCMS Paraprofessional of the Year; Darrell Edenfield, BCES Classified Employee of the Year; Sam Mayfield, BCMS Classified Employee of the Year; Leigh Ann Perry, BCES Teacher of the Year; Thomas West, BCPS Teacher of the Year; and Rob Taylor, BCHS Classified Employee of the year.
Those recognized included: Kessie Black, Banks County Primary School Paraprofessional of the Year; Susan Oliver, Banks County High School Teacher of the Year and System Teacher of the Year; Michelle Moran, Banks County Elementary School Paraprofessional for the Year; Patsy Jordan, BCHS Paraprofessional of the Year; Steven Shedd, Banks County Middle School Teacher of the Year; Donald Hatfield, BCPS Classified Employee of the Year; Claire Good, BCMS Paraprofessional of the Year; Darrell Edenfield, BCES Classified Employee of the Year; Sam Mayfield, BCMS Classified Employee of the Year; Leigh Ann Perry, BCES Teacher of the Year; Thomas West, BCPS Teacher of the Year; and Rob Taylor, BCHS Classified Employee of the year.
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