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‘JB’ Parker II (6-17-11)
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Tuesday, June 21. 2011
MAYSVILLE – James Bill “JB” Parker II, 29, died Friday, June 17, 2011. Born on October 20, 1981, he was the son of James B. Parker of Maysville and June D. Parker of Frostproof, Fla. Paternal grandparents the late Mr. and Mrs. JD and Katherine Parker of Maysville. Maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. AJ and Reba Dubberly of Frostproof, Fla. ... [Full Story »]
Ida Pruitt (6-19-11)
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Monday, June 20. 2011
HOMER - Ida Mildred Pruitt, 58 died Sunday, June 19, 2011 at a private nursing facility. Born in Jackson County on February 16, 1953, she was the daughter of Virginia Poole Pruitt of Homer and the late J.W. Pruitt. Miss Pruitt was retired from Fieldale Farms and was a member of Charity Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family. ... [Full Story »]
Dorothy Tatum (6-18-11)
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Monday, June 20. 2011
HOOVER, ALA. - Dorothy Wood Tatum, 90, formerly of Homer, died on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Born on August 27, 1920, in Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Marion Henry and Ethel Jane Cunningham Wood. She was a member of the Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hunter, Ala. Dorothy loved spending time with her family. Survivors include a ... [Full Story »]
Egbert Estes (6-14-11)
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Monday, June 20. 2011
HOMER – Egbert Washington Estes, 96, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at his residence. Born in Atlanta, he was the son of Egbert Washington Estes Sr. and Lena Bell Estes. Mr. Estes was a member of the Decatur First United Methodist Church, Benevolent Order of Elks, the American Legion and was a United States Army veteran, serving his country in ... [Full Story »]
Mary Grizzle (6-14-11)
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Wednesday, June 15. 2011
LAWRENCEVILLE - Mary Rylee Grizzle, 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Maria Grizzle, Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Melba and Steve Spanks, Lawrenceville; brothers, David and Jean Rylee, Between, Ga. and Ralph Rylee, Lilburn; sisters, Linda and John Steele, Monroe, and Ruth ... [Full Story »]
Blue Ridge, Ellijay offer scenic beauty, outdoor adventure and more
Picking strawberries in an orchard overlooking the mountainside, riding a train through the North Georgia countryside, shopping for treasures and antiques in Blue Ridge and Ellijay and enjoying meals prepared with farm fresh ingredients.
A recent weekend visit to the North Georgia mountains included plenty of relaxation and adventures in the scenic towns of Blue Ridge and Ellijay.
In Blue Ridge, kick off your visit with a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, which gives a nice relaxing train ride that provides a great view of the mountains and countryside. Kids and adults alike will enjoy a sightseeing adventure on the train. Rail and river adventures, fall foliage tours and the Santa train are among the excursions offered. [Full Story »]
A recent weekend visit to the North Georgia mountains included plenty of relaxation and adventures in the scenic towns of Blue Ridge and Ellijay.
In Blue Ridge, kick off your visit with a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, which gives a nice relaxing train ride that provides a great view of the mountains and countryside. Kids and adults alike will enjoy a sightseeing adventure on the train. Rail and river adventures, fall foliage tours and the Santa train are among the excursions offered. [Full Story »]
Updated: Baldwin budget finance director seeks secrecy in budget process; tax hike possible
The Baldwin City Council will meet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. to again discuss the town’s 2012 budget, although officials had been pressured by town finance director Karen Degges to keep the budget process secret.
Under the current draft budget, the city is looking to increase spending by 8.3 percent, a move that would likely force a tax hike. Among the increased spending is more money for administrative positions, including a city administrator at $60,000 per year, a part-time administrative assistant and taking a part-time finance analyst to full-time.
But Baldwin’s budget process so far has been confused by Degges efforts to keep both the public and media at bay. The council held a highly unusual called meeting at 7 a.m. last Saturday morning to discuss the budget. The timing was apparently a move to keep the discussions secret.
A Banks County News reporter showed up and was met with a hostile reception by Degges. The finance director refused to give the reporter copies of the proposed budget, saying it was secret, a clear violation of state law. The reporter eventually got a copy of an overview sheet, but Degges waited until after the meeting to hand out details to council members to avoid giving the media a copy.
Monday, Degges sent an email to the council complaining about the media showing up Saturday.
"Saturday's meeting was more challenging than I had hoped it would be, with the unexpected attendance by the media (after they said they would not be there at last Thursday's work session,)” Degges wrote.
Degges also pushed the council to cancel Thursday’s meeting to allow her to meet in small groups with council members in an effort to avoid having to have a public budget meeting.
"It's going to be very difficult to have another public meeting…. and go into the level of detail that will be needed to examine potential budget cuts and or tax increases....,” Degges wrote in her Monday email. “It will be inflammatory enough in the paper to have her print (as I am expecting) that staff has asked for an additional $150,000 in funding, which will require a 2.5 tax mil increase." [Full Story »]
Under the current draft budget, the city is looking to increase spending by 8.3 percent, a move that would likely force a tax hike. Among the increased spending is more money for administrative positions, including a city administrator at $60,000 per year, a part-time administrative assistant and taking a part-time finance analyst to full-time.
But Baldwin’s budget process so far has been confused by Degges efforts to keep both the public and media at bay. The council held a highly unusual called meeting at 7 a.m. last Saturday morning to discuss the budget. The timing was apparently a move to keep the discussions secret.
A Banks County News reporter showed up and was met with a hostile reception by Degges. The finance director refused to give the reporter copies of the proposed budget, saying it was secret, a clear violation of state law. The reporter eventually got a copy of an overview sheet, but Degges waited until after the meeting to hand out details to council members to avoid giving the media a copy.
Monday, Degges sent an email to the council complaining about the media showing up Saturday.
"Saturday's meeting was more challenging than I had hoped it would be, with the unexpected attendance by the media (after they said they would not be there at last Thursday's work session,)” Degges wrote.
Degges also pushed the council to cancel Thursday’s meeting to allow her to meet in small groups with council members in an effort to avoid having to have a public budget meeting.
"It's going to be very difficult to have another public meeting…. and go into the level of detail that will be needed to examine potential budget cuts and or tax increases....,” Degges wrote in her Monday email. “It will be inflammatory enough in the paper to have her print (as I am expecting) that staff has asked for an additional $150,000 in funding, which will require a 2.5 tax mil increase." [Full Story »]
Mae Carlan (6-12-11)
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Monday, June 13. 2011
MAYSVILLE – Mae Parr Carlan, 79, died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the Northridge Medical Center in Commerce. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Inez Parr and was the widow of Hoyt Carlan. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin and Becky Carlan, Maysville and Wesley and Dottie Carlan, Homer: grandson, ... [Full Story »]
Ruth P. Bingham (6-10-11)
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Friday, June 10. 2011
MAYSVILLE — Mrs. Ruth P. Bingham, 88, died on Friday, June 10, 2011, at her residence. Born in Otto, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Howell and Cora Ledford Parr and was the widow of Fred Joel Bingham. Survivors include children, Gretchen Gibson, Carol Patrick and the Rev. Winfred Bingham, all of Maysville; nine grandchildren; 13 ... [Full Story »]
Lady Leopards prepare for July schedule
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Tuesday, June 7. 2011
The Banks County High School Lady Leopards softball team will get a jump on the upcoming 2011 season when they compete as a summer league team next month. Coach Dean Goodwin said the team is set to begin practice and will continue working until the Georgia High School Association “dead week,” in which no activities are allowed the first ... [Full Story »]
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