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Nathan Norton (11-30-11)
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Wednesday, November 30. 2011
DANIELSVILLE – Nathan Norton, 75, died Wednesday morning, November 30, 2011, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Banks County, he was the son of the late Noah and Belle Savage Norton. He was a semi-retired subcontractor with Alltel, was employed part-time as a caretaker with Rossie Lake Branch Farms in Bishop, and was a veteran of the ... [Full Story »]
Boys' basketball team makes a difference with Feed the Children program
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Wednesday, November 30. 2011
The Banks County High School boys’ basketball team helped out over the Thanksgiving break at the Get Real Ministries Grace Point sports complex. The team helped unload a transfer truck from the Feed the Children international charity. Founded in 1979, Feed The Children is consistently ranked as one of the largest international charities in ... [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 »]
Moise McDonald (11-28-11)
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Wednesday, November 30. 2011
ATLANTA - Moise Coker McDonald, 85, died Monday, November 28, 2011, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on February 2, 1926, in Homer, the daughter of the late William Lee and Della Hill Coker. Mrs. McDonald was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Edward McDonald; and a brother, Robert Lee Coker. She was a retired ... [Full Story »]
Bray Adams (11-27-11)
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Tuesday, November 29. 2011
LULA - Bray David Adams, infant son of John and Davida Lack Adams of Lula, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Bray was preceded in death by his, maternal grandfather, David Lack. Baby Adams was born on Sunday, November 27, 2011. In addition to his parents survivors include sisters, Jaylyn Lack, ... [Full Story »]
Emory Ginn (11-27-11)
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Tuesday, November 29. 2011
WINTERVILLE - Emory Donald Ginn, 81, of Winterville passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011. He attended Spoken Word Church in Lula. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served in the Korean War. Don was an avid Harley rider and a member of the Athens HOG Chapter. He was a songwriter and musician and loved to travel. Survivors include his son, ... [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).
Holly Jolly Holiday: Christmas comes alive at Callaway Gardens
Hearing the exclamations of delight from young and old alike as they ride through the country-side as Christmas scenes come to life with sparking lights, holiday music and animation. Toy soliders line the roadway, a giant poinsettia archway goes across the pathway and the 12 days of Christmas come to life before your eyes. Visitors join with the others on the Holly Jolly Trolley to sing classic Christmas carols as they take in the sparking lights and Christmas scenes.
Watching a 4-year-old hug Frosty the Snowman and dance with him at the Christmas Village before he heads over to visit with Father Christmas and tell him what he wants for Christmas. With a smile, the little one tells Santa he wants “some presents” for Christmas.
Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga., offers something every season but Christmas is especially magical with Fantasy in Lights, which is featured through Dec. 30. More than eight million sparkling lights and more than one dozen holiday scenes make up the spectacular Fantasy in Lights.
Fantasy in Lights offers the opportunity to drive through in your own vehicle or ride on the trolley. The trolley is a great option because you hear the narration with details on the scenes, as well as Christmas carols. You also get an up-close and personal look at the scenes. Blankets are located on the trolley for those colder evenings. [Full Story »]
Watching a 4-year-old hug Frosty the Snowman and dance with him at the Christmas Village before he heads over to visit with Father Christmas and tell him what he wants for Christmas. With a smile, the little one tells Santa he wants “some presents” for Christmas.
Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Ga., offers something every season but Christmas is especially magical with Fantasy in Lights, which is featured through Dec. 30. More than eight million sparkling lights and more than one dozen holiday scenes make up the spectacular Fantasy in Lights.
Fantasy in Lights offers the opportunity to drive through in your own vehicle or ride on the trolley. The trolley is a great option because you hear the narration with details on the scenes, as well as Christmas carols. You also get an up-close and personal look at the scenes. Blankets are located on the trolley for those colder evenings. [Full Story »]
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.
BCHS hosts D Marlow Duals
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Monday, November 21. 2011
The Banks County High School Wrestling program hosted it first ever tournament on Saturday November 19 in the high school gym. Named the D. Marlow Duals, the event featured a tournament hosting area high schools to compete on four mats. "We, as a staff, want to thank Dennis and Debbie Marlow for the work they put in years ago that afforded us ... [Full Story »]
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