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Johnnie Mae Pace (8-28-13)
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Thursday, August 29. 2013
COMMERCE - Johnnie Mae Pace, 76, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. She was born in Maysville. Survivors include her husband, Verner Pace, Commerce; sons, James Douglas Austin, Lexington, and Mark (Jenda) Austin, Royston; daughters, Lisa (Johnny) Meadows, Lexington, Vickie (Billy) O'Bryant, Texas, and Misty Dawn French, Texas; sisters, ... [Full Story »]
Mayor’s race set in Homer
When qualifying ended at 4 p.m. Wednesday for town elections, a mayor’s race was set in Homer.
Incumbent Doug Cheek and Martha Cotton will be on the ballot in the Nov. 5 election.
Five at-large council seats are also on the ballot for Nov. 5. However, since only five people qualified for the seats, an election won’t be necessary for the city council positions.
Those to qualify for city council were: Incumbents Cliff Hill, Jerry Payne and Chris Tucker, along with David Dunson and Sandra Garrison. Incumbents Betty Borders and Anthony Sullivan did not seek re-election.
Incumbent Doug Cheek and Martha Cotton will be on the ballot in the Nov. 5 election.
Five at-large council seats are also on the ballot for Nov. 5. However, since only five people qualified for the seats, an election won’t be necessary for the city council positions.
Those to qualify for city council were: Incumbents Cliff Hill, Jerry Payne and Chris Tucker, along with David Dunson and Sandra Garrison. Incumbents Betty Borders and Anthony Sullivan did not seek re-election.
Leopards to kick off season against East Jackson
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Wednesday, August 28. 2013
The Banks County High School Leopards take to the field this Friday night to open the regular varsity football season at East Jackson Comprehensive High School. The game will be at EJCHS.
Exploring Georgia: Spa visit, dining, location make Omni Hotel perfect for girlfriend get-away to Atlanta
Looking for a fun girlfriend getway in the city with a spa visit and dining on the agenda at a wonderful hotel that is conveniently located to lots of attractions? If so, head to the Omni Hotel & Resort at the CNN Center in Atlanta for a fun-filled trip.
Serenity Spa is now open at the hotel and it offers some wonderful treatments, including an 80-minute hot stone therapy massage and an 80-minute Serenity signature massage. Serenity is a retreat that allows guests to escape from everyday stresses and leave refreshed. The treatments and therapies are designed to offer a “unique mind, body and soul experience.”
On a recent visit, I had a relaxing and rejuvenating visit to the spa where I had an amazing hot stone massage. The spa provides a soothing get-away where you relax as soon as you slip into your robe and get comfortable in the relaxation room. [Full Story »]
Serenity Spa is now open at the hotel and it offers some wonderful treatments, including an 80-minute hot stone therapy massage and an 80-minute Serenity signature massage. Serenity is a retreat that allows guests to escape from everyday stresses and leave refreshed. The treatments and therapies are designed to offer a “unique mind, body and soul experience.”
On a recent visit, I had a relaxing and rejuvenating visit to the spa where I had an amazing hot stone massage. The spa provides a soothing get-away where you relax as soon as you slip into your robe and get comfortable in the relaxation room. [Full Story »]
Early deadlines for next week’s issue
The Banks County News will have early deadlines for next week’s issue due to the Labor Day holiday.
The ad and news deadline will be noon on Friday.
The Banks County News office in Homer will be closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.
The ad and news deadline will be noon on Friday.
The Banks County News office in Homer will be closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday.
Cam Crow (8-25-13)
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Tuesday, August 27. 2013
MAYSVILLE – Cam Rawlings Crow, 18, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born August 22, 1995, in Gainesville, the son of Charles R. and Tammy Meeks Crow. He attended Gainesville Adult Learning Center School and was a member of Sugar Hill Baptist Church. Survivors in ... [Full Story »]
Judge Charles G. Brewer (8-20-13)
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Thursday, August 22. 2013
SWAINSBORO - Judge Charles G. Brewer, 88, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the Emanuel Medical Center. He was a native of Banks County, an honor graduate of Banks County High School and entered the United States Navy in 1943, serving for 32 years during World War II, the Pacific Conflict, Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict, as a Master Chief. ... [Full Story »]
Softball team earns honors in area tourneys
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Wednesday, August 21. 2013
The Banks County High School fast-pitch softball team earned two wins recently in the Lanier Point Invitational Tournament. BCHS defeated East Hall 8-5 and also recorded a13-2 win against Rabun County. “We had a good win against East Hall, a region opponent," said coach Tony Bowen. REGION BEGINS BCHS played host to region foe Fannin County ... [Full Story »]
Exploring Georgia: Longest urban rafting experience found in Columbus
BY SHERRY LEWIS
It’s exciting! It exhilarating! It’s the longest urban rafting in the world, and it’s in Columbus, Georgia.
In May, a longtime vision and a lot of hard work between both public and private partners became a reality. Now rafting and kayaking enthusiasts from near and far are experiencing the ride of their lives on the Chattahoochee River. The course has been described to be “wild as Colorado and as warm as Costa Rica.”
The course consists of over five class 4+ rapids and several other smaller rapids. The biggest distinction between this river and other rivers is the volume of water. For comparison, the rapids on the Ocoee River can reach up to 1,100 cubic feet per second in volume, while the rapids at the Chattahoochee can reach up to 13,000 cubic feet per second in volume. This makes the rapids the largest south of Canada and east of the Colorado. [Full Story »]
It’s exciting! It exhilarating! It’s the longest urban rafting in the world, and it’s in Columbus, Georgia.
In May, a longtime vision and a lot of hard work between both public and private partners became a reality. Now rafting and kayaking enthusiasts from near and far are experiencing the ride of their lives on the Chattahoochee River. The course has been described to be “wild as Colorado and as warm as Costa Rica.”
The course consists of over five class 4+ rapids and several other smaller rapids. The biggest distinction between this river and other rivers is the volume of water. For comparison, the rapids on the Ocoee River can reach up to 1,100 cubic feet per second in volume, while the rapids at the Chattahoochee can reach up to 13,000 cubic feet per second in volume. This makes the rapids the largest south of Canada and east of the Colorado. [Full Story »]
Lula recognizes men for removing vandalism at park
The Lula City Council recognized two Home Depot workers Monday night for their work in addressing vandalism at the Lula Veterans Park. Reece Gilmer and Marshall Smith were presented a proclamation from the mayor and council expressing appreciation for the donation of their time and talent by removing graffiti at the Veterans Park.
In other business at the meeting Monday night, the council:
•named the following citizens Yard of the Month recipients: Anita Collins, Courtney Thomas, Caroline McCravy, Cary Thrailkill and Adam Nix. [Full Story »]
In other business at the meeting Monday night, the council:
•named the following citizens Yard of the Month recipients: Anita Collins, Courtney Thomas, Caroline McCravy, Cary Thrailkill and Adam Nix. [Full Story »]
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