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Murnette Baird (02-23-15)
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Thursday, February 26. 2015
TOCCOA - Murnette Robinson Baird, 86, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015, at Landmark Hospital in Athens. Born July 15, 1928 in Edwardsville, Ala., she was the daughter of the late W. Frank and Hattie Bannister Robinson. She was the widow of Rev. Jabel Robert “J.R.” Baird Jr. Mrs. Baird was a homemaker and a resident of the Tates Creek ... [Full Story »]
BCSO assists Habersham County during shooting incident
Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed reported Monday that 12 BCSO personnel – including himself – provided assistance to the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday night.
Three people were killed during a domestic incident northwest of Clarkesville and Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell and deputy Bill Zigan were wounded.
Speed said his sworn personnel answered calls in the south part of Habersham County – from a line below Demorest to the Stephens County, White County and Hall County lines. Speed said his employees set up at the Baldwin Police Department.
Details on the shooting were released at a Georgia Bureau of Investigation press conference Monday afternoon. It was reported that a former law enforcement officer, Anthony Giaquinta, fatally shot his ex-wife and a man at the residence.
The GBI reported that Giaquinta was also shot during the gunfire with law enforcement officers. His body was reportedly found at the rear of the home.
Law enforcement officers were called to the home of a domestic dispute by the suspect’s teenage daughter, who fled the scene to call 9-1-1.
Three people were killed during a domestic incident northwest of Clarkesville and Habersham County Sheriff Joey Terrell and deputy Bill Zigan were wounded.
Speed said his sworn personnel answered calls in the south part of Habersham County – from a line below Demorest to the Stephens County, White County and Hall County lines. Speed said his employees set up at the Baldwin Police Department.
Details on the shooting were released at a Georgia Bureau of Investigation press conference Monday afternoon. It was reported that a former law enforcement officer, Anthony Giaquinta, fatally shot his ex-wife and a man at the residence.
The GBI reported that Giaquinta was also shot during the gunfire with law enforcement officers. His body was reportedly found at the rear of the home.
Law enforcement officers were called to the home of a domestic dispute by the suspect’s teenage daughter, who fled the scene to call 9-1-1.
Escape to winter wonderland in Door County, Wisconsin
BY ANGELA GARY
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first part in a series on travel to Door County, Wisconsin. Next week, join us as we discover the flavors of Door County, from cherries to cheese to coffee)
Take a winter boat ride through a frozen lake or a sleigh ride through a winter wonderland. What about ice fishing, snow mobile rides, cross country skiing and heading out on snow shoes for a hike. These are among the outdoor adventures awaiting visitors to Door County, Wisconsin, during the winter.
While Door County is a wonderful travel destination year-round, there is something magical about the winter-time. For Southerners who don’t get much or even any snow at all, it’s a great destination to head to in the winter.
A highlight of my visit to Door County was crossing “Death’s Door Passage” on the Washington Island Ferry Line ice breaker. “Death’s Door” is the water passage between the Door County peninsula and the islands to the north. This passage connects Green Bay to Lake Michigan. In the days when the Native Americans were crossing this passage, it was dangerous because the canoes used were small. This is when the passage was named “Death’s Door Passage.” [Full Story »]
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first part in a series on travel to Door County, Wisconsin. Next week, join us as we discover the flavors of Door County, from cherries to cheese to coffee)
Take a winter boat ride through a frozen lake or a sleigh ride through a winter wonderland. What about ice fishing, snow mobile rides, cross country skiing and heading out on snow shoes for a hike. These are among the outdoor adventures awaiting visitors to Door County, Wisconsin, during the winter.
While Door County is a wonderful travel destination year-round, there is something magical about the winter-time. For Southerners who don’t get much or even any snow at all, it’s a great destination to head to in the winter.
A highlight of my visit to Door County was crossing “Death’s Door Passage” on the Washington Island Ferry Line ice breaker. “Death’s Door” is the water passage between the Door County peninsula and the islands to the north. This passage connects Green Bay to Lake Michigan. In the days when the Native Americans were crossing this passage, it was dangerous because the canoes used were small. This is when the passage was named “Death’s Door Passage.” [Full Story »]
Maria Schereiber (02-19-15)
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Monday, February 23. 2015
MAYSVILLE - Maria Grams Schreiber, 84, entered into rest Thursday, February 19, 2015. Mrs. Schreiber was born in Gurschdorf Sudetenland Republic of Czechoslovakia, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa Grams, was a homemaker and a member of Saint Catherine Laboure’ Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Chris Rudio and her husband ... [Full Story »]
Thelma Brewer (02-20-15)
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Monday, February 23. 2015
LULA - Thelma Chambers Brewer, 97, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015. Born in Banks County on April 6, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Ada Chapman Chambers. Mrs. Brewer was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.C. “Bud” Brewer; sister, ... [Full Story »]
Banks County schools closed Friday; 821 still without power
Banks County schools are closed Friday due to the winter weather. Employees are asked to report at 8 a.m.
Jackson Electric Membership Corp. (JEMC) is reporting 821 power outages still in Banks County as a result of Tuesday's ice storm.
Jackson EMC had restored power to all but 6,491 customers in its ten-county coverage area as of 5 p.m., a company update states. There were 69,509 outages since the start of the storm.
"We have more than 638 outside workers addressing these remaining outages and hope to have the bulk of them restored today; however, some isolated outages may take more time," an email reads.
A Georgia Power representative said outages from Tuesday’s storm were cleared up Wednesday night.
Jackson Electric Membership Corp. (JEMC) is reporting 821 power outages still in Banks County as a result of Tuesday's ice storm.
Jackson EMC had restored power to all but 6,491 customers in its ten-county coverage area as of 5 p.m., a company update states. There were 69,509 outages since the start of the storm.
"We have more than 638 outside workers addressing these remaining outages and hope to have the bulk of them restored today; however, some isolated outages may take more time," an email reads.
A Georgia Power representative said outages from Tuesday’s storm were cleared up Wednesday night.
2,317 remain without power; shelters open
2,317 Banks County residents remain without power following an ice storm Tuesday. A shelter has been set up to offer assistance to those without power.
The Red Cross shelter has been opened at Nails Creek Baptist Church at 2743 Highway 51 N., Homer. Warm food and overnight stays will be available. The shelter will be open until further notice.
The Red Cross has also opened a shelter at the Commerce Civic Center and at Cornelia Baptist Church.
“We still have approximately six trees with lines that can't be moved until the lines are moved,” public safety director Deidra Moore said Wednesday afternoon. “One is on Yonah Homer near Louden Ridge where the road is closed. At the height of the storm, we had over 82 roads impacted and several lines down. The 911 Center took 1,198 calls in a 12-hour period and entered over 140 calls for service during the first 12 hours.”
Banks County schools will be closed Thursday. Staff is asked to report to work at 10 a.m.
The Red Cross shelter has been opened at Nails Creek Baptist Church at 2743 Highway 51 N., Homer. Warm food and overnight stays will be available. The shelter will be open until further notice.
The Red Cross has also opened a shelter at the Commerce Civic Center and at Cornelia Baptist Church.
“We still have approximately six trees with lines that can't be moved until the lines are moved,” public safety director Deidra Moore said Wednesday afternoon. “One is on Yonah Homer near Louden Ridge where the road is closed. At the height of the storm, we had over 82 roads impacted and several lines down. The 911 Center took 1,198 calls in a 12-hour period and entered over 140 calls for service during the first 12 hours.”
Banks County schools will be closed Thursday. Staff is asked to report to work at 10 a.m.
Schools remain closed, 3,077 still without power
Banks County schools remain closed today (Wednesday) following an ice storm that left 60 percent of Banks County residents without power on Tuesday. This morning, as of 8 a.m., 3,077 county residences remain without power.
Jackson EMC has been working through the night on the outages that resulted from Monday’s ice storm. JEMC currently has 29,742 customers in its service area still out of power. Jackson EMC crews and 105 additional line crews from contractors and other electric cooperatives as far away as Virginia and Alabama will continue to work today to restore power.
“Since the storm hit, we have restored power to 46,258 customers, but we understand the anxiousness of those still waiting for their power to come on, said Chip Jakins, JEMC president/CEO. "Our goal is to restore most Jackson EMC customers’ power by the end of the day, conditions permitting."
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Jackson EMC has been working through the night on the outages that resulted from Monday’s ice storm. JEMC currently has 29,742 customers in its service area still out of power. Jackson EMC crews and 105 additional line crews from contractors and other electric cooperatives as far away as Virginia and Alabama will continue to work today to restore power.
“Since the storm hit, we have restored power to 46,258 customers, but we understand the anxiousness of those still waiting for their power to come on, said Chip Jakins, JEMC president/CEO. "Our goal is to restore most Jackson EMC customers’ power by the end of the day, conditions permitting."
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Lady Leopards heading to Jefferson for state tourney
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Tuesday, February 17. 2015
Leopards facing familiar foe in first round of playoffs
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Tuesday, February 17. 2015
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