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Wilma Hill (04-27-15)
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Tuesday, April 28. 2015
HOMER - Wilma Jean Perdue Hill, 76, died Monday, April 27, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mrs. Hill was born in Gillsville, the daughter of the late John and Rhodia Wilson Perdue. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and was a retired hairdresser. Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Douglas ... [Full Story »]
State patrol issue on April 28 BOC agenda
The proposed state patrol post in Banks County will be on the agenda of the April 28 Banks County Board of Commissioners meeting, to be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Annex Building.
At an earlier meeting, the commissioners heard from citizens in support of a state patrol post locating in the county.
The state patrol issue is on the April 28 agenda two times. First, it is listed under public comment with Gary Clark listed to speak. The issue is on the agenda a second time as the last item on the agenda, following a closed session to discuss “personnel and land acquisition/disposal.”
At an earlier meeting, the commissioners heard from citizens in support of a state patrol post locating in the county.
The state patrol issue is on the April 28 agenda two times. First, it is listed under public comment with Gary Clark listed to speak. The issue is on the agenda a second time as the last item on the agenda, following a closed session to discuss “personnel and land acquisition/disposal.”
Billy Gowder (04-26-15)
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Monday, April 27. 2015
ATHENS - Billy Gowder, 83, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015. A native of Banks County, Mr. Gowder was the last surviving child of the late Lon and Emma Gowder. He was preceded in death by sisters, Susie Mae Martin, Wortie Lee Haynes, Lorene Hoard Toney, Fredna Ash Jackson, and Esther Whitlock; and brothers, Maxie Gowder and Grover “Dee” ... [Full Story »]
Gloyd Ayers (04-24-15)
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Monday, April 27. 2015
STOKESDALE, N.C. - Gloyd L. Ayers, 79, died Friday, April 24, 2015, at Beacon Place. Mr. Ayers was born in Homer, the son of the late Era Sterling and Mamie White Ayers. He was a United States Army veteran and was retired from Reliance Electric. Survivors include a daughter, Sherrie Wyrick, Stokesdale, N.C.; son, David Ayers, Greensboro, N.C.; ... [Full Story »]
Margaret Lacy (04-23-15)
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Saturday, April 25. 2015
COMMERCE - Margaret Purcell Lacy, 92, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015. She was born in Banks County, the daughter of the late C.D. and Ruth (Powers) Purcell. Mrs. Lacy was preceded in death by her husband, James Lacy; daughter, Jimmie Lacy Brown; and brother, Hoyt Purcell. Survivors include a daughter, Jayne (Randy) Lackey, Ila; ... [Full Story »]
Charles Neisler Jr. (04-22-15)
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Thursday, April 23. 2015
Walter Neisler was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. He was born in Banks County on March 14, 1929, the son of the late Charles Walter Neisler Sr. and Jessie Virginia Brown Neisler. We know he is reunited with his parents and other siblings. Mr. Neisler was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Neisler; and sisters, Sybil ... [Full Story »]
Second annual Festival of Arts planned
The second annual Festival of Arts event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Homer on the historic courthouse square.
Artists include: Alex Chambers, Kip Ramey, Coralie Hardman Ramey, Mary Hardman, Scott Peppers, Ferguson Family Pottery, “Capman,” Phyllis McClure, Hannah White, Peggy Cain, Steve Turpin and more.
New Salem United Methodist Church will be offering sausage biscuits, BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs and “all the fixings.”
Southern Highlands Band will be performing from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. CD’s will be available for purchase.
For vendor application or more information, call Scott Peppers at 706-870-4310.
Artists include: Alex Chambers, Kip Ramey, Coralie Hardman Ramey, Mary Hardman, Scott Peppers, Ferguson Family Pottery, “Capman,” Phyllis McClure, Hannah White, Peggy Cain, Steve Turpin and more.
New Salem United Methodist Church will be offering sausage biscuits, BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs and “all the fixings.”
Southern Highlands Band will be performing from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. CD’s will be available for purchase.
For vendor application or more information, call Scott Peppers at 706-870-4310.
Relaxation…Reflection…Rejuvenation...Head to Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., for a perfect beach get-away
BY ANGELA GARY
Relaxing on the balcony of our beach-front condo on a lounge chair looking out into the ocean as the waves crash against the shore. Heading out to the balcony each morning and evening to catch the sun set and rise from our front row seat to the amazing natural beauty before us.
Our stay at Villas at Santa Rosa Beach, a ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rental property in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., was a wonderful time of relaxation, reflection and rejuvenation. As soon as we entered our second-floor unit, we were swept away by the large spacious area, the bright, colorful beach décor and furnishings and our balcony looking out over the ocean.
We had four bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, laundry room and three bathrooms. It was very spacious but it was the balcony where we spent much of our time enjoying the views of the white sand and turquoise waters that this area of Florida is known for. [Full Story »]
Relaxing on the balcony of our beach-front condo on a lounge chair looking out into the ocean as the waves crash against the shore. Heading out to the balcony each morning and evening to catch the sun set and rise from our front row seat to the amazing natural beauty before us.
Our stay at Villas at Santa Rosa Beach, a ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rental property in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., was a wonderful time of relaxation, reflection and rejuvenation. As soon as we entered our second-floor unit, we were swept away by the large spacious area, the bright, colorful beach décor and furnishings and our balcony looking out over the ocean.
We had four bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, laundry room and three bathrooms. It was very spacious but it was the balcony where we spent much of our time enjoying the views of the white sand and turquoise waters that this area of Florida is known for. [Full Story »]
Banks under tornado watch until 8 p.m.
Banks County, along with 26 other Georgia counties, is under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. this evening (Monday).
The storms could bring hail or damaging winds, as well as flooding.
"Continue to monitor your weather devices to track the latest on this storm," public safety officials state.
The storms could bring hail or damaging winds, as well as flooding.
"Continue to monitor your weather devices to track the latest on this storm," public safety officials state.
Deputy injured on I-85
Gary Lynn Patterson, 32, of China Grove, NC was arrested Sunday evening after he struck a Banks County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle that was parked in the median at mile marker 154. Deputy Layfield was operating stationary LIDAR when Patterson’s 2005 Kenworth travelled off the roadway and struck the front end of the patrol unit.
Deputy Jason Layfield was standing outside of his vehicle when he observed the truck approaching. He attempted to escape from the collision but was unable to avoid it. Deputy Layfield was struck by his patrol unit after it was struck by the tractor trailer. He was then thrown further down the median from the initial crash site.
Patterson left the scene and was later found at Travelers Center of America by Georgia State Patrol. GSP is investigating the crash and pursuing charges. Patterson was arrested and charged with DUI drugs, serious injury by vehicle, striking a fixed object, failure to maintain lane, failure to report accident with injury, following too closely, and hit and run-leaving the scene of an accident.
Deputy Layfield was transported by EMS to Northeast Georgia Medical Center and was later released with non-life threatening injuries.
Deputy Jason Layfield was standing outside of his vehicle when he observed the truck approaching. He attempted to escape from the collision but was unable to avoid it. Deputy Layfield was struck by his patrol unit after it was struck by the tractor trailer. He was then thrown further down the median from the initial crash site.
Patterson left the scene and was later found at Travelers Center of America by Georgia State Patrol. GSP is investigating the crash and pursuing charges. Patterson was arrested and charged with DUI drugs, serious injury by vehicle, striking a fixed object, failure to maintain lane, failure to report accident with injury, following too closely, and hit and run-leaving the scene of an accident.
Deputy Layfield was transported by EMS to Northeast Georgia Medical Center and was later released with non-life threatening injuries.
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