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James Free (05-28-15)
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Thursday, May 28. 2015
BALDWIN - James Morris Free, 75, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Free was born on February 8, 1940, in Homer, the son of the late Everett and Margaret Carlan Free. He was a member of Crossroads Worship Center of Commerce. He served in the United States Army and Army Reserve during the Vietnam ... [Full Story »]
Henry Crumley (05-26-15)
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Wednesday, May 27. 2015
CORNELIA - Henry K. Crumley, 96, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Mr. Crumley was born on April 26, 1919, in Banks County, the son of the late Charles M. and Annie Mae Crumley. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. He was also a retired truck driver from Chatham Transport with 40 years of service. Mr. Crumley was preceded in ... [Full Story »]
Hardman Farm near Helen open for tours
BY AMANDA MYLER
As a young girl, my family and I often made the short journey to Helen for the day. I have so many fond memories of eating cheese and crackers and drinking apple cider from Betty’s Country Store. I loved wading around in the river as the water meandered across the rocks. We also visited the local flea markets and made some life- long friends. Life was simple and I loved every part of it.
One of my fondest memories of our journey to Helen was passing by the old Indian Mound. I was always mesmerized by it wondering what was inside that mound. Why was there a little gazebo on top of it? Daddy often stopped on the side of the rode so I could admire this ancient mound. Across from the Indian mound sits a stunning home. I have always wanted to go inside that home and learn about the people who once lived there. I loved the small house in the back with a walkway leading to the main home. [Full Story »]
As a young girl, my family and I often made the short journey to Helen for the day. I have so many fond memories of eating cheese and crackers and drinking apple cider from Betty’s Country Store. I loved wading around in the river as the water meandered across the rocks. We also visited the local flea markets and made some life- long friends. Life was simple and I loved every part of it.
One of my fondest memories of our journey to Helen was passing by the old Indian Mound. I was always mesmerized by it wondering what was inside that mound. Why was there a little gazebo on top of it? Daddy often stopped on the side of the rode so I could admire this ancient mound. Across from the Indian mound sits a stunning home. I have always wanted to go inside that home and learn about the people who once lived there. I loved the small house in the back with a walkway leading to the main home. [Full Story »]
Coal ash from North Carolina taken to Homer landfill
Duke Energy is now hauling coal ash from North Carolina to Banks County to be disposed of at R&B Landfill on Bennett Road in Homer.
The first truck of excavated coal ash left the retired Riverbend Power Plant near Charlotte, N.C., on May 21 marking the beginning of the end for ash storage at that site as Duke Energy relocates ash to a fully lined landfill.
The Riverbend excavation will start with 10 truckloads a day to pilot the process and minimize impacts on neighbors. Ash will be sent to the fully lined landfill in Homer and will be transported moist, in covered and washed trucks, to control dust, Duke Energy officials report.
The Banks County landfill is an interim step as the company works with an outside company to permit two fully lined structural fill projects proposed for North Carolina's Chatham and Lee counties, Duke officials report.
The first truck of excavated coal ash left the retired Riverbend Power Plant near Charlotte, N.C., on May 21 marking the beginning of the end for ash storage at that site as Duke Energy relocates ash to a fully lined landfill.
The Riverbend excavation will start with 10 truckloads a day to pilot the process and minimize impacts on neighbors. Ash will be sent to the fully lined landfill in Homer and will be transported moist, in covered and washed trucks, to control dust, Duke Energy officials report.
The Banks County landfill is an interim step as the company works with an outside company to permit two fully lined structural fill projects proposed for North Carolina's Chatham and Lee counties, Duke officials report.
Child airlifted to Atlanta hospital after falling into pool
Banks County authorities are investigating a report of a 4-year-old falling into swimming pool.
On Monday afternoon, Banks County deputies responded to an address on Canters Run in reference to an unconscious person. When deputies arrived, they found that the child involved had been revived by family members who had performed CPR prior to emergency personnel arrival. The child involved was airlifted to Egelston Children’s Hospital in Atlanta.
On Monday afternoon, Banks County deputies responded to an address on Canters Run in reference to an unconscious person. When deputies arrived, they found that the child involved had been revived by family members who had performed CPR prior to emergency personnel arrival. The child involved was airlifted to Egelston Children’s Hospital in Atlanta.
Edith Wade
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Thursday, May 21. 2015
ALTO - Edith Dalton Wade, 88, of Line Church Community, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Mrs. Wade was born on January 12, 1927, in Banks County, the daughter of the late Odis and Mary Payne Dalton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady B. Wade; brothers, Vance Dalton, Bradford Dalton, and Nelson Dalton. Mrs. Dalton was a ... [Full Story »]
Allen Sears
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Thursday, May 21. 2015
MAYSVILLE - Allen Sears, 48, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Mr. Sears was born on August 19, 1966, in Commerce, the daughter of Doris Bennett Sears of Baldwin and the late Charles H. Sears. He was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas Sears, and William Sears; and a sister, Marsha Brady. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his ... [Full Story »]
Dave Sears (05-17-15)
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Thursday, May 21. 2015
BALDWIN - Dave William Sears, 67, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Mr. Sears was born July 31, 1947, in Commerce, the son of Doris Faye Bennett Sears of Baldwin and the late Charles Hoyt Sears. Mr. Sears has one deceased sister, Marsha Brady; and two deceased brothers, Thomas Ray Sears, and Robert Allen Sears. Survivors in addition to his ... [Full Story »]
Track: Rush takes bronze at state; breaks BCHS record
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Wednesday, May 20. 2015
The AAA 800-meter run showcased one of the wildest finishes of the weekend at the boys’ state track and field championships in Jefferson. Decatur High School’s Sam Ellis edged the field by just over three seconds, but only three tenths of a second seperated second through fourth place. Sandwiched in the middle of a photo-finish for second ... [Full Story »]
Golf: Lady Leopards take 15th at state tournament
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Wednesday, May 20. 2015
After battling poor conditions, multiple rain delays and waning daylight, the Banks County Lady Leopard golf team finished a round of 18 holes at the AAA State Golf Tournament at Horseshoe Bend Country Club in Roswell. The Leopards combined for 341 strokes and placed 15th overall in the tournament. “The state tournament was a real battle for ... [Full Story »]
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