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Romano Lewallen (08-30-15)
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Monday, August 31. 2015
BALDWIN - Ramona Lewallen Hill, 80, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015, at her residence. Born in Banks County on August 30, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Felton Lewallen and Mercediance Hill Lewallen. Mrs. Hill was a retired machine operator from Yonah Realty and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. In her spare time she enjoyed ... [Full Story »]
Johnny Ray Gee (08-29-15)
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Monday, August 31. 2015
LULA - Johnny Ray Gee, 66, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015. He was born in Jackson County, the son of the late W.T. and Gladys (Ash) Gee Grizzle. A longtime resident of Banks County, Mr. Gee was a longtime employee of Shepherd Construction Company in Gainesville and was of the Baptist denomination. He was preceded in death by a brother, ... [Full Story »]
Lula advised to prep for growth
The Lula City Council should be preparing for growth, according to city manager Dennis Bergin. The council and Bergin began discussions on the city’s future goals at its Aug. 21 work session.
Bergin said that with a growing population, and an increasing minority migration to the area, the city will need to become more “metropolitan.” To be more competitive, Bergin advised the council to be aggressive in potential annexations, and to consider utility rates, millage rate and alcohol sales.
ALCOHOL SALES
One of the ways to make the city more attractive to developers, according to Bergin, is to get alcohol sales approved. Many council members agreed that having alcohol sales is a “necessary evil.” The city has package alcohol sales, but does not have Sunday sales or liquor by the package or by the drink. The council could add a referendum to allow Lula residents to vote on the topic. “All we can do is put it on the referendum,” said mayor Milton Turner. “It’s the people’s choice.”
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Bergin said that with a growing population, and an increasing minority migration to the area, the city will need to become more “metropolitan.” To be more competitive, Bergin advised the council to be aggressive in potential annexations, and to consider utility rates, millage rate and alcohol sales.
ALCOHOL SALES
One of the ways to make the city more attractive to developers, according to Bergin, is to get alcohol sales approved. Many council members agreed that having alcohol sales is a “necessary evil.” The city has package alcohol sales, but does not have Sunday sales or liquor by the package or by the drink. The council could add a referendum to allow Lula residents to vote on the topic. “All we can do is put it on the referendum,” said mayor Milton Turner. “It’s the people’s choice.”
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It’s all in your perspective
BY ANGELA GARY
During our college years and early adult life, I would plan these fun trips for my sister and friends. Traveling along the plantation trail on the Natchez Trace in Mississippi, exploring New Orleans, crossing those amazing bridges as we drove from Miami to Key West.
I was the unofficial travel agent for the group. I took input from everyone, made the arrangements and off we went. Everyone was always pleased with our travels except for one person. Without fail, my younger sister, Amanda, would look around and say, “It’s not what I expected.”
I never knew exactly what she was expecting on our travels but it must have been really amazing. Her imagination must have conjured up something really unusual. Maybe Scarlet and Rhett showing up at the plantations, a parade in her honor in New Orleans or diving off the bridges from Miami to Key West.
My sister was always quick to say she was having fun. She just had to add, “It’s just not what I expected.” Decades later, I’m still not sure what she was expecting.
I am afraid that Amanda’s son, Jake, has inherited this trait from her. I planned a last mini trip for the boys before school started. Grayson loves trains, so I planned a train ride for us on the Dinosaur Train excursion offered by the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad in Bryson City, N.C.
Grayson really loved the train ride, train museum and train shop. Some of his comments were, “This is the best day ever,” “You are the best GGY ever” and “This is amazing!” Grayson is already planning our next train excursions—the pumpkin ride in the fall and the Polar Express in December.
Jake wasn’t as impressed with the outing. He enjoyed the family time but for some reason, he thought our Dinosaur adventure would be more along the lines of Jurassic World with the day to include us flying through the jungle in a jeep with T-rex chasing us. That didn’t happen. It would have been really cool but it didn’t happen.
Instead, we took the train ride, stopping off in the train adventure area to play putt putt, have our photo made with a Dinosaur character and play a few games. It was great family fun but apparently not what Jake was expecting. Great to see another generation carrying on this trait! It really is all in your perspective.
Angela Gary is an editor with MainStreet Newspapers. She can be reached at AngieEditor@aol.com.
During our college years and early adult life, I would plan these fun trips for my sister and friends. Traveling along the plantation trail on the Natchez Trace in Mississippi, exploring New Orleans, crossing those amazing bridges as we drove from Miami to Key West.
I was the unofficial travel agent for the group. I took input from everyone, made the arrangements and off we went. Everyone was always pleased with our travels except for one person. Without fail, my younger sister, Amanda, would look around and say, “It’s not what I expected.”
I never knew exactly what she was expecting on our travels but it must have been really amazing. Her imagination must have conjured up something really unusual. Maybe Scarlet and Rhett showing up at the plantations, a parade in her honor in New Orleans or diving off the bridges from Miami to Key West.
My sister was always quick to say she was having fun. She just had to add, “It’s just not what I expected.” Decades later, I’m still not sure what she was expecting.
I am afraid that Amanda’s son, Jake, has inherited this trait from her. I planned a last mini trip for the boys before school started. Grayson loves trains, so I planned a train ride for us on the Dinosaur Train excursion offered by the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad in Bryson City, N.C.
Grayson really loved the train ride, train museum and train shop. Some of his comments were, “This is the best day ever,” “You are the best GGY ever” and “This is amazing!” Grayson is already planning our next train excursions—the pumpkin ride in the fall and the Polar Express in December.
Jake wasn’t as impressed with the outing. He enjoyed the family time but for some reason, he thought our Dinosaur adventure would be more along the lines of Jurassic World with the day to include us flying through the jungle in a jeep with T-rex chasing us. That didn’t happen. It would have been really cool but it didn’t happen.
Instead, we took the train ride, stopping off in the train adventure area to play putt putt, have our photo made with a Dinosaur character and play a few games. It was great family fun but apparently not what Jake was expecting. Great to see another generation carrying on this trait! It really is all in your perspective.
Angela Gary is an editor with MainStreet Newspapers. She can be reached at AngieEditor@aol.com.
Showman’s Supper set Sept. 26
The Banks County Cattleman’s Association will host its Showman’s Supper on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Homer United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
Single tickets are $30 and table seating for eight is $240. There is limited seating.
The meal will be a choice steak meal prepared by Outback Steakhouse.
There will be a silent bid auction, homemade cake auction and more.
The proceeds from the event will support the Banks County youth showing livestock.
For more information, contact Bobby Whitlock at 706-654-8755, Alan Atwood at 770-654-6371 or the Banks County Extension Office at 706-677-6230. More information can also be found at http://www.ugaextension.com/banks.
Single tickets are $30 and table seating for eight is $240. There is limited seating.
The meal will be a choice steak meal prepared by Outback Steakhouse.
There will be a silent bid auction, homemade cake auction and more.
The proceeds from the event will support the Banks County youth showing livestock.
For more information, contact Bobby Whitlock at 706-654-8755, Alan Atwood at 770-654-6371 or the Banks County Extension Office at 706-677-6230. More information can also be found at http://www.ugaextension.com/banks.
Be sure to check out Saltwood at Loews on girlfriend get-away to Atlanta
BY SHERRY LEWIS
When planning a girlfriend get-away, dining options are always an important consideration. On a recent weekend get-away where we made the Loews Atlanta Hotel our headquarters, we found the perfect dining spot that was just an elevator ride to the lobby.
Newly opened, Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar, is named for its emphasis on salted, cured meats and classically rustic presentation on wood blocks. It’s a small-plate-style restaurant where a charcuterie station serves as the restaurant’s centerpiece. Patrons can pull up a bar stool and sample house-made and locally sourced items while watching the chef hand-carve the meats and assemble the plates.
We could see the chef making our delectable meat, cheese, bread and olive tray, from our nearby table where we were enjoying a leisurely time of food and fellowship with our friends.
Our server, Tiauna, was a gem. She gave us intricate details of many menu options, and she led down the right path from the moment we arrived until we waved goodbye and headed to the elevator. [Full Story »]
When planning a girlfriend get-away, dining options are always an important consideration. On a recent weekend get-away where we made the Loews Atlanta Hotel our headquarters, we found the perfect dining spot that was just an elevator ride to the lobby.
Newly opened, Saltwood Charcuterie & Bar, is named for its emphasis on salted, cured meats and classically rustic presentation on wood blocks. It’s a small-plate-style restaurant where a charcuterie station serves as the restaurant’s centerpiece. Patrons can pull up a bar stool and sample house-made and locally sourced items while watching the chef hand-carve the meats and assemble the plates.
We could see the chef making our delectable meat, cheese, bread and olive tray, from our nearby table where we were enjoying a leisurely time of food and fellowship with our friends.
Our server, Tiauna, was a gem. She gave us intricate details of many menu options, and she led down the right path from the moment we arrived until we waved goodbye and headed to the elevator. [Full Story »]
Friday Night Scoreboard Aug. 21
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Friday, August 21. 2015
Qualifying begins Aug. 31 for town elections
Several towns in Banks County have city elections planned for Tuesday, Nov. 3, including:
ALTO
The Town of Alto will hold an election on Tuesday, Nov. 3., from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The seats on the ballot include: mayor, currently held by Audrey Turner; council Post 2, currently vacant; and council Post 4, currently held by Eddie Palmer.
Qualifying for the mayor and council seats will be held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, except for a one-hour lunch beginning at 1 p.m. each day, Monday, Aug. 31, through Friday, Sept. 4, at the administrative office of the Election Superintendent, Habersham County Office of Elections and Registration, Habersham County Administrative Building (old courthouse), 555 Monroe Street, Basement, Clarkesville.
The qualifying fee for the mayor and council seats is $35 each.
Each seat is for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2016.
BALDWIN
The City of Baldwin will hold a city election from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Baldwin Municipal Courtroom, Baldwin Police Precinct, 155 Willingham Avenue, Baldwin.
The Post 1 council seat, currently held by Dustin Mealor; Post 2 council seat, currently held by Theron Ayers; and Post 3 council seat, currently held by Joe Elam, will be on the ballot.
Qualifying for the council seats will be held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, except for a one-hour lunch beginning at 1 p.m. each day, Monday, Aug. 31, through Friday, Sept. 4, at the administrative office of the Election Superintendent, Habersham County Office of Elections and Registration, Habersham County Administrative Building (old courthouse), 555 Monroe Street, Basement, Clarkesville.
The qualifying fee for each council seat is $35.
The last day to register to vote in the Nov 3 city election is Monday, Oct. 5.
Advance voting will begin on Monday, Oct. 12, and continue until Friday, Oct. 30, at the office of Habersham County Elections and Registration, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Advance voting will also be held at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center and the Cornelia Depot, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct, 26, through Friday, Oct. 30.
Absentee ballots may be acquired beginning on Sept. 25, at the office of Habersham County Elections and Registration.
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ALTO
The Town of Alto will hold an election on Tuesday, Nov. 3., from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The seats on the ballot include: mayor, currently held by Audrey Turner; council Post 2, currently vacant; and council Post 4, currently held by Eddie Palmer.
Qualifying for the mayor and council seats will be held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, except for a one-hour lunch beginning at 1 p.m. each day, Monday, Aug. 31, through Friday, Sept. 4, at the administrative office of the Election Superintendent, Habersham County Office of Elections and Registration, Habersham County Administrative Building (old courthouse), 555 Monroe Street, Basement, Clarkesville.
The qualifying fee for the mayor and council seats is $35 each.
Each seat is for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2016.
BALDWIN
The City of Baldwin will hold a city election from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Baldwin Municipal Courtroom, Baldwin Police Precinct, 155 Willingham Avenue, Baldwin.
The Post 1 council seat, currently held by Dustin Mealor; Post 2 council seat, currently held by Theron Ayers; and Post 3 council seat, currently held by Joe Elam, will be on the ballot.
Qualifying for the council seats will be held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, except for a one-hour lunch beginning at 1 p.m. each day, Monday, Aug. 31, through Friday, Sept. 4, at the administrative office of the Election Superintendent, Habersham County Office of Elections and Registration, Habersham County Administrative Building (old courthouse), 555 Monroe Street, Basement, Clarkesville.
The qualifying fee for each council seat is $35.
The last day to register to vote in the Nov 3 city election is Monday, Oct. 5.
Advance voting will begin on Monday, Oct. 12, and continue until Friday, Oct. 30, at the office of Habersham County Elections and Registration, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Advance voting will also be held at the Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center and the Cornelia Depot, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct, 26, through Friday, Oct. 30.
Absentee ballots may be acquired beginning on Sept. 25, at the office of Habersham County Elections and Registration.
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Bringing back supper clubs
Burn Social Club great place for night out
BY ANGELA GARY
Visitors to Burn Social Club will be stepping back in time to an era where supper clubs were the gathering place for socializing, listening to live music and enjoying light fares and specialty drinks.
Located in Andrews Entertainment District, Burn Social Club is next to Czar Ice Bar, both located at 56 East Andrews Drive NW, in the heart of Buckhead. It’s a sophisticated modern supper club featuring a seven-piece house band, dinner and dancing.
Inspired by the supper clubs of the 30s and 40s, Burn is a social club where guests gather to eat and drink, be entertained and enjoy the company of friends. I have been to many supper clubs in Wisconsin, where they are still thriving today, and was looking forward to checking out this new development. I wasn’t disappointed. It’s a great place to go with friends for a night out to enjoy some great live entertainment and socialize. [Full Story »]
BY ANGELA GARY
Visitors to Burn Social Club will be stepping back in time to an era where supper clubs were the gathering place for socializing, listening to live music and enjoying light fares and specialty drinks.
Located in Andrews Entertainment District, Burn Social Club is next to Czar Ice Bar, both located at 56 East Andrews Drive NW, in the heart of Buckhead. It’s a sophisticated modern supper club featuring a seven-piece house band, dinner and dancing.
Inspired by the supper clubs of the 30s and 40s, Burn is a social club where guests gather to eat and drink, be entertained and enjoy the company of friends. I have been to many supper clubs in Wisconsin, where they are still thriving today, and was looking forward to checking out this new development. I wasn’t disappointed. It’s a great place to go with friends for a night out to enjoy some great live entertainment and socialize. [Full Story »]
Football: 7-AAA preseason poll results published
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Thursday, August 20. 2015
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