Shannon News

Greater Rome Bank will close its Shannon branch at 5740 New Calhoun Highway, Dwight Stout, president and chief executive officer, told bank shareholders during the annual meeting today. via Rome News - Tribune

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“The study of law qualifies a man to be useful to himself, to his neighbors and to the public.”

During my term as president of the State Bar of Georgia, I have been able to observe the many positive contributions our members are making outside the realm of the legal profession and the justice system. via Fulton County Daily Report

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“I think it gives everyone a chance to think good thoughts about all the ones that we've lost”

Andrea Nicole King died last month in her apartment. David Manning / Staff Joyce Bennett, friend of Yvonne C. Ivie, sits against a pilar before a remembrance ceremony to honor UGA students, faculty and staff ... via Athens Banner-Herald

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“Public Safety Day proclamation”

Background story Commissioners heard from a contingent of disabled residents and their supporters during their caucus session before the meeting and set up a special Transportation Committee to look into ... via Rome News - Tribune

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Commissioners are slated to hear a request to expand the transit system and complaints about sign ru Monika Lawrence thought she had her home sold in a tough market - until the blind buyer discovered Romes ... via Rome News - Tribune

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“I felt the general public needed protection”

After the north Atlanta ranch house listed by Realtor Joanne Mason went under contract, an inspector examined the property on the prospective buyers' behalf. via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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“That's why we were able to entice American Girl to come to North Point. It's a very suburban, very successful shopping center, and the children's category is very strong.”

Stores targeted at children draw parents, wallets Atlanta Business Chronicle - by Deborah Held Maslia Contributing writer Joann Vitelli Premier shopping: High-end children’s stores such as American Girl ... via Atlanta.bizjournals.com

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Story updated at 1:04 AM on Sunday, April 6, 2008 Mirko Pasta plans to open its second area location Monday in Ansonborough on Athens' eastside. via Athens Banner-Herald

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“The first thing you should know about Little Bear is he does nothing for free”

When Shannon Linden pulls out the Pup-Peroni, Little Bear will do just about anything she says. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Pre-meeting caucus: Bill Mull of Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgia said the Georgia Department of Transportation is providing nearly 1,000 signs to mark about 700 miles of bike trails throughout the 10-county Coosa ... via Rome News - Tribune

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