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... worked with IHOP Restaurant on Westover Terrace. Linda is survived by her father, Robert Myers and his wife, Doris of Homer, GA; sisters, Wanda Frye and husband, Eddie of Pleasant Garden and Lisa Moran of Fayetteville, NC; and two nieces, Danielle ... Comment?
Girls basketball: Dawson County trips Banks
The Dawson County girls basketball team defeated Banks County 42-39 on Tuesday in Homer. Comment?
Boys basketball: Scaife's buzzer-beater lifts Dawson
Dawson County's Stephen Scaife beat the buzzer with the only basket scored in overtime Tuesday to sink Banks County 55-53 in Homer. Comment?
In Homer Santa's coming Saturday 'snow or no'
The weather a grincha is not going to steal Banks Countya s second annual Christmas Festival and parade Saturday in Homer; Santa is expected to arrive on schedule, snow or no snow. Comment?
... rising country star, Gilbert has written for performers like Jason Aldean and Colt Ford. Opening will be Other Side of Homer, a Southern rock act from our home state that, coincidently, hails from Homer. $15. (706) 549-7871. www.40watt.com. 15th ... Comment?
On a fast track toward Christmas
By the time Monday rolls around, Christmas will be in full swing in our area. A Downtown Open House is planned during regular business hours Friday and Saturday in Gainesville carriage rides and much more and Santa on Saturday; the Banks County Christmas Festival is Friday and Saturday in Homer, each day from 9:00-5:00, with the Christmas parade at ... Comment?
Winds from storm knock out power in north Georgia
... system. Banks County schools were closed Wednesday because of what the National Weather Service called a "blackout" in Homer. Trees were reported down on numerous Banks County roads, and one tree fell on a horse Tuesday night, killing the animal, ... Comment?
Banks commission candidates questioned about growth
Seven candidates vying for two newly created Banks County Commission posts fielded questions in a political forum in Homer hosted by the Banks County Chamber of Commerce Thursday night. 1 comment
Business Briefs: Noramco earns two conservation awards
... in water use. Wilson's reopens after total makeover Wilson's Soul Food owners Angelish Wilson and her brother, Homer Wilson, will reopen their downtown restaurant Monday, after completely renovating the longtime eatery. The work included repainting; ... Comment?
... of the groom, officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Grant Essex of Alpharetta, Ga., and Mrs. Sandra Fisher of Homer, Ga. She is a maternal granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Vandiver of Hartwell, Ga. She is a paternal ... Comment?
15 years on 2007 firearms charge
... urglary, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a homemade gun. A third man, Jerry Trotter, of Homer, was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and distribution of a controlled substance. Comment?
High school scoreboard: Leopards rally past Jefferson
Ashley Morris scored the game-winning run in the eighth inning to lead Banks County past Jefferson, 1-0 on Wednesday in the first round of the Region 8-AA softball tournament in Homer. Comment?
... igbebop@aol.com. Read more comments in letters to the editor from Tom Russo, Peter Giuffra , and a concerned alum from Homer, Georgia . --photos courtesy of Grange Mahne-Haber-Mann. Comment?
... Evergreen Memorial Park; Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, Athens, has charge of arrangements. Rucker, Marion F., 62, of Homer; 7 p.m. at Homer UMC; Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce, has charge of arrangements. Shedd, Patricia Mauldin, 61, of ... Comment?
Homer kicks off Labor Day fest
If It's Labor Day weekend it must be festival time in Homer, Georgia. In fact it's the 37th Annual Homer Banks County Festival in a town celebrating it's 150th birthday. Comment?
Motorcycle ride honors a local restaurant owner and friend
... "It warms my heart to see all these people come out," Richard Bunker said. "I think Mike would be smiling right now." Homer resident Steve Cash agreed, saying he wanted to come participate in the ride in honor of his late friend. "I knew him ... Comment?
Washington-Wilkes runs over Banks County
HOMER a ' Washington-Wilkes scored 21 unanswered points and rushed for 432 yards en route to a 34-21 win over Banks County Friday. Comment?
Local students return as goat show winners
... goat and ribbon. Shyanne Bruce and her goat and second-in-weight-class ribbon from a recent FFA goat show in Homer. Garrett also took home honors at a Charlton County FFA goat competition. Click Thumbnails to View Madison County FFA Goat Show Team ... Comment?
... death by: husband, Clyde Venable. She is survived by: daughters, Betty Fleeming, Detroit, MI and Linda Venable Miller, Homer, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Harold Coggins, Buford, GA, Donald and Barbara Coggins, Buford, GA and Randy and Dianne ... Comment?
Atlanta Dragway Summit ET Event
... an '00 Suzuki. A re-run of last weekend's 8-12 Junior Dragster final took place, with points leader Chris Bowden (13 - Homer, GA) alongside Hunter James (10 - Cartersville, GA), who came back for a little revenge. James had a slight handicap with ... Comment?