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Mayor Charles L. Hardy Jr. stands with other mayors who attended the reception last Thursday evening. Left to right are Clark Hill, Commerce; Jim Joiner, Jefferson; Larry Guest, Elberton, Hardy, Doug Haynie, Arcade; Bill Yearta, Sylvester; and Jimmy Andrews, Sandersville.

Reception sends former mayor out in style

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Mark Beardsley
Friday, January 27. 2012
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Former Commerce Mayor Charles L. “Buzzie” Hardy Jr. got a retirement sendoff last week that included people most likely to appreciate his service — his fellow mayors.

Seven mayors — many of them longtime friends — came to the city-hosted reception last Thursday at the Commerce Civic Center to help local residents show appreciation for Hardy’s 22 years of service.
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Homeowners, bank reach tentative 'greenspace' agreement

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Mark Beardsley
Wednesday, January 25. 2012
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) must still give its blessing, but it appears that the residents of Oconee Pointe Subdivision and Northeast Georgia Bank have resolved a dispute over 10 lots supposedly designated as greenspace.

With the consent of both parties, the Commerce Planning Commission voted unanimously Monday night to recommend to the Commerce City Council a proposal that:

•retains five lots for greenspace and rezones the other five as R1-E lots suitable for development [Full Story »]
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Habitat dedicates its ninth house

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Administrator
Friday, January 27. 2012
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Jackson County Habitat for Humanity dedicated its ninth house, located at Duncan Street, in Commerce on Saturday, ... [Full Story »]
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Public Safety

Failure to appear catches up to 4

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Staff Writer
Friday, January 27. 2012
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Four people got first-hand experience during the past week in why it pays to show up for a court date, according to ... [Full Story »]
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Opinions

OPINION: A good time to turn of the TV

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Mark Beardsley
Friday, January 27. 2012
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By Mark Beardsley

National Screen Free Week (formerly TV Turnoff Week) is planned for April 30-May 6. It’s an ... [Full Story »]
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Obituaries

Updated: Gladys Etris (1-25-12)

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Thursday, January 26. 2012
Updated: 16 hours ago
MAYSVILLE – Gladys Juanita Etris, 72, died Wednesday evening, January 25, 2012.

Born in Jackson County, she was ... [Full Story »]
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Sports

Season on the line

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Wednesday, January 25. 2012
Basketball is a game of momentum, Commerce players said. They know they have to play well continuously in order to ... [Full Story »]
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