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Why is There a Large Police Presence Outside of Banks County Schools Today?
🏫 The Situation: The Banks County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a training exercise at all Banks County Schools locations. Residents may notice an increased presence of law enforcement officers at schools throughout the county. The Sheriff’s Office assures the public that there is no cause for alarm,...
Paul Anderson Memorial Park, 2008, Toccoa
One of the highlights of downtown Toccoa is Paul Anderson Park, a welcoming greenspace nestled at the intersection of Georgia Highway 17 and Tugalo Street, heading south out of town. It’s a moving tribute to Toccoa’s most famous resident, Paul Anderson (1932-1994). Anyone who’s ever flipped through a copy of the Guinness Book of World Records knows that he made the “Greatest Lift. The Greatest Weight Ever Raised by a Human Being…6,270lbs in a back lift.” This led to Anderson being known as the strongest man in the world. He was a national and world heavyweight champion and won a gold medal at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, but was proudest of his youth home in Vidalia. The home, founded by Paul and his wife, Glenda, “works with juveniles who would otherwise be incarcerated. The young men are first and foremost taught about the saving grace and enduring love of Jesus Christ. The Paul Anderson Youth Home, located on a 50- acre campus, offers to its students the opportunity of completing their education at the Home’s accredited high school which more than adequately prepares the young men for college, vocational school, or a career in the military. Paul believed that if a troubled boy learned to love himself rather than striking out at others that he would instead reach out to help others. And Paul Anderson also strove to instill in each boy a strong work ethic.”
Cleveland To Have Fourth Of July Weekend Fireworks
(Cleveland)-The City of Cleveland will hold a Fourth of July fireworks display this year. During their meeting Monday the council approved a $12,000 contract with Pyro Shows East Coast, Inc. to conduct the display. Tom O’Bryant Economic Development and Planning Director for the city told the council that the fireworks...
Identity Theft reported in Dillard
A Dillard resident recently reported an identity theft to the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office. On May 30, 2024, a deputy responded to a call in reference to a fraud report. The victim said he received a phone bill in the mail from a collection agency for T-Mobile in the amount of $1,250. He told the deputy that he has never had an account with T-Mobile and needed a report for the collection agency to close out the account.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The Swap Shop airs Monday-Friday from 8:30 am until 9:00 am on 93.1 FM and AM 630 WNEG. Our phone lines are open from 8:30 am until 9:00 am. The number to call is 706-886-1551. Fax items to 706-282-0189. Mail to Swap Shop, P.O. Box 1159, Toccoa, GA 30577. Please...
Football Coach Chan Gailey Speaks at Rotary
The Toccoa Rotary Club welcomed a special guest speaker to Tuesday’s lunch meeting at Gate Cottage on. the campus of Toccoa Falls College. Former professional and college football coach Chan Gailey spoke to the club and guests about the current state of football and his past in the game.
New Townhome Community Moves Forward in North Franklin County
The Lavonia City Council has approved the rezoning and annexation of five acres on Highway 59 near Tiger Tail Road for the construction of a new townhome community. The building site is situated between downtown Lavonia and St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital, just to the south of Interstate 85.
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