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Historic Building Donated to Local Club

  He said if he ever got the opportunity he was going to donate this building to the Community Club.  Maysville resident Ray Ross had heard the history of the building in his neighbor's back yard.
  He got his wish recently when the property was offered for sale.  Ross, his wife Carolyn, and Bob Salie purchased the property and contacted Community Club members.
  The building was used by the Town of Maysville and by a doctor that owned the property. According to local historian Todd Dorsey, the building is indeed authentic but further research would be required to determine its many uses.
  Plans for the building are still incomplete according to Community Club officers.  "We are absolutely thrilled to have this building for its historical purposes, " stated Deb Greenway, president of the MCIC.  "Our club members will have to put a lot of thought and discussion into its placement, and I'm sure that it will be placed for the greatest access by the citizens of the community," Greenway added.
  MCIC members have discussed working with the Maysville Beautification Committee on the final park plan to locate the building in the park.
  "We just want to be sure that it stays in the city and is preserved so that it may be appreciated  by future generations," Ross said.

  The 29th Annual Banks County Holiday Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 8 & 9, 2001.  The festival will be on the grounds of the old courthouse in Homer.
  The event features arts and crafts, items for children, entertainment, food booths and more.  A parade will also be held on Saturday.  For more information, contact the Banks County Chamber of Commerce at 706-677-2108.

Theme Selected for 34th Autumn Leaf Festival

The Maysville Community Improvement Club has announced the theme for the 34th Annual Autumn Leaf Festival: Celebrating Our Railroad Days.
  The annual festival magazine will reflect the theme and also some of the event's contests.  Parade entries will be able to compete for Best Interpretation of Theme.
  For information on placing an ad in the festival magazine, contact Ginger Smith at 652-3698.  For parade information, contact Candice at 652-2967.  For general information, contact Cynthia Reeve, festival chairperson, at 652-2532.

Jackson County Schools Back in Session

  Jackson County Schools began their new calendar last week on Aug. 2.  The new calendar means a shorter summer vacation but more time off during the year in Feb. and Oct.
  Banks County Schools start back on Friday, Aug. 17.

Maysville Elementary Notes

-School Council meets in the Media Center at 8 AM.
-Jackson County BOE meets on Mon., Aug. 13, at 7 PM in the JCCHS Media Center.
-MES T-shirt day is Fri., Aug. 17.
-Student IDs will be made on Tues., Aug. 21.

  Councilman Scott Harper announced at the August Maysville City Council meeting that three members of the Maysville Police Department have tendered resignations.  Officers Kenny Crumley, Robert Gable and Doug Forrester all have either left or given notice.  Councilman Harper called for a vote to allow Chief Ricky Armour to hire Danny Cantrell as a full-time officer.  It was unanimously passed.
  In other business:
*Mayor Richard Presley announced that all the easements had been purchased for the water line project and had received the GEFA contract and promissory notes.
*Resident Bud Dyer again asked the city for improvements such as sidewalks and some resolution to the growing dog problem.  Chief Armour stated that there are four court cases pending that would set the precedent for future cases.  Dyer asked the city to look at the policies of Gillsville and Lula and the improvements they had made.
*The Community Club received permission from the council to hold the Autumn Leaf Festival in the park.  The council also voted to allow Chief Armour to have full discretion over the security at the festival.
*Announced that the Industrial Development Authority had met with the Beautification Committee and had elected officers: Trent Strickland to serve as chairman, Scott Holcomb as vice chairman, Katie Sinquefield as secretary and Ray Garmon as treasurer.
*The date for the next council meeting was set for Sept. 10 due to the Labor Day holiday.
*Councilman Harper asked the council to agree to clean up the area behind the old fire station facade on North Main Street.  "I didn't know it looked so bad until I got back there.  It's a mess," Harper said.  The city voted to use funds to hire the necessary equipment to clean it up.  The council agreed that the city would cut the grass around the rescue building when cutting other municipal areas nearby.
*The $7.00 charge for extra water hookups was discussed.  Councilman Andrew Strickland said he didn't think it was right to charge customers the fee if they were using only one meter.  "I just don't think it's right and I'd like to see us look into it," he said.
*Mayor Presley also announced that the current water line project was completed and turned on but the new pressure caused several problems and leaks that still had to be worked out.
*The council voted to purchase a US flag and Georgia flag to stand in the library conference room.