Friday, May 24 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:30:17 GMT
Criminals went to the back door of a house on South Street in Thomasville, and burst their way inside on Wednesday night. Police say they took several hundred dollars worth of electronics and a YamahaMore >>
Criminals went to the back door of a house on South Street in Thomasville, and burst their way inside on Wednesday night. Police say they took several hundred dollars worth of electronics and a Yamaha four-wheeler, and made a clean getaway.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:30:13 GMT
Information from GA Pundit- Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield soldiers began Memorial Day observances Thursday. Several Gold Star Families - who like the Bookers have lost a family member to conflictMore >>
Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield soldiers began Memorial Day observances Thursday. In 2013, Georgia lost 26 armed services members who gave their lives for us and their names were read in the State Capitol as part of our observance of Memorial Day.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:01:21 GMT
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Legal woes are piling up for the leader of Georgia's Democratic Party. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (http://bit.ly/199UTSo) that a lawsuit filed in Gwinnett CountyMore >>
A lawsuit filed in Gwinnett County this week accuses Mike Berlon of failing to distribute nearly $1 million from a trust he created for a friend and his son.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:45:38 GMT
A Cordele man is out of jail tonight, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from his former employer. Crisp County Investigators say 25-year-old James Aultman stole more than $10,000More >>
A Cordele man is out of jail tonight, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from his former employer.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:40:13 GMT
Albany Police are putting on a free gospel concert this weekend. It's free, but they will accept donations to fund the department's annual community picnic in June. Musical artists from around SouthMore >>
Albany Police are putting on a free gospel concert this weekend.More >>
November 27, 2007
Bainbridge-- Looking for the perfect gift? Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce President Cile Warr says "Bainbridge Bucks" are just the ticket to help you out of your predicament. "Its really kind of neat when you don't know what to give somebody. You can give them one of those and they can spend them a lot of different places," says Warr.
"Bainbridge Bucks" are issued by the chamber in denominations from $10 to $25. They look like checks, and work like cash at the nearly 100 local stores that take them. "I like to see them come through because I know that means that's local money that's being spent here locally," says owner of Bainbridge Pharmacy, Edward Reynolds. Warr adds, "What makes it great is it encourages everybody to shop at home, and to spend their money right here in Bainbridge."
And while this Christmas local merchants hope you'll spend your bucks with them, they can actually be used anytime of year. "A lot of people do them for birthdays. A lot of our high schools and other industries do them, employee improvement and different things to encourage them," says Warr.
They can be used for just about anything in town. "People can pay their light bill with them, the city takes them, Georgia Power takes them, all of our grocery stores," Warr says. But most importantly, it provides a boost for the local economy. "With the retail committee and all it really helps to, help us to develop a program to help keep Bainbridge money in Bainbridge," says Reynolds. A good bet to make the holidays a little brighter for customers and merchants alike.
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