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New name, same beliefs: Blackshear Place Baptist changing name to Christ Place Church
South Hall church also plans to open new sanctuary now under construction
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A sunburst behind Blackshear Place Baptist Church in Flowery Branch, on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. Blackshear Place will soon be changing its name to Christ Place Church, as well as opening a brand new sanctuary. - photo by David Barnes
Layne Saliba
Updated: Mar 13, 2018, 3:49 AM
Published: Feb 23, 2018, 7:19 PM
When Blackshear Place Baptist Church was founded in 1955, the Blackshear name meant a lot to the people in the area.
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Cell service woes on Thompson Bridge Road: Here’s what could be behind the disruptions near the radio tower
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This stretch of Thompson Bridge Road has seen cell service interruptions for residents near the radio tower in Gainesville. - photo by Greg Finan Jr.
Greg Finan Jr.
The Times
Published: Apr 4, 2025, 12:59 PM
Ever had your call drop while driving down Thompson Bridge Road near the radio tower?
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