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BOC plans to cut tax rate

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners plans to lower its millage rates this fall. The incorporated area rate is ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson unlikely to rollback millage rate

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

There are no apparent plans for Jefferson to roll back its millage rate based on comments made at last Tuesday’s ... [Full Story »]

Commerce council mulls options for former B&G Club

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

A community gathering place? A police substation or an exercise space for first responders?
Some bathrooms and ... [Full Story »]

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Rep. Collins votes against Harvey aid, raising debt limit

Friday, September 15. 2017

Rep. Doug Collins, who represents most of Northeast Georgia including Madison County, voted Sept. 8 against ... [Full Story »]

County offers debris dropoff location

Friday, September 15. 2017

Madison County is making a location available at 2250 Colbert Danielsville Road, just south of the transfer station ... [Full Story »]

Power outages remain

Wednesday, September 13. 2017

Jackson EMC reported 1,153 individual outages affecting 10,775 members in its 10-county coverage area as of ... [Full Story »]

News from BanksNewsTODAY

Fall break still scheduled

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

With Banks County schools closed five days last week due to the power outages and downed trees, there has been ... [Full Story »]

Election coming up in Homer, Lula

Friday, September 15. 2017

A town election will be held in Homer and Lula on Nov. 7 with eight candidates seeking the five city council seats ... [Full Story »]

School to be out on Friday due to power outages

Thursday, September 14. 2017

The Banks County School System will be closed on Friday due to the impact on Tropical Storm/Hurricane Irma on North ... [Full Story »]

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Statham millage rate to decrease slightly for 2017; lack of audit continues to draw criticism at council meeting

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

Statham’s 2017 millage rate will drop slightly, if it is approved at the city council’s October meeting.
The ... [Full Story »]

Winder reaches lease agreement for former Lanier Tech building

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

The City of Winder has reached a lease agreement for the building at 89 East Athens Street formerly occupied by ... [Full Story »]

Second full-time magistrate position greenlit by commission

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

Pending approval from Superior Court, Barrow County will have a second full-time magistrate judge.
Barrow County ... [Full Story »]

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Warehouse hearing nears

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

A public hearing is set Monday on a request for another warehouse in Braselton.
Ridgeline Property Group is ... [Full Story »]

Council approves Culver’s drive-thru in split vote

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

Braselton leaders gave the green light for another drive-thru restaurant last week. In a 4-1 vote, the Braselton ... [Full Story »]

Mainstreet Newspapers will be delayed this week

Wednesday, September 13. 2017

Due to the tropical storm and a prolonged power outage at its Jefferson printing plant, the five newspapers ... [Full Story »]

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Commerce council mulls options for former B&G Club

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

A community gathering place? A police substation or an exercise space for first responders?
Some bathrooms and ... [Full Story »]

Commerce schools to keep same millage rate

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

The school millage rate for Commerce will remain the same.
The Commerce Board of Education voted unanimously ... [Full Story »]

Mainstreet Newspapers will be delayed this week

Wednesday, September 13. 2017

Due to the tropical storm and a prolonged power outage at its Jefferson printing plant, the five newspapers ... [Full Story »]

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Cross Country: BC eager to race

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

Next Tuesday's home meet for the Banks County High School cross country teams will be the first time in a month that ... [Full Story »]

VOLLEYBALL: Panthers now 4-0 in area play

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

One of Jackson County’s goals heading into this season was to win the area title. Halfway through the 8-AAA ... [Full Story »]

SOFTBALL: Eagles bounce back with three straight wins

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

After hitting a skid of losing six of seven games, the East Jackson Eagle softball team has rebounded, picking up ... [Full Story »]

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Doris Goggans (09-19-17)

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

WINDER - Doris S. Goggans, 82, passed away Tuesday September 19, 2017.

Survivors include her husband, Robert ... [Full Story »]

Frank Childress (09-19-17)

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

AUBURN - Frank D. Childress, 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his ... [Full Story »]

‘Eddie’ Lindsey (09-15-17)

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

JEFFERSON - James Edward “Eddie” Lindsey, 73, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 15, 2017, surrounded by ... [Full Story »]

Bruce Turner (09-14-17)

Wednesday, September 20. 2017

Bruce Wayne Turner passed away Thursday September 14, 2017. of natural causes.

Born on May 8, 1948, in ... [Full Story »]

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BOC plans to cut tax rate

Jefferson unlikely to rollback millage rate

Commerce council mulls options for former B&G Club

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Rep. Collins votes against Harvey aid, raising debt limit

County offers debris dropoff location

Power outages remain

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Fall break still scheduled

Election coming up in Homer, Lula

School to be out on Friday due to power outages

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Statham millage rate to decrease slightly for 2017; lack of audit continues to draw criticism at council meeting

Winder reaches lease agreement for former Lanier Tech building

Second full-time magistrate position greenlit by commission

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Warehouse hearing nears

Council approves Culver’s drive-thru in split vote

Mainstreet Newspapers will be delayed this week

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Commerce council mulls options for former B&G Club

Commerce schools to keep same millage rate

Mainstreet Newspapers will be delayed this week

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Cross Country: BC eager to race

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