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“Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” — Jack Benny ••• It’s that time on the calendar again. It’s the time when your local columnist celebrates another turning of the page if you will. For in this month 37 years ago (yesterday in fact) I arrived in this world. Born in the central ... [Full Story »] 

The investigation continues into the alleged incident at Banks County Elementary School earlier this month which involved fifth grade male students drinking from a water fountain in which a substance had been poured. Superintendent Chris Erwin said Tuesday the investigation is ongoing concerning the alleged matter concerning assistant principal ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County Department of Family and Children Services Director Kenny Jarvis said at the monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 21, that there is money in the state budget for new buildings, and Banks County is one of them. Jarvis said Joe Watkins, with the Department of Human Resources and himself have done their work on the space plans for a new ... [Full Story »] 

Birding, boating and amazing sunrises and sunsets are just a few of the natural delights to be found in Franklin County, Fla. With more than 87 percent of the county being protected land as state or federal parks and wildlife preserves, Franklin County offers a natural escape for visitors. Franklin County includes St. George Island, ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County is the state’s newest designated 'Entrepreneur Friendly' Community. The designation means the community has developed an environment that is welcoming to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Ninety-two percent of Banks County’s 350 companies are small businesses with fewer than 20 employees. “I want to say thank you to our ... [Full Story »]