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Sewage spill reported in Lula

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Sunday, August 31. 2008

A sewage spill has been reported in Lula. City manager Dennis Bergin said the sewage spill was on Cater Street 200 feet west and Athens Street 200 feet north at a manhole. The preliminary estimate of volume discharged in a minor tributary of ... [ Full Story » ]

Felony warrants issues for 11 Applebee’s employees

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Sunday, August 31. 2008

An investigation by the Banks County Sheriff’s Office led to felony arrest warrants being issued for 11 employees of the Banks Crossing Applebee’s last week. Sheriff Charles Chapman said the employees, all of whom were waiters and waitresses, ... [ Full Story » ]

EDITORIAL: Baldwin needs dramatic cutbacks

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Thursday, August 28. 2008

Over the last week, Baldwin leaders have been pouring over a mountain of financial data and listening to consultants about the town’s serious financial problems. There’s a lot of numbers in those documents and a variety of financial tools for ... [ Full Story » ]

Baldwin’s dilemma: Higher taxes or cut expenses?

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

Baldwin’s financial condition continues to be precarious as town leaders consider whether to raise taxes, cut services or both. Baldwin’s financial condition continues to be precarious as town leaders consider whether to raise taxes, cut ... [ Full Story » ]

Banks County Holiday Festival coming up this weekend

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

The 36th annual Banks County Holiday Festival will be held Friday-Sunday, Aug. 29-31, in downtown Homer. The theme of the festival will be “Celebrating Banks County’s 150 years.” Booths will open at various times on Friday, Aug. 29. The ... [ Full Story » ]

Small tornado reported in Banks but no damage

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

A small tornado reportedly touched down in the Moccasin Gap area of Banks County Tuesday during the afternoon storm that swept north Georgia. There was no damage or injuries and no other reports of a tornado. Tornado warnings, heavy rain and ... [ Full Story » ]

Tornado hits Commerce; Banks units help out

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Wednesday, August 27. 2008

Click this link for updates: http://www.mainstreetnews.com/archives/2761-BREAKING-NEWS-Tornado-damages-Commerce;-second-tornado-watch-issued-7-p.m..html [ Full Story » ]

Murder suspect eludes capture

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Tuesday, August 26. 2008

A South Carolina man wanted for murder was in the Banks Crossing area Friday although the amount of time he was here remains in question. Banks County sheriff Charles Chapman said his office received word from South Carolina authorities that ... [ Full Story » ]

Lula denies proposed subdivision

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Monday, August 25. 2008

The Lula City Council has denied a developer’s request to locate a subdivision in the city. No reason for the denial was given at the Aug. 21 meeting but city leaders told the developer a written list of the reasons would be given in the next ... [ Full Story » ]

Sen. Chambliss visits county

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Monday, August 25. 2008

United States Senator Saxby Chambliss visited Banks County Saturday to give citizens a legislative update. Chambliss has been traveling across the state during August to meet with citizens. He was at the Holiday Inn Express at Banks Crossing ... [ Full Story » ]

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