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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 Hagen’s Creek is 3,280 gallons. The initial review of the transmission line shows that an unknown ... [Full Story »] 

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 services or both. “The big thing to notice is it’s really important for these folks (council ... [Full Story »] 

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 Holman Autry Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, booths will be open all day. A parade will be ... [Full Story »] 

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 power outages were reported across Banks County. Banks County Sheriff’s Office personnel, as well as ... [Full Story »] 

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 seven days. At an earlier public hearing, area residents spoke in opposition to the request. Among ... [Full Story »]