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Two benches were taken from Commerce Crossing Outlet Center last week, according to an incident report filed at the Banks County Sheriff’s Office. Other incidents reported last week were: •diesel gasoline stolen from several trucks parked at a Hwy. 441, Baldwin, location. •harassing phone calls at a Hudson River Drive residence. ... [Full Story »] 

The Maysville City Council continues to work on its 2009 budget, with the goal of approving it at its Dec. 1 meeting. The council will meet at 7 p.m. at the Maysville Public Library. While the council has agreed on the tax rates, there are two main issues yet to be resolved. One is water and sewerage rates; the other is the appropriation for ... [Full Story »] 

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests during the past week: •Jacky Chad Allen, 31, 151 McGinnis Chandler Road, Commerce, theft by shoplifting and parole violation. •Lucius Emmuneal Brown, 27, 7595 Hayes Road, Toccoa, possession of marijuana and driving on a suspended driver’s license. •Alton Lee Davidson, ... [Full Story »] 

The Banks County Board of Education named Jason McNabb as technology director for the school system at Monday’s, Nov. 17, monthly meeting. The approval came after a brief closed session to discuss personnel and appeals for out of county students. In other business at Monday’s meeting: •the board unanimously approved the resolution on the ... [Full Story »] 

A Commerce resident reported the theft of appliances on Friday, Nov. 14, from a Faulkner Drive apartment. The resident said someone took a washer and dryer from this property. The items were valued at $400. Other incidents reported to the sheriff's office last week include the following: •dispute at a Banks Road, Commerce, residence. ... [Full Story »] 

Appointments to county boards are usually routine matters with those willing to serve again often being reappointed. This is not the case with one seat on the Banks County Planning Commission with action being postponed two times by the board of commissioners. At the October meeting, BOC chairman Gene Hart and Joe Barefoot didn’t agree on how ... [Full Story »]