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Holiday season to arrive in Banks this weekend

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

The Christmas season will arrive in full force over the weekend with holiday events planned in Homer, Maysville and Baldwin. The first annual Christmas Bazaar planned by the Banks County Chamber of Commerce will be held on Friday, December 5, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A Christmas parade starts at ... [Full Story »]

Fraud reported by Baldwin business

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

A Baldwin business owner reported that someone created fake business checks and cashed them. Seven checks totaling $3,195 were cashed. Other incidents reported to the Baldwin Police Department last week include the following: •domestic dispute between a married couple at a Banks Ridge Drive address. •missing juvenile was reported but it was ... [Full Story »]

‘A Country Christmas’: Magical celebration in Nashville

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

Huge one-of-a-kind Christmas ice sculptures, a high-kicking night of festive fun with the world-famous Rockettes, a holiday meal with country legend Louise Mandrell and an evening carriage ride to see the bright lights and life-size outdoor nativity scene. The sights and sounds of the Christmas season come to life at Gaylord Opryland in ... [Full Story »]

Planners recommend approval for auction house

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008

The Banks County Planning Commission recommended approval Tuesday night for a conditional use permit for an auction house to locate at Banks Crossing. The planners also tabled auction for an acupuncture clinic to locate at Banks Crossing. The request from Commerce Crossing, located at Pottery Factory Drive, is for an auction house to be located ... [Full Story »]

Chambliss wins run-off; McDonald, Doyle also elected

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008

Saxby Chambliss was re-elected to the United States Senate in a run-off election Tuesday. State-wide, incumbent Chambliss (R) had 1.2 million, or 57 percent of the votes. Challenger Jim Martin (D) had 905,637 votes. In Banks County, Chambliss was also the winner with 2,964 votes, while Martin had 598 voters. Voter turnout for Banks County was ... [Full Story »]

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