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Oconee’s choice benefits Banks school system

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Thursday, January 29. 2009

In many ways it is understandable that the Oconee County School System decided to remove the “interim” tag from John Jackson’s position. The interim superintendent was recently named superintendent on a permanent basis for the Oconee County School System, selected as the choice after the decision had been narrowed down to him and Banks ... [Full Story »]

Motion passes 2-1; BOC votes in public on hiring Creasy

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009

While still denying that a vote was held in closed session, the Banks County Board of Commission followed through by holding a vote in a Jan. 21 open meeting to hire John Creasy. The vote was 2-1 to hire John Creasy as “temporary public safety director” for a period of 90 days effective Jan. 14. During this time, the position will be ... [Full Story »]

Lula ends FY08 in the black

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009

Lula ended its fiscal year June 30, 2008 in the black, according to a recently released town audit. But the effects of a struggling economy could be seen in the town’s shortfall in sales taxes and service charges. The City of Lula took in less money than anticipated in the year, but it also cut spending to finish the fiscal year $86,000 in ... [Full Story »]

Baldwin Police Dept. reports 13 arrests

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009

The Baldwin Police Department made the following arrests recently: •Christy Alicia Daniel, 32, driving on a suspended driver’s license. •Tisha Perez, 27, disorderly conduct and criminal trespass. •Tina Marie Gamble, 37, driving while driver’s license suspended or revoked, speeding and driving with expired vehicle registration. ... [Full Story »]

Senior moments….at Forrest Hills Resort

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009

BY WARREN RESEN Ads for romantic getaways usually show perfect-looking tennis-clad people on location. Are they the only ones entitled to this life style? Do any of the people in the illustrations look like you? Do they even resemble anyone you know, especially if you are “older?” Well, romance is not only for young people. Getting away ... [Full Story »]

Overlooked candidate set for another try

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Friday, January 23. 2009

Items from the political notebook as we continue into the new year: Ray McBerry must have felt like a man without a party in 2006. McBerry challenged Governor Sonny Perdue during the primary but you wouldn’t have known it from the state Rep-ublican Party, who pretended the challenger didn’t exist. While all other Republican candidates, both ... [Full Story »]

John Creasy hired in illegal vote; Gary Pollard resigns one week later

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Tuesday, January 20. 2009

John Creasy was hired as “safety officer” for the Banks County Fire Department during a two-hour closed door meeting of the board of commission on Jan. 13. The 2-1 vote to hire him was done during a closed session in violation of the Georgia Open Meetings Law which requires all votes to be done in open session. On Wednesday, Jan. 21, the ... [Full Story »]

County approves purchasing, hiring freeze

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Monday, January 19. 2009

The declining economy has hit Banks County government with commissioners approving a hiring and purchasing freeze that is effective immediately. Commissioner Rickey Cain made the motion for the freeze because of declining county revenue. Joe Barefoot agreed and the motion passed unanimously. “Just because they have a budget doesn’t mean ... [Full Story »]

State political eyes begin looking to 2010

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

With the primaries for the 2010 state election still well more than a calendar year away, one might not be giving too much thought to Georgia political races at this point. Well, some are because already candidates are fighting for position as well as fundraising dollars as a full slate of statewide offices will be open next year. With Sonny ... [Full Story »]

Sheriff’s office responds to incidents

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to following incidents during the past week: •criminal attempt to violate the Georgia Controlled Substance Act at a Sims Bridge Road, Commerce, residence. •suspicious activity at a Highway 164, Commerce, residence. •removal of a subject from the premises at a Water Plant Road, Commerce, ... [Full Story »]

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