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Banks officers make six drug-related arrests

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Thursday, March 19. 2009

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office investigators netted five drug arrests after executing two search warrants at local residences last week. Sheriff Charles Chapman said on Wednesday, March 11, investigators conducted a search at a residence at 596 John Morris Road, Maysville. Three people at the home were arrested and charged with possession ... [Full Story »]

‘Crossover Day’ observed in session

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Thursday, March 19. 2009

BY MICHAEL HARDEN Last Thursday marked the 30th legislative day of the 2009 session. Known as “Crossover Day,” it marked the deadline for legislation to pass at least the House or Senate. Any legislation that did not pass either body will be considered again next session. Because of the “Crossover Day Deadline,” this week was filled ... [Full Story »]

Banks unemployment insurance claims up over 2008

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Monday, March 16. 2009

Initial unemployment insurance claims in Banks County were up in February over the same month last year by 102 percent. However, the claims in February were down from January by 14 percent, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. Some 214 people in Banks County filed for unemployment insurance for the first time in February, up from 108 ... [Full Story »]

Two teens arrested in Banks County theft

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Thursday, March 12. 2009

Two teens have been arrested in connection with a Banks County firearms theft that occurred at residence on Grovel Level Road on Feb. 26. Gary Caleb Mealor, 19, Gainesville, was arrested on Friday, March 6, by agents with the Gang Task Force, the Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad and the Gainesville Police Department Uniformed Patrol Division. At ... [Full Story »]

April 1 deadline to file for homestead exemption

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Thursday, March 12. 2009

The Banks County Board of Tax Assessors discussed the April 1 deadline for filing an application for homestead exemption for the 2009 calendar year at its meeting on Wednesday, March 11. Board member Nancy Sims said April 1 is also the deadline for filing preferential program applications, personal property returns and real property returns. In ... [Full Story »]

Homer Baptist seeks zoning change for day care center

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Wednesday, March 11. 2009

A request from Homer Baptist Church for a zoning change to locate a day care center on its property was discussed by the city council Tuesday night but no action was taken because the issue was advertised incorrectly. The proposed zoning change will be re-advertised and on the agenda for the Homer City Council meeting set for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, ... [Full Story »]

Cash taken in Baldwin armed robbery

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Wednesday, March 11. 2009

Baldwin Police Chief Daren Osborn said on Tuesday that authorities know very little about the armed robber who robbed a clerk at the BP Foods on Highway 365 Saturday night. Osborn said, after viewing the video tape, authorities believe the suspect headed south into Hall County after the robbery. “The male suspect is about 5-foot-9, 170 ... [Full Story »]

Education, immigration laws addressed

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Wednesday, March 11. 2009

Most Georgians list education and immigration as some of the biggest issues facing our great state. This week, the state House passed legislation addressing each of these important issues. From an educational standpoint, Georgia lacks science and math teachers at all grade levels. For example, our state colleges and universities produced only ... [Full Story »]

Baldwin receives rebates: City gets $36,473 from water plant

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Tuesday, March 10. 2009

The Baldwin City Council received a bit of good news at its work session on Thursday, March 5. Paul Adams, a representative for Woodard and Curran, the firm hired by the city to operate its water and wastewater plants, said three checks totaling $36,473 were mailed to the city from the company. A breakdown of the checks is as follows: $30,866 ... [Full Story »]

Freedom Bank seized by FDIC

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Tuesday, March 10. 2009

Freedom Bank of Georgia based in Commerce became the 17th bank taken over so far in 2009 by the FDIC. Freedom Bank was taken over Friday evening at 6 p.m. by state and federal banking officials. All deposits of the bank were acquired by Northeast Georgia Bank of Lavonia. The bank had four branches: Homer, Jefferson, Commerce and Winder. ... [Full Story »]

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