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All toilets, sinks and other fixtures were taken from a home on Riverwood Lake Road in Lula last week, according to an incident report filed at the Banks County Sheriff’s Office. Other incidents reported to the sheriff’s office last week include the following: •vehicle damaged at an I-85 location. •10 fishing poles taken from a Banks ... [Full Story »] 

BY SHERRY LEWIS The scenic mountain town of Chattanooga, Tenn., offers plenty of exciting outdoor adventures, including hang gliding, kayaking, whitewater rafting and bicycling. It’s only a three-hour drive so it’s the perfect spot for a weekend getaway, but with all this thriving city has to offer, I’d plan on staying an entire week. ... [Full Story »] 

Following campaigns has been something I have enjoyed as long as I can remember. As a political junkie, I always looked forward to campaign season. I’ve long been fascinated by the process. To me, there’s nothing like driving from here to there and seeing campaign signs for various candidates seeking a particular office. I admit I often ... [Full Story »] 

The annual fireworks display in Homer will be held on Saturday, July 4, at dark (around 9:30 to 10 p.m.) at Banks County High School, Historic Homer Highway, Homer. The fireworks display is sponsored by the Homer Fire Department, the Homer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Town of Homer. The fireworks show is free. Attendees are asked to ... [Full Story »] 

The Banks County Department of Family and Children Services continues to see an increase in applications for economic support in the form of Food Stamps. DFACS director Kenny Jarvis said on Wednesday, July 17, Food Stamp cases for the May were 882, up 30 cases from April and up 292 cases from a year ago. Eighty applications for Food Stamps were ... [Full Story »]