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County teen seriously injured in crash

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Tuesday, October 27. 2009

One Banks County teenager was seriously injured and three others complained of injuries following a single-vehicle accident on Wednesday, Oct. 21, on Grove Level Road. According to the Georgia State Patrol report, a 15-year-old female was driving a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica north on Grove Level Road when she lost control and traveled off the ... [Full Story »]

Facility use requests approved by the BOE

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Tuesday, October 27. 2009

The Banks County Board of Education approved several facility requests at its October 19 meeting. They included the following: •Banks County Literacy Council to utilize the primary school gym for magic show for families on November 12. •Banks County Chamber of Commerce to utilize the old softball field at the elementary school for cow patty ... [Full Story »]

Budget, growth addressed at forum

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Tuesday, October 27. 2009

Budget issues and future growth were among the issues addressed by candidates for the Banks County Board of Commission at a political forum held on Oct. 21. The Committee for Shaping Banks Future sponsored the forum which was held at the Banks County High School auditorium. Candidates attending the forum include the Post 2 candidates, Ray ... [Full Story »]

Savannah sojourn: Architecture, food, history tours offered

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009

Ride a trolley through Savannah’s historic district as stories from the Southern city’s past is revealed. Walk through the quaint tree-filled town squares as architectural wonders are pointed out. Learn the story of the town’s famous chef, Paula Dean, and sample a Southern buffet at her renowned restaurant. Savannah is filled with history ... [Full Story »]

Wonder cat Andi wages war with broccoli

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009

Some pet owners will tell you they are “dog people.” Other will quickly declare they are “cat people.” A few, like my better half Pam and myself, enjoy the companionship of both. Both cats and dogs can bring you years of happiness and any animal fortunate to be in our care will always be taken care of. Our latest venture is Andi, a ... [Full Story »]

BOE approves $30 million budget

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009

The Banks County Board of Education approved a $30 million budget Thursday night, which includes a $22.2 million general fund budget. The $22.2 million general fund budget is down 3.5 percent from the current budget. In other business at the Thursday meeting, the BOE: •declared two salad bars, two food service lines and one stack oven as ... [Full Story »]

17 arrests reported by sheriff’s office

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009

Seventeen people were arrested by the Banks County Sheriff’s office last week, including the following: •Rebkah Lyn Boulineau, 17, 4486 Hwy. 63, Carnesville, battery. •James William Carroll, 67, 174 Lake Forrest Drive, Commerce, failure to appear. •Justin Alan Graham, 26, 300 Riverside Drive, Carnesville, disorderly conduct. •Aaron ... [Full Story »]

EMS, land use, budget among topics addressed at political forum

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009

Emergency service operations, the county’s comprehensive plan and budget concerns were among the issues addressed by candidates for the Banks County Board of Commission at a political forum held Tuesday night. The Committee for Shaping Banks Future sponsored the forum which was held at the Banks County High School auditorium. Approximately 40 ... [Full Story »]

Sports icon calls it a game

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Wednesday, October 14. 2009

It was during a small high school graduation in May of 1989 that my life changed. For on that night someone who was already a hero of mine guided me into a career path that I continue on to this day. Furman Bisher, already long established as a Hall of Fame sports writer by this point, was the guest speaker at my high school graduation on that ... [Full Story »]

Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by a car

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Tuesday, October 13. 2009

A pedestrian was seriously injured Saturday night after being struck by a car on Georgia Highway 15/Highway 441 at Industrial Park Drive, Banks Crossing. Jimmy Bennett, 54, Shankle Road, Commerce, was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, following the accident. Bennett was hit by a 1998 Dodge Stratus driven by Amanda Marie Hoopaugh, ... [Full Story »]

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