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The Baldwin City Council set the annual Christmas tree lighting in Baldwin for Friday, Dec. 4. This year’s festivities were discussed at a council meeting on Nov. 9. The festival will kick off at 6 p.m. at the new city park, next to the police and fire departments. The tree lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served and ... [Full Story »] 

Theft at area homes are among the incidents reported to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office during the past week. Incidents listed include the following: •theft at a Wynn Lake Road, Alto, residence. •burglary at a Stevens Road, Commerce, business. •criminal trespass at a Charity Road, Homer, residence. •domestic dispute at a Leachman ... [Full Story »] 

More than 30 people attended a public hearing on a proposed tax hike Thursday night with seven speaking in opposition to the plan and asking the commissioners to find other options for cutting the budget. The BOC is proposing increasing the millage rate by 1.75 mills to 9.9. This will mean an additional $70 in taxes per $100,000 in property ... [Full Story »] 

The past year has brought plenty of hard times with the economic down turn, health issues and other seemingly major issues that we all face. But there have been so many more things to be thankful for. Even the hardships bring blessings. Two of my best blessings are my two nephews. Jake, at age 8, and Grayson, at age 2, bring me so much joy ... [Full Story »] 

Early voting is under way for the Dec. 1 runoff race for two seats on the Banks County Board of Commission. Early voting will be held through Wednesday, Nov. 25. Voters may cast a ballot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the registrar’s office in the county annex. The run-off election will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1, for the two new seats on the Banks ... [Full Story »]