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“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” As Veteran’s Day arrives again, I find it hard to express just how thankful I am for every American who has ever worn the uniform of our armed forces. These brave men and women are the truest of heroes, never asking for praise, but certainly worthy of any they ... [Full Story »] 

A Homer man was arrested on Monday on the Historic Homer Highway following a chase. Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman reported Mitchell Lee Adams, 28, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI), fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless driving, driving on a suspended driver’s license, speeding, no insurance, expired ... [Full Story »] 

The Banks County Convention & Visitors Bureau presented several awards at the October year-end meeting. Hospitality Awards were presented to each property that hosted a CVB meeting during 2009; Early Bird Awards were given to those members who were the first to renew membership dues for 2009; a chairman and vice chairman award was given to ... [Full Story »] 

The Banks County Board of Tax Assessors approved several conservation use applications and held three hearings at the monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The board unanimously approved a request from Allen Dalton and Kent White to add a .62 acre site to a 12.22 acre site already under conservation use. The conservation use will expire on ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a suspicious vehicle reported at McDonald’s Restaurant, Highway 441 South, Commerce. Deputies responded to the incident around midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 28. A McDonald’s employee reported two while males in a white van pulled up to the drive-thru window and stated they were from ... [Full Story »] 

A runoff election is set for the two Banks County Board of Commission races. The runoff election will be held on Dec. 1. In the District 2 BOC race, Ernest Rogers and Fred Wendt will face each other in the runoff. Rogers had 673 votes and Wendt had 463 votes. In the District 4 BOC race, Robin Trotter and Charles Turk will be on the ballot in ... [Full Story »] 

In the Lula town election, incumbent Mayor Milton Turner and council member Vicky Chambers were re-elected to serve another term in office. In the mayor’s race, Turner had 155 votes while challenger Paul Cox had 104 votes. In the council race, Chambers had 132 votes and challenger Bruce Lane Jr. had 124 votes. Further election results will be ... [Full Story »]