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Two arrested on drug charges

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Wednesday, December 30. 2009

Two Baldwin residents were arrested on drug charges on Wednesday, Dec. 23, after the search of a residence located at 1102 Park Avenue, Baldwin. Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said deputies, Baldwin Police Officers and Habersham County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched the residence after information was given to law enforcement that ... [Full Story »]

Qualifying ahead for Gillsville special election

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Wednesday, December 30. 2009

A special election will be held in March to fill two seats on the Gillsville City Council. The election will be held to fill the positions of mayor, now held by Larry Poole, and two council seats, currently held by Tim House and Roy Turpin. The three seats were up for re-election this year but no one qualified. On advice from the Secretary of ... [Full Story »]

Trip home always welcome adventure

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Tuesday, December 29. 2009

The arrival of Christmas means a traditional trek to my hometown. It’s not the only time during the year I make it back home — fortunately I don’t live that far away — but it seems to be becoming more difficult due to my ever-increasing work schedule. I can always count on making it home for Christmas, however, and I admit it has become ... [Full Story »]

Atty. General gives OK to sale of BJC

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Tuesday, December 29. 2009

Attorney General Thurbert Baker has given his approval for the sale of BJC Medical Center to Tennessee-based Restoration Healthcare. Officials expect the $7.1 million transaction to close by the end of January. “We have received the go-ahead from the attorney general,” BJC Medical Center Authority chairman Charles Blair said Thursday. Under ... [Full Story »]

Swearing-in ceremony set in Homer

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Tuesday, December 22. 2009

The swearing-in ceremony for the two new Banks County commissioners, Homer mayor and five council members has been set for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Banks County Courthouse, Yonah-Homer Road, Homer. The swearing-in will be conducted by Banks County Probate Judge Betty Thomas.

Family makes holidays special

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Tuesday, December 22. 2009

Ready or not, Christmas is here. The mad rush to buy presents, decorate the house, cooks tons of food and mail Christmas cards is entering a fever pitch. In just a few days, the “Big Day” will be here. I still have vivid childhood memories of Christmas Day while growing up in the central Georgia town of Monticello. It seemed Christmas Eve ... [Full Story »]

Car break-ins being investigated by sheriff’s office

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Tuesday, December 22. 2009

Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said on Monday that officers were called out to both Ryan’s Steakhouse and Longhorn’s Steakhouse parking lots to reports of car break-ins. Chapman said that the car break-in at Ryan’s resulted in the theft of clothes, cameras and a woman’s purse. Three women occupied the vehicle at Ryan’s and all ... [Full Story »]

School board seeks $4.8 million short-term loan

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Tuesday, December 22. 2009

The Banks County School System agreed Thursday night to get a $4.8 million short-term loan until it receives tax funds for this year. The board of education approved the Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) for up to $4.8 million from Northeast Georgia Bank. A TAN is a short-term debt issued by a government agency in anticipation of future tax ... [Full Story »]

Lawsuit filed against former fire chief

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Monday, December 21. 2009

A federal lawsuit has been file against former Banks County fire chief Gary Pollard by an inmate who alleges that he raped her. Dana Maloch, an inmate at Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute in Alto, was on a work duty at the Banks County Fire Department when the alleged incident occurred. In the lawsuit, the woman claims that Pollard kissed ... [Full Story »]

Burglaries among incidents reported

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Tuesday, December 15. 2009

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following incidents during the past week: •suspicious vehicle at a Wynn Lake Road, Alto, residence. •civil dispute at a Highway 98, Maysville, residence. •burglary at a Borders Road, Commerce, residence. •burglary at a Wrights Mill Road, Commerce, residence. •harassing phone calls ... [Full Story »]

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