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Luxury log cabins provide great mountain get-away

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Wednesday, February 24. 2010

Relaxing in the hot tub in the cool, crisp mountain air…Roasting marshmallows in the outdoor fireplace…Rocking in one of the wooden chairs on the desk and enjoying the snow-covered mountain view…Playing a game of pool in the upstairs game room…Sitting around the cozy fireplace in the large living room as you watch a DVD with your ... [Full Story »]

Banks County deputy charged with DUI in Hall County

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Wednesday, February 24. 2010

Sergeant Christopher Thompson, 40, Maysville, has been charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants following a van accident Sunday night in Murrayville. Thompson also faces several other charges. Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said he received a call around 10 p.m. Sunday that Thompson had been involved in a wreck. “I ... [Full Story »]

BOC questions county employees on vehicle use

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Wednesday, February 24. 2010

The nine county employees who drive vehicles home were questioned Tuesday afternoon on why they need to drive a county vehicle home. “The reason we are asking these questions and asking you to justify why you are taking them home is that we are under a budget crunch,” commissioner Joe Barefoot told the employees. “We have done all we can ... [Full Story »]

Murray resigns from Baldwin City Council

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Tuesday, February 23. 2010

Baldwin City Council member Jeff Murray resigned on Monday, Feb. 22. After meeting in closed session for approximately one hour following Monday’s regular council meeting, Mayor Jerry Neace read a letter of resignation from Murray, effective Feb. 22. Murray wrote in the letter that he was resigning from the council due to personal reasons. He ...

GBI arrests former deputy tax commissioner

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Friday, February 19. 2010

Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in Athens and officers with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office arrested former Banks County Deputy Tax Commissioner Lori Ann Slaton, age 41, of Homer, on Friday charging her with seven felony counts of computer fraud and one felony count of violation of oath of public officer. Slaton was arrested ... [Full Story »]

Forget snow,give me a summer day

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010

Summer is the time when one sheds one’s tensions with one’s clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all’s right with the world.” — Ada Louise Huxtable Summer, where art thou? I hoped again against hope the snow wouldn’t fall last ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Forget snow, give me a summer day

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010

Westin La Cantara perfect headquarters for San Antonio get-away

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010

A lavish hilltop resort located on one of San Antonio’s highest points offers an incredible view of the city and the Texas hill country, while providing a tranquil place for a get-way. The Westin La Cantera Resort is a great destination for your trip to San Antonio. It’s only 15 minutes from the downtown area and River Walk. Although there ... [Full Story »]

Westin La Cantera perfect headquarters for San Antonio get-away

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010

Gardiner to serve as BOE chairman

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010

Ron Gardiner will serve as chairman of the Banks County Board of Edcuation this year. In a 4-1 vote, the board approved Gardiner as chairman for 2010 and Neal Brown as vice-chairman. Gardiner voted against the motion made by Ben Ramsey. Board member John Williams seconded the motion. Members Bo Garrison and Neal Brown voted in favor of the ... [Full Story »]

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