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Cochran named to the planning commission

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Wednesday, March 24. 2010

Melinda Cochran was appointed to the Banks County Planning Commission in a unanimous vote at Tuesday’s Banks County Board of Commissioners meeting. Cochran will serve out the remainder of the unexpired term of Clyde McArthur, who resigned several months ago. The term will expire on October 31, 2011. The board table the appointment of Stan ... [Full Story »]

Adventure in Augusta: Explore city by plane, boat or on foot

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Wednesday, March 17. 2010

BY SHERRY LEWIS When most of us think about Augusta, golf comes to our mind. Since spending a weekend in Georgia’s second largest city, I realized Augusta is more than golf—it is a tourist destination. Augusta is the place to ride in an airplane, go boating, hiking, cycling, and fishing, just to name a few of the things this city has to ... [Full Story »]

Passing of 80s icon hits home

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Wednesday, March 17. 2010

It goes without saying I didn’t know Corey Haim. Oh, I knew who he was, of course. However, I didn’t know him personally and, likewise, he didn’t have the first clue who I was. We were both kids of the 1980s, but what we had in common likely ended there. Yet, as news broke early last Wednesday morning from the West Coast that the 80s ... [Full Story »]

Livestock in the road among incidents reported

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Wednesday, March 17. 2010

Incidents reported to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office during the past week included several cases of livestock being in the road. These reports came from Hwy. 198, Murray Street, Veal Cemetery Road, Hwy. 51, Brewer Road, Russ Ramsey Road, Yonah-Homer Road and Spring Road. Other incidents reported to the sheriff’s office last week included ... [Full Story »]

Butler wins in Gillsville

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Wednesday, March 17. 2010

In a called election Tuesday in Gillsville, Jim Butler was the winner in the Post 2 council race. Butler had 29 votes, while Phil Ferguson had 17 votes.

Qualifying to be in April for July 20 election

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Wednesday, March 17. 2010

Banks County voters will have plenty on their political plates in 2010 between county, state and national elections. The primary election is set for Tuesday, July 20. If a run-off is necessary it will be held on Tuesday, August 10. The general election will be held on November 2, with a run-off, if necessary, set for November 30. Qualifying for ... [Full Story »]

Skiing in North Carolina High Country

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Wednesday, March 10. 2010

North Georgia residents don't have to travel very far for a ski vacation. Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is known as one of the oldest ski areas in the South and one of the best for snow-making. This year marks the 48th year for skiing on the mountain. New this year at the family-friendly resort is a Burton ... [Full Story »]

4-H means too much to be eliminated

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Wednesday, March 10. 2010

“I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,g my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service and my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.” — 4-H motto Tough economic times continue to haunt our state as well as its university system. In a shortsighted move, University of Georgia higher-ups ... [Full Story »]

Six men arrested in kidnapping

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Wednesday, March 10. 2010

Six men were arrested on kidnapping charges Friday after a man who worked with them alleges he was kidnapped and beaten. Those arrested and their charges include: •Champ ‘Ray’ Cooper Sr., 66, Beeson Farm Road, Sophia, N.C., kidnapping and battery. •Champ ‘Ray’ Cooper Jr., 41, South Main Street, Randleman, N.C., kidnapping, ... [Full Story »]

Coloring contest part of celebration

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Wednesday, March 10. 2010

As part of the plans for the Banks County Community Wide Health and Fitness Celebration, Banks County E-911is hosting a coloring contest for Banks County Head Start/Pre-K through middle school children. All children interested in competing should submit an 8 ½ x 11 drawing of a safety/healthy lifestyle related topic (such as how to call 9-1-1, ... [Full Story »]

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