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For political junkies like myself, this is a great week. Candidates officially sign on the dotted line through Friday their intention to run for any number of offices from statewide ones right down to local positions. While I’m not going to kid myself into thinking everyone knows what’s going on this week, for those who bother to stay ... [Full Story »] 

Jekyll Island was once an exclusive destination where only millionaires could go for rest and relaxation in beautiful natural setting. The Rockefellers, Astors and Vanderbilts were among those who were members of the exclusive club. Non-members were not allowed to visit. Today, Jekyll Island has the same natural beauty that it did in those ... [Full Story »] 

With less than one day of qualifying to go, seven candidates have qualified so far for the July 20 election. Qualifying ends noon Friday. In the Post 1 county board of commissioner race, incumbent Rickey Cain, Sam Moon and Danny Maxwell have qualified so far. In the Post 3 county board of commissioner race, Sammy Reece and Keith Segars have ... [Full Story »] 

After two days of qualifying, only four candidates had qualified for the July 20 election. In the Post 1 county board of commissioner race, incumbent Rickey Cain and Sam Moon had qualified as of press time Wednesday. In the Post 3 county board of commissioner race, Sammy Reece was the only one to qualify as of press time. Incumbent Joe Barefoot ... [Full Story »] 

When qualifying ended Friday, nine candidates had qualified for the July 20 election. In the Post 1 county board of commissioner race, incumbent Rickey Cain, Sam Moon and Danny Maxwell qualified. In the Post 3 county board of commissioner race, Sammy Reece and Keith Segars qualified. Incumbent Joe Barefoot has announced that he will not seek ... [Full Story »] 

All of Banks County’s planning and zoning related ordinance and codes are being updated and combined into one unified development code. This includes zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, street name and house numbering guidelines, sign regulations, manufactured home/RV park regulations, soil erosion and sedimentation control, watershed ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Investigators pulled 60 marijuana plants from property on Duncan Road Saturday morning, April 17. Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said, “The plants were found by the owner of the property and he called the sheriff’s office.” The plants had not been set out very long, Chapman reported. “The ... [Full Story »]