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The federal portion of a lawsuit filed by citizens over alleged election violations in the past year has been dismissed. This part of the lawsuit dealt with issues involving the district lines. Earlier in Superior Court, Judge Kendall Wynne Jr. ruled against the Banks County residents who filed a lawsuit over alleged election violations during ... [Full Story »] 

My mother has instilled in me a strong Christian background that has helped me deal with the difficult times in life, as well as enjoy the many blessings that come my way. I know from my mother's example that prayer is important and we should always put God first in our lives. From my father, I have learned the value of hard work and having a ... [Full Story »] 

An Alto man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Monday morning on Damascus Road in Banks County. Kevin Levi Allen, 33, was air lifted from the scene and transported to Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, for his injuries. Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman reported that Allen was traveling north on Damascus Road in a 1996 ... [Full Story »] 

Keep Our Mountains Beautiful and the North Georgia Resource Management Authority are hosting a Document Destruction Day on Saturday, November 27, at the Banks County Courthouse from 10 a.m. until noon. Document Destruction Service of Homer is donating this service to the citizens of Banks County. Citizens can bring personal documents for ... [Full Story »] 

A damage to property incident at The Home Depot, Steven B. Tanger Boulevard, Commerce, was among the incidents reported to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office during the past week. The complainant advised the responding deputy that his 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe was damaged on the passenger side front fender, doors and quarter panel while parked in ... [Full Story »]