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Recent concerns about roadside solicitors through the county were raised by commissioner Ernest Rogers during the special called meeting of the Banks County BOC Thursday morning. The matter of soliciting in the county was placed on the agenda as an add-on prior to the approval of the agenda, which had only listed possible discussion of ... [Full Story »] 

The Banks County Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to not reinstate a business license for a Banks Crossing business after “fake pot” was found at the convenience store. Kevin Tallent, the attorney for the business owner (Junaid “J.D.” Hameed), said a store clerk removed the K-2 from the counter after being informed it was illegal ... [Full Story »] 

In order to make up two of the six snow days missed this school year, students in the Banks County School System will attend school on March 11, originally scheduled as a teacher planning day, and March 14, originally scheduled as a holiday for students and teachers. The school system will not be making up the remaining four days they have ... [Full Story »] 

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following incidents reported during the past week: •animal problem at a Caudell Road, Homer, residence. •dispute at a Spring Lake Road, Commerce, residence. •pedestrian under the influence of alcohol or drugs on Highway 441 at McCoy Bridge Road, Homer. •911 hang-up at a Harmony Church ... [Full Story »] 

Baldwin has once again made refunds for overpayment of utility services. Monday night, the council unanimously approved two refunds for overpayment of utility services. City administrator Jerry Presley presented the requests for the refunds. A refund of $1,501 was approved for Jennifer Taylor for property located at 1050 Homer Drive in Baldwin. ... [Full Story »]