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Commissioners place moratorium on roadside solicitors

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Thursday, January 27. 2011

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 »]

Road hazards and panhandling among incidents reported

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Wednesday, January 26. 2011

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to a number of incidents reported last week, including reports of road hazards and panhandling. The incidents reported include: •road hazard on Damascus Road at Keesee Road. The responding deputy reported he removed a deer from the roadway. •removal of a person from the Travel Centers of ... [Full Story »]

BOC approves job description for economic position

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Wednesday, January 26. 2011

A job description for the new county position to oversee economic development was approved by the Banks County Board of Commissioners Thursday. The job has been named “community developer” and it will include economic duties, as well as planning work. The vote to approve the job description was unanimous but commissioner Danny Maxwell spoke ... [Full Story »]

BOC denies business license for Sam's Food Mart

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Wednesday, January 26. 2011

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 »]

BOE approves snow make up days

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Thursday, January 20. 2011

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 »]

Animal problems, disputes reported to sheriff’s office

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Wednesday, January 19. 2011

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 »]

Qualifying fees, appointment of committees on agenda for Lula council

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Tuesday, January 18. 2011

The Lula City Council is expected to approve the qualifying fees at its Thursday meeting for candidates seeking election to the city council. An expected fee of $36, based on council salary, as well as the qualifying dates, will be set at the Jan. 20 meeting. The regular council meeting, normally held on Monday, was pushed to Thursday due to ... [Full Story »]

Baldwin approves refunds for utility service overpayments

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Tuesday, January 18. 2011

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 »]

Baldwin meeting postponed until Monday

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Thursday, January 13. 2011

The Baldwin City Council meeting set for Thursday has been postponed until 7 p.m. on Monday night, Jan. 17. Baldwin City Administrator Jerry Presley said, “Due to the persistence of ice/snow the council meeting has been cancelled. Conditions remain poor for parking and pedestrian traffic at the police department. The meeting has been ... [Full Story »]

No school again on Friday for students; staff to report at 9 a.m.

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Thursday, January 13. 2011

There will be no school again on Friday for students. School has been canceled due to the condition on some roads. Teachers have been asked to report in at 9 a.m.