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In a split vote following a one-hour called meeting on Thursday, Jan. 6, the Baldwin City Council voted not to override Mayor Jerry Neace’s veto regarding the investigation into allegations of threats and acts of intimidation by council member Jeff Parrish. Council member Beverly Holcomb made a motion to override the mayor’s veto. Council ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman released the total activity for the Banks County Sheriff’s Office for 2010 showing the following: •39,768 case number assigned •6,373 incident reports created •1,510 cases opened for investigations •1,123 cases closed by investigators •1,206 civil process attempts •380 subpoenas •81 ... [Full Story »] 

BY SHERRY LEWIS Whether I want to get away for a long weekend or a weeklong adventure, cruising is at the top of my list. A cruise is quiet a bargain. I don’t know of many opportunities where you can pay one reasonable price for accommodations, meals, entertainment and the picturesque beauty of the Caribbean. I started planning a ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County officials are preparing for possible snow and sleet later this weekend into early next week. According to the forecast, snow and sleet could hit the area Sunday night and freezing rain on Monday and Tuesday. Snow totals could reach 7 inches in the area. Meanwhile, Jackson EMC is preparing for the storm, officials said. With the ... [Full Story »] 

The Banks County School System will be shut down Monday for students and staff due to the winter weather coming into the area late Sunday night. According to the forecast, snow and sleet could hit the area Sunday night and freezing rain on Monday and Tuesday. Snow totals could reach 7 inches in the area. Meanwhile, Jackson EMC is preparing for ... [Full Story »] 

MONDAY UPDATE 12:15 p.m. The Banks County School System will be shut down again on Tuesday due to the snow and ice that has covered the area. As of noon Monday, four to six inches of snow had been reported across the county, according to reports from the 911 center. "The 911 Center has had six passenger car automobile accidents (with no ... [Full Story »] 

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. Banks County government offices will be closed on Tuesday due to the snow and ice. The Banks County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Tuesday night has also been canceled and will be rescheduled later. MONDAY UPDATE 12:15 p.m. The Banks County School System will be shut down again on Tuesday due to the snow and ice ... [Full Story »]