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Hannah Mullins top choice for economic developer

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Monday, November 13. 2017

Hannah Mullins is the top choice by the Banks County Board of Commissioners for the economic developer position. The BOC announced on Monday that she is the top finalist. An official vote has not yet been taken to hire her. The procedure for filling a position such as this is to announce up to three finalists and then take an official vote ... [Full Story »]

Agriculture Awards to be presented

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Sunday, November 12. 2017

Banks County will once again be celebrating the presenting of awards at the annual Banks County Agriculture Awards Banquet on November 13 at 7 p.m. The event will be held at Mt Carmel Baptist Church in Banks County located at 2405 Hwy 52, Lula. Awards being presented are: Farmer of the Year, Woman in Agriculture, Agribusiness of the Year and ... [Full Story »]

Budget hearing set Thursday in Maysville

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Friday, November 10. 2017

The Maysville City Council will hold the following public hearings on the 2018 proposed budget: •Thursday, November 16, 6 p.m. •Thursday, November 30, 6 p.m. A copy of the 2018 budget report is available for inspection at Maysville City Hall during regular office hours.

Historic tour make-up day scheduled

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Thursday, November 9. 2017

At 7 pm on Saturday, Nov. 11, a make-up tour will be held for the Historic Homer Haunted Walking Tour which was originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28. Severe weather conditions forced the Banks County Historical Society to cancel the tours for that evening. Tickets are $10 per adult and free for children under 13, when accompanied by an ... [Full Story »]

Jim Grier elected Lula mayor; incumbents win in Homer council race

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Wednesday, November 8. 2017

Tuesday’s election brought a new mayor for the Town of Lula and four incumbents being among those elected to the Homer City Council. In Lula, challenger Jim Grier beat incumbent Mayor Milton Turner in a 185-96 vote. In Homer, the four incumbents were re-elected, as well as James Dumas, who is a former chairman of the Banks County Board of ... [Full Story »]

Jim Grier elected Lula mayor; incumbents win in Homer council race

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Wednesday, November 8. 2017

Voters to be asked to approve sales tax increase

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Wednesday, November 1. 2017

An upcoming ballot Banks County will ask voters whether they favor a one-cent Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) for roads and bridges. The Banks County Board of Commissioners approved a request last week from the Development Authority to proceed with the necessary steps to place the one-cent LOST on an upcoming ballot. Banks County Development ... [Full Story »]

Baldwin millage rate to remain the same

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Sunday, October 29. 2017

The Baldwin City Council, on Monday, set the 2017 millage rate. The council unanimously approved the second reading of the ordinance that sets the net millage rate for Banks County residents in the city at 1.52 mills and the Habersham County rate is 7.75 mills. The Banks County rate reflects a rollback of 6.23 mills, due to Local Option Sales ... [Full Story »]

Baldwin millage rate to remain the same

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Sunday, October 29. 2017

Historic Homer Haunted Walking Tour set Fri., Sat.

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Friday, October 27. 2017

The annual Historic Homer Haunted Walking Tour will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, with tours scheduled for 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each evening. Tour sizes will be limited and reservations are encouraged. The walking tour will have 14 tour stops each evening with 20 characters relating their stories to tour guests. There will ... [Full Story »]

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