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Banks schools to be closed Thursday; power out at two schools

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Wednesday, September 13. 2017

The Banks County School System will be closed tomorrow on Thursday), Sept. 14. "The Banks County area continues to have several obstructions in the road, including power lines," Superintendent Stan Davis states. "As of noon (Wednesday), the county still has substantial power outages. Currently, we have two schools without power."

Banks schools to be closed Wednesday

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Tuesday, September 12. 2017

Schools will remain closed on Wednesday due to power outages and downed trees across the county. School was also cancelled on Monday and Tuesday due to the impact of Tropical Storm Irma in the area. More than 200 downed trees were reported.

Baldwin residents ask to conserve water

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Tuesday, September 12. 2017

Due to the conditions created by Tropical Storm Irma, the Baldwin water system is without power. City leaders ask residents to conserve water use for the next 48 hours. With power out throughout Baldwin, water is in short supply. Water will continue to be in short supply until power is resumed, officials report.

Court scheduled for this week cancelled

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Monday, September 11. 2017

Banks County Clerk of Courts Tim Harper says court scheduled for this week has been cancelled. He reports that jurors who received notice to report this week, will not need to come to court. Harper adds that the county phones are out Monday night and calls could not be made to the jurors.

County offices to be closed Tuesday;update from emergency services

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Monday, September 11. 2017

Banks County government offices will be closed on Tuesday due to the weather, which has led to downed trees and power outages. The Banks County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Tuesday night has also been cancelled. Emergency services officials have also given an update, as follows: "Emergency Services will pull all emergency units ... [Full Story »]

Power outages, trees down as storm passes through area

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Monday, September 11. 2017

Power outages and trees downed have been reported across Banks County as the storms pass through Banks County. School has also been closed for Tuesday due to the weather conditions caused by Hurricane Irma. As of Monday afternoon, Georgia Power reports 1,100 residents in Banks County without power, while Jackson Electric Membership Corporation ... [Full Story »]

Banks schools to be closed Monday

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Sunday, September 10. 2017

Banks County schools will be closed on Monday, Sept. 11, due to the impact in the area from Hurricane Irma. High winds and rain are in the forecast for the North Georgia area on Monday.

Rep. Collins votes against Harvey aid, raising debt limit

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Friday, September 8. 2017

Rep. Doug Collins, who represents most of Northeast Georgia including Banks County, voted Friday against legislation that gave a $15 billion disaster aid package to Texas and also raised the federal government’s borrowing limit until Dec. 8. The legislation passed in the House 316-90 with Collins being one of the 90 votes — all Republicans ... [Full Story »]

Three on the ballot for mayor of Lula

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Wednesday, September 6. 2017

Three candidates will be on the ballot for mayor in the Nov. 7 election in Lula. The candidates are: Incumbent Mayor Milton Turner, Jim Grier and Felton Wood.

County residents asks for water on Marion Cape Road

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Sunday, September 3. 2017

A long-time Banks County resident appeared before the board of commissioners last week to ask that water be offered on Marion Cape Road. John Mitchell spoke on the need for water along the road. The BOC took no action on this request. Commissioner Charles Turk said it would cost $173,000 to extend water to the road. He added that there are ... [Full Story »]

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