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King resigns from Baldwin council

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Wednesday, November 16. 2011
Baldwin City Council member Rodney King has announced his resignation, effective at the end of December. King said his resignation is due to "personal matters." The announcement was made at the council's November work session. In other business at the work session, the council set the city’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting event for 6:30 p.m. ... [Full Story »] 

BOC approves guidelines on conservation use

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Wednesday, November 16. 2011
A 20-acre minimum on a conservation use land designation was approved by the Banks County Board of Commissioners at the November meeting. This does not apply for those who already have a conservation use and plan to renew it. “If renewing it, can be same number of acres,” county attorney Randall Frost said. “If you increase the number of ... [Full Story »] 

BOC approves rezoning for business park project

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Monday, November 14. 2011
The Banks County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request Tuesday for a business park development. The BOC unanimously approved the request from the county development authority to rezone 41 acres from ARR to C-2 to develop Hudson River Business Park, located at the corner of Windmill Farm Road and Hwy. 441 North. The county’s ... [Full Story »] 

BOC approves purchase of firefighting equipment

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Thursday, November 10. 2011
The Banks County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed Tuesday night to spend up to $34,000 to buy firefighter equipment, including turnout gear, radios and pagers. Fire chief Brian Eubanks and volunteer captain Greg Wells presented the request and the newest volunteer recruit class attended. Training officer Richard Crowder also presented ... [Full Story »] 

Presley win's Maysville mayor's race

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Tuesday, November 8. 2011
Former Maysville mayor Richard Presley will again lead the town after winning in the town election Tuesday. Presley had 131 votes, while Lynn Villyard had 119 votes and Donna Chesonis had 84 votes. In the Ward I city council race, Kathleen Bush won over incumbent Clay Dorsey in a 61-46 vote. In Ward II, Clyde “Junior” Hardy won over Jerry ... [Full Story »] 

Presley win's Maysville mayor's race; Alto, Lula incumbents win

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Tuesday, November 8. 2011
Former Maysville mayor Richard Presley will again lead the town after winning in the town election Tuesday, while Alto mayor Audrey Turner was re-elected for another term. In the Maysville mayor’s race, Presley had 131 votes, while Lynn Villyard had 119 votes and Donna Chesonis had 84 votes. “It’s a privilege to serve the community ... [Full Story »] 

Presley wins Maysville mayor's race; Alto, Lula incumbents win

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, November 8. 2011
Former Maysville mayor Richard Presley will again lead the town after winning in the town election Tuesday, while Alto mayor Audrey Turner was re-elected for another term. In the Maysville mayor’s race, Presley had 131 votes, while Lynn Villyard had 119 votes and Donna Chesonis had 84 votes. “It’s a privilege to serve the community ... [Full Story »] 

Town elections coming up Tuesday

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, November 1. 2011
Town elections will be held Tuesday in Maysville, Lula and Alto. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. MAYSVILLE In Maysville, former mayor Richard Presley, council member Lynn Villyard and political newcomer Donna Chesonis qualified. Incumbent Jerry Baker did not qualify. Races are also set in Maysville for three of the four council seats ... [Full Story »] 

Early voting under way for town elections

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Tuesday, October 25. 2011
Early voting will be held through Nov. 4 for the town elections. The election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8. MAYSVILLE In Maysville, former mayor Richard Presley, council member Lynn Villyard and political newcomer Donna Chesonis qualified. Incumbent Jerry Baker did not qualify. Races were also set in Maysville for three of the four council ... [Full Story »] 

BOC denies request for outdoor event center

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Thursday, October 20. 2011
The Banks County Board of Commissioners denied a request at its October meeting for a conditional use permit for Ted Havlik to operate an outdoor event center on Sol Drive. Commissioner Sammy Reece made the motion to deny the request and the vote was unanimous. Havlik proposed offering his property for rental for special events on a year-round ... [Full Story »] 
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