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11 arrested for pandering

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Thursday, January 24. 2013

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sex-for-hire operation in the Banks Crossing area and 11 people were arrested for pandering. Two of those arrested also face drug charges. One charge is still pending further investigation, chief deputy Shawn Wilson said on Thursday morning. Wilson said those arrested were calling females ... [Full Story »]

Sheriff’s office arrests 15 on drug charges

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Tuesday, January 22. 2013

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office arrested 15 people on drug charges this week after executing four search warrants. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol and their aviation unit, along with officers from Pardons and Parole and officers from the Georgia Department of Probation, conducted an early ... [Full Story »]

Sheriff’s office arrests 14 on drug charges

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Tuesday, January 22. 2013

The Banks County Sheriff’s Office arrested 14 people on drug charges this week after executing four search warrants. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol and their aviation unit, along with officers from Pardons and Parole and officers from the Georgia Department of Probation, conducted an early ... [Full Story »]

Bank robbery suspect charged

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Tuesday, January 15. 2013

A 39-year-old man from Greensboro, N.C., faces robbery charges in Banks County in connection with the April 24, 2008, robbery at Northeast Georgia Bank, 30990 Highway 441 South, Commerce. Last week, Banks County Sheriff’s Office authorities picked up Darris Antoine Workman, 4708 Meadowcroft Road, in Greensboro, N.C., where he had been ... [Full Story »]

BOC moves to create election board

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Wednesday, January 9. 2013

The Banks County Board of Commissioners moved forward Tuesday night with a board of elections being appointed to oversee elections. The BOC approved a resolution to seek local legislation to create a board of elections to oversee elections instead of the probate judge’s office. “We believe this would better serve the county,” Probate ... [Full Story »]

Baby born at WalMart bathroom

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Friday, January 4. 2013

A baby born in WalMart in Banks County on Wednesday morning has made the news across the state. The baby boy was the first baby born in Georgia in 2013. The mother reportedly went into labor three weeks early. Banks County EMS personnel responded to the call and found the mother and baby in the bathroom. “All we had do to was cut the ... [Full Story »]

Newsmaker of the Year: Farming remains strong in county; Banks farm receives Centennial Award

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Wednesday, January 2. 2013

Farming continues to be strong in Banks County with poultry and cattle farms dotting the landscape. The county continues to be at the top of state agriculture lists each year and a Banks County farm was recognized this year for more than 100 years of continuous farming. The J.H. Brooks Home Place on Silver Shoals Road in Banks County was ... [Full Story »]

Baldwin hears request for one-time auction event

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Wednesday, December 26. 2012

The Baldwin City Council heard a request last week for a one-day business license for an auction to be held in a building in the industrial park. Kurt Kilgore, Rockabilly Auctions, Commerce, asked the council to issue him a business license or permit to hold a one-day auction on Jan. 12 in the industrial park building owned by Doug Michael and ... [Full Story »]

Two shootings reported in the county in just four days

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Wednesday, December 19. 2012

Officers with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to two reported shootings in the county in just four days last week. On Thursday, Dec. 12, officers were called to Northridge Medical Center where a 26-year-old male was being treated for a reported gunshot wound to his right side. Gregory Dane Gamble, 158 North Center Street, Winder, ... [Full Story »]

BOC agrees on allocation of $1 million

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Wednesday, December 12. 2012

A $1 million settlement Banks County received from Waste Management will be used to pay off debt. The Banks County Board of Commissioners agreed Tuesday night to allocate $800,000 of the $1 million to pay off the “clearwell” debt. This project was the installation of a one million gallon in-ground tank at the water plant to increase the ... [Full Story »]

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