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Two BCHS students die

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BanksNewsTODAY
Saturday, August 25. 2012
Two Banks County High School students died during the past two days, one following a car wreck and another after a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Courtney Alicia Phagan, 18, Maysville, died Friday after being injured in a wreck that happened at 2:43 p.m. Aug. 18 on Georgia Highway 11 (U.S. Highway 129) 0.5 miles north of W.J. Dills Road near ... [Full Story »] 

Student who shot himself at BCHS dies

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BanksNewsTODAY
Saturday, August 25. 2012
The 16 year old boy who shot himself in a bathroom at Banks County High School early Friday morning has died. According to authorities, the student died early Saturday morning. Not motive has yet been discussed about the event. More details will be posted as they become available.

Student shoots himself at BCHS; school on lockdown

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BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, August 24. 2012
A 16-year-old male student at Banks County High School reportedly shot himself in a bathroom Friday morning and was life-flighted from the school. Some reports indicate that the student has died. Meanwhile, the school remains on lock-down as officials sort out the situation. Entrances to the school are being blocked by the Banks County ... [Full Story »] 

Student shoots himself at BCHS; students released at 2 p.m.

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BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, August 24. 2012
The all clear was given at 2 p.m. Friday at Banks County High School following a shooting earlier in the day. Students were released at that time. A 16-year-old male student at BCHS reportedly shot himself in a bathroom Friday at 8 a.m. and was life-flighted from the school. Meanwhile, the school was put on lock-down as officials sort out the ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County voters will soon vote on Sunday alcohol sales by the drink

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, August 23. 2012
In a called meeting on Wednesday, the Banks County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to allow the voters in Banks County to decide on Sunday alcohol sales by the drink. Commissioner Sammy Reece made the motion to put the referendum on the ballot for the Nov. 6 election. The motion was approved unanimously. Banks County ... [Full Story »] 

Latest election results:

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, August 21. 2012
Final election results With 13 of the 13 precincts reporting, the results are as follows: SHERIFF Clint McCoy--1610 Carlton Speed--1758 BOC CHAIRMAN Jimmy Hooper--1780 Ernest Rogers--1501 9TH DISTRICT, U.S. REP. Doug Collins--1978 Martha Zoller--1245 DISTRICT 28, STATE REP. Dan Gasaway--2394 Jon Heffer--797 [Full Story »] 

Final election results:

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, August 21. 2012
Final election results With 13 of the 13 precincts reporting, the results are as follows: SHERIFF Clint McCoy--1610 Carlton Speed--1758 BOC CHAIRMAN Jimmy Hooper--1780 Ernest Rogers--1501 9TH DISTRICT, U.S. REP. Doug Collins--1978 Martha Zoller--1245 DISTRICT 28, STATE REP. Dan Gasaway--2394 Jon Heffer--797 [Full Story »] 

BCHS senior injured in car crash in Jefferson

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, August 21. 2012
A single-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon near Jefferson seriously injured a Banks County High School senior. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Courtney Alicia Phagan, 18, Maysville, was injured in the wreck that happened at 2:43 p.m. Aug. 18 on Georgia Highway 11 (U.S. Highway 129) 0.5 miles north of W.J. Dills Road near Jefferson. ... [Full Story »] 

Early voting under way for runoff election

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, August 9. 2012
Early voting started Thursday for the Aug. 21 run off election and will last through next Friday. Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, Aug. 17, at the office of the Banks County Voter Registrar, located at 226 Candler Street, Homer. For more information, call 706-677-6260. No Saturday voting will be held for the ... [Full Story »] 

Sheriff, BOC chairman to be decided in Tuesday's election

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BanksNewsTODAY
Thursday, August 9. 2012
Banks County voters will select a sheriff and board of commissioners chairman at the polls on Tuesday. The 13 polls in the county will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Candidates in the run off election are: •Board of Commission chairman — Jimmy Hooper and Ernest Rogers. •Sheriff — Clint McCoy and Carlton Speed. •State representative — ... [Full Story »] 
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