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Banks voters go to polls July 15

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Tuesday, July 8. 2008

Months of hand shaking, mass mailings and speaking at forums will all come down to one day for local candidates. Voters in Banks County will go to their respective polling places next Tuesday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and cast their ballots during the July 15 primary election. Early voting continues this week through Friday in the ... [Full Story »]

Maysville residents discuss future of city

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Monday, July 7. 2008

Maysville residents came out to a public meeting, Monday night, to discuss the future of the town. Adam Hazell of Georgia Mountain RDC, was on hand to discuss with the residents plans that need to be incorporated into the city's comprehensive plan. Another meeting to further discuss and receive resident input is being scheduled.

Assistant principal case could be nearing end

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Monday, July 7. 2008

The investigation into action allegedly taken by Banks County assistant principal Lori Rylee against male fifth grade students at the conclusion of the 2007-08 school year could be nearing an end. Rylee had been placed on leave with pay for allegedly forcing the students to drink from a water fountain from which a substance was poured into. ... [Full Story »]

Man arrested for sending explicit text messages to minor

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Monday, July 7. 2008

A Nicholson man faces charges of sending explicit text messages to a female minor in Banks County and allegedly enticing her for sexual purposes. Banks County sheriff Charles Chapman said his department, along with officials of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation worked together on the case, which led ... [Full Story »]

Baldwin approves tax hike

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Monday, July 7. 2008

In a 3-1 vote, the Baldwin City Council approved a $1.77 million general fund budget and a one mill increase in the city’s millage rate at a called meeting on Tuesday night, July 1. Council member Rodney King voted in opposition to the action. Council members Beverly Holcomb and Robert Bohannon and Interim Mayor Ray Holcomb voted in favor of ... [Full Story »]

Lula post office named in honor of solider

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Thursday, July 3. 2008

Approximately 200 people were present for a ceremony Thursday morning in Lula for the unveiling of the Pfc. Johnathon Millican Lula Post Office. Also at the ceremony, the posthumous Silver Star was presented to Millican’s mother, Mary Lykens, and his sisters. Millican was killed in combat in Karbala, Iraq, January 2007. Congressman Nathan ... [Full Story »]

Lula man charged with firing at deputies

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Thursday, July 3. 2008

The Hall County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident that involved shots fired at deputies by a Lula man. Deputies responded to a report of a person threatening suicide with a firearm in the 6400 block of Narramore Way in Lula. Upon arrival, and as deputies approached the front and rear of the residence, the perpetrator fired one shot ... [Full Story »]

Assuming can make you look mighty foolish

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008

I learned a long time ago you should never assume anything. Oh, you might get away with it once in a while, but more often than not, it’s going to come back to bite you and many times in an embarrassing place. That old but wise lesson about assuming came into play last Friday although I am thankful I was not the one who was reminded of the ... [Full Story »]

Homer man dies as result of accident

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008

A Homer man died as a result of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident Friday night on Caudell Road. Banks County sheriff Charles Chapman confirmed Christopher Brian Wylie, 32, of Homer died after being transported to Banks Jackson Commerce Medical Center by county EMS officials. Wylie’s 1977 Chevrolet pickup was traveling east on ... [Full Story »]

Mud bogging business approved for Banks County

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Wednesday, July 2. 2008

Mud bogging will officially come to Banks County on Saturday following action of the Banks County Board of Commissioners last week. The BOC approved a rezoning request Tuesday, June 24, that will allow Sloppy Joe’s Mud Bogging to open in the county. The first day of business will be Saturday. Michael and Linda Cline filed a request for a ... [Full Story »]

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