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Vehicles purchased with drug money

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office purchased two patrol cars with seized drug money. The two fully-equipped Dodge Chargers cost $68,000. They are used a patrol cars by the criminal intervention team.

Would trade curls for straight hair

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Why is it that you always want what you don't have. Women, and even some men, spend lots of money each year having smelly chemicals put on their hair just so it will be bouncy, curly and full of body. Not me, I have what I refer to as "natural fuzz." Just look at my mother and you will see where it came from. It is actually why I think so many ... [Full Story »] 

South Carolina man charged after traffic stop

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
A South Carolina man was arrested last week by the Banks County Sheriff’s Office after being stopped because the windows of his vehicle were too dark. Kenyatte Richard Pixley, 31, 207 Chestfield Road, Greenville, S.C., was charged with driving while license suspended. A drug dog was with the Banks County deputy who pulled over Pixley and he ... [Full Story »] 

Development Authority looking at ways to attract business

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
The Banks County Development Authority is looking at ways to attract new business to the county and possibly hiring a part-time person to oversee this effort is one of the options being discussed. The Development Authority discussed at a meeting Thursday creating an economic development fund agreement with the board of commissioners. This ... [Full Story »] 

Incidents reported to sheriff’s office

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Incidents reported to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office last week include the following: •tree in the road at a Rock Springs Road address. •tree in road on Wynn Lake Road location. •snake inside a home on Rattletrap Road address. •harassing phone calls at a Waterplant Road residence. •livestock in the road on Hwy. 59. •threatening ... [Full Story »] 

Chairman candidates stress qualifications for job

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BanksNewsTODAY
Wednesday, June 25. 2008
Banks County chairman Gene Hart highlighted several accomplished of his first term in office and asked those in attendance at a forum last Thursday to allow him the opportunity to serve another term. Challenger Milton Dalton expressed to those in attendance at the forum sponsored by the Banks County Chamber of Commerce that he has the ability ... [Full Story »] 

Candidates to be at two area events

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 17. 2008
Candidates in the July 15 election have been invited to two area events. The Banks County Chamber of Commerce will hold a political forum from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the Banks County High School auditorium. A “meet and greet” with the candidates will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at Hebron ... [Full Story »] 

Vintage Corvette recovered in Rockdale County

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 17. 2008
A Florida man will have his 1965 Corvette returned to him. Authorities in Rockdale County discovered the stolen vehicle last week and currently have the classic car impounded It will be returned to owner Paul Smith who had the vehicle stolen while he was in Banks County for the Super Chevy Show at Atlanta Dragway. The Corvette, which is valued ... [Full Story »] 

Parents still await decision on assistant principal

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BanksNewsTODAY
Tuesday, June 17. 2008
A group of Banks County Elementary School parents arrived at the Board of Education meeting Monday night hoping for some answers in the investigation into a situation involving assistant principal Lori Rylee. The parents left the brief meeting with no additional information than when they arrived. Banks County Board of Education members and ... [Full Story »] 

Baldwin sets special election

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BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, June 13. 2008
The City of Baldwin will have a special election on Sept. 16 to fill the mayor’s seat. Mark Reed resigned recently as mayor to seek a seat in the Georgia House of Representatives. At a meeting last week, the city council unanimously approved the second reading of the special election ordinance. The ordinance sets the special election for ... [Full Story »] 
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