The Banks County Board of Commissioners approved a request at its May 12 meeting from an applicant planning to locate a convenience store at Dallas Drive offering Korean snacks. However, the commissioners did not agree with the request that the business also be an Internet Café with five computers.
The Banks County Sheriff's Office has received state accreditation. Post director Mike Ayers was at the Banks County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 12 to recognize Sheriff Carlton Speed on the accreditation.
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The "Reverse Parade" planned for this week has been postponed to May 28, due to concerns about the weather this week.
A meeting of the Homer City Council set for May 12 was cancelled due to lack of a quorum. The council had planned to discuss water and garbage rates, in addition to mayor and council compensat…
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It’s a daily routine for Carl Cleveland that dates back to middle school: 1,000 shots a day in the gym, conditioning, weightlifting. Repeat.
The Banks County Recreation Department is sponsoring a Virtual Fishing Tournament.
As has been the case with sporting events across the board, the Southern Nationals have been cancelled due to safety concerns with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Jackson County Parks and Recreation girls’ 8-year-old girls all-star basketball team finished as runners-up in the March 6-7 state tournament in Habersham County. The team defeated Villa R…
With the 2020 season up in the air due to school closing because of the coronavirus (COVID-19), one thing is for sure, the Banks County Leopards found their stride as the two-week hiatus was a…
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- Jefferson Freedom Festival cancelled
- BOC approves request for convenience store offering Korean snacks
- BCSO receives state accreditation
- 'Reverse Parade' postponed to May 28
- Homer council meeting cancelled
- District 2 BOC candidate: Bo Garrison
- District 2 BOC candidate: David Duckett
- District 2 BOC candidate: Jason Hensley
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- Seven charged by sheriff's office
- District 2 BOC candidate: Bo Garrison
- Jefferson Freedom Festival cancelled
- Chief Magistrate Judge: Noel Brown Ventrice
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A pressure washer, sprayer and 12-foot dump trailer were stolen from North Georgia Truck Center, located at 123 Outlet Drive, Commerce, according to a recent incident report filed at the Banks County Sheriff’s Office.
A Lula man has been arrested by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office on allegations of sex crimes against two children.
Seven people were arrested by the Banks County Sheriff's Office last week, including the following:
The Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, which is comprised of local law enforcement agencies, including the Banks County Sheriff's Office, is assisting with a narcotics investigation…
A flat screen television was stolen from a motel room at Banks Crossing, according to an incident report filed with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office.
Staff members began excitedly telling the man in the wheelchair that his family members were coming around the corner. The thin man with the red T-shirt held both hands in the air, waving them, and smiling big as the car passed by with those inside waving back at him and shouting hello to him.
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s a time when teachers are usually recognized with a special breakfast or treat at school. That won’t be the case this year as teachers walked out of…
I showed up for the meeting with my hair in a tight bun on the top of my head. It might have been a few days since I had washed my hair. I didn’t have on any makeup and I had on a T-shirt with…
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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the CDC restrictions on assembly, the Jefferson Freedom Festival scheduled for June 27 has been cancelled.
The Banks County Public Library is now offering curb-side pick-up service for patrons who would like to place a hold on items ahead of time and pick them up.
If you are anything like me, you have enjoyed getting out side over the past few weeks, getting into the garden and playing in the yard; however, that fun can quickly disappear when you or you…
A flurry of recent press coverage has created a surge of interest in the Asian giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia. The coverage is not traced to any recent event. The insect was found last Septemb…
Nathan and Kayla Rhodes, Homer, announce the birth of a son, Harrison Baker Rhodes, on April 24, 2020.
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A Banks County High School student had a special graduation ceremony for one on Monday morning as school leaders gave him his diploma and wished him well as he takes the next step forward in life.
Ryan Humphries and Jill Martinet have been named Mr. and Miss Banks County High School for 2020.
Jaemor Farms recently made a donation to Banks County Schools for Teacher Appreciation Week. A representative of Jaemor is shown with Mike Boyle, Banks County Middle School principal.
Zachary Orr, Baldwin, was among nearly 700 students who graduated from Bob Jones University Friday, on May 8.
Members of the Banks County High School senior baseball team are shown. The senior spring sports teams are being featured on the Banks County Schools Facebook page. Coaches are speaking on the…
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Kindness comes in all sorts of ways. From the biggest gesture to the smallest, I’m convinced kindness will change the life of the one who gives and the one who receives.
The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church monthly brotherhood breakfast for May is cancelled due to the current virus and CDC recommendations.
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I looked into this sweet young ladies eyes as she stood with her soon to be husband on their wedding day. It wasn’t what they had planned, but they moved forward with their special day with le…
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