Touring a bison farm, getting a close-up look at the Ag in School program at Banks County schools and learning about a local hay business were the stops on the annual Farm Tour.
The Banks County Chamber of Commerce CVB held a ribbon cutting for Austin's Home Supply & More, located at 20519 US-441, Commerce. The owner is Dallas Cruce. Austin's Home Supply & More sells name brand home supplies at 50 percent off manufacturers prices.
The Banks County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on June 5 at the Annex Building to take public input on the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget.
The annual Memorial Day program will be held at the Veteran's Park in Homer at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29.
Baldwin’s Fire Chief announced at the May city council meeting that the town's ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating is 3. This rating is based on three categories: the 911 center’s alarms an…
Citizens lashed out at Lula Mayor Joe Thomas at last week's city council meeting. Thomas has been accused of shutting down the public during the citizen comments. His latest rules say citizens…
JEFFERSON - Sondra Jewell Peck Strickland, 79, Jefferson, pass…
DANIELSVILLE - Carolyn Louise Compton Graham, 84, Danielsville…
JEFFERSON - Larry Vance “Van” Bullock Jr., 53, Jefferson, ente…
HOSCHTON - Carla Marie Shaw, 51, Hoschton, passed away Wednesd…
COMMERCE - Sandra K. Adams, 75, Commerce, died Friday, May 26,…
WINDER - Russell Randolph Stinchcomb, 90, Winder, passed away …
Newly-appointed baseball coach Jared Jones met with players and parents this week at the Banks County Baseball and Softball Complex.
Banks County High School senior, Caine Griffith, signed with Emmanuel College this past week with a room of family, friends, coaches, and teammates present. Griffith will join the Emmanuel Col…
Angel Cruz will be attending Dickinson State to continue his collegiate wrestling career.
At the Georgia High School Association 2A State Championships last week, Shelby Speed emerged victorious in both the discus and shot put competitions while earning a personal record in both ev…
The Banks County Recreation Department has planned several recreation camps this summer.
The Banks County Sheriff's Office charged 14 people last week, including the following:
City of Baldwin held its first Public Safety Day event this past Saturday, and Banks County Sheriff's Office participated. Sgt. Coombs provided information for safe car seat usage, handed out …
The Banks County Sheriff's Office K9, Becka, is credited with saving the life of a driver in an early morning crash.
The Banks County Sheriff's Office made the following recent arrests:
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on May 11 at Banks Crossing.
It's the time of year when seniors will turn their tassels and start a new chapter in their lives. It doesn't really seem that long ago when I graduated high school. So today I want to take a moment and offer some advice.
The official Mother’s Day holiday has come and gone. Although I believe we should honor our mothers all year long. There are many ways in which we can bring joy to our mothers and grandmothers…
We are in the middle of a monumental week as we celebrate teachers and nurses then on Sunday, we celebrate Mother’s Day.
Softball was one of my favorite pastimes most of my life. I have so many memories of tossing the ball around with my brother Keith. He would pitch and I would catch and add, “Strike 1,” or “Ba…
Jon Paul Vetter, a local licensed insurance broker, will present a program at the Banks County Adult Literacy Center on May 25 at 7 p.m.
The Banks and Habersham Extension offices will host several canning classes this summer, beginning in July.
Banks County High School senior Harly Gayle Ledford has been awarded the fourth annual Brother Jim McLendon Rotary Scholarship from the Banks County Rotary Club.
The Rotary Club of Banks County is seeking sponsors for the upcoming fourth annual Rotary Salutes Awards Program, which will occur at the Hidden Acres Wedding & Event Barn at 11:45 a.m. on…
The Banks County Parks and Recreation Department has two big events coming up — a basketball fundraiser and a Daddy-Daughter Dance.
A weather station is now in place at Banks County Middle School.
University of North Georgia students named to the Dean's List have been named.
Jaycie Bowen, Maysville, has been named to the Dean's List at Piedmont University.
Griffin Stephens, Maysville, has been named to the President's List at Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, for spring semester.
Community Brotherhood will be held on Sunday, June 4, at 7:30 a.m. in the Don Stewart Hall at Homer United Methodist Church for a monthly breakfast and program.
Air Line Church served lunch to Lula Elementary School to show "love and support" during Teacher Appreciation Week. Shown are: Debbie Hubbard Smith, Bruce Lane, Mike Welborn and Pastor Zach Johnson.
The Homer Community Brotherhood met Sunday morning. Shown are: (L-R) David Collins, pastor of Homer United Methodist Church; K J Perry, great-grandson of Perry McDonald and guest singer; Mike …
Homer Baptist Church will hold its Spring Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29.
Charity Baptist Church will hold its third annual Night of Worship at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 6.
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