At the meeting on Jan. 21, the Banks County Board of Education approved the following personnel items:
A paraprofessional and assistant basketball coach at East Jackson Comprehensive High School has been arrested for having sexual contact with a student.
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The Banks County Board of Commissioners agreed Tuesday night, Jan. 14, to a six-month moratorium on apartments and other multi-family developments.
The Banks County Recreation Department was named the State Agency of the Year and the District 7 Agency of the Year by the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association. Shown are: (L-R) Banks Coun…
The Homer Town Council will soon be making a decision that could have a major impact on the future progression of the town. During a meeting held January 14, the council deliberated the benefi…
At the meeting on Jan. 16, Shane Roberts was selected as the new chairman of the Banks County Board of Education.
GILLSVILLE - Sarah Anne Williams, 31, Gillsville, passed away …
ATHENS - James Larry Landrum, 67, Athens, (South Jackson Commu…
COMMERCE - Harold “Sport” Gailey, 92, Commerce, died Monday, J…
COMER - Michael Wayne McElroy, 71, Comer, died on Friday, Janu…
WINDER - Frances Reynolds, 87, Winder, passed away January 26, 2020.
GOOD HOPE - Jamie Hester, 43, Good Hope, died on January 25, 2020.
After falling at Elbert County Jan. 24, the Banks County girls returned home Saturday (Jan. 25) and made sure nothing but a win was in the works.
With the No. 1 seed in Region 8-AA still within reach, the Banks County boys' basketball team rebounded nicely from upset losses to Putnam and Rabun counties with three-straight region wins la…
For the 19th straight year, the University of Georgia will have a former player participating in the Super Bowl. Mecole Hardman will have an opportunity to win a ring when the Kansas City Chie…
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The Banks County Sheriff's Office charged 30 people last week.
When frigid temperatures linger, energy use typically increases as heating systems work harder and longer to keep homes and businesses warm. Jackson EMC offers tips on how to manage energy cos…
LifeSouth Spring Blood Drive will be held at the Banks County Sheriff's Office Monday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Banks County Sheriff's Office celebrates deputy Ken Mize with a retirement ceremony.
The Banks County Sheriff's Office charged 23 people last week, including:
You likely are familiar with the term, “playing the cards you are dealt.” That is what one must do in life. If you are dealt a bad hand, you move forward, nonetheless. Make the best of it.
Keep Banks County Beautiful is giving away free Willow Oak seedlings at the Banks County Library on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10:30 a.m. until they are gone. This is a "first come, first served"…
By Sen. John Wilkinson (R–Toccoa)
NEW ORLEANS – After Atlanta, my home turf, the first major city I got to know well was New Orleans, which has a variety of pronunciations and nicknames. “New Or-leans” is commonplace as is New…
With a presidential election year now looking us in the face, Georgia will be one of the more intriguing states to watch.
Congratulations to Drew and Kendall Elrod of Cleveland on the birth of their daughter Beth-Aven Berlin Elrod. She was born on Friday, Jan. 17, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. She weighed seven pounds and four ounces. She joins a proud big sister Bellamy Branch Elrod. She is the granddau…
Banks County Primary School will host its “Performance Events” at 6:30 p.m. each night.
Piedmont College artist-in-residence and pianist, Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi, will perform works by three famed composers on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 4 p.m., in a free on-campus concert.
A few people are trying their luck with "play money" at the casino tables at the Banks County Chamber CVB Annual Dinner.
Banks County High School ambassadors assisted at the dinner.
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The Banks County School System recently held the 2020 System Spelling Bee. Congratulations to Banks County Middle School seventh grade student, Aimee Hollingsworth, for winning the spelling Bee.
Lucy Hughes, of Baldwin, completed courses with exemplary marks and made the dean's list for the 2019 fall semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville.
North Georgia Technical College recently announced students named to the President’s List and Honor Roll for fall semester 2019.
Zachary Orr, a Junior Business Administration major from Baldwin, was among over 900 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2019 Dean's List.
Banks County High School is offering an after-school program to help students get on track for graduation.
Bush River Baptist Church will have a “What’s On Your Mind” boys’ and mens’ program from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 25.
LEWIS - At times I feel as if I am a spectator in my life. It’s like I’m looking down and events are transpiring before me. We all have rules and regulations in everyday life; still we make a …
Erastus Christian Church will host a fundraiser for Shanna Minish and her family from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25.
The message had ended and the pastor asked if everyone would come and pray in the altar. That seemed like a great idea considering it was the first day of the new year. It’s a time of letting …
Ned Klugh spoke at a recent meeting of the Community Brotherhood at the Homer United Methodist Church.
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