Several important local positions will be on the ballot for Banks County voters to decide on when they go to the polls on Tuesday.
Bobby Blackwell (left), Dan Walker (center) and Bill Wood (right) are seen placing the wreath at the memorial monument at the Banks County Veteran's Memorial Park in Homer. Walker lowered the flag to half mast and offered a prayer to the service personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice. A f…
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The first death from COVID-19 has been reported in Banks County, according to information from the Georgia Public Health Department.
Homer residents will go to the polls Tuesday, June 9, to decide on three issues related to the sale of alcohol.
One of the results of people being home more due to the COVID-19 crisis has been an increase in garbage from households.
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The Banks County Parks and Recreation Department is holding online football sign-ups through June 5 at www.bankscountyrec.org.
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…
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A woman reported to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office that she was eating at Applebee’s at Banks Crossing when a man sat at the table with her and her children and became “loud and obnoxious.”
Since March 16, when Georgia public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools ceased in person classes, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CE…
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…
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:
I am sure that everyone that has ever turned on the news in the past four or so months is sick of hearing about how deadly COVID-19 is, how people are so irresponsible, and how we must keep six foot spacing at all times. This group of people would include me, and I can speak for everyone els…
Dear Editor: Are you feeling weary of this way of living like I am? I really miss my Silver Sneaker classes and that flexibility and aerobic exercise that knocks back my aging issues. I miss s…
A parade of young men and women passed by East Jackson Elementary School Thursday evening in a graduation parade as I stood in front snapping photos.
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…
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…
In the Banks County Rotary Club's first meeting back live and in-person since Covid-19, vocational talks from three Banks County Rotarians were featured.
Recognized for the highest engagement or participation in Banks County Rotary meetings, programs and projects during the 3rd Quarter of the 2019-20 Rotary Year, each of these Rotarians receive…
Members of the Rotary Club of Banks County who have perfect attendance at meetings during the third quarter of the 2019-2020 year are: (L-R) Alicia Andrews, Becky Carlan, Vicki Boling, Michael…
The Banks County Public Library will hold its summer reading program virtually this year.
Banks County Head Start/Pre-K will continue taking applications for the 2020-2021 school year via the website, www.ndo.org.
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Banks County students named to the President's List at the University of North Georgia for achieving a 4.0 GPA during the spring 2020 semester are:
Six Banks County students graduated from the University of North Georgia spring semester.
Two Baldwin residents are spring graduates from Piedmont College.
Banks County High School student Carlie Cochran won the 2020 Georgia FFA Talent Competition.
Sawyer Pace received the third annual Alex Lewis Memorial Scholarship.
Scripture is clear. We should serve others, and Jesus is the greatest example of service to mankind. Mark 10:45 says, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Pray. Pray. Pray, and then pray some more. That’s an oversimplification, but it’s biblical, and it can be life-changing. First Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to pray without ceasing, while Coloss…
We all have big dreams of what we want to do for the Lord. We may envision ourselves in a pulpit singing or preaching to the multitudes. Our heart’s desire could be to spread the gospel on the…
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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