City of Baldwin residents are being reminded to get their unwanted furniture and other large items curbside by Monday, April 26, for pick up by city employees.
A Banks County teacher’s proposal to create a wildlife garden and outdoor classroom earned her school a $1,000 grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
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Leigh Flynn and Carin with Rambo Nursery were the guest speakers at the monthly membership breakfast of the Banks County Chamber of Commerce/CVB. Rambo Nursery is the nursery that provides The…
A temporary traffic light has been placed on GA Highway 59 in Banks County while a round-about is being constructed.
At the monthly work session meeting on Tuesday, the Baldwin City Council discussed several items that could be placed on the voting agenda for the council meeting set for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, …
Nick King has been named general manager/marketing director at Tanger Outlets of Commerce.
If you walked up on her back porch, you would hear the sound o…
DACULA - Annette Haney Nichols, 79, Dacula, passed away Saturd…
COMMERCE - Betty Minish Brock, 89, Commerce, passed away on Sa…
JEFFERSON - Larry Wilson, 71, Jefferson, entered into rest Sat…
JEFFERSON - Rickie Stanley Dorsey, 72, Jefferson, entered into…
WINDER – Johnny Ray Wilson, 48, Winder, passed away Wednesday,…
While many Banks County Leopards were on spring break this past week, the Banks County baseball team used the time to dominate the diamond. The team faced Oconee County, Pepperell and Alcovy and produced 20 runs combined over the games.
Banks County High School sophomore Madison Adams is shown competing in the long jump at a recent track meet in Jefferson. See page 12A for more track coverage.
The Banks County High School track team competed at Leopard Stadium this past week and also honored their senior members. Both teams were successful in winning several events. The teams also h…
Banks County High School girls golf sole contestant Allie Clark played in the Valhalla Cup at Chimney Oaks this past week. Clark shot her season best with a 58 score.
The Banks County High School baseball team played Lakeview Academy this past Friday, walking away with a win of 8-3.
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- Baldwin to pick up furniture, large items April 26
- Sheriff's office warns public to be alert of scam calls
- Two countians named to Dean's List at Reinhardt College
- Georgia 811 reminds locals to contact 811 before planting trees
- LEWIS: The Lord makes all things new
- Dickerson guest speaker at retired federal employee meeting
- Temporary traffic light up on GA Highway 59 in Banks County
- Baldwin discusses items for April 12 meeting
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- Black bears in Georgia: Spring sightings not unusual
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- Citizens express concerns on proposed residential developments in Lula
- 27 arrests reported by sheriff's office
- Two countians named to Dean's List at Reinhardt College
- Dickerson guest speaker at retired federal employee meeting
- Nine new cases of COVID-19 reported since last week
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The Banks County Sheriff's Office has reportedly received an influx of reports regarding various scams and swindling crook-like activities.
The Banks County Sheriff's Office charged 34 people last week, including the following;
A Banks County home was totally destroyed in a fire on April 1. The Banks County Fire/EMS responded to 426 English Road, Homer, on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found a…
27 people were charged by the Banks County Sheriff's Office last week, including the following:
Wesley Allen Atwood, 34, of Homer, was killed in a head-on wreck on March 25 on Hwy. 51 North near Gillespie Road, Homer. Banks County Fire/EMS responded to the wreck at 7 a.m. and found a two…
As I tossed my left leg over the dirt bike, and awaited further instructions, I was so ready to take my first ride in many years. Honestly it isn’t as fun as it used to be, or maybe I’ve lived long enough to know I am not invincible. Still it brought back many memories of my youth.
Just past midnight on Thursday, April 1, the 2021 legislative session came to close as the Speaker and Lt. Governor declared, “Sine Die!” Sine die is a Latin term meaning “without assigning a …
I recently remembered a nursery rhyme that I’d heard many years ago. I had not thought of it until I spent the week with my 18 month old granddaughter. She is one of a few girls in our family.
A plastic yellow bracelet with FALL RISK on it dangles loosely on my right wrist. In the corner of this bright room on the high-rise floor I’m on I see a walker and a porta potty.
It’s amazing how our lives can change so drastically in a week’s time. Although, none of us have ever felt the brunt of change like our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Georgia 811 recognizes that many people will be planting trees for Earth Day and Arbor Day projects, so it is important to remember to contact 811 at least 3 business days before digging to have underground utility lines marked.
Toccoa attorney John Dickerson was the guest speaker at the March 15 meeting of the Toccoa/Northeast Georgia National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1818.
Spring is here and this means people may begin seeing all types of wildlife that have not been as visible throughout the winter months, and that includes possible sightings of black bears. Now…
Casey Aaron Hicks, a 2019 graduate of Banks County High School, joined the United States Marine Corps, in August of 2020, and accomplished his dream of becoming a Marine in October of 2020.
Dianne Brady, Baldwin, submitted the Recipe of the Week, Corn Cornbread.
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Two Banks County students have made the fall Dean's List at Reinhardt University in Waleska, Ga.
The Banks County High School Junior FFA Environmental Natural Resource team was named State Champions. The Junior Team members are: Luke Johnson, Colton Wilbanks, Mason Dodd and Brett Griffin.
The Banks County High School Senior FFA Environmental Natural Resource team was named State Champions. Team members are: Carlie Cochran, Madison Dacus, Payton Jackson and Matt Sanders. They ar…
Katelyn Suggs has been named HOSA's (Future Health Professionals) Vice President of Officer Relations for Georgia.
Fourth graders at Banks County Elementary School named February Students of the Month are: (back row) Amber Hogan, Levi Parker, Kate Grier, Paislee Howe and Kaydince Baker; and (front row) Ari…
There will be an egg hunt at Webbs Creek Church Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon
Easter sunrise service will be held at 7:30 a.m. in the prayer garden at Hickory Flat United Methodist Church, located at 3409 on Hwy. 51 South, near Lula.
The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church monthly brotherhood breakfast will not be holding a breakfast for the month of April.
The Community Brotherhood, normally held at the Homer United Methodist Church, will not be holding their monthly breakfast for the month of April.
An Easter Sunrise Service will be held at 7:30 a.m. in the Prayer Garden at Hickory Flat United Methodist Church, located on Hwy. 51 South near Lula.
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