The Lula City Council is gearing up for two special events recognizing completion of phase one of the train depot renovation project.
The Banks County School System Nutrition Department has received a Silver Golden Radish Award.
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The 2019 Historic Homer Walking Tour: The Talking Dead will be held on Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5. Tours begin at 6 and 7 p.m. each night in front of the Historic Courthouse and Museum.
The last day to register to vote in the November town election in Maysville is Oct. 7. Advance voting will start on Oct. 14.
The Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District is in the next step in their feral swine initiative.
The off-price store Marshalls will open a store at Tanger Outlet Mall in Commerce on Sept. 26.
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After not finding the end zone at East Jackson, the Banks County Leopards needed only 16 seconds to get points on the board vs. Social Circle.
Some familiar names found themselves at the top of the leaderboard at night's end during Saturday's (Sept. 14) Summit ET event at Atlanta Dragway.
Two years ago, the Banks County softball team had to go to Elbert County to win the Region 8-AA title.
Last season, the Banks County Leopards rolled to a 40-point win over East Jackson.
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- Lula plans depot ribbon cutting, celebration
- Talking Dead Tours coming up in Homer
- Last day to register to vote in town election is Oct. 7
- Voters should decide elections, not political parties
- Lula Fall Festival planned Oct. 5
- LEWIS: Have faith for what God is going to do
- Bush River men plan program Saturday
- Mt. Calvary to celebrate Women’s Day Sept. 22
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- 24 charged by the sheriff’s office
- New newspaper websites launched Sept. 18
- Marshalls to open in Commerce
- Nutrition Department recognized for 'farm to school' effort
- Lula woman reports suspicious person at her home
- Talking Dead Tours coming up in Homer
- Broad River feral swine initiative in place
- Lula plans depot ribbon cutting, celebration
- LEWIS: Have faith for what God is going to do
- Mt. Calvary to celebrate Women’s Day Sept. 22
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The Banks County Sheriff’s Office charged 24 people last week, including the following:
A Lula woman reported a suspicious person at her home last week.
This two-vehicle wreck occurred in downtown Homer on Friday. Further details were not available.
Banks County Fire and EMS is part of the University of Georgia Passive Football Task Force team. Members of the team are shown on a tour of the stadium.
The Banks County Sheriff's Office assisted in a recent lockdown drill at Banks County Middle School. Deputy Kelley and K9 Renno put their training to work.
Imagine going to vote only to be told, “There is no need for you to choose a candidate. The political party your candidate belongs to has decided who the winner is. You can go home now.”
It was a busy weekend.
As I reflect on 9/11 eighteen years ago today, my heart still breaks. My husband walks away from the TV, he can't watch the recount of that grave day, his emotions are in overdrive, for he was…
Memories and music. Those are the highlights at most church homecomings, and this was true Sunday, Sept. 8, at Antioch United Methodist Church.
Dear Editor: The 47th annual Holiday Festival was held in Homer on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30 and 31. The organizers of the parade made the decision to honor the World War II Veterans during…
In celebration of the arts and culture of Northeast Georgia, the Lula Belton Historical Society is hosting the sixth annual Lula Fall Festival on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Congratulation to Josh and Miranda Kimsey of Clarkesville on the birth of their so Kiplan Brock Kimsey. He was born on Sept. 3 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He weighed eight pounds, two…
Congratulations to Brian Wesley Bruce and Mindy Noelle Armour on the birth of their son, Sawyer Grey Douglas Bruce. He was born on September 4 at 2:37 a.m. at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.…
The family of John and Anelia Prickett Tucker will meet Sunday, Sept. 15, at 12:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church for their reunion.
Marcia Sims, Homer, has submitted the recipe of the week, Strawberry Margarita Squares.
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Banks County 4-H members Caitlin Bernier and Emily Mainor attended the Northeast District 4-H Officer training retreat at Rock Eagle 4-H Center, September 14-15. Both Bernier and Mainor currently serve as Junior Board members for Northeast District 4-H.
Banks County Elementary School students celebrated Georgia Grown Day last week. The lunchroom staff served up a meal of Georgia food. Students enjoyed fresh Georgia peaches from Jaemor Farms, …
Mrs. Millwood’s and Mrs. Peppers’ class at Banks County Elementary School used the Ozobot coding robots to map out key battles of the American Revolution today. They drew key figures (George W…
Maysville Elementary School fourth graders enjoyed a SOAR lunch for SOARing behavior. Shown from (left to right) are: Dillon Thompson, Bella Nave, Mia Ramirez, Savannah Clement, Braylee Garret…
Banks County Middle School employees recently recognized included: Stephanie Kinsey, Teacher of the Year; Amanda Massey, Classified Employee of the Year; and Heather Ausburn, Paraprofessional …
Rebecca, a dear friend, began to share some devastating news. The blood work was back; the prognosis was stage three or four kidney disease. Those words sent me to my knees. She had been healthy most of her life; she was an avid runner and a fitness fanatic! How in the world did this happen?
Homer Baptist Preschool recently took a field trip to a local Airport.
The Bush River Baptist Church men will have a "What's on your mind?" program from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church will be celebrating its annual Women’s Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 11 a.m.
The Troy Burns Family will be in concert for the fifth Sunday night singing at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on Sept. 29 at 6 p.m.
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