Five Homer residents have filed a lawsuit against the mayor and city council because they don’t believe they are getting equal representation in the newly-created districts.
A Jefferson man faces charges for illegally being inside the U.S. Capitol Building during the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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The Banks County Board of Commissioners is taking applications for several board appointments, including the following:
The Banks County Board of Commissioners voted to suspend an alcohol license for a business for 30 days for selling alcohol to a minor.
Fifteen percent of Banks County residents have received the COVID-19 vaccination from the local health department.
The Hwy. 59 Roundabout is complete. The project was paid for with a GDOT Local Maintenance Improvement Grant and a One Georgia Grant with the Department of Community Affairs, along with the 20…
Danny “Dennis” Clayton Graham, 65, son of Willie and Alma Grah…
Alisa Renee Brown Carter, 62, passed away peacefully on Friday…
John Rufus McElroy, 91, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021.
WINDER - Reba Ann Wallace, 79, Winder, entered into Heaven on …
HULL - Richard Barrett, 85, Hull, passed away on Tuesday, Apri…
ATHENS - Mary Brock Minish, 90, Athens, died on Tuesday, April…
The Banks County High School baseball team finished its run at state with an impressive 20 and 11 overall season record. The team finished 8AA Region Runner Ups. With the challenges of COVID, the Leopards not only finished with success, but they also overcame incredible obstacles.
The Banks County High School Track and Field team hosted the region meet for 8AA this past week at Leopard stadium. Preliminaries were held on Wednesday, April 28, followed by finals on Friday…
The Banks County Fishing Club continued its quest for the biggest fish and had four teams compete this past weekend at Lake Lanier.
Over 60 future Lady Leopard basketball players attended camp this week held at Banks County Recreation Department. It was the largest camp ever held by the program.
The Lady Leopard soccer team finished the season at Model High School last week as they fell to the Blue Devils.
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- Jefferson man charged in Jan. 6 insurrection
- GARY: Mothers never stop worrying
- 36 charged by sheriff's office
- Lawsuit filed against Homer leaders over redistricting
- Banks County taking applications for board appointments
- BOC votes to suspend alcohol license for 30 days for violation
- 15 percent of county population receive COVID vaccination at local health department
- Woman killed in two-vehicle wreck in Homer
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The Banks County Sheriff's Office recently charged 36 people, including the following:
A woman was killed and another seriously injured in a wreck Monday on Yonah Homer Road and Greasy Street in Homer.
A man was injured in this wreck which occurred April 28 on I-85 South near Martin Bridge Road. Banks County Fire/EMS responded found a multi-vehicle accident with two tractor trailer trucks, a…
42 people were charged by the Banks County Sheriff's Office last week, including the following:
Recent incidents reported to the Banks County Sheriff's Office include the following:
As I got settled in the ambulance, with an IV being put in my arm and the oxygen going in my nose so that I could breathe better, I heard my mother’s voice outside talking to one of the ambulance attendants. She kept talking until we pulled out of the driveway. During my week-long hospital s…
As Mother’s Day approaches my prayer is that we will take a moment and reflect on a mother’s love. I was lucky to have my mom for 24 years, and I still miss her so much. I also recognize that …
“Ladies first,” my grandson Nate said as he stopped at the front door for his sister, Rylee, and me to go into the house. I tried to get both of them to go in front of me since it was raining,…
Words can change the atmosphere of your life. Words are so powerful. Be positive in what you say and it will change your attitude. In Proverbs 16:24, It says, “Kind words are like honey — swee…
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…
Several groups entertained those in attendance at the Lula Railroad Days festival on Saturday. This group performed Saturday afternoon on the stage at the Depot.
Three groups took part in the Banks County Great American Cleanup. All together these 36 volunteers removed 59 large trash bags of litter from Yonah Homer, Rock Springs and Silver Shoals roads.
Final plans are underway for the 23rd annual “A Night of Hope for Children” Live and Silent Auction on May 21 at 6 p.m. at The Venue at Friendship Springs in Flowery Branch.
Habersham County Emergency Services Department is participating in a four-county pilot program to administer blood in the field. This is the only pre-hospital Blood Pilot Program in the state …
Representatives of The Tree House, CASA and Banks County Family Connection are shown at the annual Pinwheels for Prevention ceremony to bring awareness to child abuse in Banks County. Here, th…
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The Jefferson City School System hosted its own version of the Special Olympics on Friday, April 30.
Martin Medina made friends with a goat at Farm Day at Banks County Primary School on Friday.
Banks County Head Start/Pre-K is now taking applications for the 2021-202 school year via its website, www.ndo.org.
During the 26 annual Research Conference (ARC), four University of North Georgia (UNG) students received awards for overall presentation skills, an oral presentation, and a poster presentation…
Josh Stapleton and Sam Whitcomb were crowned prom king and queen at the Banks County High School prom Saturday night.
Gillsville Baptist Church will hold its monthly drive-thru food box give-away and hot meal at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 2.
Hudson River Baptist Church will be having a spring revival May 2 - May 5 starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday and at 7 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday.
Canaan Baptist Church located at 980 Homestead Road in Danielsville, will have a gospel singing on Sunday, May.
Hudson River Baptist Church will be having a Spring Revival May 2, - May 5, 2021 starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday night, May 2, and 7 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday. Evangelist Tom Haynes will b…
Dugar Strickland will be hosting an Old Fashion Picking and Grinning Friday night, April 23, at 7 p.m. at StonePath Church in Maysville.
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