A rezoning request to locate a 360-unit apartment complex at Banks Crossing, on 42 acres near the industrial park, was unanimously denied Tuesday night by the Banks County Board of Commissioners.
Banks County 4-H members in grades 4-11 performed community service over Thanksgiving Break on November 25, 2019 at the Banks County Senior Center. 4-H members in attendance were Emily Mainor, Alivia Bernier, Caitlin Bernier, Emily Hill, Morgan Sparks, Sam Ledford, Paxton Davis, Kelden Smith…
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Gillsville Baptist Church held its annual Drive-Thru Bethlehem Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. where members of the church depicted "the real meaning of Christmas."
Early deadlines will be in place for the Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 issues of The Banks County News.
COMMERCE - George Nale Sr., 90, Commerce, passed away December…
STATHAM - Thomas Eugene McLocklin, 66, Statham, passed away We…
DANIELSVILLE - Rosa Nell Roland, 78, Danielsville, passed away…
ATHENS - Jo-An Black, Athens, went home to be with our Lord on…
COMER - Ruth Mines Cannon, 83, Comer, passed away on December …
DANIELSVILLE - Donald Quinton Kelly died from a massive heart …
The Banks County Leopards only had 20 points at halftime Saturday (Dec. 14) at Rabun County.Â
Professional wrestlers won’t just tangle with one another when they come to Braselton Saturday for a night of bouts. They’ll mix it up with locals, too.
NEW YORK — The National Football Foundation had its beginnings three-quarters of a century in the past when a football coach, a sportswriter and a five-star general, founded the organization w…
If nothing else, they got it right this time.
In the midst of a hostile crowd last Friday (Dec. 6) at Stephens County, the Banks County Leopards showed the right amount of poise to stay unbeaten.
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- BOC denies rezoning for apartments at Banks Crossing
- Early deadlines in place for Dec. 25, Jan. 1 issues
- Welcome sign in place in Gillsville
- McCann serving as agriculture agent
- Christmas events planned in Baldwin, Maysville
- ISO rating to improve for Banks County
- SMITH: Bob Chambers
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Banks County Fire & EMS officials have received word from the recent ISO Public Protection Classification (PPC) survey that, as of March 1, 2020, the protection class rating for Banks County will be a 03/3x. This rating is dropping from a 5/9 to the 03/3x which means a huge savings in in…
A fire destroyed a business in Alto on Sunday, Dec. 8. Fire units from Banks County Fire/EMS, Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute Fire Department and mutual aid from Baldwin and Habersham fir…
On December 6, units from Banks County Fire/EMS responded to 1530 Highway 164, Commerce, on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, they found a single-family residence well involved with fir…
Dr. Meadows and his wife, Kathryn, along with Meadows Surgical Arts staff, hosted first responders from Banks County Sheriff’s Office, Banks County Fire and EMS and Commerce Police Department …
Banks County continues to prepare and be better equipped for each winter season, and this year is no different.
A school teacher can never be rich except from fulfillment of helping a kid find his or her way. Few educators vacation on the Riviera, at Pebble Beach, Costa Del Sol or Bora Bora. For most of them, a corner room at a modest hotel at Destin or Hilton Head will do. Financial reward is not cen…
I drove to Athens to check out a sale that I go to every year. I thought I might find a few stocking stuffers for the family. I have been to this sale several years and I always find something.
The Georgia Republican Party has decided the winner of the 2020 presidential primary for our state.
Dear Editor: Many of our residents are members, or have been, of Christian Churches. We claim to lead our lives with the teachings of Jesus as our compass, the basis of our morality. However, …
Thanksgiving has moved into the rearview mirror for another year, and from a personal standpoint I hate to see it gone.
Here, Lily Seiple, 10, and Jase Seiple 5, from Jefferson, are shown with members of Hickory Flat United Methodist Church in the live nativity set up during the annual Christmas in the Park event in Lula on Dec. 7.
This float, by the Lula Worship Center, is one that took part in the annual Christmas parade in the City of Lula, on Dec. 7. Santa also arrived at the end of the parade and was available in th…
This float by the City of Lula featured several of the Peanuts Gang. This was one of several floats entered in the City of Lula Christmas parade held on Dec. 7
Springfield Baptist Church members are shown getting prepared for the annual Christmas in the Park event in Lula on Dec. 7. Several churches, businesses, and other groups passed out free goodi…
Brooklynn Towe, 7, Alto, talked with Santa during the annual Alto Tree Lighting event held Dec. 5. Also shown is Mrs. Claus, Karen Roy, Alto Police Department GCIC employee.
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Marleigh Dale (center) was the winner of the spelling bee at Banks County Elementary School. Madison Adams (left) was the runner-up. They are shown with principal Nancy Bentley.
Savannah Purcell was the winner of the fourth grade spelling bee at Banks County Elementary School. Gracie Emerson was the runner-up. They are shown with principal Nancy Bentley.
Banks County High School Interact Club officers are: (L-R) J.J. Daniel, public relations; Danae Brock, vice president; Martin Suggs, president; Troy Loggins, vice president; and Bryan Patterso…
Ashlyn Payne recently traveled to Hart County to compete in the Employment Skills career development event. This competition requires students to choose an agriculture career that interests th…
Banks Drama recently held a Talent Show: Banks Got Talent! The students are working on their first musical, "Godspell," to be performed later on in the school year.
What an amazing opportunity! John the Baptist was called to be the forerunner for Jesus Christ. Back in those days, it was not unusual for kings to have forerunners. They made sure the roads were passable; they let the people know a king was coming, and advised people to get ready for the king!
A Christmas Eve service will be held at Hickory Flat United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m.
Richie Brown is the new pastor at Bethany Christian Church. He is shown with is wife, Lisa. The church is located at 312 Historic Homer Highway, Homer. Church services are held at 11 a.m. on Sundays.
Bethany Christian Church will host its Community Christmas Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m.
Hudson River Baptist Church will be having its Christmas play "How The Grinch Found Christ in Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 5 p.m. A Christmas dinner will be served after the play.
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