Following weeks of dramatically increased violent crime and property destruction in the City of Atlanta, the July Fourth weekend saw over thirty Georgians wounded by gunfire, including five confirmed dead. Today Governor Kemp issued Executive Order 07.06.20.01, which declares a State of Emer…
Assistant District Governor Rick Billingslea performs the oath of office as Vicki Boling becomes the new Banks County Rotary president.
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Governor Brian P. Kemp has introduced the Georgia Safety Promise, a safety campaign to remind Georgia businesses and the public of the importance of following COVID-19 safety guidelines by agr…
The Banks County News won six awards in the Georgia Press Association's Better Newspaper Contest, including two first place awards.
Two deaths related to COVID-19 have been reported in Banks County, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
A Banks County man was injured in a shooting on July 4.
WINDER - William “Bobby” Henry Huff, 74, Winder, passed away p…
JEFFERSON - Sheila Ann House, 43, Jefferson, passed away on Sa…
WINDER - Syble Eugene Gresham McDaniel, 84, Winder, passed awa…
COMMERCE - John Michael "Mike" Thomas, 57, Commerce, died Sund…
WINDER - Sara Wheeler Carey, 79, Winder, passed away on Thursd…
HOMER - Alex Cecil Tate, 84, Homer, passed away on Friday, Jul…
Caden Cotton was putting together a monster senior year on the diamond before the season was cut short. Fortunately for Cotton, there will be more baseball as the Banks County standout recently signed a college scholarship with Division II Southern Wesleyan University.
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.
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- Vicki Boling sworn in as new Rotary Club president
- Kemp Declares State of Emergency, Authorizes 1,000 Troops to Protect Georgians
- Gov. Kemp launches "Safety Promise" campaign to urge Georgians to heed public health guidance
- BCN wins six state awards
- 2 COVID-19 deaths reported in Banks County
- Five charged by sheriff's office
- Ninth District Opportunity offers energy assistance
- Mt. Carmel Brotherhood breakfast to be held July 12
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- Banks County man injured in July 4 shooting
- Mike Craven Exhibit opens at Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia
- Multi-car wreck closes Hwy. 441 for several hours
- 4 arrests made by sheriff's office
- Banks County 4-H Member Wins State Livestock Judging Contest
- Community Brotherhood cancels July meeting
- BOC approves bid for sewer line installation
- 2 COVID-19 deaths reported in Banks County
- Eight charged by sheriff's office
- Eagle Ranch founder speaks at Rotary meeting
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Five people were charged recently by the Banks County Sheriff's Office.
Four people have been arrested by the Banks County Sheriff's Office
Two people were injured when a tree fell on a vehicle during a storm on June 27. Banks County Fire/EMS, along with Franklin County Fire/EMS, responded to 306 Prospect Road, Toccoa, on a report…
A Maysville home was destroyed in a fire on Saturday, June 27. The Banks County Fire/EMS and Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute Fire Department responded to 513 David Hill Road, Maysville, o…
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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…
Ninth District Opportunity is offering energy assistance through the CARES program.
Rebecca Bowen is among five students statewide selected to receive a Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Technical College Scholarship for Agriculture.
A new temporary exhibit highlighting the evolution of Mike Craven’s folk pottery is now open at the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georiga.
Eagle Ranch Founder Eddie Staub was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Banks County Rotary Club.
Every year during the month of June, we see the emergence of Japanese beetles and the damage that they inflict on our gardens and landscape.
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Kennesaw State University recently named students to the president's list in recognition of their academic excellence for the spring 2020 semester.
Andrew Hill of Homer was named to Kennesaw State University's dean's list for the spring 2020 semester.
Tanger Outlet Banks Crossing has selected Banks County High School to receive a grant from the TangerKids Grant Program.
Each year, Georgia 4-H conducts a competition called “Leadership in Action” that is designed to recognize the work of Junior (7th-8th grade) and Senior (9th-12th grade) 4-H’ers as leaders in t…
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture has presented a $1,000 grant to the Banks County Elementary School (BCES) for its ag education program.
The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church monthly brotherhood breakfast and fellowship meeting will be at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 12.
“Jesus. Jesus. Jesus.” The mere mention of our Savior’s name will change my day. I get totally wrapped up in the decisions and duties and it can stress me out! When this happens I know I need …
The Community Brotherhood, normally held at the Homer United Methodist Church, will not be holding their monthly breakfast for the month of July.
When I walked into Zach and Casey’s house last week, I felt like a movie star! Seriously! I had a 2 3/4 year old running into my arms and I had a nine-month old clapping and smiling like never…
I imagine we all know many June brides, and my family has at least five couples who will be celebrating from 15 to 56 years this month.
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