A major new industrial facility at Banks Crossing is being sold following action by the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Banks County Board of Commissioners and the Banks County Historical Society held a reception Friday afternoon to showcase the restoration of the Historic Courthouse. Music by Phil Brooks played in the background as guests wandered on the grounds and through the ground level and upstairs …
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Griffin Stephens receives a big hug after winning the Class AA individual cross country title Saturday, Nov. 2, in Carrollton. Stephens completed the course in 16:44.15, edging out Bleckley Co…
The Banks County Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of a request to rezone property at Banks Crossing from C-2 (General Commercial) to R2 (Multi-Family Housing) to locate apart…
The incumbents were re-elected in Maysville Tuesday with 34 percent of the voters casting ballots.
Baldwin resident, Richard Ruppe, came before the Baldwin City Council on Monday, Oct. 28, to voice his complaint about the acrobatic stunt plane pilot that is flying over the city. The pilot k…
COMER - Max Aaron Hand, Comer, passed away Sunday, November 10…
WINDER - Leslie Lyn Ballou, 63, Winder, passed away on Saturda…
HOSCHTON - Larie Robertson, 78, Hoschton, entered into rest Sa…
BRASELTON - Thomas David Cantrell, Jr., 64, Braselton, entered…
WINDER - James Griffin “Jimmy” Hardegree, 89, Winder, passed a…
Carolyn Louise Miller, 73, passed away on October 29, 2019.
Banks County lost the battle of the blue in the Granite Bowl Friday, dropping the regular season finale to the Elbert County Blue Devils, 48-13.
The Banks County basketball program is hosting the Leopard Community Pep Rally this Thursday (Nov. 7).
Many moons ago when I was a high school student, there was one school we looked forward to competing against more than any other.
Even though it wasn't first-place finishes for the Banks County cross country teams in Carrollton, the Leopards still had a great showing to conclude the 2019 season.
Last season, the Banks County Leopards' playoff hopes ended in Monticello.
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- Diana Foods to be sold
- Recipe of the Week: Potato Casserole
- Banks County 4-H Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging Team Competes at District Competition
- Field to Fork hunter education class set
- Veterans program planned on Nov. 11
- 22 charged by sheriff’s office
- Georgia announces Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Day November 6
- LEWIS:God has big plans for us
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- Eight charged by sheriff's office
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- Bush River plans pastor anniversary celebration
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Twenty-two people were charged by the Banks County Sheriff’s Office last week, including the following:
Governor Brian Kemp, in coordination with the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and the National Weather Service, is declaring Nov. 6, as Georgia’s Fall Severe Weather …
The Prissy and Andy Armstrong Trust has recently made a substantial contribution to the Georgia Police K9 Foundation for several K9s, including one in Banks County, to be protected with Armore…
Someone broke the window of an automobile at Longhorn Steakhouse at Highway 441 at Banks Crossing and stole cash, a gun and prescription medication, according to an incident reported filed at …
A Commerce home was heavily damaged in a fire on Oct. 24. The Banks County and Lee Arrendale Correctional Institute fire departments were called to a 199 Trout Lane, Commerce, residence on a r…
Here’s an open challenge to anyone who claims to be American and also claims to value open and free elections.
(AUTHOR'S NOTE: The following is the first of a three-part series having to do with a western swing to hunt deer, duck and pheasant; and to fly fish for brown and rainbow trout.)
Terry Kay, the venerated and highly regarded author, was a sports reporter and columnist before he segued to a more literary lifestyle. He experienced the strict fundamentals of journalism whi…
Dear Editor,
Fall temperatures have finally arrived, and with them come a peace of mind which only happens this time of the year.
Mrs. William Wilson, Lula, submitted the recipe of the week, potato casserole.
Broad River Conservation District is looking for participants for its adult hunter education program, Field to Fork.
The social butterflies were the first place winners in the Banks County government employee costume contest. Shown are: (L-R) Dottie Morris, Vicki Dalton and Judge Helen Hewell.
Banks County Middle School will host its annual Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 11. A barbeque lunch will be served to veterans and their families beginning at 11:45 a.m. The Veterans Day…
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The Banks County 4-H Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging Team teaches 4H’ers about cotton as an agriculture commodity. The 4H’ers gain decision-making skills related to purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. The contest has two competition areas: judging classes and commercials.
Banks County Elementary School third graders, Walker Chapman and Molly Willard, dressed like twins for Red Ribbon Week Twin Day.
Banks County Elementary and Banks County Middle schools will have Veterans Day programs on Monday, Nov. 11.
J.B. Benson, Becky Edington and Holly Springs United Methodist Church made a recent donation to Maysville Elementary School.
The Banks County Board of Education recognized the following Banks County Middle School students on Oct. 21 placing second overall in the Junior Environmental Natural Resources CDE for FFA: (L…
God has big plans for each of us. We are all unique just like the snowflakes that fall from the sky. Still how much of our lives do we spend wishing we were someone else? At times we wish we could sing like this person, draw like that person, or cook like our next door neighbor. My prayer is…
Duane Eller, Nails Creek Baptist Church pastor, was the speaker at the recent Brotherhood breakfast.
Bush River Baptist Church will be having its pastor's 27th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Nov. 10, with two special services.
On Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Free Chapel in Gainesville, multi-Grammy award-winner Bill Gaither will host a spectacular evening of music, laughter and encouragement featuring the talent of the…
Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Just take a moment and let it sink into your mind. I hope those words help each of us to appreciate every day.
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