Lula Mayor Jim Grier reviewed the past year at the city council meeting Tuesday night with the first phase of implementing WiFi in downtown and the establishment of a planning commission among the accomplishments in 2020.
Ninety-two more COVID-19 cases have been reported in Banks County since last week, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Banks County Schools will return to face-to-face instruction on Tuesday, January 19.Â
The Banks County Chamber CVB January Business of the Month is Love's Travel Shop.
John Wilkinson, the former State Senator for District 50, has been named the new president of North Georgia Technical College.
Sen. Bo Hatchett (R–Cornelia) has been officially sworn in to the Georgia Senate to represent District 50 and received his committee assignments for the 2021 legislative session.
Dr. Eddie Bennett, Gillsville, is one of the recipients of the 2020 Governor's Award for the Arts and Humanities.
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- Lula mayor lists WiFi in town, planning commission as accomplishments in 2020
- 92 more cases of COVID-19 reported since last week
- Astolfi to present piano concert Jan. 31Â
- Banks schools to return to in-person learning Tuesday, Jan. 19
- Four charged for drug trafficking out of Banks Crossing hotel
- LEWIS: A grandma's love
- SEN. HATCHETT: Legislative session kicks off
- Wilkinson named new president of North Georgia Tech
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The Banks County Board of Commissioners agreed, at its July 12 meeting, to remodel the Hickory Flat Fire Station and add staff, including positions funded through a grant and others already budgeted, in order for it to be open and in service for citizens on that side of the county.
Three city council seats are up for re-election in Alto this year.
When the Homer mayor and city council take office in January 2022, they will get an increase in pay.
Lula Mayor Jim Grier opened the city council meeting Monday night, July 11, encouraging residents to take precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19 and stating that city buildings would remain closed to the public.
While Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock were elected to the United States Senate by Georgia voters, Banks County voters overwhelmingly preferred their challengers, Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue.
Personnel items were approved by the Banks County Board of Education when it met Monday, Jan. 11.
The Baldwin City Council approved re-financing its 2012 Series Bond when it met on Jan. 11 to include an additional $3.658 million to fund a pre-treatment system for its water plant.
The Baldwin City Council, at the work session on January 5, discussed making changes to the schedule for its firefighters.
There have been 1,267 cases of COVID-19 reported in Banks County since March, with 165 new cases being reported in the past two weeks, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Banks County students will continue with “virtual school” with schools now set to open for face-to-face instruction on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is launching a COVID vaccine locator on the DPH website athttps://dph.georgia.gov.
A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, December 30, to celebrate Banks County’s newest fire station, Fire and EMS Station No. 25, which will serve the north end of the county and its surrounding communities.
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to more people following an announcement by state leaders.
Banks County students will not be returning to face-to-face instruction on Tuesday, Jan. 5, as had been planned. Instead, "virtual learning" will begin on Tuesday.
In March, coronavirus and COVID-19 started showing up in headlines in Banks County and across the state, country and nation. It hasn’t slowed down since then with daily and weekly updates being given on news sites on the impact of this deadly virus that has shut downs schools, businesses and…
Three run-off races will be on the ballot Tuesday, Jan. 5, when voters go to the polls.
In Early 2020, plans were announced that Mount Vernon Mills in Alto would be closing. For more than five decades, the mill provided a job for residents of Banks and Habersham counties. Some employees started working there as a teenager and were still there when decades later when it shut dow…
It was a whirlwind election year with voters electing a new chairman to the Banks County Board of Commissioners and two new commissioners. A recount led to a change in the candidates in the run-off for one of the BOC seats; while a recount was held in the presidential race following a reques…
When schools suddenly closed in March due to COVID-19, no one expected that the doors would remain closed for the remainder of the school year. It went from days to weeks to an order from the governor that schools remain closed.
Banks County students will return to the classroom on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Teachers will return to work on Monday, Jan. 4.
Banks County Emergency Medical Service workers have been offered the COVID vaccine by Georgia Public Health.
Coroner Mark Savage is shown being sworn in for another term of office by Probate Judge Helen Hewell. His wife, Kim, is shown with him.
As part of the nationwide effort to end the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Mary’s received a partial shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine last week and began administering it to front-line colleagues and providers at its hospitals in Lavonia and Athens.
An arrest has been made by the Banks County Sheriff’s Office investigators in connection to the aggravated assault that occurred on December 11on Highway 63.
The Baldwin City Council approved at its recent council meeting holding a special called election on March 16, 2021, to fill the vacant Post 4 city council seat.
As part of the club initiative to contribute to literacy in the community, the Banks County Rotary Club donates books to the local school system in honor of the speakers each week. Joy Edwards (right) is shown accepting books at Banks County High School on behalf of Rotarian to Vickie Martin…
Banks County E-911 collected blankets to be delivered to the Banks County Senior Center, Northridge Nursing Home, Habersham Retreat and The Oaks in Baldwin during Christmas.
The Banks County Board of Education approved several personnel items at its December meeting, including the following: the retirement of Billy Whitlock, bus driver, and Kim Standridge, teacher; and hiring Ricky Baker, bus driver.
Banks County Rotary Club Vicki Boling (left) was presented with her her Paul Harris +1 pin at the recent club meeting. Additionally, President-Elect, Michael Houseworth (right) presented his officers and board for the 2021-2022 Rotary Year.
At a called meeting on Thursday, December 17, the Baldwin City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s alcohol ordinance to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on Christmas Day.
Early voting is underway for the Jan. 5 runoff race.
Banks County has had 227 more positive COVID-19 test results since last week, according to data from the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Several members of the Banks County Democratic Committee met on Friday, December 18, with Chris Sprowls, administrator of the Banks County Department of Family and Children Services. The Committee donated $700 worth of grocery food gift cards for Banks County families in need. Pictured are E…
The Banks County Chamber of Commerce CVB December Business of the Month is Northeast Georgia Bank. Judy McClure (left), Chamber CVB chairman, is shown with Jeff Lewallen, vice president and branch manager at the Banks Crossing/Commerce branch of Northeast Georgia Banks.
Baldwin City Hall will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and on Friday, January 1 for New Year’s Day.
The Baldwin City Council will hold a special called meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, in the courtroom at the police department.
Banks County is having a large Covid outbreak, making it one of the most troubled areas in Northeast Georgia for the virus.
Three Alto council seats are up for election for the 2021 general election.
The Banks County School System moved to remote learning on Wednesday, Dec. 16, due to COVID-19. Superintendent Ann Hopkins reported that the number of cases among staff has made it difficult to provide personnel to cover the school.
Banks County, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Revenue, will upgrade its Georgia DRIVES Motor Vehicles System.
A decision from the International Trade Commission between SK Battery and competitor LG Chem has again been delayed.
There have been multiple cases of COVID-19 reported among the staff at the Banks County Courthouse Annex, which has led to the number of people being allowed inside the facility being limited because of the staff shortage.
With all eyes on Georgia's two runoff races for the U.S. Senate, incumbent GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler is expected to hold a campaign event Friday, Dec. 11 at Banks Crossing.
The COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be in Banks County next week and will be given out first to health care workers and nursing home residents.
The Homer City Council and the developers of the Chimney Oaks Golf community have finally reached a mutual agreement that will allow the development to move forward, now and in the future.
The Banks County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request at its Dec. 8 meeting for a vehicle sales business to locate on 5.532 acres on Old Hwy. 441 North.
A ruling is expected this week on a challenge to SK Battery's plans to produce batteries in Commerce.
Twelve Banks County students currently have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest information released from the Banks County School System. There are 2,735 students in the school system.
A recount of ballots in Banks County confirmed the original election returns that President Donald Trump heavily carried the county over Democrat Joe Biden.
The Banks County Planning Commission, at the monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1, approved a rezoning request and a special use permit.
Banks county is having a large Covid outbreak, making it one of the most troubled areas in Northeast Georgia for the virus.
Mark Valentine received his Foundation Banners for serving as president of the Banks County Rotary Club. He is shown with past District Governor and District Foundation Chair Bruce Azevedo, who was the guest speaker at a recent meeting. He discussed how the Rotary Foundation is a 4 Star rate…
Mark Savage has been named president of the Georgia Coroners Association for the 2020-2021 year. He was also voted as the Georgia Coroner Association’s Coroner of The Year for 2020. Savage is shown with Governor Brian Kemp, who spoke at the Georgia Coroners Association meeting where Savage w…
Christmas in Lula will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the train depot.
Keep Banks County Beautiful has received a Governor's Circle Award for its outstanding achievement in Community Beautification and environmental responsibility.
The Banks County Board of Health will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 8, at 9 a.m. in the conference room of the Banks County Health Department, 667 Thompson Street, Homer.
The Banks County Board of Commissioners denied two rezoning requests Tuesday night for 900 acres at the Martin Bridge area that would have changed the property to an industrial designation.
Banks County has reported 107 COVID cases in the past two weeks, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The Banks County Planning Commission recommended denial of two rezoning requests from a businessman who wants to bring industrial development to the Martin Bridge area of Banks County.
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