The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 cases across the state of Georgia continues to rise with 1,063 more being reported with the virus as of noon on Wednesday, April 8, over the same period yesterday. The governor has also announced plans to extend the state of emergency order through May 13.
Banks County Board of Commission chairman Jimmy Hooper joined leaders in 11 other counties in signing a letter to the governor calling for state parks to be closed due to concerns with the spread of the coronavirus.
Banks County government offices shut down at noon today, Friday, April 3, and will remain closed through Monday, April 13.
Schools across Georgia will be closed for the remainder of this school year due to concerns with the spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Brian Kemp made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday, April 1, after learning that people can spread the virus earlier than thought.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday, April 2, signed a statewide shelter-in-place order in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Keith Gardiner has announced his decision to seek election for the position of Banks County Commissioner Post 4.
The Banks County Courthouse and the Banks County Courthouse Annex will be open by appointment only as of noon on Monday March 30.
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The Gillsville City Council held an emergency meeting, via a conference call at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, to declare a public emergency due to concerns related to Covid-19.
Vehicle registrations that expire between March 16, 2020, and May 14, 2020, have been extended through May 15, 2020.
The Banks County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, will be postponed until Tuesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. due to concerns with the spread of the coronavirus.
The Harlem Legends “celebrity basketball show” planned at the Banks County High School Gym on Saturday, April 18 has been postponed due to concerns with the coronavirus.
Secretary of State Raffensperger will be mailing absentee ballot application forms to all Georgians due to concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic threatening public health in Georgia and around the world.
Banks County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, according to the report from the Georgia Department of Public Health released at noon on Monday, March 30.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said Thursday during a televised “town hall” meeting that a statewide “shelter-in-place” order remains “in the toolbox” for possible use, but he doesn’t want to implement that order at this time.
Schools will remain closed through April 24 following action by Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday, March 26.
At noon on Thursday, March 26, 1,525 confirmed cases of Covid-19 were reported in Georgia. On Wednesday, 1,247 cases were reported.
While the coronavirus outbreak has seemingly impacted every facet of daily life, Banks County seniors can still expect a hot meal delivered to their doorstep.
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The Banks County Board of Commissioners will hold budget hearings April 15-22 in the County Annex board room.
The Baldwin City Council, during its retreat on March 13, discussed a wide variety of issues, including the Fiscal Year 2021 budget, capital projects, code enforcement, zoning, potential annexations and impact fees.
In an effort to safeguard the health of its employees and citizens against spreading of the coronavirus, the Lula City Council has taken steps to adjust city operations.
The Homer Town Council held a called meeting Monday, March 23, to approve an emergency ordinance to outline how city operations will be conducted during the shutdown due to public health concerns with the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
The Georgia Department of Public Health reported 772 cases of coronavirus at noon on Monday, March 23, compared to 600 cases on Sunday at noon.
With school closed due to the coronavirus, a virtual Spirit Week is planned for Banks County High School students.
420 coronavirus cases have been reported in Georgia as of noon on Friday, March 20, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. On Thursday, the number of cases was 287. The number of cases are increasing as more tests are being done. On Wednesday, the number was 191.
The County Government Annex remains open but access has been limited due to concerns with the spread of the coronavirus.
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center has partnered with the American Red Cross to host an ongoing blood drive-in to assist with a severe blood supply shortage from the unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
The Georgia Power Foundation, Inc., is investing $1 million in 2020 to support the state of Georgia in addressing the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local residents should be getting information in the mail about participating in the 2020 census. The response this year can be done online, by phone or by mail.
287 coronavirus cases have been reported in Georgia as of noon on Thursday, March 19, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. On Tuesday, the number of confirmed cases was 197. That is a jump of 90 cases in a 24-hour period.
The Alto Town Council, on March 10, after meeting in closed session for approximately five minutes, approved two real estate items.
Students across Banks County are doing their school work at home this week. Students were sent home with packets of work as school was cancelled for two weeks due to concerns with the spread of the coronavirus. Tanner Beasley, a sixth grader at Banks County Middle School, is shown working on…
The Banks County News will offer its coronavirus stories free to the public.
Brooke Whitmire, Banks County Parks and Recreation Director, was the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Banks County Chamber CVB on March 12.
Tim Carter, partnership specialist, Athens Regional Census Center, spoke to the Banks County Chamber CVB group about the 2020 Census and how important it is to fill out the census.
Due to recent concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19), election supervisor Andra Phagan reminds voters that absentee ballots are available.
Banks County has received a Broadband Ready Community Designation Certificate from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Shown when the certificate was presented are: (L-R) Erin Decker, assistant county clerk; Jenni Gailey, county clerk; Charles Turk, commissioner; Brittney Hickom, br…
The Homer City Council agreed March 10 to raise its water and garbage rates and to hold a public hearing about those increases at the beginning of the April 14 council meeting.
Due to ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, the Department of Revenue is encouraging all taxpayers to conduct their business with the Department through online services. The department offers a number of motor vehicle and tax related services online, without the need of person to person inte…
The State of Georgia has a new COVID-19 hotline — 844-442-2681.
The City of Baldwin has closed city hall to the public due to concerns with the coronavirus.
197 coronavirus cases have been reported in Georgia as of noon on Wednesday, March 18, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. On Tuesday, the number of confirmed cases was 146.
The Banks County Board of Education voted, at the March 12 meeting, to appoint Dana Simmons as the principal of Banks County Elementary School.
Despite lacking a quorum, the Homer City Council agreed March 17 to “lock the door” on city hall and have a sign on the door that building permits could be issued and employees would help people.
Mainstreet Newspapers' offices will be closed to the public until further notice.
121 coronavirus cases have been reported in Georgia as of noon on Monday, March 16, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. On Saturday, the number of confirmed cases was 99.
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues and many public schools are closed to ensure the safety of students and staff, State School Superintendent Richard Woods is suspending some testing and teacher evaluations until further notice.
Due to the evolving concerns related to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Lula has closed city hall to the public, as of Monday, March 16, through, at least Monday, March 23.
Governor Brian Kemp has authorized the Georgia Department of Defense to provide up to 2,000 Georgia National Guard personnel to be used in preparation, response and recovery efforts associated with the public health state of emergency within the State of Georgia.
Ninety-nine coronavirus cases have been reported in Georgia as of noon on Sunday, March 15, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. On Saturday, the number of confirmed cases was 66.
The March 24 Presidential Primary election has been postponed due to the coronavirus.
The Banks County School System has given contacts in case of emergencies or needs that may arise over the unexpected absence due to the schools being closed for two weeks.
Banks County EMA and E911 director Deidra Moore has released a new process for questioning callers who make emergency calls during this time due to concerns with the coronavirus.
Georgia Power will temporarily suspend residential disconnections for the next 30 days, beginning today, March 14, due to the national state of emergency because of the coronavirus and will reevaluate the policy and timeframe as the situation develops.
The Banks County Sheriff's Office is taking Governor Kemp's advice and will be contributing to controlling the spread of COVID 19.
All Banks County Parks and Recreation Department activities are suspended until further notice due to concerns with the coronavirus.
The Banks County School System will be closed Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 27, due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
With cases of the coronavirus rising in Georgia, local officials are making plans on how to handle a potential pandemic if it does occur.
Due to the unexpected closing of schools, the Banks County School System is providing breakfast and lunch to students. All students are eligible for these free meals.
Banks County High School student Tyler Morris has been named the 2020 STAR Student.
Bo Garrison has announced his intentions to seek the Post 2 seat on the Banks County Board of Commissioners.
William Reems has qualified for the Banks County District 4 Commission seat on the Republican ticket.
The Gillsville City Council is in the process of finalizing design and details for improvements to the downtown Reo Frankum building.
Regions Bank was named by the Banks County Chamber of Commerce CVB as the Business of the Month. Shown are: (L-R) Angie Samples, Paula Marsh, Alicia Andrews, Casey Vanderburg and Becky Taylor.
The Homer City Council is likely to increase its water and garbage rates at its meeting March 10. The rate increases probably would take effect in April.
The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded two transportation projects in February that represented a $19.6 million investment in the Northeast Region.
Lula citizens may soon have the opportunity to decide whether to allow Sunday alcohol sales in the city.
The request for a special use permit to allow a double-wide manufactured home to come into the City of Baldwin was met with some controversy on Monday, March 9.
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