Baldwin leaders will move forth with seeking bids to complete its downtown park construction project but are prepared to tailor the project should bids come in too high.
The Rotary Club of Banks County is now meeting at the new Clubhouse at Chimney Oaks Golf Club in Homer.
The Banks County Board of Education has announced its intention to increase the property taxes it will levy this year by 1.36 percent over the rollback millage rate.
Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed was sworn in as the 2020-21 president of the Georgia Sheriffs' Association. Judge Brian Rickman of the Georgia Court of Appeals is shown swearing in the officers of the GSA. Shown being sworn in are: (L-R) Sheriff Carlton Speed, president; Sheriff Andy Hest…
Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed is shown with deputies and staff members at the ceremony where he was sworn in as president of the Georgia Sheriffs' Association.
Sheriff Carlton Speed is shown with his family at the Georgia Sheriffs' Association ceremony where he was sworn in as president.
The City of Gillsville continues to grow. During a meeting held August 4, an additional 40 acres was accepted into the city.
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Plans to locate a recovery center for women with drug and alcohol addiction in Lula was recommended for approval by the Banks County Planning Commission on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 11, to pick the candidate for the District 4 seat on the Banks County Board of Commissioners. Keith Gardiner and William Reems will be on the ballot in the run-off election.
The Banks County Board of Commissioners agreed at a July 28 meeting to move forward with plans for paving or resurfacing on four county roads.
Josh White (left) was sworn in by Mayor Richard Presley as the new police chief for the City of Maysville.
The City of Maysville has a new police chief. Following a 90-minute closed meeting on Thursday, July 30, the Maysville City Council voted unanimously to hire Joshua White as Police Chief, replacing David Cochran.
Don Martin, the Past Rotary Rotary District 6910 Governor, is shown with Banks County Rotary Club past president Mark Valentine. Martin spoke at the Rotary club meeting last week on leadership and cultivating leadership in the club. He also finished up some old business for his Rotary year i…
The Banks County Republican Party met last week with candidates or representatives of candidates in the upcoming election speaking.
Early voting will be held through Friday, Aug. 7, for the run-off election.
Yard of Month recipients recognized in Lula for July were named at last week’s city council meeting.
The return date for students has been changed to Wednesday, August 19, for Banks County Schools.
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Due to the Covid-19 crisis, all election day voting, August 11, will be held at the Banks County Recreation Gym, 607 Thompson Street, Homer.
Trees were down last week on Wrights Mill Road when a storm passed through the county. County workers are shown clearing the road.
This huge oak tree, which is probably is 60-plus years old, fell on Carlan Road last week during the storms that passed through. The old tree completely blocked the road. The wind speed peak was reportedly 27 miles an hour with heavy rainfall.
The Banks County Board of Education approved the following items when it met on Monday, July 20:
Banks County High School students walked across Leopard Stadium during their graduation ceremony on Saturday, July 18. Here, graduates keep their distance as they graduate during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Banks County school leaders are planning for the return to school in a few weeks. Students will return to school on Friday, Aug. 7, while teachers are scheduled to return on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
A request for a rezoning to locate a subdivision on Chambers Road was approved by the Banks County Board of Commissioners at its July 14 meeting.
The Gillsville City Council is looking to adopt the city operating budget for fiscal year 2021. During a meeting held July 7, Mayor Roy Turpin said he expects only minimal changes in 2021 from the current year budget but cautioned postponement of nonessential projects may become necessary pe…
Banks County Board of Commission chairman Jimmy Hooper announced at the July 14 meeting that he will be stepping down as of Aug. 31 due to medical reasons.
The Homer Town Council amended its alcohol ordinance at its meeting on Tuesday, July 14, to allow for the sale of alcohol on Sunday, following approval of the issue by the majority of the city's residents on the recent referendum.
The Banks County News was named the Business of the Month for July by the Banks County Chamber of Commerce/CVB. Shown presenting the plaque to editor Angela Gary (left) are Alicia Andrews (center) and Tina Queen (right) with the Chamber/CVB.
The Maysville City Council approved hiring Josh White as a full-time police officer in a called meeting held on Monday, July 13.
Banks County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Charles Turk, was the guest program speaker at the weekly Rotary luncheon meeting. He spoke about some of the most significant priorities for the county and he broke things down on a department basis. After serving three terms as the District 4 c…
The Lula City Council approved a policy Monday, July 13, that outlines how to handle COVID-19 cases involving city employees.
Graduation will be held on Saturday, July 18, at Leopard Stadium, with stipulations put in place due to COVID-19.
Early voting starts Monday, July 20, for the Aug. 11 run-off election. Early voting will end on Friday, Aug. 7.
Bobby Irvin of Banks County (right) will be featured on an episode of "American Pickers" on the History Channel on Monday, July 13. He is shown with Robbie Wolfe (left) and Mike Wolfe (center). The episode is on "Moonshine and Motors." Photo from American Pickers website.
The Homer Town Council held a work session on July 7 to review the proposed $541,500 budget for fiscal year 2020-2021. The council was scheduled to vote on the proposed budget at its regular meeting on July 14 (see www.banksnewstoday.com for latest update).
An off-duty Banks County Sheriff’s Office employee was seriously injured in a motorcycle wreck in Baldwin on Saturday.
A man working on a utility trailer on the side of Chambers Road in Commerce on July 6 was struck by a vehicle.
Baldwin’s downtown park project could cost around $200,000 less than expected.
Graduation will be held on Saturday, July 18, at Leopard Stadium, with stipulations put in place due to COVID-19. However, the planned prom has been cancelled, also due to concerns due to the virus.
The deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 11 runoff is July 13.
The Banks County Courthouse closed on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 30, due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19. The courthouse reopened Tuesday, July 7.
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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 agreeing to simple - yet critical - measures that help protect Georgians from COVID-19, minimize spread…
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.
Lula City Hall is closed following an employee testing positive for COVID-19.
The Lula City Council approved a $1.116 budget at a called meeting on Monday, June 29, with Mayor Jim Grier pointing out that action comes with no employee furloughs or city taxes.
Early voting will be held July 20 through Aug. 7 for the Aug. 11 run-off election. There will be three positions on the run-off ballot, including one local race.
Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two executive orders on Monday, June 29, extending the Public Health State of Emergency and existing COVID-19 safety measures.
The Banks County Board of Commissioners awarded a bid in a called meeting Monday morning to Rains Grading, Hauling & Paving for $68,500 for a sewer line installation at Hwy. 59.
Four people had minor injuries following a four-vehicle wreck on Hwy. 441 near Banks Crossing on June 24.
The first annual Rotary Salutes’ Awards Program recognized individuals in the community who demonstrate “service above self.” The presentation was given on Friday, June 19, at Comfort Suites Commerce. Here, Carol Williams (right) of Banks County Family Connections presented Stacey Krumnow (l…
Tim Harper (right), Banks County Clerk of Courts, presented Mike Cleveland (left) with the Distinguished Service Award at the Rotary Salutes’ Awards Program at Comfort Suites Commerce. This award honors an individual in the community that exemplifies “service above self” in all aspects of li…
Nicole Blalock has been named as the director of school food nutrition for Banks County Schools.
Captain Carissa McFaddin, accompanied by major Matt Allen, chief Shawn Wilson and Banks County sheriff Carlton Speed, presented the Award of Merit at the Rotary Salutes’ Awards Program at Comfort Suites Commerce. Here, Speed (right) presents Sergeant Kelle Patterson (left) with the rotary award.
William Reems will be in the runoff for the District 4 seat on the Banks County Board of Commissioners instead of Bob Blackwell following a recount on Friday afternoon.
In the District 4 Banks County Board of Commissioners race, candidates Keith Gardiner and Robert “Bob” Blackwell will be on the ballot in the the Aug. 11 run-off election.
Lula city manager Dennis Bergin warned that the fiscal year of 2021 would be tight and the city’s proposed budget reflects that.
The Rotary Club of Banks County was recognized during a virtual District #6910 Rotary Conference, which took place June 11-13, by receiving the District Governor’s Gold Level Citation for excellence for the 2019-2020 Rotary Year. This was the first time that the Banks County Rotary earned th…
109 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Banks County, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. This is up from 88 cases reported one week ago.
The Banks County Board of Education approved a calendar when it met on Monday, June 15, for the 2020-2021 school year that will have 10 less work days for teachers. This is being done to meet a state mandate to cut the budget by 11 to 14 percent.
The Farmers Market in Downtown Homer is now open on Saturdays.
Homer garbage customers will be seeing a $2 per month increase in their bill beginning on July 1.
Banks County now has 99 confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Banks County’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year is set.
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