A Maysville man died in a single vehicle crash in Banks County on Thursday, Jan. 16.
The Lula City Council is moving forward with plans for a new well. During a meeting held Jan. 13, city manager Dennis Bergin said plans to convert an existing well located along 365 on the Ace Hardware property for commercial use is slated to go out for bids by the end of this month.
Mark Savage has announced his decision to seek re-election for the office of the Banks County Coroner. Mark has lived in Maysville his entire life and in Banks County for the last 31 years.
The City of Baldwin mayor, council and staff, on Jan. 13, honored council member Jeff Parrish (L) for his 10 years of service to the city. He was presented with a certificate and cake in recognition of his service as a council member. Mayor Joe Elam (R) and the council thanked Parrish for hi…
Mount Vernon Mills, Alto, has announced plans to close in the next 60 days. The plant has 65 employees who live in Banks County.
David Duckett has announced his plans to seek another term as District 2 commissioner.
A new townhome development in the City of Baldwin is one step closer to becoming a reality.
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Baldwin City Council member Theron Ayers (L) is sworn in for another term by city attorney David Syfan (R) at the start of the Jan. 7 meeting. Mayor Joe Elam and Jeff Parrish are both shown in the background.
Baldwin City Attorney David Syfan (R) is shown swearing in council member Larry Lewallen for another term at the start of the Jan. 7 council meeting. Newly-elected council member Stephanie Almagno, council members Alice Venter and Theron Ayers, mayor Joe Elam and council member Jeff Parrish …
At the beginning of the Jan. 7 meeting of the City of Baldwin council, city attorney David Syfan (R) performed the swearing in of new council member Stephanie Almagno (L). Shown in the background are council members Alice Venter and Theron Ayers and mayor Joe Elam. Also present were council …
The Gillsville City Council welcomed a new face to the council during its first meeting of the year.
A couple has been arrested after kidnapping the man’s son from a Banks County home. The boy was found safe in Macon after a state-wide search for the couple.
Jerry Boling was named Citizen of the Year and Georgia Power was named the Business of the Year at the Banks County Chamber of Commerce CVB annual dinner Saturday night, Jan. 11.
A new year is always a time of reflection. A time to look back on the past year and think about what you have accomplished. A time to look ahead to the new year and think about what you want to accomplish.
The Banks County School System held staff training before students returned from the holiday break.
Alto Police Department was awarded the 2020 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Injury Prevention Program. Through the Mini-Grant, Banks County E911 and Local Emergency Services work together to provide car seats and education to financially eligible families Bank…
Banks County roads crews are continuing to repair roads damaged by rain last week and more rain is possible this coming weekend.
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Water users in Homer may see higher rates this spring, but they also are likely to get a chance to ask questions and make comments at a public hearing about the rates.
Banks County’s Jacob Voyles (106 pounds) competes vs. Jackson County during the Doug Eberhardt Memorial Duals at Oglethorpe County on Jan. 4. The Banks County wrestling team competes at the Area 6-AA duals this Saturday (Jan. 11) at Monticello.
The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold a public information open house on the median project on State Route 15 from the Jackson County line to Faulkner Road on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Banks County High School cafeteria, located at 1486-A Historic Homer Highway, Homer.
Maysville officials were sworn in Monday night by Banks County Clerk of Court Tim Harper (far left). Shown with Harper are: (L-R) Mayor Richard Presley and council members Scott Harper and Junior Hardy.
Maysville officials elected to serve another term and department heads for the year were appointed at the first city council meeting for the year, held Monday night, Jan. 6.
Junior Hardy was sworn in Monday night (Jan. 6) to serve another term as a member of the city council in Maysville. Banks County Clerk of Courts Tim Harper is shown swearing in Presley.
Scott Harper was sworn in Monday night (Jan. 6) to serve another term as a member of the city council in Maysville. Banks County Clerk of Courts Tim Harper is shown swearing in S. Harper.
Richard Presley was sworn in Monday night (Jan. 6) to serve another term as mayor of Maysville. Banks County Clerk of Courts Tim Harper is shown swearing in Presley.
The Banks County Planning Commission is calling for a moratorium on apartments and other multi-family housing for the next three years.
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Development at the Martin Bridge Road exit in Banks County has been on the top of the list for economic development for many years. The property has remained undeveloped but that is about to change. RAI Industrial Fabricators, LLC has announced plans to build a steel fabrication facility, cr…
Tim Harper has been clerk of courts in Banks County for 26 years, making him one of the elected officials holding office for the longest amount of time in the county.
It’s likely the only time in Banks County’s history, and perhaps the state’s history, that voters went to the polls to cast a ballot for the same race multiple times. Voters went to the polls three times to vote for the District 28 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives after the incum…
A local state of emergency was declared in Banks County in April as a severe storm passing through Banks County in that led to flooded roads, trees down and school being closed. The flooding shut down Banks Crossing with flooded motorists being rescued from parking lots. This has been named …
Requests that would have brought more than 500 apartments to Banks Crossing went before the Banks County Board of Commissioners this year. One request early in June was approved, for 230 was approved, while a request later in the year for another 320 apartments was denied.
Banks County Farm Bureau (BCFB) was recognized as one of the top county Farm Bureau programs in the state during the organization's 82nd annual convention held on Jekyll Island on Dec. 8-10.
The Maysville Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 27, at 7 p.m. at 4 Homer Street to receive public comment on proposed ordinances addressing dilapidated, unsafe and abandoned buildings and the historic district overlay.
Todd Lunsford and David Farmer were recognized at the December 10 meeting of the Joseph Habersham Chapter, Georgia Society, Sons of The American Revolution (SAR).
The railroad crossing in Lula at Hwy. 52 and Lula Road and at Hwy. 51 and Main Street/Athens Street will be closed for repair on Monday, Jan. 6, and Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Banks County planners will hear from the developer of an apartment complex at Banks Crossing about several proposed changes to the project.
The Town of Alto council approved an alcoholic beverage ordinance amendment, at its Dec. 10 meeting, that will establish new hours for the package sale of malt beverages.
The Banks County Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the board room at the Banks County Courthouse Annex at 150 Hudson Ridge, to make recommendations on the following requests:
Baldwin made a move at its December meeting to update its city charter.
Banks County employees who worked together to lower the ISO rating were recognized by the board of commissioners for their efforts.
The Banks County High School Forestry Team earned a national championship third place finish. The team members, Colton Banks, Jake Sanders, Lance Johnson and Payton Jackson, and coach Kipp Jackson are shown being congratulated by Banks County Board of Commissioners chairman Jimmy Hooper. The…
Peace Place was named the November Business of the Month by the Banks County Chamber of Commerce CVB. Becky Carlan (right) presented the plaque to Traci Bledsoe (left), executive director of Peace Place.
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center was named the December Business of the Month by the Banks County Chamber of Commerce CVB. Becky Carlan (left) is shown presenting the plaque to Tricia Massey (right).
The Lula City Council is considering extending a moratorium on issuance of business licenses for new vape shops within the city.
Gillsville Baptist Church held its annual Drive-Thru Bethlehem Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. where members of the church depicted "the real meaning of Christmas."
Welcome to Gillsville! After months of planning, the downtown area now has a new welcome sign.
Zach McCann is the new Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent at the Banks County Extension office.
Christmas events are planned in Baldwin and Maysville this weekend.
SteelCell of North America, Inc., located in Baldwin, was one of the winners of Georgia’s sixth annual GLOBE Awards.
A rezoning request to locate a 360-unit apartment complex at Banks Crossing, on 42 acres near the industrial park, was unanimously denied Tuesday night by the Banks County Board of Commissioners.
Early deadlines will be in place for the Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 issues of The Banks County News.
Burglars stole electronics from a historic church in Banks County on Sunday, December 1.
Banks County’s Jenna Reeves drives to the basket during the Lady Leopards’ win at East Hall on Nov. 23. The team returns to action this Friday (Dec. 6) when it heads to Stephens County. Tip-off time is set for 6 p.m.
Water and garbage rates for customers in Homer may increase in the next few months, and pay for the council members also may go up for the first time ever.
The Banks County Board of Commissioners, at a November meeting, denied a request from Thai Bui to rezone property on Felton Circle from ARR (agriculture rural residential) to CAD (consolidated agricultural district) to locate additional poultry houses.
Kathy Church, with Smithgall Woods, recently visited with fourth grade students at Banks County Elementary School. Students learned about different ecosystems as a preview to the unit they will begin soon. This program was provided by the Banks County Public Library Outreach Program.
Georgia Labor commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that the Georgia Mountains region set two all-time records in October.
Georgia Farm Bureau volunteers are proud to be a part of the GivingTuesdayKids. There are 70 elementary schools across the state projected to participate in the movement that will take place on Giving Tuesday, the global holiday for giving.
Burglars stole electronics from a historic church in Banks County on Sunday, December 1.
Jeff Turner, 56, Gillsville man died after being shot Friday night.
The City of Baldwin is no longer making an effort to annex "unincorporated islands."
Sen. John Wilkinson (R–Toccoa) was recently named Legislator of the Year by the Rural Jobs Coalition, a nonpartisan organization that supports small, rural businesses and advocates around the country for policies that benefit rural economic growth.
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