At its meeting on Monday, Nov. 11, the Baldwin City Council moved forward with the process to eliminate zoning “islands” within the city.
The Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development announces Banks County graduates from the 2019 Region 2 Multi-Day Training Program.
Lula utility customers will not be charged late fees for the month of November.
The Banks County Chamber of Commerce CVB held a ribbon cutting at Your CBD Store, which is located at 295 Steven B Tanger Boulevard, Commerce. Freddie and Peggy Gilstrap are the owners. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. The phone number is 706-…
Action to rezone property at Banks Crossing for an apartment complex was postponed until December following a request from the developer to take a second look at the plans.
Owners of the Chimney Oaks golf development have asked for a blanket variance for houses on lots that don’t meet the rear setback requirement of 15 feet.
A major new industrial facility at Banks Crossing is being sold following action by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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- No utility late fees to be charged in November in Lula
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- 14 charged by BCSO
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- Diana Foods to be sold
- No utility late fees to be charged in November in Lula
- NARFE Chapter hosts monthly meeting
- Rezoning on Apartments Postponed by BOC
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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 …
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 County’s Garrett Rogers by .06 seconds for the title. The boys’ team finished fourth overall in state.
The incumbents were re-elected in Maysville Tuesday with 34 percent of the voters casting ballots.
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 apartments on the site.
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 keeps his plane at the Habersham County Airport, but the airport itself is not located in the city of…
Alto Mayor Audrey Turner is shown cutting the ribbon at the new city hall building during the dedication ceremony on Oct. 23. Council members PJ Huggins and Eddie Palmer and newly-elected council member James Turner, city staff members and members of the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce …
The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) recently honored county officials for completing requirements in the Lifelong Learning Academy. Recipients were presented with their achievement certificates during the 2019 Legislative Leadership Conference at The Classic Center in Athe…
The City of Maysville finished 2018 in the black in its general fund, but had more expenses than revenues in its water and sewer account.
Following a public hearing on Monday (Oct. 28), the Alto City Council, in a called meeting, approved the 2019 millage rate at 5.58 mills for Habersham County residents and a rollback to 0 for Banks County residents.
The Banks County Leopards pose for a team photo with the Class AA state championship trophy Monday night. The Leopards defeated Bremen 6-1 to win the program’s first-ever state championship. Rain suspended the game on Saturday in the middle of the fifth inning in Columbus, and the game resum…
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During the Fall 2019 Georgia Coroner’s Association meeting, Banks County Coroner Mark Savage was voted to serve the association as the 1st Vice President for the 2019-2020 year by his peers.
The Maysville city election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Alto Police Chief Josh Ivey is shown cutting the ribbon at the new police department during the dedication ceremony on Oct. 23. Mayor Audrey Turner, council members PJ Huggins and Eddie Palmer, police department staff members and members of the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce are shown …
On Friday, October 25, arrest warrants were taken in Habersham County for James Childers II, 38, Union, S.C., for charges related to a home invasion in Baldwin. The warrants issued for Childers were one count of armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of elder abuse.
Worsening drought conditions throughout most of the state have prompted a Level 1 Drought Response declaration from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD).
A Banks County family was one of 17 honored at the 26th annual Georgia Centennial Farm Awards Ceremony in Perry.
The Maysville City Council agreed in a special called meeting on Oct. 17 to fund two projects with revenue from the Banks County special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST).
We are all faced with challenges. Some of us may be laid off from our job, and others will move away. Some of us will face health issues and others will know financial strains. We all have opportunities as well. Some will fall in love, others will welcome a new child into the family, and oth…
As Georgia's fall harvest season winds down, and we prepare for Thanksgiving, Banks County Farm Bureau invites the community to celebrate Farm-City Week on Nov. 22-28.
Batalion Chief Scottie Mathis is shown presenting Every Oliver with his 30-year certificate with the Banks County Fire Department.
Banks County Elementary and Banks County Middle schools will have Veterans Day program on Monday, November 11.
The Banks County Board of Commissioners is taking action to move forward with sewer expansion in the county.
Census leaders hope to count every citizen in Banks County during the 2020 count.
The Banks County Planning Commission will hear a request for a large apartment complex when it meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Courthouse Annex building.
The Banks County Board of Commissioners and the Banks County Historical Society will hold a reception showcasing the refurbished Historical Courthouse from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1.
The Banks County Board of Education, at the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15, approved two personnel items, including:
The annual Taste of Banks County will he held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Banks County Middle School.
One of Banks County’s own was recognized and surprised all in the same day.
The Lula city council is considering implementing a moratorium on issuance of licenses for alternative nicotine produce businesses. During a work session Monday night, the council reviewed a resolution to adopt a 120 day moratorium on alternative nicotine produce, or vaping, business license…
The Baldwin City Council, on Monday, October 14, approved a lower rollback millage rate for its residents.
The Rotary Club of Banks County will mark historic progress toward a polio-free world while urging the community to help end the paralyzing disease.
Broad River Conservation District is looking for participants for its adult hunter education program, Field to Fork.
Voting could change in Homer and sewer collections might be in residents’ future after the Homer City Council meeting Oct. 8.
A fire shut down a Banks Crossing motel on Saturday, Oct. 5, leading to the structure being condemned until it can be brought up to code.
A career coach will visit the Banks County Public Library in Homer on Thursday, October 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The library is located at 226 Highway 51 South, Homer.
Banks County was honored to be visited by Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, on Tuesday, Oct. 1. This was the first time in the history of Banks County that the Secretary of State has visited. Secretary Raffensperger briefed chairman Hooper and staff on the new voting machines…
The Homer City Council was to consider final approval to establish voting districts and staggered terms at its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8.
The Gillsville City Council, on Oct. 1, approved moving forward with the annexation of six parcels, one located in Hall County and the other five in Banks County.
A free financial literacy workshop will be offered by Habersham Federal Credit Union and the Banks County Literacy Council on Tuesday, October 15, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Banks County Adult Education Center (located behind the Banks County Health Departmen.)
Banks County leaders are now on the search for a new economic director following the resignation of Hannah Mullins.
A large crowd gathered Friday, Sept. 27, for the Lula Depot dedication ceremony.
Banks County Elementary School students and staff, county leaders, Banks County Farm Bureau staff and others turned out on Thursday, Sept. 26, to take part in the dedication ceremony for the new greenhouse at the school. The new seasonal, high tunnel greenhouse was dedicated to BCES teacher …
The Banks County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Love's Travel Stop, located at 4855 Maysville Road, Commerce.
The 2019 Banks County Agriculture Awards Committee will be accepting nominations for the following three categories: Farmer of the Year, Woman in Agriculture, and Agribusiness of the year.
The Banks County Board of Education, at the meeting on Monday, Sept. 16, recognized several special Olympic athletes and unified partners assisting the athletes. The following were recognized: (front row, L-R) Denielle Buffington; Taylor Cheek; Ronin Cochran; Jason Wallace; and Channing Bosw…
Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) members who grow Bermudagrass hay are encouraged to enter the 2019 GFB Quality Hay Contest. Hay entered in the contest will be tested at a University of Georgia lab using the Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) Test, which provides an analysis of the nutritional value of …
The Banks County Board of Education approved several personnel items at meetings held on Sept. 12 and Sept. 16.
In a unanimous vote at a called meeting on September 19, the Baldwin City Council approved a proposed insurance attorney contract.
Maysville Elementary School student, Josh Cates, won a prize as part of the "SOARing behavior" program.
The Toccoa/Northeast Georgia NARFE Chapter 1818 held its September meeting at Quincy's Restaurant in Toccoa on Monday, September 16.
Several events are coming up at Banks County schools, including:
The Alto Town Council, on Sept. 10, held a hearing to address alcohol sales violations at Alto Grocery, that were found on Aug. 29.
RAI Industrial Fabricators, LLC has announced plans to build a steel fabrication facility, creating 30 new jobs and investing $20 million in Martin Bridge Road in Banks County.
The Lula City Council is gearing up for two special events recognizing completion of phase one of the train depot renovation project.
The Homer City Council agreed Tuesday, Sept. 10, to take bids and find out what other cities are charging for garbage pickup and water.
The 2019 Historic Homer Walking Tour: The Talking Dead will be held on Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5. Tours begin at 6 and 7 p.m. each night in front of the Historic Courthouse and Museum.
The last day to register to vote in the November town election in Maysville is Oct. 7. Advance voting will start on Oct. 14.
The Broad River Soil and Water Conservation District is in the next step in their feral swine initiative.
The off-price store Marshalls will open a store at Tanger Outlet Mall in Commerce on Sept. 26.
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