The Homer City Council met on Tuesday to approve the partnership with Waste Away with certain amendments to the contract. The council also gave updates for the sewer feasibility study and upcoming Downtown Development Authority projects.
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- Homer City Council approves Waste Away, gives updates on sewer and DDA upcoming projects
- Early voting coming up May 21 election; absentee ballots already being accepted
- Gillsville City Park renovations nearly complete
- Gillsville Baptist plans Community Good Friday service
- Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Easter service planned
Early voting for the May 21 election will be begin on April 29 and be held through May 17.
The Gillsville City Council met last Tuesday and Mayor Wade Dale confirmed that renovations to the City Park is nearing completion.
The Banks County Board of Education met on Thursday to discuss system updates and approve personnel for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also discussed the new lockdown system, special oly…
Donald Trump was the top vote-getter in Banks County in the Presidential Primary.
HULL - James Robert Jarrett, 70, Hull, passed away on Saturday…
JEFFERSON - Lawrence "Larry" Gardner, 77, Jefferson, suddenly …
WINDER - John Otis Mobley, 90, Winder, passed away Friday, Mar…
ALTO - Linda Sue Cribbs Mincks, 69, Alto, went home to be with…
Willis Harvey Cook passed away recently.
LEXINGTON - Sarah Hellen Flowers Anglin, 80, passed away peace…
The Lady Leopards had a tough week against the Providence Christian Lady Storm and the Union County Lady Panthers. Providence Christian dealt a blow to the team on Tuesday with a mercy rule win of 10-0. On Friday, the Lady Leopards lost their second match of the week on home field to the Lad…
The Leopards had a tough week against the Providence Christian Storm and the Union County Panthers, but Coach Samuel Steele says that despite the losses, the Leopards are picking themselves ba…
The Leopards Track and Field team traveled to Chestatee High School on Friday to compete against seven other teams across the North Georgia region in the Lake Lanier Classic meet. At the end o…
The Leopards golf team is already swinging into victory on the course this season under the instruction of Coaches Josh Shoemaker and Todd Samples. The coaches take the helm from Curtis Chitwo…
The Leopards tennis team have seen their fair share of both triumph and tribulation on the court, especially during their region tournament matchups. The team managed to leap above the East Ja…
Latest Banks News
- Homer City Council approves Waste Away, gives updates on sewer and DDA upcoming projects
- Early voting coming up May 21 election; absentee ballots already being accepted
- Gillsville City Park renovations nearly complete
- Gillsville Baptist plans Community Good Friday service
- Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Easter service planned
- Banks County Board of Education Gives System Update, Approves Personnel for 2024-2025 School Year
- Trump, Biden top vote-getters in Banks
- Retired federal employees meet monthly
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A Banks County student was charged with having a weapon on school property after an airsoft pistol was fired.
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office charged seven people.
Eighteen arrests were made last week by the Banks County Sheriff’s Office, including the following:
The Banks County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a reported brush fire on Feb. 26 at 289 Hidden Valley Dr, Alto. Upon arrival, firefighters found a detached garage and a single-family…
It was a great opening weekend at Dollywood with several Dolly sightings on Friday and Saturday. Grand opening weekend is one of the times during the year when you can spot Dolly at the park and fans always get excited at this opportunity.
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It’s that time of year again! Time to start visiting farms across the state in the Georgia Farm Bureau Farm Passport program. We picked up our prizes for participating last year at Jaemor Farm…
Former Lula City Councilman Mordecia Wilson celebrated his 99th birthday last week. The Lula Ladies planned a drop-in birthday celebration at his home.
The Toccoa/Northeast Georgia Chapter 1818 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) had Laura Hewell, staff photographer and media coverage specialist for the Toccoa Record …
The Banks County Rotary Club honored at a recent meeting the Student of the Month, Colton Lynn from Banks County Middle School, and the Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Stephanie Kinsey.
The Homer Egg Hunt will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.
Melanie Weatherby of Maysville recently celebrated her retirement after almost 10 years of service with the Maysville Public Library.
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Banks County High School senior Luke Johnson won a $1,000 scholarship in the State EMC/FFA Agricultural Education Career Development Event (CDE), a wiring competition that tests students in three knowledge skills using the National Electric Code. Jackson EMC is a sponsor of the competition.
Marleigh Dale competed in the sub area Creed Speaking CDE competiton. Marleigh has now advanced to the area level.
Banks County Elementary School fifth graders recently visited Lake Lanier Elachee Nature Center at River Forks Park. The young scientists actively participated in an aquatic study with hands-o…
Jabe Andrews competed in the Jr. Prepared Public Speaking CDE competition. His speech was entitled the Right to Repair.
The Banks County School winners for the Young Georgia Author Competition have been announced.
A Community Good Friday service will be held at Gillsville Baptist Church Friday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m.
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 2405 Hwy. 51south, Lula, will hold Easter Sunday service beginning at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, March 31, featuring Mt. Carmel Choir.
On Sunday morning, I listened to my son, Zach, teach a Sunday School lesson on the life of David. In First Samuel 17, we read one of the most famous stories in Scripture when David, the young …
}The Community Brotherhood met on Sunday at Homer United Methodist Church. Shown are: (L-R) Tim Harper, president of Community Brotherhood; Verlin Reece, associate pastor at Mt Olive Baptist C…
Community Brotherhood breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 7, at 7:30 am in the Don Stewart Hall at Homer Methodist Church.
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