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Banks County finance director Randy Failyer reports on budget cuts at a meeting of the board of commissioners Tuesday night. County clerk Jenni Gailey is also shown.

Updated: BOC approves budget: Tax hike included; no furlough for employees

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Angela Gary
Wednesday, February 3. 2010
Updated: 20 hours ago
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More than six months after beginning the new fiscal year on July 1, the Banks County Board of Commissioners has finally approved a preliminary budget and millage rate. Final action on the budget and millage rate will be taken at a meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Courthouse Annex at 150 Hudson Ridge, Homer.
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Updated: CVB considers new landscaping at Banks Crossing

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Staff Writer
Tuesday, February 2. 2010
Updated: 20 hours ago
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The Banks County Convention and Visitors Bureau members discussed at a meeting last week spending $40,000 on new ... [Full Story »]
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Public Safety

Updated: Two arrested during sting operation

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Tuesday, February 2. 2010
Updated: 5 days ago
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Two people were arrested in a sting operation on Thursday, Jan. 28, by Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputies ... [Full Story »]
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Opinions

Updated: COLUMN: Continuing to play the journalism game

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Chris Bridges
Wednesday, February 3. 2010
Updated: 4 days ago
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As I watched daylight creep into view outside my office window Tuesday, I was reminded of a lecture from a college ... [Full Story »]
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Sports

Banks County takes on North Oconee Fri.

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Friday, February 5. 2010
With only five games left in the regular season, the Lady Leopards are looking to improve their 5-14 overall and 1-8 ... [Full Story »]
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Features

Texas Hill Country: Caverns, quaint downtown make Boerne a great destination

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Angela Gary
Monday, February 8. 2010
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Venturing deep into the earth to the beautiful caverns below, spending a few hours in delightful shops and enjoying ... [Full Story »]
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Obituaries

Cordelia Akins

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Monday, February 8. 2010
ATHENS – Cordelia Watson Akins, 94, died Monday, February 8, 2010, at Athens Heritage Home.

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