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Updated: Jimmy Hooper to run for BOC chairman seat

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Angela Gary
Wednesday, January 25. 2012
Updated: 1 day ago
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Jimmy Hooper has announced that he plans to run for chairman of the Banks County Board of Commissioners.

In a letter to citizens announcing his intentions, Hooper wrote: “Many of you will ask why I am announcing my intentions so early. My answer is that I want to have enough time to meet every person living in Banks County. I intend to shake your hand and ask about your concerns. I want to be able to do this before the Republican primary on July 31.”

Hooper worked for three decades as a principal in the Banks County School System. [Full Story »]
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‘Doll’ Whitlock (1-24-12)

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Wednesday, January 25. 2012
MAYSVILLE - Esther "Doll" Whitlock, 94, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

She ... [Full Story »]
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Varsity Leopards improve region record to 4-1 with three wins

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Tuesday, January 24. 2012
The Banks County High School varsity boys won all three games last week and improved their region record to 4-1 and ... [Full Story »]
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Clarks Hill Partnership of Georgia: History, outdoor adventure and more awaiting visitors

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Angela Gary
Monday, January 23. 2012
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The history and culture of the charming Southern town of Washington in Wilkes County…The beautiful lakes and ... [Full Story »]
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Recent Comments

anym about Jimmy Hooper to run for BOC chairman seat
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - 10:42 AM
Can't vote for Mr. Hooper. He's too good of a man.
anon about Jimmy Hooper to run for BOC chairman seat
Wed, Jan 25, 2012 - 09:58 AM
Good luck mr hooper. U will have my vote
anon about BOC approves contract for historic courthouse repairs
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 - 09:27 AM
Since the computers at Rec dept was checked. How bout the rest of the counties computers.
john wayne about Animal complaints continue to be issue in Gillsville
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 - 05:06 PM
just shoot it and be done with it.
No / Nope / Nay / Nine / about BOC calls for SPLOST election in March
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 - 07:14 PM
A waste of time nay sayers. The sheeple of Banks County who enjoy driving 20 miles for a head [...]
NOPE! about BOC calls for SPLOST election in March
Mon, Jan 09, 2012 - 09:39 PM
Time to call out or reckless spending commissioners and departments. Vote NO! Time to bring [...]

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