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Rev. Gary Carlyle

Rev. Gary Carlyle

HOSCHTON - Rev. Gary Carlyle, 80, Hoschton, passed away Thursd…

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Home damaged in fire

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The Banks County Fire and Emergency Services responded to 379 Queen Road, Gillsville, on a reported Structure Fire on May 9.

Vehicle fire reported in Alto

Vehicle fire reported in Alto

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Habersham County E-911 received a call at 5:53 p.m. Friday reporting a vehicle fire in the yard and close to a house on Mt. Zion Road at Mt. Zion Connector near Alto.

Opinion

LEWIS: Who God says I am

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It’s sometimes easy to get caught up in what people think of us and say about us. We want to be loved, valued, and respected. Of course we want to have good name, but when serving the Lord, I pray we all come to realize that what God says about us is most important.

LEWIS: The best is yet to come

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I love my life; many times, I reflect on what’s going on, and I praise the Lord that everything is smooth sailing. That’s the way I’d been feeling for a while.

LEWIS: God is always on your side

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On Sunday I had the opportunity to listen to a sermon by Rev. Javon Ruff. As the pastor talked of the rewards of adversity and even negativity the Lord spoke to me. “God is always on your side…

LETTER: April is National Child Abuse Month

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Dear Editor: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This initiative is rooted in communities working together to serve children and their families in meaningful, impactful ways that p…

Features

REPUBLICAN WOMEN GATHERING

REPUBLICAN WOMEN GATHERING

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The Republican Women of Banks County recently hosted a get-together. Organizers say it was a “good community turnout.” The group sold about 200 tickets for the fundraiser.

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School

BCHS graduation to be held May 24

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The Banks County High School graduation will be held on Friday, May 24, at 8 p.m. in the Leopard Stadium with 190 expected to receive a diploma.

REVIEWING FOR EOC

REVIEWING FOR EOC

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Mrs. Asha Ravencraft, Former Banks County School System Teacher of the Year 2023, is shown reviewing for the EOC with Banks County High School students. Ravencraft utilizes many innovative US …

AUTHOR VISITS BANKS STUDENTS

AUTHOR VISITS BANKS STUDENTS

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Bonnie Clark, a celebrated children’s book author, was recently at Banks County Elementary School. Bonnie has brought stories to life in her books “Taste Your Words” and “Catching Thoughts,” a…

HOARD NAMED

HOARD NAMED

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Addison Hoard has been recognized by the the Positive Athlete as a Regional Award Winners for the Northeast Georgia Region. Student-Athletes representing 28 different boys’ and girls’ high sch…

Church

COMMUNITY BROTHERHOOD MEETS

COMMUNITY BROTHERHOOD MEETS

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Community Brotherhood met Sunday at Homer United Methodist Church. Shown are: (L-R) Tim Harper, president of Homer Community Brotherhood; Perry McDonald, deacon at Bethesda Fellowship Church i…

Hudson River revival coming up

Hudson River revival coming up

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Hudson River Baptist Church will have spring revival starting Sunday morning, May 5, at 11 a.m. and Monday night, May 6, through Wednesday night, May 8, starting at 7 p.m.