Entries from January 2013
Melvin Boring (1-29-13)
LULA - Melvin John Boring, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at his residence. Born in San Francisco, Calif. on January 28, 1935, he was a son of the late James H. and Evelyn Ruth Clark Boring. He was retired from Lee Arrendale Correction Institute and was a United States Navy veteran, where he served two years during the Korean ...
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Banks’ school spending went up while revenues went down
THE CONTINUING collapse of revenues last year appears to have caught the Banks County School System in a financial bind. Although the FY2012 audit of the system has not yet been posted by the state, an analysis of other state financial data indicates that Banks County spent more money than it took in last year.
The data shows that Banks County increased its per student spending by 4.3 percent in FY2012, from $7,874 per student in FY2011 to $8,218 per student last year. Still, Banks County fell below the state average of $8,558 in per student spending.
But as that increase in spending took hold in Banks County, revenues fell by five percent. Per student income for Banks County went from $8,369 in FY2011 down to $7,947 last year. [Full Story »]
The data shows that Banks County increased its per student spending by 4.3 percent in FY2012, from $7,874 per student in FY2011 to $8,218 per student last year. Still, Banks County fell below the state average of $8,558 in per student spending.
But as that increase in spending took hold in Banks County, revenues fell by five percent. Per student income for Banks County went from $8,369 in FY2011 down to $7,947 last year. [Full Story »]
Senior wrestlers recognized; competes in area tourney
The Banks County High School varsity wrestling Team traveled to the toughest individual tournament in the state this past weekend. The Sham Slam at Habersham Central High School in Mt Airy. Then came home last Tuesday to celebrate Senior night against Hart County, East Jackson and Clarke Central. The tournament consisted of 28 teams from all ...
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Blowing Rock, N.C.: Skiing, snowboarding and shopping make for perfect get-away
BY ANGELA GARY
For a winter wonderland destination with skiing and snowboarding and a charming downtown with lots of unique boutiques and shops all found in a scenic mountain town, head to Blowing Rock, North Carolina. It’s the perfect destination for a family trip, romantic weekend or girlfriend get-away. Just a four-hour drive from North Georgia, it’s great for a weekend trip or a week-long adventure.
Blowing Rock has been named “North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town” and “One of America’s Prettiest Winter Towns.” It’s easy to see why with all of the natural beauty that make it a beautiful place to visit year-round. [Full Story »]
For a winter wonderland destination with skiing and snowboarding and a charming downtown with lots of unique boutiques and shops all found in a scenic mountain town, head to Blowing Rock, North Carolina. It’s the perfect destination for a family trip, romantic weekend or girlfriend get-away. Just a four-hour drive from North Georgia, it’s great for a weekend trip or a week-long adventure.
Blowing Rock has been named “North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town” and “One of America’s Prettiest Winter Towns.” It’s easy to see why with all of the natural beauty that make it a beautiful place to visit year-round. [Full Story »]
Tornado watch in place through 4 p.m.
Banks County and much of North Georgia is under a tornado watch through 4 p.m. today (Wednesday). Weather updates will be posted as they become available.
‘Rick’ Tunnell (1-27-13)
WINDER – Rickey “Rick” Edward Tunnell, 65, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013. He was the son of the late Willard Benton and Althea Wooten Tunnel. During his life, he worked for Johns Manville as a production supervisor and attended church at Bethel Baptist.. Mr. Tunnell was preceded in death by a son, Rickey Edward Tunnell Jr.; two ...
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Development Authority buys two lots in industrial park
The Banks County Development Authority has purchased two lots in the Industrial Park.
At the monthly meeting on Jan. 22, Banks County Planner Brad Day reported that the sales agreements had been executed to purchase two lots in the Industrial Park – parcels B66-41 A&B – for a total of $200,000.
Plans for the property have not been disclosed.
For other news from the meeting, see this week's issue of The Banks County News.
At the monthly meeting on Jan. 22, Banks County Planner Brad Day reported that the sales agreements had been executed to purchase two lots in the Industrial Park – parcels B66-41 A&B – for a total of $200,000.
Plans for the property have not been disclosed.
For other news from the meeting, see this week's issue of The Banks County News.
Banks schools to be closed Friday
Due to the National Weather Service prediction of ice and the danger of icy road conditions, the Banks County School System will be closed Friday January 25.
11 arrested for pandering
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sex-for-hire operation in the Banks Crossing area and 11 people were arrested for pandering. Two of those arrested also face drug charges.
One charge is still pending further investigation, chief deputy Shawn Wilson said on Thursday morning.
Wilson said those arrested were calling females soliciting sex for money and then setting up meetings with the females at establishments in the Banks Crossing area.
Those arrested and their charges include:
•Lyles Travis Atwain, 25, 599 Peter Street, Statham, purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of marijuana and pandering.
•John Charles Brundige, 48, 98 Pine Street, Danielsville, pandering.
•Larry Avery Dalton, 68, 3518 Dover Road, Gainesville, pandering.
•Cuong Nam Dao, 42, 4520 Nohl Crest Drive, Flowery Branch, pandering.
•Tim Edward Durham, 39, 140 Summit Lane, Carnesville, pandering.
•Antone Lyles, 24, 186 Westwood Drive, Athens, pandering and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.
•Gabriel Franchesco Mayberry, 39, 140 Edgefield Drive, Commerce, pandering.
•John Wesley Meadows, 36, 2967 Eleys Ford Road, Richardsville, Va., pandering.
•Thad Robert Pruitt, 44, 297 Christmas Tree Road, Homer, pandering.
•Horice Keith Segars, 46, 948 Silver Shoals Road, Lula, pandering.
•Mark Lewis Wilmot, 56, 224 Storey Porter Road, Jefferson, pandering and possession of marijuana.
One charge is still pending further investigation, chief deputy Shawn Wilson said on Thursday morning.
Wilson said those arrested were calling females soliciting sex for money and then setting up meetings with the females at establishments in the Banks Crossing area.
Those arrested and their charges include:
•Lyles Travis Atwain, 25, 599 Peter Street, Statham, purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of marijuana and pandering.
•John Charles Brundige, 48, 98 Pine Street, Danielsville, pandering.
•Larry Avery Dalton, 68, 3518 Dover Road, Gainesville, pandering.
•Cuong Nam Dao, 42, 4520 Nohl Crest Drive, Flowery Branch, pandering.
•Tim Edward Durham, 39, 140 Summit Lane, Carnesville, pandering.
•Antone Lyles, 24, 186 Westwood Drive, Athens, pandering and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.
•Gabriel Franchesco Mayberry, 39, 140 Edgefield Drive, Commerce, pandering.
•John Wesley Meadows, 36, 2967 Eleys Ford Road, Richardsville, Va., pandering.
•Thad Robert Pruitt, 44, 297 Christmas Tree Road, Homer, pandering.
•Horice Keith Segars, 46, 948 Silver Shoals Road, Lula, pandering.
•Mark Lewis Wilmot, 56, 224 Storey Porter Road, Jefferson, pandering and possession of marijuana.
Lucille Wheeler (1-23-13)
ALTO – Lucille McCoy Wheeler, 85, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. She was born in Banks County on November 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Archie Broadus and Lillie Mae Eubanks McCoy. Mrs. Wheeler was preceded in death by her husband, Charles P. Wheeler; brothers, Bill McCoy and E.B. "Mac" McCoy; and a sister, Sue Dobbins. She was ...
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