Brian Eubanks named fire chief after serving in interim role

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Angela Gary
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Wednesday, February 15. 2012
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Brian Eubanks has been named as fire chief of Banks County after serving as the interim head of the department since April.

The Banks County Board of Commissioners named Eubanks after meeting in closed session for 20 minutes Tuesday night. The closed session was called for personnel, potential litigation and property acquisition. No action was taken on the litigation and property acquisition discussion held behind closed doors.

In other business at the meeting Tuesday night, the BOC:

•recognized Harold Brown, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. He is a former member commissioner for Banks County.

•heard a report that all five commissioners have received their certification and county clerk Jenni Gailey has completed the Georgia Clerks Masters Certificate Program offered through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia.

•denied a request from Barry Lord for a conditional use permit for a muffler shop and recovery storage yard at 979 Blacks Creek Church Road. The commissioners questioned why Lord’s name was listed as the applicant instead of the business owner. Lord said that he represents the business owner and filled the application out as he was instructed to do so by county staff. County zoning officer Keith Covington said that the form was filled out correctly.

•approved a request from Jennifer Knott to operate a tattoo and body piercing business at 137 Pottery Factory Drive.

For more news from the meeting, see this week's issue of The Banks County News.
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#1 Mark on 02/15/12 at 12:08 PM [Reply]
Brian has brought stability back to Banks County Fire/EMS.

Glad to see this group heal and come together so they can protect lives and property in Banks County.

Best of Luck Chief Eubanks.
#1.1 Anonymous on 02/17/12 at 08:10 AM [Reply]
You must be mistaken. Great guy, yes. Chief material, no.
#2 PoDunk rides again on 02/15/12 at 07:20 PM [Reply]
"The commissioners questioned why Lord’s name was listed as the applicant instead of the business owner. Lord said that he represents the business owner and filled the application out as he was instructed to do so by county staff." Here's another fine example of podunk uneducated bufoons running a county. Why am I not surprised? Because a similar thing happened to me, yes by all means they took the application fee but when the time came to action a convient excuse was given for denial but in reality only tobacco chewing, coon hunting, beer drinking buddies of the county power wannabe's get what they want. Podunk at it's best.
#3 Julie Eubanks Smith on 02/16/12 at 06:55 AM [Reply]
Congratulations, Brian! Banks County residents are fortunate to have you as fire chief!
#4 AMY AYERS GROEMMINGER on 02/18/12 at 07:30 PM [Reply]
Yes I agree this is one honest and dependable man!!!

Best of Luck and Congrats!!!
#5 Chris parker on 02/20/12 at 08:54 PM [Reply]
Excellent choice for fire chief. I was with the department for a while and hope to come back soon. Best thing that's happened to the fire department in a long time. Good luck Brian.
#6 Anonymous on 02/20/12 at 09:34 PM [Reply]
It's all about the good ole boy connections. Got someone to say yesss'ir finally.
#7 To The Chairman and Co-Chairman on 02/22/12 at 03:11 PM [Reply]
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you.

Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time.

If you're right and you know it, speak your mind. even if you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth. ~Ghandi

You have lied and hidden the truth for four years now. You in no way have the best interest of Banks County in your plan. You are still seeing red and revenge. YOU will fall and the people WILL see. I have spoken and people wish to remain blind because of your smooth talking and large signs. We shall see.
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