Scoreboard: Banks County Leopards Nov. 27

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008
Boys Basketball Nov. 24 - The Banks County Leopards picked up their first win of the season, defeating Oglethorpe County in the first round of play in the Jackson County Thanksgiving Tournament. Banks advanced to face Jackson County in the championship game. Nov. 25 - The Leopards took first place in the Jackson County Thanksgiving Tourney, ... [Full Story »] 

Leonard Purdy

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008
Leonard Lee Purdy Sr., 85, of Commerce, Banks County, died Monday, November 24, 2008, at the VA Hospital in Decatur. Born on September 15, 1923, in Habersham County, he was the son of the late Roy Atlas and Lillie Shirley Purdy. He was an independent truck driver and was Baptist. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army in the ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Leopards start season

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008
The Banks County High School Lady Leopards started the basketball season with their first game last Thursday evening. The Lady Leopards traveled to Gainesville to compete against the Lady Lions of Lakeview Academy. Lakeview carried the win 53-36 over Banks County, but the Lady Leopards noted some key points that will benefit their progress this ... [Full Story »] 

BCHS picks up first wins of the season

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008
The Banks County High School’s Leopard basketball team has started strong. The Leopards competed in a scrimmage game against Towns County on Nov. 18, where the Leopards took an 82-53 win. Banks County officially opened its season at the Jackson County Thanksgiving Tournament Monday night. The Leopards faced Oglethorpe in the tourney and ... [Full Story »] 

Benches taken from outlet center

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Monday, November 24. 2008
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Two benches were taken from Commerce Crossing Outlet Center last week, according to an incident report filed at the Banks County Sheriff’s Office.


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Maysville continues to work on budget

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Monday, November 24. 2008
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The Maysville City Council continues to work on its 2009 budget, with the goal of approving it at its Dec. 1 meeting. The council will meet at 7 p.m. at the Maysville Public Library.


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Open house held at courthouse annex

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Monday, November 24. 2008
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A large crowd attended the open house Sunday afternoon for the new Banks County Courthouse Annex. The public was invited to tour the new building.

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Clara Fitzpatrick

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Friday, November 21. 2008
Clara Mildred Fitzpatrick, 93, of Ila, died Thursday, November 20, 2008, at her residence. A native of Banks County, she was the daughter of the late Bennett and Anno Parks Segars. She was a seamstress and a very active member of Ila Baptist Church until her health declined not allowing her to attend. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was preceded in death by a ... [Full Story »] 

Nolie Bellamy

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Friday, November 21. 2008
Nolie LuRuth Ayers Bellamy, 85, of New Bethel Community, died Monday, November 17, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens. Born on May 14, 1923, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin and Myrt Wood Ayers. She was a retired teacher and taught many years at Eastanollee Elementary School. She was a lifelong active ... [Full Story »] 

Banks County Christmas Tree Sale

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Friday, November 21. 2008
The Banks County football program is sponsoring a Christmas tree and wreath sale to benefit the 2008 Season Banquet for the athletes. Due to high demand the Banks County High School football program will be extending their Christmas Tree Order until Dec. 2. Orders must be turned in to the high school no later than 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2. ... [Full Story »] 
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