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VIDEO: Snow blankets county over weekend

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Monday, February 15. 2010
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Snowfall hit Banks County Friday afternoon with low temps in the area throughout the weekend. The snow fell from around 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in parts of the county, bringing several inches of snow to the area. A number of wrecks were reported Friday afternoon and during the night around the county.

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BOE looks at furlough days for employees

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Wednesday, February 10. 2010
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Furloughs for employees of the Banks County School System was the topic of discussion for the board of education Monday night.
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More budget cuts approved: BOC approves $12.5 million budget

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Wednesday, February 10. 2010
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The Banks County Board of Commission continues to chip away at its budget shortfall by making cuts. The commissioners approved an amendment Tuesday night reducing the budget from $13.4 million to $12.5 million. The difference reflects $900,000 in additional cuts. [Full Story »] 

BOC approves budget: Tax hike included; no furlough for employees

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Wednesday, February 3. 2010
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More than six months after beginning the new fiscal year on July 1, the Banks County Board of Commissioners has finally approved a preliminary budget and millage rate. Final action on the budget and millage rate will be taken at a meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Courthouse Annex at 150 Hudson Ridge, Homer.
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CVB considers new landscaping at Banks Crossing

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Tuesday, February 2. 2010
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The Banks County Convention and Visitors Bureau members discussed at a meeting last week spending $40,000 on new landscaping at Banks Crossing. [Full Story »] 

BOC to meet Tuesday on budget; furlough days proposed

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Wednesday, January 27. 2010
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Three furlough days for employees and cutting all capital expenditures for departments are among the proposed cuts to the county budget. [Full Story »] 

No action taken by BOC after closed session on personnel; Taylor, Moore asked to join meeting

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Wednesday, January 20. 2010
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Fire chief Jeff Taylor and 911 director Deidra Moore were both called into a closed door meeting of the Banks County Board of Commission on Wednesday, Jan. 20, to discuss personnel. No action was taken after the BOC behind closed doors for one and a half hours. [Full Story »] 

Baldwin voids contract on wastewater project

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Wednesday, January 20. 2010
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The Baldwin City Council voted Monday night to void a contract with Woodard & Curran on a proposed upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant. Council members say the contract was signed by the former mayor without their approval or knowledge. [Full Story »] 

Citizen speaks about abolishing planning commission

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Wednesday, January 13. 2010
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The Banks County Planning Commission received some support from a Banks County resident Tuesday night. County resident Melinda Cochran told the Banks County Board of Commissioners she hoped the BOC would not abolish the planning commission as has been discussed. [Full Story »] 

BOC denies flea market request

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Wednesday, January 13. 2010
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The Banks County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to deny a request for a conditional use permit to locate a flea market in the former location of Craven’s Pottery. Last week, the Banks County Planning Commission recommended that the request from Barrow 141 on 316, LLC to locate a flea market at 100 Pottery Drive be denied. [Full Story »] 
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