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Damage to property among incidents reported to sheriff’s office

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Thursday, November 18. 2010
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A damage to property incident at The Home Depot, Steven B. Tanger Boulevard, Commerce, was among the incidents reported to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office during the past week. [Full Story »] 

BCSO arrest two on drug charges

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Wednesday, November 10. 2010
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The the Banks County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people after pills were purchased at a pre-set location in Banks County, according to Sheriff Charles Chapman.

James Randolph Smith, 72, 1222 Grove Level Road, Maysville, and Jenny Vivian Haley, 40, 1929 Blacks Creek Church Road, Danielsville, were both arrested and charged with the distribution of a controlled substance. [Full Story »] 

Homer man killed in Friday night wreck

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Wednesday, November 3. 2010
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A one-vehicle accident Friday night claimed the life of a 55-year-old Homer man. John Thomas Wood, 55, 176 Gallow Road, was killed when his 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck overturned on Payne Road. [Full Story »] 

Regional firefighter meeting ahead

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Tuesday, October 26. 2010
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The Homer Volunteer Fire Department in Banks County will host a regional meeting with the Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council’s Executive Director Lyn Pardue. [Full Story »] 

Illegal dumping among incidents reported to sheriff’s office

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Wednesday, October 13. 2010
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Incidents reported to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office last week include illegal dumping at a Hwy. 198, Homer, location. [Full Story »] 

Two face drug charges in Banks County

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Tuesday, October 5. 2010
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Two Maysville residents face drug charges in Banks County. Officers with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant late on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at a residence located at 640 Queen Road, Maysville. [Full Story »] 

Theft at Homer residence among incidents reported

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Wednesday, September 29. 2010
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The Banks County Sheriff’s Office investigated a theft at a Poole Road, Homer, residence during the past week. [Full Story »] 

Harassing phone calls among incidents reported

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Tuesday, September 21. 2010
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The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to a number of incidents during the past week. They include: [Full Story »] 

Man faces charges after attempting to flee from deputy

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Tuesday, September 14. 2010
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A 20-year-old Jefferson man attempting to elude a Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputy made a wrong turn and ended up at the sheriff’s offices. [Full Story »] 

Lawrenceville man charged in fatal accident

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Tuesday, September 7. 2010
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A 30-year-old Lawrenceville man faces charges following an accident on Sunday that claimed the life of a 7-year-old girl. [Full Story »] 
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