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EMS, land use, budget among topics addressed at political forum

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009
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Emergency service operations, the county’s comprehensive plan and budget concerns were among the issues addressed by candidates for the Banks County Board of Commission at a political forum held Tuesday night. [Full Story »] 

Early voting under way in Banks County

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Tuesday, October 13. 2009
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Voters in Banks County can cast their ballots early in the Nov. 3 county and city elections. Early voting started Tuesday and continues through Friday, Oct. 30.
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Flood warning issued for Banks

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Monday, October 12. 2009
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A flash flood warning was given out Monday for southern Banks County. The flood warning is in place through 4:15 p.m. Monday.
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Lula candidates present platform

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Wednesday, October 7. 2009
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With the town election less than one month away, the City of Lula’s candidates are presenting their platform on issues facing the town. A political forum was held last Thursday night where residents were invited to ask their questions directly to the candidates. [Full Story »] 

Campaign season gets under way

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Angela Gary
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Tuesday, September 29. 2009
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Candidates in the Nov. 3 election in Banks County appeared at two events last week with two more public events planned before the election.
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Maysville council says 'No' to beer/wine sales

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Angela Gary
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Tuesday, September 15. 2009
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The Maysville City Council unanimously denied a proposed beer and wine ordinance Monday night with more than 100 citizens packed into the fire station. Council members Stephan Lewis, Clay Dorsey and Lynn Villyard and Mayor Jerry Baker voted against the sale of beer and wine in the town. Council member Rebecca McNeely was not present for the meeting.
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County to seek funds for water projects

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Thursday, September 10. 2009
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The Banks County Board of Commissioners approved plans at meeting on Sept. 8 to apply for a Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) loan to help fund county water projects.
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Mayor’s race set in Homer, Baldwin, Lula

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Friday, September 4. 2009
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When qualifying ended Wednesday for town elections, races were set in Homer, Baldwin and Lula for the mayor’s seat.

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Beer/wine ordinance again topic of debate in Maysville

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Wednesday, September 2. 2009
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Public hearings have now been held in all four districts in Maysville with the majority of residents attending the meetings being opposed to the sale of beer and wine in the town.
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Maysville residents opposed to sale of beer and wine

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Angela Gary
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Friday, August 28. 2009
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More than 100 people attended three town hall meetings in Maysville Tuesday, Aug. 25, to air their concerns on the proposed sale of beer and wine in the town. The overwhelming majority were opposed to the idea. Only two people voiced support for the sale of beer and wine, while more than 50 people spoke in opposition to the proposed city ordinance.
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