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Communication key for Lady Leopards

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:02:00 -0500

It comes down to communication for the Lady Leopards on the soccer field.

The girls remain winless after three weeks into the season and coach Megan Williams wants the girls talking to each other on the field.

Banks County fell to Dawson County on Tuesday night 0-1. The loss to the Tigers follows last week’s losses in ...

Opening wins for girls’ tennis team start 2-0 record

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:01:00 -0500

The start of the 2010 tennis season has been favorable for the Lady Leopards.

Banks County’s girls added another feather to their win caps as the girls defeated East Jackson last Thursday 4-1.

The win over East Jackson comes on the back of the team’s opening win over Dawson County 5-0.

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Leopards split final week of non-region play

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:01:00 -0500

It was a split week for the Banks County diamond Leopards as the baseball team avenged an earlier loss over Elbert, but fell behind to West Hall. Banks’ record is now 4-2 with only region games remaining scheduled for the season.

Depending on the weather, the Leopards are set to head to East Jackson on Friday. The region game is ...

Skiing in North Carolina High Country

nospam@example.com (Angela Gary) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:47:06 -0500

North Georgia residents don't have to travel very far for a ski vacation. Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is known as one of the oldest ski areas in the South and one of the best for snow-making. This year marks the 48th year for skiing on the mountain.
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4-H means too much to be eliminated

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:26:12 -0500

“I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,g my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service and my Health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.”
— 4-H motto

Tough economic times continue to haunt our state as well as its university system. In a shortsighted move, University of Georgia higher-ups decided to throw out the idea of eliminating the statewide 4-H program recently. The backlash has been one which has made this former member proud even as I have joined in the crusade to stop the nonsense.
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Six men arrested in kidnapping

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:21:30 -0500

Six men were arrested on kidnapping charges Friday after a man who worked with them alleges he was kidnapped and beaten.
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Coloring contest part of celebration

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:19:29 -0500

As part of the plans for the Banks County Community Wide Health and Fitness Celebration, Banks County E-911is hosting a coloring contest for Banks County Head Start/Pre-K through middle school children.
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Baldwin council rejects request to maintain streets

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:02:04 -0500

The Baldwin City Council rejected a request Monday to take over some subdivision streets.

Council member Jeff Parrish made a motion that the city accept all subdivision streets in the city that are not maintained by the county or the state. The motion died for lack of a second.

Several residents of Mallard Pond and Chandler Run subdivisions have attended the monthly council meetings for the past two-and-one-half months to ask the city to take over the streets in their subdivisions. Parrish is a resident of Mallard Pond.
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Boys defeat Dawson

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:00:00 -0500

Banks County’s tennis season began Monday as the Leopards hosted Dawson County.

The boys played a pro-eight scoring and won over Dawson 3-2. Trey Martin as the number one singles won 8-5.

Number three singles’ freshman Jack Schaeffer won 8-6 in his first high school match.

Number two singles Viet ...

Leopards start season 3-1 after four games

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:22:00 -0500

It was a cold start for the Banks County Leopards last week as the baseball team went 3-1 in the first four games of the season.

Despite the cold, coach Joe Lord said it was a good start for the team.

“We learned a good bit about our team,” Lord said. “We’re still trying to get some things figured out, but we ...

Leopards’ soccer falls to Riverside

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:34:00 -0500

Banks County’s boys soccer team faced a defeat on the road last week.

The Leopards were at Riverside, where the Eagles took a 3-0 win over Banks in the boy’s only game.

The Leopards and the Lady Leopards were both scheduled to play at Rabun County on Friday, but results from that game were unavailable at press ...

BCHS golf delayed by snow

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:29:04 -0500

The start of the Banks County golf season was set for Tuesday, as the boys’ and girls’ golfers were to face Habersham until snow postponed the match.

A make up date had not been announced at press time.

Coming up next is the first round at the Leopards home course of Hammer’s Glenn as Banks takes on Prince Avenue ...

Eight teenage pregnancies reported in three months

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:10:30 -0500

Teen pregnancy is a growing problem in Banks County and one that Banks County Family Connection wants to focus heavily on as part of its three-year plan.
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Fun for the whole family: Snow tubing at Maggie Valley

nospam@example.com (Administrator) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:00:45 -0500

BY AMANDA MYLER

Tony’s Tube World is “tuberific”....so the T-shirt says. I thought my family and I would try it out and see. We found it to be loads of fun.
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COLUMN: Porters look to make history

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:19:58 -0500

Granted, they face long odds, but DuBose and Carol Porter are hoping to make not only Georgia history but perhaps national history this year.
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Economy topic at ‘Roundup Recovery’ forum

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:52:26 -0500

An open dialogue forum was held Thursday night at the Banks County Annex where attendees and panelists gathered to discuss their take on the economy, its problems and solutions.
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Two face drug charges in Banks County

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:09:59 -0500

Two people were arrested on Monday, Feb. 22, on drug charges at the Howard Johnson Inn at Banks Crossing.
Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said BCSO narcotic investigators executed a search warrant in Room 112 at the motel and a couple who had rented the room several days earlier were arrested.
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Schools to be closed Wednesday

nospam@example.com (Angela Gary) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:00:14 -0500

Snow began falling across Banks County early Tuesday morning leading to schools and government offices closing. Schools were also closed for Wednesday, March 3, due to the weather.
Roads reported as being covered with snow on Tuesday include Hwy. 164, Hwy. 323, Hwy. 51 South between John Morris Road and Lula, John Morris Road and Old Cornelia Hwy. There have been several reports of vehicles off the road due to the conditions. Public safety officials advise countians not to travel unless absolutely necessary.
The National Weather Service reports that snow will continue to fall across the area through midnight with temperatures in the mid to low 20s through the night causing a concern for freezing roads.

Diamond Leopards host Commerce Friday

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:05:00 -0500

It may not feel like it outside, but spring is here and that means the Banks County Diamond Leopards are back on the field.

The boys blew the dust off their gloves last Friday in a scrimmage against East Hall at Leopard Field. The friendly game was decisively in Banks’ favor 7-2.

While coach Joe Lord and players were ...

Lady Leopards end season in fall to Rabun

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:17:00 -0500

Banks County girls’ basketball season ended in the first round of the region tournament last week as the Lady Leopards fell to the north number one Rabun County.

Rabun County is one of the best teams in the state with a 23-1 record, according to Banks coach Jerry King.

“We hung around early hitting our first twelve ...

Grapplers close at state

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:45:00 -0500

Banks County’s Mat Leopards were hoping for a better finish at the state tournament last week.

Banks placed 21st with one placer, Mason Patton at fifth in the 103-pound class at the traditional state tournament at the Gwinnett Arena.

Banks sent 11 grapplers through to the state meet. Changes in the scheduling of the ...

Luxury log cabins provide great mountain get-away

nospam@example.com (Angela Gary) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:11:51 -0500

Relaxing in the hot tub in the cool, crisp mountain air…Roasting marshmallows in the outdoor fireplace…Rocking in one of the wooden chairs on the desk and enjoying the snow-covered mountain view…Playing a game of pool in the upstairs game room…Sitting around the cozy fireplace in the large living room as you watch a DVD with your family…Gathering around the large wooden table for a family-style breakfast in the kitchen…Ending your day under a down comforter in a comfy king-size bed…Watershed Cabins in Bryson City, North Carolina, is a vacation destination in itself. Perched on a mountaintop retreat, you have plenty of privacy as you leave everyday life behind and enjoy a relaxing and rejuvenating family vacation.

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Banks County deputy charged with DUI in Hall County

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:02:55 -0500

Sergeant Christopher Thompson, 40, Maysville, has been charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants following a van accident Sunday night in Murrayville. Thompson also faces several other charges.

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BOC questions county employees on vehicle use

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:00:47 -0500

The nine county employees who drive vehicles home were questioned Tuesday afternoon on why they need to drive a county vehicle home.
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