BOC discusses potential litigation in closed session

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Wednesday, May 5. 2010
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The Banks County Board of Commissioners is apparently facing a lawsuit or planning to file one. The board met in closed session for 30 minutes in an April 27 meeting to discuss “possible litigation.” No action was taken when the meeting was opened to the public and no information was given on the possible lawsuit.

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BOC budget hearings coming up

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Wednesday, May 5. 2010
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The Banks County Board of Commissioners several budget work sessions in May. [Full Story »] 

Report on unified development code given

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Angela Gary
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Tuesday, April 27. 2010
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All of Banks County’s planning and zoning related ordinance and codes are being updated and combined into one unified development code. This includes zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, street name and house numbering guidelines, sign regulations, manufactured home/RV park regulations, soil erosion and sedimentation control, watershed protection requirements and flood damage prevention. [Full Story »] 

Joe Barefoot won’t seek re-election

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Saturday, April 17. 2010
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Banks County commissioner Joe Barefoot has announced that he will not seek re-election for a second term in office. [Full Story »] 

Go-cart track gets OK; no Sunday hours allowed

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Wednesday, April 14. 2010
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A request to locate a go-cart track at the Atlanta Dragway was approved in a 4-1 vote of the Banks County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night. [Full Story »] 

Community-wide health fair planned Saturday

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Tuesday, April 13. 2010
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The Banks County’s Community-Wide Health and Fitness Celebration is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, at the Banks County Recreation Center. [Full Story »] 

Chapman calls in GBI: Asks for investigation into action by commissioner

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Wednesday, March 31. 2010
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Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman said on Monday he has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to look into complaints he has received about the Banks County Board of Commissioners reducing water bills for some county residents. [Full Story »] 

$4,168 in water bill fees reduced

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Wednesday, March 24. 2010
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Six Banks Countians had their water bills reduced even though the issue never was voted on or brought before the full five-member board of commission. [Full Story »] 

Cochran named to the planning commission

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Wednesday, March 24. 2010
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Melinda Cochran was appointed to the Banks County Planning Commission in a unanimous vote at Tuesday’s Banks County Board of Commissioners meeting. [Full Story »] 

Coloring contest part of celebration

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Wednesday, March 10. 2010
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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. [Full Story »] 
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