Few road problems from heavy rain

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Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Monday, September 21. 2009
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More than six inches of rain has been reported in parts of Banks County during the last week. There have been few problems so far following days of heavy rain in Banks County and most of North Georgia.
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Two arrested on drug charges

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, September 16. 2009
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Banks County Sheriff Charles Chapman reported two drug arrests were made on Thursday, Sept. 10, after a search warrant was executed in Baldwin.
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Zoning map gets approval in Baldwin

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Staff Writer
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Tuesday, September 15. 2009
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A new zoning map was approved by the Baldwin City Council Monday night. The updated zoning map includes all changes since the previous map was adopted in January 2006. A key change that the mayor and council were pleased with was the addition of a label that will identify properties that contain conditional allowances in the zoning.
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Maysville man charged with child molestation

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Staff Writer
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Tuesday, September 8. 2009
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A Maysville man faces child molestation charges after he was arrested at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 2, by Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
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Marijuana found in county

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, August 26. 2009
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A work crew clearing land leased by a hunting club on Hwy. 59 found suspected marijuana. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office was called in and a large amount of marijuana was found growing at the site.
On Tuesday, deputies from the sheriff’s office were called to the land which is leased by a hunting club. No one was on the property when the deputies arrived.
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County coroner dies; Fire trucks lead funeral procession through Homer

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Angela Gary
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Tuesday, August 25. 2009
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A long line of fire trucks and other emergency service vehicles from across North Georgia drove through Homer Tuesday afternoon in a funeral procession for Banks County coroner Henry Galloway. Galloway, 47, died after an extended illness. He was serving his second term as county coroner and had served on the Homer Fire Department for 32 years. [Full Story »] 

Burglary reported at Lula store

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Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Tuesday, August 25. 2009
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The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary call early Friday morning at Lula Country Store, Highway 51 South, Lula. According to the report, a white male threw two large blocks of wood through the front door to gain entry into the store. Once inside, the offender stole 17 packs of cigarettes. Video cameras inside the store captured the break in on tape.
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Theft among incidents reported

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Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Wednesday, August 19. 2009
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The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft by taking report at an Edwards Road, Commerce, residence on Thursday. A neighbor to this residence reported seeing someone take a 10-week-old Boxer Bulldog puppy from this location.
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Sheriff’s office responds to accidents

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Staff Writer
in Public Safety
Wednesday, August 12. 2009
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The Banks County Sheriff’s Office responded to the following vehicle related accidents during the past week:
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Baldwin police officer dies

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Staff Writer
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Wednesday, August 5. 2009
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Baldwin Police Officer Michael Kay, 51, Cornelia, died Thursday at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Kay was diagnosed with cancer in May of this year.
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