McNabb named technology director for school system

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008
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The Banks County Board of Education named Jason McNabb as technology director for the school system at Monday’s, Nov. 17, monthly meeting. The approval came after a brief closed session to discuss personnel and appeals for out of county students.

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UPDATED: Maysville mulls 40% water rate hike

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008
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Facing an income shortfall due to declining demand, the Maysville City Council is considering a 40 percent hike in water fees. The current minimum average bill of $14.50 per month would jump to $20.30 under the plan.


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BOC again deadlocked on filling planning commission seats

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Monday, November 17. 2008
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Appointments to county boards are usually routine matters with those willing to serve again often being reappointed.

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UPDATED: Deposit missing from tax commissioner’s office

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Tuesday, November 11. 2008
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A $14,600 deposit is missing from the Banks County Tax Commissioner’s office and the matter is under investigation by the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Charles Chapman said on Monday that Tax Commissioner Margaret Ausburn filed a report with his office on November 5 about the missing deposit.

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UPDATED: Lula holds groundbreaking at Veterans Park

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Tuesday, November 11. 2008
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More than 100 people gathered in Lula Tuesday morning for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of a new Veterans Park.

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BOC moves toward hiring economic director

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Monday, November 10. 2008
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The Banks County Board of Commissioners paved the way for hiring an economic director last week, although a time frame for hiring someone has not been discussed publicly.

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Millage rate to remain same: BOC approves 8.304 millage rate

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Tuesday, November 4. 2008
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For the fourth year in a row, the Banks County Board of Commissioners has kept the millage rate at 8.304.

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Election coming up Tuesday; 1,835 countians already cast ballot

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Wednesday, October 29. 2008
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Banks Countians will go to the polls Tuesday to cast their choice for president, as well as decide on state races and local issues. With one month of early voting held for the first time ever, a record number of voters — almost 2,000 — have already cast a ballot.

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BOE split on proposed budget

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Thursday, October 23. 2008
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In a 3-2 split vote Monday night, the Banks County Board of Education tabled approval of the fiscal year 2009 proposed budget.



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Early voting underway

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Wednesday, October 15. 2008
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Banks County Voter Registrar Andra Phagan said as of Tuesday morning a total of 426 people had taken advantage of the early voting.

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