BCHS graduation planned Friday

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Wednesday, May 26. 2010
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As the school year winds down, preparation is being made for graduation at Banks County High School where 177 seniors will receive their diploma. [Full Story »] 

Early voting to begin June 7

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Wednesday, May 26. 2010
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Early voting for the July 20 election will be held June 7 through July 16. Voters may cast a ballot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the registrar’s office at the Banks County Courthouse Annex, located on Hudson Ridge, Homer. [Full Story »] 

Shorter school day means $870,000 savings for system

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Wednesday, May 19. 2010
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Cutting the school year will mean a savings of $870,000 for the Banks County School System. [Full Story »] 

Chamber picnic featured on blog

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Tuesday, May 18. 2010
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The recent picnic held by the Banks County Chamber of Commerce is featured on the GACC South Blog. [Full Story »] 

Lula Railroad Days planned this weekend

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Wednesday, May 12. 2010
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The City of Lula will hold its 34th annual Railroad Days Festival Friday-Saturday, May 14-15, at the historic Railroad Park, Lula. [Full Story »] 

BOC budget hearings get underway

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Wednesday, May 12. 2010
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The economic downturn continues to affect decisions at the local level as the Banks County Board of Commissioners pored over a tentative estimated 2011 budget during three work sessions since last week. [Full Story »] 

Pollard charges dismissed

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Monday, May 10. 2010
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Charges filed earlier this year against former Banks County fire chief Gary Pollard have been dismissed. [Full Story »] 

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 »] 

Five qualify for BOC; four for BOE

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Wednesday, April 28. 2010
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When qualifying ended Friday, nine candidates had qualified for the July 20 election. [Full Story »] 
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