GBI arrests former deputy tax commissioner

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Friday, February 19. 2010
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Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in Athens and officers with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office arrested former Banks County Deputy Tax Commissioner Lori Ann Slaton, age 41, of Homer, on Friday charging her with seven felony counts of computer fraud and one felony count of violation of oath of public officer. [Full Story »] 

Gardiner to serve as BOE chairman

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010
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Ron Gardiner will serve as chairman of the Banks County Board of Edcuation this year. In a 4-1 vote, the board approved Gardiner as chairman for 2010 and Neal Brown as vice-chairman.
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VIDEO: Snow blankets county over weekend

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Monday, February 15. 2010
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Snowfall hit Banks County Friday afternoon with low temps in the area throughout the weekend. The snow fell from around 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in parts of the county, bringing several inches of snow to the area. A number of wrecks were reported Friday afternoon and during the night around the county.

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More budget cuts approved: BOC approves $12.5 million budget

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Wednesday, February 10. 2010
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The Banks County Board of Commission continues to chip away at its budget shortfall by making cuts. The commissioners approved an amendment Tuesday night reducing the budget from $13.4 million to $12.5 million. The difference reflects $900,000 in additional cuts. [Full Story »] 

BOC approves budget: Tax hike included; no furlough for employees

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Wednesday, February 3. 2010
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More than six months after beginning the new fiscal year on July 1, the Banks County Board of Commissioners has finally approved a preliminary budget and millage rate. Final action on the budget and millage rate will be taken at a meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Courthouse Annex at 150 Hudson Ridge, Homer.
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BOC to meet Tuesday on budget; furlough days proposed

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Wednesday, January 27. 2010
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Three furlough days for employees and cutting all capital expenditures for departments are among the proposed cuts to the county budget. [Full Story »] 

Baldwin voids contract on wastewater project

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Wednesday, January 20. 2010
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The Baldwin City Council voted Monday night to void a contract with Woodard & Curran on a proposed upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant. Council members say the contract was signed by the former mayor without their approval or knowledge. [Full Story »] 

Citizen speaks about abolishing planning commission

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Wednesday, January 13. 2010
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The Banks County Planning Commission received some support from a Banks County resident Tuesday night. County resident Melinda Cochran told the Banks County Board of Commissioners she hoped the BOC would not abolish the planning commission as has been discussed. [Full Story »] 

BOC denies flea market request

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Wednesday, January 13. 2010
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The Banks County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday night to deny a request for a conditional use permit to locate a flea market in the former location of Craven’s Pottery. Last week, the Banks County Planning Commission recommended that the request from Barrow 141 on 316, LLC to locate a flea market at 100 Pottery Drive be denied. [Full Story »] 

Neace takes over as Baldwin mayor; Parrish joins council

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Friday, January 8. 2010
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It was a changing of the guard Thursday night, as a new mayor and council member, as well as a returning council member, were sworn in. Jerry Neace was sworn in as mayor to replace Mike Kelley. New council member Jeff Parrish was sworn in to replace Ray Holcomb. Robert Bohannon was sworn in to serve another term. [Full Story »] 
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