Early voting under way for Dec. 1 runoff election

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Tuesday, November 17. 2009
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Early voting is under way for the Dec. 1 runoff race for two seats on the Banks County Board of Commission. Early voting will be held through Wednesday, Nov. 25. Voters may cast a ballot from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the registrar’s office in the county annex. [Full Story »] 

Alto rejects obscene materials ordinance

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Thursday, November 12. 2009
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A proposed ordinance to regulate obscene materials sold in area stores was rejected by the Alto City Council Tuesday night. The Alto City Council held the second meeting on the proposed obscene materials ordinance being considered. A vote was taken and the ordinance was rejected.
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Sewage spill reported in Lula

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Thursday, November 12. 2009
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Another sewage spill has been reported in the City of Lula. On Wednesday, May 11, the City of Lula reported a raw sewage spill at the McLeod at Hood Street Pump Station location. City officials estimated 1,600 gallons of raw sewage was spilled.
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Runoff election set for two BOC seats

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Angela Gary
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Tuesday, November 3. 2009
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A runoff election is set for the two Banks County Board of Commission races. The runoff election will be held on Dec. 1. [Full Story »] 

Incumbents win in Lula, Homer election

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Tuesday, November 3. 2009
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In the Lula and Homer town elections, the three incumbents were re-elected to serve another term in office. [Full Story »] 

Candidates face off at chamber forum

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Angela Gary
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Monday, November 2. 2009
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Candidates in the Nov. 3 election faced off for the final time before the election at a political forum sponsored Thursday night by the Banks County Chamber of Commerce.
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Budget, growth addressed at forum

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Angela Gary
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Tuesday, October 27. 2009
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Budget issues and future growth were among the issues addressed by candidates for the Banks County Board of Commission at a political forum held on Oct. 21.


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EMS, land use, budget among topics addressed at political forum

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Wednesday, October 21. 2009
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Emergency service operations, the county’s comprehensive plan and budget concerns were among the issues addressed by candidates for the Banks County Board of Commission at a political forum held Tuesday night. [Full Story »] 

Early voting under way in Banks County

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Tuesday, October 13. 2009
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Voters in Banks County can cast their ballots early in the Nov. 3 county and city elections. Early voting started Tuesday and continues through Friday, Oct. 30.
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Flood warning issued for Banks

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Angela Gary
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Monday, October 12. 2009
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A flash flood warning was given out Monday for southern Banks County. The flood warning is in place through 4:15 p.m. Monday.
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