‘Potential litigation’ discussed; BOC meets behind closed doors for four hours

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Monday, August 17. 2009
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The Banks County Board of Commissioners met in closed session for four hours Friday to discuss “potential litigation.” No action was taken when the meeting was open to the public. It has not been revealed who is threatening a lawsuit against the county but “potential litigation” has been discussed in several recent closed-door meetings.
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Arbor Day celebration, planting trees among Homer plans

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Wednesday, August 12. 2009
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Pending matters in Homer will have to wait another month as the city council was unable to take action during Tuesday’s meeting because of the lack of a quorum. The council members did choose to go ahead and hear from two speakers present at the meeting.
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Trucking business conditional use permit denied by BOC

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Wednesday, August 12. 2009
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In a split vote Tuesday night, a request for a conditional use permit to operate a trucking transportation business was denied by the Banks County Board of Commissioners.

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BOC cuts $1.162 million from proposed budget

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Wednesday, August 5. 2009
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Banks County leaders have trimmed $1.162 million from the proposed budget and action is expected Tuesday on the $13.4 million budget.
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Jamieson indicted for income tax evasion

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Monday, July 27. 2009
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Former state Representative Jeanette Jamieson has been indicted on two counts of income tax evasion by a Fulton County Grand Jury.
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Meet the Candidate event planned for Sept. 24

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Monday, July 27. 2009
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The Banks County Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Candidate event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the Banks County Recreation Center in Homer.
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Sunday School Celebration planned Saturday

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Tuesday, July 21. 2009
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The Town of Homer and Banks County are preparing for the 132nd annual Banks County Sunday School Celebration to be held beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, at Veterans Park in downtown Homer. [Full Story »] 

County schools make AYP

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Tuesday, July 14. 2009
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All four Banks County schools met the “Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP) goals for the past year. The results were announced Tuesday by the Georgia Department of Education and the county’s primary school, elementary school, middle school and high school all met the AYP guidelines.
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Qualifying ahead for town elections

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Sunday, July 5. 2009
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Qualifying will be held this summer for town elections slated for November. The general election for council seats up for grabs in Maysville, Homer, Lula, Baldwin, Alto and Gillsville will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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Homer fireworks planned July 4; Celebration also planned at BCHS Saturday

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Monday, June 29. 2009
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The annual fireworks display in Homer will be held on Saturday, July 4, at dark (around 9:30 to 10 p.m.) at Banks County High School, Historic Homer Highway, Homer.
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