John Creasy hired in illegal vote; Gary Pollard resigns one week later

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Tuesday, January 20. 2009
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John Creasy was hired as “safety officer” for the Banks County Fire Department during a two-hour closed door meeting of the board of commission on Jan. 13. The 2-1 vote to hire him was done during a closed session in violation of the Georgia Open Meetings Law which requires all votes to be done in open session.
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County approves purchasing, hiring freeze

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Angela Gary
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Monday, January 19. 2009
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The declining economy has hit Banks County government with commissioners approving a hiring and purchasing freeze that is effective immediately.


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BJC Authority rejects Banks nominees for board

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Angela Gary
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Thursday, January 15. 2009
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Banks County leaders are concerned that the BJC Medical Authority has declined to appoint one of the three nominees they suggested to represent the county on the hospital board.

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Newsmaker of the Year: ‘Brother Jim’ ties community together

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Angela Gary
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Tuesday, January 6. 2009
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Throwing out the first pitch at the dedication for the new baseball complex at the high school.
Accepting a key award at the chamber of commerce banquet.

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BOC approves changes to courthouse renovation project

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Angela Gary
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Tuesday, December 30. 2008
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The Banks County Board of Commission approved several additional costs to the courthouse renovation project at a called meeting last week.

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BOE approves increase in millage rate

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Monday, December 29. 2008
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After opposition from some county residents and concern from some board of education members, a millage rate hike was approved for the Banks County School System.

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Citizens air concerns: BOE meets on proposed millage rate increase

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Tuesday, December 23. 2008
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Several citizens attended a public hearing of the Banks County Board of Education last week to speak in opposition to a proposed millage rate increase.

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Motes home after surgery; Booth remains in ICU

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Sunday, December 21. 2008
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Superior Court judge David Motes is home after undergoing surgery Thursday at an Athens hospital, while judge Joe Booth remains in the intensive care unit at the hospital.

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Health department revenue down

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Wednesday, December 17. 2008
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Revenue is down this year for the Banks County Health Department.

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Health spa license pulled for 90 days

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Tuesday, December 9. 2008
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The Banks County Board of Commissioners revoked the business license of “Best Health Spa” for 90 days in a called meeting on Dec. 10 and placed the business on probation for an additional six months.
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