Banks County Middle School recently hosted a Career Fair, showcasing a wide array of professional opportunities to students. Local businesses and organizations and various departments from Banks County Schools were also present for the annual event.
In a ceremony held at Homer City Park, Banks County Family Connection held its annual Pinwheel Planting Ceremony Thursday afternoon to bring attention to the critical issue of child abuse. During this solemn event, more than 50 children participated by planting 65 symbolic pinwheels, each on…
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The Banks County Development Authority elected officers when it met last week.
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The Leopards Track team were on fire last week as they competed in the region tournament against their five region opponents. Seven Leopards emerged as victors in their respective events, while 19 Leopards in total will advance to the State Sectionals on May 4.
The Lady Leopards volleyball team hosted the Men-to-Net Volleyball tournament on Wednesday of last week to raise money for season expenses in preparation for next school year’s volleyball season.
The Banks County Leopards Baseball team advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in the GHSA 2A State Tournament on Thursday after winning in a double-header against Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy.
The Leopards Tennis team finished their regular season and the region tournament in the past few weeks, and won their first state playoff match against the Callaway Cavaliers last week.
The Leopards Golf team has been competing vigorously over the last couple of months in preparation for the area tournament in Jennings Mill coming up next week. Last week, the team competed ag…
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- Spring revival coming up at Damascus Baptist
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- Fifth annual Rotary Salutes planned June 12
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- Social media allegations determined false after investigation
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- Incidents reported to sheriff's office listed
- Banks County Middle School hosts Career Fair
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The Banks County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ray Bernard Collins Jr., 57, of Commerce in connection with the 2019 burglary of a Banks County business after a thorough forensic investigation.
Social media allegations about an incident at one of the schools were found to be false following an investigation by the Banks County Sheriff’s Office.
Incidents reported recently to the Banks County Sheriff’s Office includes the following:
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office reported 15 arrests recently, including the following:
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of a phone scam where area citizens are receiving calls from a number that appears to be the sheriff’s office.
On Sunday I had the opportunity to listen to a sermon by Rev. Javon Ruff. As the pastor talked of the rewards of adversity and even negativity the Lord spoke to me. “God is always on your side.” Those are powerful words! We have a promise from Almighty God. “He will never leave us or forsake us.”
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The Rotary Club of Banks County will hold the fifth annual Rotary Salutes Distinguished Service Award Ceremony at noon on Wednesday, June 12, at the Hidden Acres Wedding and Event Barn in the Gillsville.
The Banks County Republican Party was represented at the 9th District Republican Party Convention in Dillard on April 20. Shown are: (L-R) Ron Hooper, Randall Ramsey, Brian Parker, Charlotte H…
A community yard sale will be held on Saturday, April 27, in Homer Park, across from town hall.
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors awarded a total of $104,457 in grants for organizations during its recent meeting, including $49,457 to organizations serving Banks County.
A member of the Banks County Rotary Club recently got a close look at the work the organization does when he traveled to India to give polio shots.
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Participants and coaches at Banks County High School and Middle School cheer tryouts wore blue to stand against child abuse.
Two students from Banks County have been announced as Pioneer RESA grade-level winners in the esteemed Young Georgia Author writing competition. Students from all grade levels at Banks County …
Middle and lower school teachers at Tallulah Falls School have named Students of the Month for March in all grades.
A spring fling fundraising event will be held at Banks County Elementary School from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17.
Banks County Elementary School has named Students of the Month.
Damascus Baptist Church will host a Community Yard Sale Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Homer Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to 11:30 .m. on June 17-19.
Kingdom Kids and Youth recently met at Homer Baptist Church. It was “crazy hair night.” Leaders ask, “Did you know that God has numbered every hair on your head? The kids attempted to count th…
Dugar Strickland will be hosting an “Old Fashion Picking and Grinning” at StonePath Church on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m.
Transportation month is being observed at Homer Baptist Preschool. The children enjoyed a visit from Curt’s Towing this week.
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