Friday Night Lights for November 6, 2009

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Find out all of the local scores from your favorite teams as the 2009 football season continues.

Check back each week after the games for the final scores from Apalachee, Banks County, Commerce, East Jackson, Jackson County, Jefferson, Madison County and Winder-Barrow. Scroll to bottom for the scoreboard.

Leopards look to end season with home victory

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:21:00 -0500

Friday night marks the end of the 2009 football season for the Banks County Leopards, following a bitter loss to Oglethorpe in last week’s homecoming game.

A fourth quarter turnaround by the Patriots netted Oglethorpe the 28-12 win over the Leopards.

This week, Banks County will honor the seniors as the Leopards face ...

BCHS cross country boys earn trip to state

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:15:00 -0500

Banks County will once again be represented in Carrollton for the GHSA cross country State Championships.

The 2009 state meet is Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Carrollton High School course. The boys’ Class AA race starts at 1 p.m., admission is $5.

The Leopard boys’ team qualified for state after a 76-point finish last ...

Annual youth hunt ahead

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:26:23 -0500

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is taking applications for the annual Banks County Youth Deer Hunt set for Nov. 27-28 at Windmill Farm.

Applicants must be of hunting age but not over 16 and must be accompanied by an adult — someone at least 18. All participants, youth and adults, must possess a Hunter Education ...

Conservation use appeals heard by tax assessors

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:53:40 -0500

The Banks County Board of Tax Assessors approved several conservation use applications and held three hearings at the monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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Men try to take money from collection box at restaurant

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:51:25 -0500

Banks County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a suspicious vehicle reported at McDonald’s Restaurant, Highway 441 South, Commerce.
Deputies responded to the incident around midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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Runoff election set for two BOC seats

nospam@example.com (Angela Gary) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:46:48 -0500

A runoff election is set for the two Banks County Board of Commission races. The runoff election will be held on Dec. 1.
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Incumbents win in Lula, Homer election

nospam@example.com (Angela Gary) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:27:27 -0500

In the Lula and Homer town elections, the three incumbents were re-elected to serve another term in office.
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Candidates face off at chamber forum

nospam@example.com (Angela Gary) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:04:12 -0500

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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Friday Night Lights for October 30, 2009

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:30:00 -0400

Find out all of the local scores from your favorite teams as the 2009 football season continues.

Leopards set sights on Patriots

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:12:00 -0400

The Banks County Leopards are set to finish out the final two games of the season at home.

This week, the Leopards host Oglethorpe County as Banks County celebrates homecoming.

On Thursday, the football team’s Mother’s Huddle is sponsoring a Homecoming Festival at the high school. See page 2B for more details.

BCHS cross country has high hopes set for region

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:56:38 -0400

Correction:In last week’s The Banks County News it was incorrectly reported that the 8-AA cross-country region meet would be on Oct. 24. The correct date of the meet is this Saturday, Oct. 31, at Riverside.

Banks County hosted its last cross country home meet of the season with both teams ...

County teen seriously injured in crash

nospam@example.com (Sharon Hogan) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:48:21 -0400

One Banks County teenager was seriously injured and three others complained of injuries following a single-vehicle accident on Wednesday, Oct. 21, on Grove Level Road.

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Facility use requests approved by the BOE

nospam@example.com (Angela Gary) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:46:34 -0400

The Banks County Board of Education approved several facility requests at its October 19 meeting.

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Budget, growth addressed at forum

nospam@example.com (Angela Gary) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:40:46 -0400

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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Friday Night Lights for October 23, 2009

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:32:33 -0400

Find out all of the local scores from your favorite teams as the 2009 football season continues.

Cross-country teams ready for region on Sat.

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0400

Banks County’s cross-country teams’ eyes are set on the region run this weekend at Riverside Military.

This week, the team worked in a home meet on Tuesday as a final preparation for the region meet on Saturday.

Results from Tuesday’s home meet were unavailable at press time.

Last week, the Leopard ...

Leopards look to finish out strong

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:44:00 -0400

It was long, cold night in Jefferson last Friday, as the Jefferson Dragons broke the Leopards dreams of a return to the postseason with a 35-6 defeat.

The Leopards now will look to end the season strong with a 5-5 record. To accomplish this goal, Banks County will have to win each of the last three games starting with this ...

Lady Leopards halted at Sweet 16

nospam@example.com (MainStreetNewsSports) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:26:43 -0400

The Banks County Lady Leopards had a good run going for a trip to Columbus that ended just shy of the Elite Eight as Rockmart took the best in a three game series.

In the Sweet 16 competition, Banks faced Rockmart to determine placement in the Elite Eight last Friday.

Rockmart would sweep the Lady Leopards in the first ...

Savannah sojourn: Architecture, food, history tours offered

nospam@example.com (Angela Gary) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:17:35 -0400

Ride a trolley through Savannah’s historic district as stories from the Southern city’s past is revealed. Walk through the quaint tree-filled town squares as architectural wonders are pointed out. Learn the story of the town’s famous chef, Paula Dean, and sample a Southern buffet at her renowned restaurant.

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Wonder cat Andi wages war with broccoli

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:13:21 -0400

Some pet owners will tell you they are “dog people.” Other will quickly declare they are “cat people.”

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BOE approves $30 million budget

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:24:50 -0400

The Banks County Board of Education approved a $30 million budget Thursday night, which includes a $22.2 million general fund budget.

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17 arrests reported by sheriff’s office

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:23:36 -0400

Seventeen people were arrested by the Banks County Sheriff’s office last week, including the following:

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

nospam@example.com (Angela Gary) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:13:51 -0400

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.
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Friday Night Lights for November 6, 2009

Leopards look to end season with home victory

BCHS cross country boys earn trip to state

Annual youth hunt ahead

Conservation use appeals heard by tax assessors

Men try to take money from collection box at restaurant

Runoff election set for two BOC seats

Incumbents win in Lula, Homer election

Candidates face off at chamber forum

Friday Night Lights for October 30, 2009

Leopards set sights on Patriots

BCHS cross country has high hopes set for region

County teen seriously injured in crash

Facility use requests approved by the BOE

Budget, growth addressed at forum

Friday Night Lights for October 23, 2009

Cross-country teams ready for region on Sat.

Leopards look to finish out strong

Lady Leopards halted at Sweet 16

Savannah sojourn: Architecture, food, history tours offered

Wonder cat Andi wages war with broccoli

BOE approves $30 million budget

17 arrests reported by sheriff’s office

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