The Banks County Planning Commission held a meeting April 5th in the Courthouse Annex. The meeting was very short as it consisted of one motion. Planning Commission Member Taylor Griffith said, “I believe that was a record.” with regard how quick it was. Gabby Flores was present on behalf of the restaurant. El Jalapeño had […]
Read More »Commerce Country Cafe Temporarily Closed due to Fire Damage
PRESS RELEASE – Wie’s Commerce Country Cafe caught fire on Sunday, April 3. The building is still standing. No injuries are reported. The damage is mostly confined to the kitchen, according to the Country Cafe’s official Facebook page. “The kitchen took the brunt of the damage. The cafe will be closed for about 2 weeks […]
Read More »Banks County High School Prom 2022
PRESS RELEASE – Banks County High School Prom 2022 will take place on April 16 at Hidden Acres Wedding and Event Barn in Gillsville, Ga. The prom will be between 7:30 and 10:30. The theme this year will be Rustic Romance. The Hidden Acres Wedding and Event Barn is located at 6467 Old Gillsville Rd, […]
Read More »Trump Endorses Georgia Senate Candidate Herschel Walker
Former President Donald Trump endorses Georgia Senate Candidate and former professional football star Herschel Walker at the March 26 “Save America” rally held at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce, Ga. Additionally, he hinted at a 2024 Presidential rerun. The rally hosted several speakers and politicians who railed against Democrats, CTR, Transgender inclusion in sports and […]
Read More »Banks County BOC Vote to Rezone, New Gas Station Planned
BANKS COUNTY, Ga. – The Banks County Board of Commissioners voted to rezone a 7.27 acre lot from agriculture to commercial and includes a gas station. The McCoy Bridge road and Hwy 441 adjacent plot will host a convenience store/gas station and retail space. Additionally, Ben Ramsey requested, on behalf of the Rec. Department, some […]
Read More »Banks County BOC Denies Rezoning After Citizens Unite
BANKS COUNTY – Citizens of Banks County filled the room of the March 8 Board of Commissioners meeting to oppose tabling (for another 60 days) a proposal by International Development company PNK Holdings, LLC, based in Moscow, Russia. Mark Stiles, representing PNK, was addressed by the commissioners and citizens alike with skepticism. Representing PNK Holdings, […]
Read More »Banks County 2022 General Election Qualifying Candidates
BANKS, COUNTY – Banks County candidates considering entering the May, 2022 General Primary Election must do so before qualifying ends on March 11th at noon. The Banks County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education each have two seats on the ballot. As of 8 p.m. of March 9, four candidates have qualified, all unopposed. […]
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