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Scott Ledford will again serve as chairman of the Banks County Development Authority.
During the monthly meeting on June 18, the current slate of officers was approved to serve another year.
Before the vote, Ledford told the authority that due to the demand of his personal business he felt like he didn’t have as much time to devote to the development authority as he did two years ago.
Member Jimmy Morrison made the motion to keep the same slate of officers. The consensus of the members was Ledford is doing a good job.
The officers are: Ledford, chairman; Bill Griffin, vice-chairman; Jonathan Bennett, treasurer; and Erin Decker, secretary.
Entries from June 2013
Art community thriving in Morganton, N.C.
A vibrant downtown filled with art galleries, fine dining and unique boutiques are what make Morganton, N.C., such a great place to visit. Beautiful scenery and plenty of outdoor activities that have led to Morganton and Burke County being known as “Nature’s Playground” just add to the reasons that make the Western North Carolina town the perfect choice for a vacation.
An easy drive from North Georgia, Morganton is great for a family vacation, romantic destination or get-away with your friends. On a recent long weekend, I enjoyed shopping in downtown, checking out some of the farms and the local farmer’s market and visiting the galleries featured in the second Western North Carolina Studio Glass Exhibition.
The Studio Glass Exhibition is in place through July 6 and the featured galleries are Kala, Burke Arts Council, MESH and John S. Payne Studio. Each gallery is located within two blocks of downtown Morganton. They all offer something unique and showcase what is making North Carolina a destination for collectors of studio glass. [Full Story »]
An easy drive from North Georgia, Morganton is great for a family vacation, romantic destination or get-away with your friends. On a recent long weekend, I enjoyed shopping in downtown, checking out some of the farms and the local farmer’s market and visiting the galleries featured in the second Western North Carolina Studio Glass Exhibition.
The Studio Glass Exhibition is in place through July 6 and the featured galleries are Kala, Burke Arts Council, MESH and John S. Payne Studio. Each gallery is located within two blocks of downtown Morganton. They all offer something unique and showcase what is making North Carolina a destination for collectors of studio glass. [Full Story »]
Taylor Wood signs with Truett-McConnell College
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Tuesday, June 25. 2013
Banks County High School signs another athlete to compete at the college level. One hundred twenty pound Mat Leopard wrestler Taylor Wood made the commitment to wrestle for Truett-McConnell College. Taylor will be wrestling in the 125 pound weight class during the 2013-2014 season. Taylor had visited many colleges and spoke with many wrestling ... [Full Story »]
Shirley Ashworth (6-23-13)
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Monday, June 24. 2013
AUBURN - Shirley E. Ashworth, 65, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013. She was the daughter of Jewell Brown of Braselton. A native of Banks County, she was a former Sunday School teacher. She was previously employed by Hoschton Garment before working for Mitsubishi for 14 years and later retiring from Hubard, Inc. She was preceded in death by her ... [Full Story »]
Jake Says: Adventures in Blue Ridge
BY JAKE MYLER
My wonderful vacation took place in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Ga., where I had a great time ziplining, riding in a monster truck, gem mining, going on a train ride and picking strawberries.
We arrived at Bucksnort cabin after a two-hour ride. Our cabin was amazing! It had two bedrooms, 2two bathrooms, upstairs lounge area, living room, kitchen, downstairs pool table and an outside hot tube! I was amazed by how rustic the cabin looked although it blended well with today’s up to beat styles.
After we settled in, we left to go to the Lilly Pad Village. The village has mini golf, trout fishing and gem mining. The mini golf is a fun 9-hole course that has neat challenges. The gem mining is my personal favorite of mine. It was my first time doing this and I enjoyed it so much. You get to wash away dirt and see what gems you have discovered. I found at least 50 gems. They come from far away places. [Full Story »]
My wonderful vacation took place in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Ga., where I had a great time ziplining, riding in a monster truck, gem mining, going on a train ride and picking strawberries.
We arrived at Bucksnort cabin after a two-hour ride. Our cabin was amazing! It had two bedrooms, 2two bathrooms, upstairs lounge area, living room, kitchen, downstairs pool table and an outside hot tube! I was amazed by how rustic the cabin looked although it blended well with today’s up to beat styles.
After we settled in, we left to go to the Lilly Pad Village. The village has mini golf, trout fishing and gem mining. The mini golf is a fun 9-hole course that has neat challenges. The gem mining is my personal favorite of mine. It was my first time doing this and I enjoyed it so much. You get to wash away dirt and see what gems you have discovered. I found at least 50 gems. They come from far away places. [Full Story »]
Varsity Leopards take win, loss against Oconee
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Wednesday, June 19. 2013
Banks County baseball is in full swing this summer and the month of June has plenty of opportunities for the varsity Leopards to run the diamond. The Leopards split games with Oconee County High School at home last week winning the first game of the double header 6-5 and losing the second game 6-9. The Leopards went up two runs on wild pitches ... [Full Story »]
Budget issues continue to plague Banks County BOC
At the monthly meeting on June 11, the Banks County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution that will allow the county government to continue operating as Banks County until Sept. 30, 2013, or until the commissioners approve the 2013-2014 budget, whichever comes first.
The resolution gives the county time to get the 2013-14 budget balanced and approved.
The commissioners heard several requests, during Tuesday’s meeting, for additional funds for 2013-14.
One of the requests came from Superior Court Judge Currie Mingledorff. Mingledorff told the commissioners there again is a need for a trial court administrator for the judicial circuit that includes Banks, Barrow and Jackson counties, to coordinate scheduling, handle budget management and more. [Full Story »]
The resolution gives the county time to get the 2013-14 budget balanced and approved.
The commissioners heard several requests, during Tuesday’s meeting, for additional funds for 2013-14.
One of the requests came from Superior Court Judge Currie Mingledorff. Mingledorff told the commissioners there again is a need for a trial court administrator for the judicial circuit that includes Banks, Barrow and Jackson counties, to coordinate scheduling, handle budget management and more. [Full Story »]
Boling not indicted
Timothy Dan Boling was listed in the recent Banks County Superior Court indictments that appeared in the June 12 print issue of the Banks County News. He should have been listed as having been “No Billed” as he was not indicted.
The Banks County News regrets the error.
The Banks County News regrets the error.
Officers confiscate suspected meth
One person was taken into custody on Wednesday and officers with the Banks County Sheriff’s Office confiscated approximately 2.2 lbs. of suspected methamphetamine during a drug operation conducted Wednesday afternoon.
The operation, conducted around 3 p.m., started at a restaurant in the Banks Crossing area and moved to the area between Pritchett Tire and Boots Etc.
A second person fled the scene. Officers searched the area with K-9s, but were not able to locate this person.
BCSO chief deputy Shawn Wilson said two Hispanic males delivered the drugs and while one conducted the deal the other left the scene.
“We think he possibly had a cell phone and was able to call someone and he is out of the area,” Wilson said.
Wilson said at this time officers are working to obtain the identification of the male taken into custody and to check with ICE to see if he is a legal immigrant. Officers are also working to obtain the identity of the male who fled the scene.
When asked if the drugs were coming into Banks County or intended to go out to other areas, Wilson said, “All I can say is the drug is directly tied to this area.”
[Full Story »]
The operation, conducted around 3 p.m., started at a restaurant in the Banks Crossing area and moved to the area between Pritchett Tire and Boots Etc.
A second person fled the scene. Officers searched the area with K-9s, but were not able to locate this person.
BCSO chief deputy Shawn Wilson said two Hispanic males delivered the drugs and while one conducted the deal the other left the scene.
“We think he possibly had a cell phone and was able to call someone and he is out of the area,” Wilson said.
Wilson said at this time officers are working to obtain the identification of the male taken into custody and to check with ICE to see if he is a legal immigrant. Officers are also working to obtain the identity of the male who fled the scene.
When asked if the drugs were coming into Banks County or intended to go out to other areas, Wilson said, “All I can say is the drug is directly tied to this area.”
[Full Story »]
Alcohol sales back before Gillsville
The request for alcohol sales to be allowed in the City of Gillsville came before the council again at the monthly meeting on June 4.
Bob Patel, Mike Kanabar and Suhag Patel, owners and operators of the convenience store in the city, presented the council with a petition with 125 signatures from Gillsville residents in favor of the alcohol sales.
Mayor Larry Poole told the men they could turn in the petition and city staff would reconcile the names to see how many city residents (voters) were interested in the issue.
Poole and the council members looked over the list and each one advised they saw names on the list that were people who didn’t actually live in the city, but had a Gillsville address.
Gillsville resident Assumpta Norrell asked the council how the issue would be handled if it is determined that there was an interest in alcohol sales.
“Is that handled by a city vote?” Norrell asked.
Poole said, “That looks like the way this is headed.”
Kanabar said they were in agreement with no Sunday alcohol sales even if voters approve alcohol sales.
Council member Jim Butler asked the three men how much they expected to make off of alcohol sales.
“Not much. There isn’t a lot of mark-up in alcohol, but it would bring more people into our store,” S. Patel said.
Butler said, “This has been a dry city since 1901 or before. When you bought the business years ago you knew the city didn’t allow alcohol sales.”
S. Patel said, “We are not trying to disrespect you. We are trying to be up front about this issue.”
“This is not something to be taken lightly,” Poole said.
Kanabar told the council that a number of people coming into the store had expressed an interest in the alcohol sales and that was the reason they were coming before the council about this.
Poole advised the men that the earliest possible time for a city election on the issue would be in the fall.
S. Patel asked to take the petition back so they could continue to acquire signatures from people in favor of the alcohol sales. The men also expressed an interest in obtaining a list of all registered city voters.
Bob Patel, Mike Kanabar and Suhag Patel, owners and operators of the convenience store in the city, presented the council with a petition with 125 signatures from Gillsville residents in favor of the alcohol sales.
Mayor Larry Poole told the men they could turn in the petition and city staff would reconcile the names to see how many city residents (voters) were interested in the issue.
Poole and the council members looked over the list and each one advised they saw names on the list that were people who didn’t actually live in the city, but had a Gillsville address.
Gillsville resident Assumpta Norrell asked the council how the issue would be handled if it is determined that there was an interest in alcohol sales.
“Is that handled by a city vote?” Norrell asked.
Poole said, “That looks like the way this is headed.”
Kanabar said they were in agreement with no Sunday alcohol sales even if voters approve alcohol sales.
Council member Jim Butler asked the three men how much they expected to make off of alcohol sales.
“Not much. There isn’t a lot of mark-up in alcohol, but it would bring more people into our store,” S. Patel said.
Butler said, “This has been a dry city since 1901 or before. When you bought the business years ago you knew the city didn’t allow alcohol sales.”
S. Patel said, “We are not trying to disrespect you. We are trying to be up front about this issue.”
“This is not something to be taken lightly,” Poole said.
Kanabar told the council that a number of people coming into the store had expressed an interest in the alcohol sales and that was the reason they were coming before the council about this.
Poole advised the men that the earliest possible time for a city election on the issue would be in the fall.
S. Patel asked to take the petition back so they could continue to acquire signatures from people in favor of the alcohol sales. The men also expressed an interest in obtaining a list of all registered city voters.
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