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Banks County received $25,000 in federal grants administered by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/Homeland Security (GEMA/HS) to reimburse the county for improvements to its 9-1-1 Center.
At the Banks County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday night, C.J. Worden, field coordinator for the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, formally presented a check to Banks County Commission Chairman Jimmy Hooper and EMA Director Deidra Moore. The recently completed upgrades include new generators and climate control for the Banks County 9-1-1/Emergency Operations Center and Senior Center.
“We are pleased to partner with Banks County to upgrade its 9-1-1/Emergency Operations Center and Senior Center,” said GEMA/HS Director Jim Butterworth. “The generators at the Senior Center will allow Banks County to shelter special needs persons during a disaster. The climate control units will enhance the critical communications capabilities of Banks County’s expanded 9-1-1/Emergency Operations Center.”
The grant is funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Management Performance (EMP) Grant Program. EMP grants, which are awarded annually, can be used for day-to-day operations of local emergency management programs.
Entries from August 2015
Outdoor adventure in Myrtle Beach
Trip includes ziplines, rope courses, amusement park
BY SHERRY LEWIS
If you want to experience balancing on a board while dangling in the air, riding a breath-taking roller coaster or relaxing on a lazy river, then Myrtle Beach is the perfect place for your family vacation. On a recent trip seeking outdoor adventure, we didn’t walk away disappointed. In fact, we had the time of our lives.
While in the Myrtle Beach area, we found tree top adventures, along with an amusement park and water park.
GO APE
Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course is the perfect place for a real challenge. It was a fantastic day and I felt such a major sense of accomplishment when I completed the course. [Full Story »]
BY SHERRY LEWIS
If you want to experience balancing on a board while dangling in the air, riding a breath-taking roller coaster or relaxing on a lazy river, then Myrtle Beach is the perfect place for your family vacation. On a recent trip seeking outdoor adventure, we didn’t walk away disappointed. In fact, we had the time of our lives.
While in the Myrtle Beach area, we found tree top adventures, along with an amusement park and water park.
GO APE
Go Ape Treetop Adventure Course is the perfect place for a real challenge. It was a fantastic day and I felt such a major sense of accomplishment when I completed the course. [Full Story »]
Roy Ragsdale (7-19-15)
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Monday, August 10. 2015
MAITLAND, FLA. - Roy C. Ragsdale, 88, left his earthly body on Sunday, July 19, 2015, to be with the Lord. He was born in Homer and grew up on his family's farm there, where he learned the meaning and importance of hard work -- lessons that served him and his family well for the rest of his earthly life. He was a member of the Greatest ... [Full Story »]
Pamela Butler (08-07-15)
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Saturday, August 8. 2015
GILLSVILLE - Mrs. Butler, 57, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015. Mrs. Butler was born in Jacksonville, Fla., the daughter of the late Foster and Maxine Pinion and lived in Banks County since 2002. She had worked for Riverside Pharmacy and Homer Drug Store. She was a member of Gillsville Baptist Church. Pam was a very lovely compassionate ... [Full Story »]
Leopards strap on pads; season opens with Friday’s scrimmage
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Thursday, August 6. 2015
The Banks County High School football team has been in full pads for less than a week, but the Leopards are already taking on a regular season mindset. Banks County will travel to Hart County for a scrimmage matchup on Friday, and the Leopard coaching staff wants to make sure the team is focused and well prepared. “I hope their ready, said ... [Full Story »]
Back to school for students on Friday
It’s back to school for students in the Banks County School System. The first day of class, for the 2015-16 school year, for students is Friday.
Teachers have been at work this week getting ready for the students arrival.
The projected enrollment for Friday, system wide, is 2,890 students.
“This is little to no change over the 2014-15 school year,” said assistant superintendent Ann Hopkins.
Qualifying students in grades K-12 will be eligible for the system’s after school program this year, Hopkins said.
Teachers have been at work this week getting ready for the students arrival.
The projected enrollment for Friday, system wide, is 2,890 students.
“This is little to no change over the 2014-15 school year,” said assistant superintendent Ann Hopkins.
Qualifying students in grades K-12 will be eligible for the system’s after school program this year, Hopkins said.
Head to Myrtle Beach for family vacation
BY ANGELA GARY
Whether your idea of a family vacation involves relax¬ing beachside, catching an entertaining live show or exploring unique and fun dining and shopping options, Myrtle Beach, S.C., makes the perfect destination. There are so many wonderful family activities offered that you need to plan ahead to fit in as many adventures as possible during your stay.
If you are looking for a family-friendly property on the beach to make your headquarters, Wyndham Properties offers some great options. The Carolinian Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach and Atlantic Breeze Ocean Resort in North Myrtle Beach are two great options. It depends on whether you want to be in the heart of Myrtle Beach or on the northern end of the beach where it is quieter. Either way, you will find a hotel that offers spacious and comfy accommodations, pools with a lazy river, amazing ocean views and friendly and helpful staff and a location that is literally steps away from the beach. [Full Story »]
Whether your idea of a family vacation involves relax¬ing beachside, catching an entertaining live show or exploring unique and fun dining and shopping options, Myrtle Beach, S.C., makes the perfect destination. There are so many wonderful family activities offered that you need to plan ahead to fit in as many adventures as possible during your stay.
If you are looking for a family-friendly property on the beach to make your headquarters, Wyndham Properties offers some great options. The Carolinian Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach and Atlantic Breeze Ocean Resort in North Myrtle Beach are two great options. It depends on whether you want to be in the heart of Myrtle Beach or on the northern end of the beach where it is quieter. Either way, you will find a hotel that offers spacious and comfy accommodations, pools with a lazy river, amazing ocean views and friendly and helpful staff and a location that is literally steps away from the beach. [Full Story »]
BOE purchases Certus building
The Banks County of Education voted unanimously on Monday evening to enter into contract with Community and Southern Bank to purchase the Certus Bank building and its approximate three acres located on Historic Homer Highway and the 441 corridor. The purchase was approved for $855,000.
“This is an excellent facility for the Banks County Board of Education and Instructional Learning Center,” said Banks County School System superintendent Stan Davis. “I want to commend our board of education for having the foresight, vision and financial diligence to pursue this purchase on behalf of the students, teachers, staff and community."
The money for the purchase is part of Banks County’s one-cent, education-earmarked Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax used for land and facility acquisitions that was approved in March of 2011.
“This is an excellent facility for the Banks County Board of Education and Instructional Learning Center,” said Banks County School System superintendent Stan Davis. “I want to commend our board of education for having the foresight, vision and financial diligence to pursue this purchase on behalf of the students, teachers, staff and community."
The money for the purchase is part of Banks County’s one-cent, education-earmarked Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax used for land and facility acquisitions that was approved in March of 2011.
Marie Elm (07-27-15)
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Monday, August 3. 2015
COMMERCE, BANKS COUNTY – Marie H. Elm, 74, died Monday, July 27, 2015, at her residence in Banks County. Mrs. Elm was born on September 16, 1940, in Goodhope, Walton County, Georgia. She was a beloved folk artist and children story writer. She had worked for the Jackson County School System and Jefferson Cotton Mill in Jefferson for years. ... [Full Story »]
Marie Hardman Elem (07-27-15)
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Monday, August 3. 2015
COMMERCE - BANKS COUNTY – Marie H. Elem, 74, died Monday, July 27, 2015, at her residence in Banks County. Mrs. Elem was born on September 16, 1940, in Goodhope, Walton County, Georgia. She was a beloved folk artist and children story writer. She had worked for the Jackson County School System and Jefferson Cotton Mill in Jefferson for years. ... [Full Story »]
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