Jan. 25, 2013 - After Banks County's 15 arrests Monday, the Banks County Sheriff's deputies brought in 11 more on Wednesday. According to Banks News Today, though one charge is still pending further investigation, The Banks County Sheriff’s Office conducted a sex-for-hire operation in the Banks Crossing area and 11 people were arrested for pandering. Two of those arrested also face drug charges. Chief deputy Shawn Wilson said those arrested were…

Jan. 25, 2013 - UPDATED: Due to inclement weather some schools and businesses will be closing.     Schools

• Dawson County: Closed
• Habersham County: Closed; all athletic and extracurricular events…
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Jan. 23, 2013 - The Banks County Sheriff’s Office has released names of those arrested during Monday’s early morning operation. According to officials, The Banks County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol and their aviation unit, along with officers from Pardons and Parole, and officers from the Georgia Department of Probation made arrests in Maysville, Homer, Lula and Danielsville. Sheriff Speed Pointed out that…

Jan. 22, 2013 - Yesterday morning more than 30 law enforcement officers in Banks County were busy serving search and arrest warrants. Chief Deputy Shawn Wilson said last night that 15 arrests had been made during the course of the day. The Banks County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol and their aviation unit, officers from Pardons and Parole, and officers from the Georgia Department of Probation worked together to…

Jan. 3, 2013 - The first baby born in 2013 in Banks County Georgia was inside of Walmart. Wednesday morning a Walmart shopper gave birth to a baby boy in a restroom at the store in Commerce. The identity of the mother has not been released, but she told authorities she began having pains and went to the restroom around 8:00 AM. There she gave birth to a baby boy. According to authorities, when the paramedics got there, the baby had been wrapped up…