Jan. 28, 2013 - The city of Lula let the Hall County Board of Commissioners know it’s serious about providing sewer service to the Gateway Industrial Centre. Commissioners heard three sewer service presentations from the county, the city of Lula and the city of Gainesville at its work session last week. Board Chairman Richard Mecum said he wants the commissioners to make a decision at their next meeting, scheduled for Valentine’s Day. Hall County…

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. 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. 9, 2013 - A wanted Lula man is facing charges in three counties after fleeing from law enforcement yesterday afternoon. 32 year old Edwin Henry Johncox was arrested after using his Chevrolet pickup truck to ram several patrol cars. According to Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed, the chase started on Georgia Highway 63 in Banks County shortly after 4 PM. Speed said one of the officers attempted to stop Johncox on Hwy 63, but he fled through…