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PAGE 2A BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025 School and Social News Whitfield one of UNG students who helped create ‘What Comes Next 5 mural Nine University of North Georgia (UNG) visual arts students have created a mural at UNG’s Dahlonega Cam pus that brings the university’s tagline, “What Comes Next,” to life in full color. Ella Whitfield, of Maysville, was among the students who participated. The mural overlooks the Promenade and volleyball courts and is close to the Library Technology Center. The project, which was part of Vivian Liddell’s special topics in mural painting course this semester, began with an eight-week process that included multiple rounds of designs in collaboration with the Division of Strategic Communications & Marketing. Student Emma Jackson’s design was chosen, and the remainder of the semester was used for painting the mural. In addition to creating the mural, students also had a chance to hear from professionals who could provide them guidance on how murals could play a part in their future. That included a field trip to Athens, where they learned from Tatiana Veneruso, Athens-Clarke County public art coordinator, and a visit from members of the Vision 2030 Public Art Committee of Hall County. S. the s 018 X 5 14,1 the Some of the winners in the annual Mike Beasley Fun Run 5K held in Banks Coiunty. Open house set at Banks County schools Open house has been set for the next school year for Banks County schools. The schedule is: • Banks County Primary School: July 30 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. • Banks County Elementary School: July 30 10 a..m- 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.-6 p.m. • Banks County Middle School: July 29 4 p.m.-6 p.m. •Banks County High School: July 31 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Homer special events includes farmers market, fireworks on July 4 The Homer Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has several planned events this year, including the follow ing: •Farmers market at Homer Park held every third Sat urday. •June (date to be determined), Superhero lunch for kids and dads. •July 4, fireworks at the recreation department. •Aug. 2, back to school supplies and open house at the Alliance Community Center, located at 151 Athens Street. •Aug. 29, Labor Day Festival, parade to be held at 10 a.m. •Oct. 11, Pumpkin Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with pa rade at 10 a.m. •Dec. 6, Christmas in the Park. For more information on any of the events or the DDA, email ddahomerga@gmail.com. Farmers market offered in Maysville Mike Beasley Fun Run 5K held The annual Mike Beasley Fun Run 5K was held re cently in memory of the school system’s former finance director. The event aims to raise funds for the future special needs playground and the Mike Beasley Scholarship, awarded annually to a Banks County High School senior. DE 7. Some of the Rotary Club volunteers in the annual Mike Beas ley Fun Run 5K held in Banks County. Homer Mayor Doug Cheek finishes the Mike Beasley Fun Run 5K. Laces Some of the participants and volunteers at the annual Mike Beasley Fun Run 5K race held in Banks County recently. The Maysville Farmers Market will be held on Satur day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May through September in Vet erans Park in downtown Maysville. The fee for a table is $10 and the food truck fee is $50. Seasonal fruits, vegetables, homemade items and other unique treats will be offered. Every second Saturday of the month will be “Second Hand Saturday” with yard sale items offered, leaders report. For more information, email maysvilledda@gmail.com. Fun By The Numbers 7 2 9 8 3 7 1 8 1 9 7 6 5 9 2 6 2 1 3 4 6 1 8 3 5 BUYING OR SELLING? Call Kim Howington, Broker/REALTOR® Local with 20+ Years of Experience 706-713-6510 Residential - Land - Farms “Integrity with Results” www.HowingtonRealty.com HOWINGTON Realty Company, Inc. AUCTION CALLED MEETING The Banks County Board of Commissioners will hold a called meeting on June 30, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Banks County Courthouse Annex, 150 Hudson Ridge, Homer, GA 30547. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the proposed FY2026 Budget for adoption. JUNE 21, 2025 LITTLE STREET (downtown) COMMERCE, GA 30529 Ye Olde Homeplace: Memory of Bill and Sandra Vandivers, Proprietors Windows, Heaters, Tubs, Sinks, Cabinets, Chairs, Lamps and Lots More! PREVIEW & CHECK-IN STARTS AT 8:00 A.M. AUCTION START AT 10:00 AM For More Information: 706-202-5080 Presented by Swain Auctions & Estate Sales Auctioneer: Vonnie Swaim • GAL#4501 RAIN DATE: July 12, 2025
