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BANKS COUNTY NEWS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025
Council of Probate Court
Judges honors Sen. Bo Hatchett
Vendors sought for
annual Labor Day
Festival Aug. 30-31
Organizers are seeking vendors and sponsors for the an
nual Labor Day Festival in Homer August 29, 30 and 31.
Food and craft vendors, children’s activities, and non
profit groups are invited participate in the festival. There
are also many sponsorship levels.
“Sponsoring is a great way to advertise your business,”
Kellie Jones states.
Contact ddahomerga@gmail.com or Kellie Jones 678-
614-8109 for information.
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The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia recently honored State Sen. Bo Hatchett with its Legislative Recognition
Award. Gilmer County Probate Judge Scott Chastain, the Council’s current president, presented the award to Hatchett on
the Council’s behalf.
The Council of Probate
Court Judges of Georgia
recently honored State
Sen. Bo Hatchett with its
Legislative Recognition
Award.
Hatchett was one of six
recipients this year.
Others recognized in
clude State Reps. Rob Le
verett, Kimberly New and
Tyler Paul Smith, as well as
State Sens. Ben Watson and
Steve Gooch.
Gilmer County Probate
Summer meals offered to local
youth; drop-off schedule given
Summer meals will be offered this
summer to children 18 and under at
no cost.
The food will be given out on
Thursdays, June 5, June 12 and June
19.
The schedule is::
• 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Banks
County Veterans Memorial Park, 51
Yonah-Homer Road, Homer.
• 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Gills
ville Baptist Church, 2595 Ga-323,
Gillsville.
• 11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Home De
pot, 230 Steven B. Tanger Boulevard.
• 11 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Alto Con
gregational Holiness Church, 801
Holch Alto Street, Alto.
• 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Dollar
General, 105 Harmony Church Road,
Baldwin.
• 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., New Sa
lem Methodist Church, 2170 Ga-59,
Commerce.
Daily pick up, Mondays through
Thursdays, and weekend pick up will
also be available at the Banks County
Public Library, 226 Ga-51, Homer.
For more information, call 706-
677-4737.
Judge Scott Chastain, the
Council’s current president,
presented the award to
Hatchett on the Council’s
behalf.
“Senator Hatchett has
truly been a friend to the
probate judges across Geor
gia,” said Judge Chastain.
He adds, “As evidence
of this, during this year’s
legislative session, Senator
Hatchett was the Senate
sponsor of House Bill 180,
which provides for an addi
tional qualifying affidavit
for candidates of the office
of the judge of the probate
court in counties with a
population of 90,000 or
more.”
The bill, Chastain not
ed, closes a legal loophole
and ensures only those who
meet the necessary qual
ifications may run for the
office.
“This bill closes a legal
loophole, which will allow
only those individuals who
meet the necessary quali
fications to run for the of
fice,” Chastain said.”
He adds, “Senator Hatch
ett was a fierce advocate for
this much needed piece of
legislation. We thank him
for his tireless efforts in
passing HB 180 and for his
service to all of the citi
zens of Georgia.”
The Legislative Recog
nition Award is presented
annually by the Council’s
leadership.
[COOLEST THING
GEORGIA
CHAMBER
Submitted photo
Nominations for the new statewide competition, “The Coolest
Thing Made in Georgia,” are open through June 20. Submis
sions can be made at coolestthingmadeinga.com.
‘Coolest Thing
Made in Georgia’
nominations open
Statewide
contest celebrates
Georgia-made
products and
local creators
The search is on for the
“Coolest Thing Made in
Georgia,” a new program
designed to spotlight the
innovation, craftsmanship
and entrepreneurial spirit
found across the state.
Organizers are now ac
cepting nominations from
business owners, manufac
turers, creators and mem
bers of the public who want
to showcase Georgia-made
products that stand out.
From high-tech inven
tions to handmade goods,
the competition aims to
highlight the diverse range
of items proudly produced
in Georgia.
Self-nominations and
third-party nominations are
both welcomed.
Participants are encour
aged to submit their entries
directly or share their rec
ommendations with pro
gram organizers.
Nominations for the inau
gural competition are open
now through Friday, June
20.
Visit coolestthingmade-
inga.com to submit your
nomination today.
Back to school requirements listed
by Banks County Health Department
The Banks County child must be up to date be- of the menigococcal vac- the requirements, call 706-
Health Department has list- fore entering kindergarten, cine after their 16th birth- 677-2296.
ed back-to-school require- 'Seventh graders must day and before entering the
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Serving this community since 1962.
ments, which include the
following:
•some immunizations
and screenings are a part
of school requirements and
are offered at the health de
partment.
•Kindergarteners need
childhood vaccine form
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and dental screenings. The
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Inc. at
706-367-5233
receive one dose each of
the Tdap and meningococ
cal vaccine.
•Eleventh graders must
receive one booster dose
PUBLIC
NOTICE
The Banks County Board of
Commissioners will hold a called
meeting/public hearing on June 24,
2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room
of the Banks County Courthouse
Annex, 150 Hudson Ridge, Homer,
GA30547. The purpose of the meeting
is to hold a public hearing concerning
the proposed FY2026 Budget. A
copy of the proposed budget will be
available for review Tuesday - Friday
at the Commissioners Office.
11th grade.
The health department is
located at 667 Thompson
Street, Homer.
For more information on
PUBLIC MEETINGS ... FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH
you can list your group’s meetings!
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Call 706-367-5233 to list your meetings!
Want to lose weight?
Well come to
TOPS,
Which meets every Saturday at 12 Noon, at
the Commerce Public Library for a one hour
meeting. You'll hear an interesting program,
weight loss tips, and share with friends
what has helped you toward your weight
loss goals. "Take Off Pounds Sensibly."
BANKS COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
Meets first Monday each month
7:00 p.m. in the Banks County
Historical Courthouse at
105 U. S. Hwy 441 North in
Homer, GA
JEFFERSON
AMERICAN LEGION
Post 56 • Meets 3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m.
Joe Ruttar, Commander
Phone (860) 949-4037
309 Lee St., Jefferson, GA
Office located at 220 Hwy. 441 S.
in Commerce, GA. 706-335-4066
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday By appointment only • Closed Sunday
**We accept M/C, Visa and offer a lay-a-way plan.
JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB
Meets Tuesdays 12:00 Noon
Jackson County
Historic Courthouse
85 Washington St., Jefferson
Holly McShane, President
706-768-0456 12626
ROCKWELL
LODGE F & A.M.
No. 191, Hoschton, GA
2nd Tues, at 7:30 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
www.rockwelllodgel91.com
Two blocks behind Larry's Garage
West Broad at Hall Street
KIWANIS
OF JEFFERSON
Meetings every 2 nd & 4 th
Monday at Noon
Cream & Shuga
Contact Darryl Gumz at
770-605-6656 for more info.
Ask about
the FREE
gift with
purchase.
COLBERT LIONS CLUB
Meets 2nd Thursday monthly
Old Colbert School Lunchroom
7 P.M.. Colbert, GA
Come join us! 17005
St. Catherine Laboure
Catholic Church
Mass Schedule: Sat. 4:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m, Tues. 12:10 p.m.
Mon., Wed, Thurs. & Fri. 10:00 a.m, Spanish Sun. 8:00 a.m.
Website: www.stcatherinelabourega.org
706-367-7220
Tri-County
: Shrine Club
3rd Thurs, of each month
7:30 p.m.
Rockwell Lodge 191
12970
ATHENS
AMERICAN LEGION
Post 20 • Meets 4th Tues., 6:30 p.m.
John Kentnor, Commander
Phone (706) 202-4550
800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA
