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COMMUNITY OVERVIEW & RESOURCES
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Demographics
Banks County (2009)
Population: 16,388
Avg. Household Income: $51,256
Source: www.factfinder.census.gov
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Labor (2009)
County Labor Force: 7,881
Employed: 7,379
Unemployment Rate: 6.4%
Source: www.factfinder.census.gov
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Geography & Transportation
County land area:
234 Sq. Mi.
Transportation:
US 441
I-85
Norfolk Southern Rail
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Households (2009)
Total households: 5,813
Average Household size: 2.82
Average Family size: 3.29
Family households: 4,337
Married-couple families: 3,701
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Place of Birth (2009)
Native: 97%
Born in US: 96.7 %
Born abroad to
American parents: .3%
Foreign born: 3.0%
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Economy (2009)
2009 Median Household Income $41,039
2009 Persons Below Poverty Level 14.8%
2009 Employed Population 16+ by Industry 7,379
2009 Top Employment Industries in Banks County
20% Manufacturing
15% Educational services; health care and social assistance
13% Retail trade
12% Construction
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Educational Attainment (2009)
(Population 25 years and over)
Less than 9th grade: 10.6%
9th - 12th grade, no diploma: 17.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): 42.3%
Some college, no degree: 15.8%
Associate's degree: 4.0%
Bachelor's degree: 5.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
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Education
Banks County School System: 706-677-2224
Banks County High School: 706-677-2221
Banks County Elementary School: 706-677-2308
Banks County Middle School: 706-677-2277
Banks County Primary School: 706-677-2241
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Extended Education (Miles from Homer)
Gainesville College 25 miles
Brenau University 25 miles
Lanier Technical College 25 miles
Piedmont College 20 miles
Emmanuel College 30 miles
University of Georgia 31 miles
Athens Technical College 31 miles
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Electric Power
Georgia Power Company
706-367-8383
Jackson EMC 706-367-5281
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Telephone Service
Windstream
800-501-1754
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Television
Windstream 800-251-6412
Cable Magic 706-677-2246
Direct Satellite TV 678-714-1495
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Emergency Contact Information
For emergencies dial 911
Additional Contact Information:
For emergencies dialAdditional Contact Information:
For emergencies dialAdditional Contact Information:
Banks County Fire Department 706-677-1812
Banks County Sheriff's Office 706-677-2248
Banks County Ambulance Office 706-677-4081
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Health Care Facilities
Banks County Health Department 706-677-2296
BJC Medical Center (Commerce) 706-335-1000
Homer Family Medicine (Homer) 706-677-2250
NE Georgia Medical Center (Gainesville) 770-535-3553
Athens Regional Medical Center (Athens) 706-549-9977
Barrow Medical Center (Winder) 770-867-3400
St. Mary's Hospital (Athens) 706-548-7581
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Airport Accessibility
Hartsfield International Airport - Atlanta 77 miles Major Commercial Terminal 404-530-6600
Habersham County Airport - Cornelia 13 miles General Aviation 706-778-9978 Rwy 6-24 4200' GPS RNAV, VOR/DME, NDB
Jackson County Airport (19A) -Jefferson 28 miles General Aviation 706-367-5794 Rwy 16-34 4108' NDB, VOR/DME
Lee Gilmer Airport (GVL) - Gainsville 27 miles General Aviation 770-532-4136 Rwy 4-22 5004' LOC, NDB, GPS RNAV
Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) - ATHENS 35 MILES Commercial and General Aviation Terminal 706-613-3420
U.S. Airways Terminal Rwy 9-27 5522' NDB, VOR/DME RNAV, ILS LOC, GPS RNAV, VOR
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
 If you are looking for a place to grow your business, Banks County is the right place. Located in the hottest growth corridor of the Southeast, Banks County is well situated for economic prosperity. With U.S. Highway 441, Interstate 85, and Norfolk Southern Railroad running through the county and Interstate 985 very close to the western side of the county, transportation is a very important asset to the future of Banks County. With a progressive county government, the business climate is very favorable for commercial and industrial growth.  Banks county has two exits off I-85:
U.S. Highway 441 at exit 149 (Banks Crossing) - This exit will take you to the Banks County Business Park which has over 30 acres of privately owned land with water, sewer, gas and electric infrastructure in place. The exit is also the location of one of the most visited outlet centers in the South, over 150 outlet stores, 900 hotel rooms, 30 restaurants, racing and golf.
GA Highway 63 at exit 154 (Martin Bridge Road) - A Land Use Plan outlining the best development recommendations for this exit is currently being implemented for over 3,000 acres of prime land. The plan recommends a mixed-use area accommodating commercial, industrial and residential in a compatible environment. A 12 inch water line is in place, and a land application sewer system is  underway which will provide all of the infrastructure for this area. Preserving the environment, trees, streams and rivers is a key goal of this plan.
Historically, the county has had an agribusiness economy based on poultry and cattle production. The efforts of the county leaders will be to protect this agriculture-based economy while at the same time supporting quality, controlled growth to provide Banks County citizens with jobs and secure a bright future for generations to come.
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