Author: MJ Kneiser

Georgia Mountains Regional Commission’s Workforce Development Career Coach is visiting the Royston Library today from 10 AM – 2 PM. The library is located at 634 Franklin Springs Street in Royston. “We help assist with resume writing, job searches and online job applications,” said Instructor Micah Thomas. “Sometimes applying for jobs online can be confusing or sometimes people have an […]

“Parks White is the first candidate I’ve ever publicly endorsed and I’d like to share with you a personal story for my doing so. Four years ago, I served as a Hart County Commissioner and was asked to attend a meet and greet for a district attorney candidate. “I admit I didn’t know what to expect but went anyway. That […]

The second week of early voting gets underway today in Georgia for the May 24th General Primary and Non-Partisan Elections. Early voting ends Friday, May 20th, but there will be one Saturday to vote early and that is coming up this Saturday, May 14th from 9a to 4p. Voters in both Franklin and Hart counties are deciding on a host […]

State Senator John Wilkinson says he is pleased with a bill that passed this legislative session that change how students are tested and how teachers are evaluated. Speaking last Friday at the annual Policies and Pastries breakfast in Carnesville, Wilkinson, who is vice -chair of the State Senate Education Committee and a former educator, said Senate Bill 364 cuts the […]

Georgia drivers will now only have to get their licenses renewed every eight years. Last week, the Georgia Department of Driver Services announced the change from a five-year to an eight-year renewal as a way to improve customer service and manage wait times at driver services offices. The cost of an 8-year license or ID card is $32.00. Additionally, customers […]