Author: MJ Kneiser

Georgia ranks 16th in the nation for the percentage of students passing Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to data released by the College Board today. The percentage of students earning a 3 or higher on an AP exam was 21% for the class of 2023 in Georgia public schools, similar to the 21.2% pass rate for the class of 2022. […]

The Hart County Charter System is proud to announce the 2023-2024 system-wide winners of the Young Georgia Authors writing competition. The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in arts and […]

The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority has set a permanent day and time for their monthly meetings. At their regular Board meeting earlier this month, IBA Chair Lee Moore asked for opinions from Board members noting choosing a specific day and time needs to be what’s best for all members. One suggestion was to give Board members and citizens the […]

The attorney for a Canon man will be back in Franklin County Superior Court next week asking for bond for their client Rodrigo Cruz Ugalde is accused of assaulting a law enforcement officer and attempting to rob an elderly homeowner last summer and faces multiple charges. It happened June 16, 2023, at a home at the corner of Bear Creek […]

In Union County, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving an elderly Blairsville man. Special Agent in Charge Kim Williams said in a press release that Preliminary information indicates that on Sunday afternoon, Union County 911 received a domestic dispute with a gun call. Union County deputies were dispatched to a home on Wesley Mountain Road where they attempted […]