Author: MJ Kneiser

Both the Franklin and Hart County Boards of Elections have published their sample ballots for the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary.   On the Republican ballot, of the 11 candidates currently listed on the ballot in Georgia, four are left. They are former President Donald Trump, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, Ryan Binkley, and US Air Force Reserve pilot Major […]

The City of Hartwell is asking citizens for their input as they work to rebrand their City. Hartwell is working with the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute is leading the branding process to create a brand strategy that will help drive economic development and attract investment to the area. Jason Ford Economic and Community Development Director for the City […]

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards gala last week at the Swails Center to honor member businesses and recognize those who have gone above and beyond to represent and support the Franklin County economy. Awards were handed out for Industry of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, […]

Members of Hart County EMS were part of a group of about 150 emergency workers who recently attended one of two sessions of Georgia Trauma Skills Procedure Labs hosted by Habersham County. The classes at the Habersham County Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville were made possible by State of Georgia funding provided through the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission. […]

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), in partnership with HOPE for Georgia Moms at Northeast Georgia Health System (HOPE), has announced $60,000 in community mini-grants available to fund community-based Medicaid/PeachCare for Kids® redetermination awareness and educational activities. Up to five organizations could be awarded grants to place ads in local papers, staff local outreach, or host an event through […]