Author: MJ Kneiser

The 12 counties that make up the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission were recently named by the AARP as Age-Friendly Communities. GA Mountains Regional Commission is the 7th Age-Friendly Region in the state. GMRC member counties include Banks, Dawson, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. At a recent GMRC regional meeting, the AARP Network of […]

Calling all anglers who love trout fishing, you could win a share $4,000 in prizes next month at the 35th annual Helen Trout Tournament on March 30. Sponsored by the Helen Chamber of Commerce, the tournament is a fishing event in which anglers of all ages can compete for a share the prize money. The tournament runs from 6 a.m. […]

As February begins, there are a couple of important dates this month for voters to remember. Beginning February 12, Election offices will begin mailing out requested absentee paper ballots. Voters have been able to request absentee paper ballots for the March 12 Presidential Preference Primary since December 25. The last day to request an absentee paper ballot is March 1. […]

Capitol News Beat Service Five years ago, the General Assembly’s Republican majorities passed legislation providing for a paper backup to electronic ballots, a move aimed at giving Georgians more confidence their votes are being counted correctly. But legislative leaders aren’t content with that election reform measure. This year, they’re pushing a series of bills aimed largely at paper ballots responding […]

As part of Black History Month, the Department of Natural Resources is inviting you to learn about the history of African Americans in Georgia. During Black History Month, you can join programs that spotlight African Americans in Georgia. The DNR has several events and programs taking place at State Parks and Historic sites this month that highlight the contributions made […]