Author: MJ Kneiser

Georgia’s unemployment rate in November was 3% – seven-tenths of a percent lower than the national November 2022 unemployment rate of 3.7 percent but up from 2.9% in October. State Labor Commissioner said jobs were up 1,100 over November and up 3.9% over the year. The sectors with the most over-the-year job gains included Accommodation and Food Services, Health Care […]

Two former school superintendents in Franklin and Hart Counties have been named Pioneers in Education for 2022. Former Franklin County School Superintendent Chris Forrer and former Hart County School Superintendent Nancy Temple Clark were named at a special award ceremony last week by Pioneer RESA. In making the award announcement to the Franklin County Board of Education last week, Acting […]

The City of Lavonia is now taking applications for Chief of Police. After 14 years as Police Chief for the City of Lavonia, Bruce Carlisle retired on November 30. At the City Council meeting last week, Mayor Courtney Umbehant announced the City began receiving applications on December 5 and that will continue through January 20. In late November, Umbehant said […]

The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter continues to work hard to raise the money it needs to begin work on the new adoption wing and a number of local businesses are lending their support. Shelter Director Tammi Jourdenais recently announced that Little Caesar’s in Carnesville is donating a portion of its sales to the shelter. “We’re trying to every penny that […]

When the holiday season rolls around, many shoppers turn to online seller platforms to find unique, handmade gifts for their friends and family. Scammers have taken note, and according to recent BBB Scam Tracker reports, they’re targeting shoppers with a not-so-unique scam. These recent reports say that the scam is taking place on well-known and reputable websites, such as Etsy […]