Author: MJ Kneiser

It promises to be more than just your average open house Saturday when German auto parts maker Haering Precision USA opens its doors to the public. The grand opening will take place from 11a to 6p and according to Dr. Jurgen Haering, owner, and president of the Haring Group, Saturday’s event will show off their 150,000 sq foot production space […]

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging all Georgians to change their smoke alarm batteries this weekend when they change their clocks to mark the end of Daylight Savings Time. “Smoke alarms protect your lives and belongings by warning when there might be a fire in your home or place of work,” said Commissioner King. “However, a […]

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released more information on the recent gang member arrests in Hart and Franklin Counties. GBI Spokeswoman Natalie Ammons said the arrests were part of “Operation Straight to the Hart,” a months-long drug, gang, and violent crime investigation that led to numerous arrests during the execution of six search warrants that were simultaneously executed in […]

There are just two days left to advance vote ahead of next Tuesday’s General Election and voters continue to stream into local elections offices. Franklin County Interim Elections Supervisor Tracie Creason said Wednesday morning they have had a historic turnout of early voters this election cycle. “It has been great. We’ve had a wonderful turnout. We’ve had over 3,000 (early […]

The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority is in negotiations to sell acreage on Gerrard Road. The property consists of 19 acres behind Harbin Lumber and the EMS station. Total price of the acreage is $165,000. At a called meeting earlier this week, the Board voted to move forward with contract negotiations of up to $25,000 per acre on behalf of […]