Author: MJ Kneiser

Elizabeth Busby has been sworn in as the Interim Franklin County Commissioner for District 3. Busby was sworn in Monday morning by Franklin County Probate Judge Ken Eavenson. “I’m excited and a little nervous, I can’t lie. I just feel honored that everybody trusted me and I’ll always try to do my best for the County,” she said Monday. Busby […]

The Franklin County Elections office is now accepting applications for poll workers for the November General Election. Franklin County Elections Clerk Tracie Creason said they are taking applications beginning today. “We’re holding a recruiting day today,” she said. “We need about 60 poll workers to cover the seven precincts. You can come in and fill out an application or you […]

State Representative Allen Powell will hold a Meet Your Candidates gathering next month on Saturday, September 17, at the Britt Angus Farm on E&M Dairy Road in Hartwell from 9a to noon. Sponsored by Powell and the Republican Party for the 9th and 10th Districts, Powell said they are expecting many of the State Republican candidates to be there. “I […]

If you are planning to vote absentee in the November General Election, you can now request your absentee ballot. Requests for absentee ballot applications began Monday. Absentee ballots are an option for registered voters who prefer to vote by mail instead of voting in person. You do not need an excuse to request an absentee ballot, but you must be […]

Waterfowl hunters looking to get an early start on the season can take advantage of the upcoming early teal and early Canada goose hunting seasons, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division. Early Canada goose season is Sept. 3-25, 2022 with a daily limit of 5 geese, and early teal season is Sept. 10-25, 2022, with […]