Author: MJ Kneiser

Earlier we reported that Choice Home Warranty had been ordered to stop doing business in Georgia because they failed to comply with state regulatory statutes. However, that decision has been reversed by the Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire. Last week, the OCI announced they reversed that decision after a thorough review of the compliance and […]

The May Primary is tomorrow and a reminder that early voting ended Friday at 5p. There is no early voting today. If you missed your chance to cast your ballot ahead of Tuesday’s election, you will have to wait until tomorrow and vote at your local precinct. Local election supervisors reported the three weeks of early voting were steady but […]

It should be a beautiful evening for the City of Royston’s Monthly Artisan Walk. The monthly Artisan Walk takes place this evening from 5p to 7p in downtown Royston. Royston’s Artisan Walk gives people an opportunity to get out in the evening, take a break from the day’s work, and stroll the downtown area viewing local artists and craft vendors’ […]

The Hart County Commission has voted to put a referendum on the November ballot that would increase the homestead exemption for those aged 65 and up. In 2021, the Board voted to raise the Senior Homestead Exemption by $5,000 instead of the requested $10,000. At their meeting last week, Commissioner Joey Dorsey asked for the referendum noting that Commissioners at […]

Royston Police Department is taking applications for a new officer. According to Chief Donnie Boleman, the Department is seeking applicants who are POST-certified with a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must be at least 22 years old with no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions. They must also be US citizens and pass a background check and drug screening. Boleman […]