Category: News

A new ordinance in Hart County that establishes regulations for the distance between poultry houses and other types of buildings and properties is now law. Last week, the Hart County Commissioners approved the third and final reading of the ordinance after a public hearing in which no one spoke. The final vote came in at 4-0 with Commissioner Joey Dorsey […]

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital Healthworks office in Hartwell is moving to a new location. HealthWorks is relocating to new offices at 125 West Gibson St., Hartwell. According to St. Mary’s Healthcare spokesman Mark Ralston, the move is short one from the office’s current location. Ralston said the HealthWorks locations in Royston and Lavonia are not affected by this move. […]

By Charlie Bauder, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Stephens County Hospital is taking the next step in building a small addition to the Wilkinson Center. Monday, the Hospital Authority’s Building and Grounds Committee gave the go-ahead on the final plans for the proposed addition and the Authority gave staff permission to go ahead and get bids for the work. Hospital Administrator Ed […]

Sad news for citizens in Lavonia who have lost a longtime pastor and friend to the community, the Rev. Richard Bielski. Reverend Bielski passed away Saturday at his home after a long illness. Originally from Michigan, Rev Bielski came to Lavonia in 1978 from a pastorate in College Park, GA and served as Pastor of First Baptist Lavonia until he […]

The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia in Athens is spearheading a new program that would allow backyard gardeners and family farms to earn some extra income by selling their produce and products to retailers. At the Hart County Board of Commissioners meeting last week, the board heard from the President and CEO John Baker. Baker told the board about the […]