Category: News

Saturday’s Polar Bear Plunge in Hartwell might not be that well…polar-y. The 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge was moved from Saturday, February 28 to this Saturday, due to concerns about the weather, but temperatures tomorrow are expected to be in the upper 50s to low 60s. Sponsored by the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence, board chair Jan Hall says […]

In the aftermath of last month’s winter weather, the American Red Cross is asking for blood donations. The Red Cross reports the recent winter weather forced the cancellation of 36 blood drives in Georgia, resulting in a shortfall of about 1,372 blood and platelet donations since February 16. Red Cross Spokesperson Kristin Stancil says all blood types are needed, but […]

Stephens County is purchasing a grinder for the Stephens County Jail. Last week, county commissioners voted unanimously to purchase the grinder now out of the general fund and then pay back the general fund with SPLOST VI proceeds. Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers said the grinder is needed to help prevent ongoing sewer issues that have taken place regularly at […]

Franklin County Commissioners have tabled a plan to institute a new timber ordinance. The County is one of the few in North Georgia with no laws regarding how and when timber should be cut. According to the County Engineer John Phillips, this has presented a problem with damaged roads and debris left behind for the county to clean up after. […]

The Franklin County Middle School chapter of the Technology Student Association will be on their way to the state technology competition later this month and they once again have a great chance of taking home the blue ribbon. TSA members will be competing once again in the TSA Construction Challenge in Athens on March 21st. This year’s project which they […]