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Outgoing Franklin County Commissioner Clint Harper reflects on his past four years serving the community. Harper attended his last official county commission meeting last week where he was presented with a plaque for his service. Later, Harper said the past four years have been a challenge for the county. “Not only for our government, but for all governments in the […]

Need a gift for that family member that loves the outdoors?  Before you head to the stores, the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division wants you to know that there are gifts to please all the hunters and anglers and those gifts are just a click away, and they also benefit the wildlife and wild places they enjoy. A lifetime license or […]

Just a reminder, the deadline to drop off your donation for the Franklin County Stuff the Bus campaign is Tuesday, December 9 – that’s tomorrow. Each year, the school bus drivers, along with the Franklin County Schools Transportation Department accept donations of canned and pre-packaged foods, new clothing, shoes, coats and unwrapped toys for those children and families in need […]

As the holiday season continues, the calls for donations to charitable organizations are on the rise. With that in mind, the Better Business Bureau is urging people to give wisely. Northeast Georgia Better Business Bureau President Fred Elsberry said people should be very careful when considering where to donate their money not only during the holidays, but all year round. […]

If you love a fun night out with the girls while supporting your local merchants, then you don’t want to miss Ladies Night Out tonight in Downtown Hartwell.  Executive Director for the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority, Henley Cleary, says Ladies Night Out is a great opportunity to get into the holiday shopping spirit. Cleary said, ” The Ladies Night Out […]