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Royston is celebrating the change of seasons this weekend with their annual fall festival. Sponsored by the Royston Downtown Development Authority and Better Hometown, director Candy Rhoades says there this year’s event will be bigger than in years past. “The festival is going to be phenomenal,” she said. “We will have about 120 vendors, more than last year. There will […]

Hart County emergency workers will gather Saturday in downtown Hartwell for their first annual Hart County Public Safety Day. Public Safety Day will take place from 10a to 3p in the old Ingles Parking Lot in Hartwell. The brainchild of members of the Hart County Fire Department, Fire Chief Jerry Byrum said the purpose of the event is public awareness. […]

In Madison County, a group of concerned citizens plan to rally Saturday around a controversial monument at Madison County High School. The monument at the edge of Red Raider field was donated to the school and contains a number of Scripture verses. Football teams touch the monument on the way on to the field before each game, but a county […]

Franklin County continues its search for a new county manager. AT their regualr meeting this week, Franklin County Board of Commission chair Thomas Bridges said they have received a number of applications so far. “We’ve had 12 applications for the position of manager,” he said. “I’m asking the board of commissioners if they will start sifting through those 12 and […]

Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs has named Dr. Ron White as the new college president. In the October 4, board meeting, the Emmanuel College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to change White’s position from interim president to president. Board chair Linda Thomas noted White’s credentials qualify him for the position. “The title of president strengthens his influence with organizations as […]