Category: News

In response to input and advice from manufacturers in the area, the Economic Development Department at North Georgia Technical College will begin offering a training course for those interested in pursuing a Certified Production Technician (CPT) designation. CPT is a nationally recognized Industry Certified program that prepares participants to take four Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) CPT examinations. The course […]

By David Stephens, WSGC Radio, Elberton The town of Bowman has contracted with a new waste water testing company. At a called meeting this week, the Bowman City Council voted to hire Environmental Management Services. Bowman City Mayor Pete Gibbons says the city started reaching out to different companies trying to find ways to save money. “In doing so, we […]

And a reminder for hunting and fishing enthusiasts. Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day and you will find fun events, plenty of activities and recognition geared for outdoor enthusiasts all day at Unicoi State Park in White County. DNR Law Enforcement Officer Craig Fulghum says the day was established by Congress in 1973 to spotlight the importance hunting and […]

Work on the exterior of the Lavonia Carnegie Library is nearing completion. Crews have been doing repairs and doing a general restoration for most of the summer on the 103-year old building. The Lavonia Carnegie Library is one of the last working Carnegie Libraries in the country.  City manager Gary Fesperman said crews found a lot of exterior damage, mainly […]

When early voting begins in Hart County, the County Registrar’s office will have just three part-time staffers – not the four requested by Registrar John Stercho. The Hart County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to go with three employees citing past elections. Stercho came before the board Tuesday requesting four part-timers because of the magnitude of the November elections. Early […]