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A Hart County Grand Jury did not return any indictment last week against former Hart County Probate Judge Bob Smith. According to Northern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Parks White, he did not present his case against Smith to the grand jury last week.  White said the GBI is not yet finished with their investigation. “The grand jury was briefed on […]

Some personnel changes could be coming to Franklin County government offices. The Board of Commissioners and Commission Chair Thomas Bridges are looking at ways to keep better tabs on county spending – that after Bridges said some county departments went over budget in FY2014, such as the Sheriff’s Department, which came in some $600,000 over budget in fiscal 2014. One […]

Gov. Nathan Deal is recommending the State Board of Education amend state policy to allow high school students to take computer programming courses to satisfy core graduation requirements in math, science or foreign language. Deal is asking the Board of Regents of the University System to follow suit by accepting these courses for admission into institutions of higher education. Deal […]

NASCAR Fans might be a little jealous of Kautex employees this week when NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray pays a visit to the Kautex plant in Lavonia. McMurray of Ganassi Racing will be at the Lavonia plant on Thursday to tour the facility and meet and greet employees, prior to racing Sunday at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. McMurray will also give […]

Partying may be how most people will end their summer this Labor Day, but Georgia law enforcement and their partners across state lines will be on the lookout in case motorists take that party on the road by driving impaired. During the 23rd annual Hands Across the Border campaign, Georgia law enforcement will be meeting their counterparts in communities near […]