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Royston’s City Council will meet in a called session on Monday, August 18 to formally vote to hire their only finalist for the job of City Manager. Last week, the council announced they have chosen Edward Andrews of Martin out of a pool of about 20 applicants. Royston has been without a city manager since March when former city manager […]

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black says Russia’s ban on U.S. food products could mean a significant economic hit for Georgia farmers. Speaking Thursday in Gainesville, Black said his staff is working to determine just how much of an impact to Georgia Russia’s ban will be. Black said some of the biggest concerns are poultry products, as well as peanuts and […]

The Franklin County Commission has approved a bond issue resolution to secure funding for the I-85 sewer expansion project. Franklin County has received approval from the USDA for $3.5 million loan/grant package for the project. At their work session last week, Franklin County manager John Phillips said everything is in place to receive those funds, but for one document. “Our […]

Renovations to part of the historic Lavonia Cannery will proceed as planned, now that the Lavonia City council has chosen a contractor for the job. The City has been working for months to find grant monies to pay for restoration work on the building, but has been unsuccessful.  Meanwhile, the building continues to fall into disrepair. Last month, the city […]

Thousands of water craft enthusiasts and professionals are descending on Hartwell this weekend for the Wet N’ Wild Pro Watercross international race on Lake Hartwell at the Hartwell Marina. This is the second year that Hart County has hosted a Watercross event. Speaking to the Hart County Board of Commission last month, Hart County Chamber Executive Director Nicki Meyer said […]