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The 2014 session of the Georgia General Assembly has now passed the midway point, and there is plenty of work remaining for the House of Representatives in the days and weeks ahead. Legislation at the top of the agenda for the final 20 legislative days includes:  Budget: The $20.8 billion annual state budget plan for fiscal year 2015 is still being […]

This report is being made possible by Skelton-Morris Associates,with offices in Hartwell, Toccoa, and now Lavonia.  Insurance since 1912. Schools: Athens Technical College – CLOSED Emmanuel College-no classes Franklin County Lions basketball game POSTPONED Stephens County boys’ basketball game at Lanier HS against Johnson HS — POSTPONED SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOLS DAYCARES: Bright Promises Children’s Center in Royston & Hartwell Closed […]

A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6 pm this evening. A winter storm warning will go into effect this evening from 6 pm to 6 pm Thursday for all of Northeast Georgia and the Upstate. Forecasters are calling for about an inch of snowfall today, but not expecting it to stick to the roads with temperatures expected to be in the […]

Georgia Department of Transportation crews have alrady been out in force throughout the night spreading a salt and sand mixture on bridges and overpasses.  “The Georgia DOT will continue to work 12-hour shifts through the end of the winter weather event, whenever that might be,” said GDOT spokesperson Teri Pope.  “We hope it is sooner rather than later, but we […]

Gateway Believers Church will open their doors Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 6pm to those who need a meal and a warm place to stay.   Gateway Believers is on Highway 145 in Carnesville across from Franklin County High School. Please bring your own pillow and blankets if at all possible since supplies will be limited.   For more information, call […]