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Logic and accuracy testing on the Franklin County voting equipment is scheduled for next Wednesday, October 3rd at 9a.m. Testing of the voting machines and other related computer equipment will continue daily until complete, according to Franklin County Elections Superintendent Tess Eubanks. All testing is open to the public. Meantime, Eubanks said she is now also taking applications for absentee […]

In Hart County, the board of commissioners will get their first look at a preliminary fiscal 2014 budget when they meet for their second regular session of the month. According to County Administrator Jon Caime, the County is facing about a half-million dollar shortfall for FY 2014. The tentative expenses for FY2014 come to $9.7 million, but Caime said it’s […]

Once again, motorists this week should expect to see Georgia DOT crews out working on area roadways and highways, weather permitting. Routine maintenance is planned in Banks, Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison and Stephens Counties..  This week GDOT Maintenance Crews will improve safety on state routes by trimming or removing vegetation and brush from the rights of way. Most activities will […]

Just a reminder, the Franklin County Health Department will be offering flu vaccines at the Franklin Springs City Hall today. Today’s flu clinic is part of a series of clinics offered this month and next throughout Franklin County, according to Health Department Nurse manager Angy Fowler. “The health department will be doing a community flu shot clinic from 9:30a – […]

The Outdoor channel’s “Fishing University” TV show is in Hartwell taping an episode about fishing on Hartwell Lake and surrounding areas. Called the original, “how to” fishing show, show hosts Charlie Ingram and Ray Brazier, along with crew members and producers were on hand in Hartwell last night where they were treated to a special meet and greet reception in […]