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The Franklin County Board of Elections is discussing whether to hold a straw poll on the issue of precinct consolidation. At their meeting earlier this month, the board heard from Shiela Spencer the head of the Franklin County Democratic Party, who asked if the plan to consolidate precincts could be put on the ballot for voters to decide. Franklin County […]

Dozens of pet owners in Franklin County no longer have to worry about their animals having litters of unwanted puppies or kittens. That, thanks to a program in which their pets received free spays and neuters Thursday at area animal hospitals. Thursday was National Spay/Neuter Day and a group in Atlanta, Fix Georgia Pets Atlanta, gave the Hart County Humane […]

Shoppers looking to pick up a deal or a bargain may want to take advantage of the second annual Lavonia Sidewalk Sale today. Sponsored by the Lavonia Downtown Development Authority Morse said the goal is to promote and showcase their merchandise. Shop owners will be selling their goods along the streets of downtown Lavonia today from 10a to 5p, according […]

After weeks of planning, the Hart County Chamber of Commerce will hold their first ever Farm Fest this weekend at the Hart County Recreation Park. The event is a daylong festival designed to spotlight the county’s agricultural heritage and industry. Chamber director Nikki Meyer said they hope this will become an annual old fashioned country fair featuring homemade, home grown, […]

By Charlie Bauder The city of Toccoa will receive money from a state agency to go towards work at the Schaefer Center. Last week, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal announced that the Georgia Department of Economic Development has awarded a $15,000 tourism product development grant to Toccoa. Kembra Landry with Main Street Toccoa said the grant funds will help with work […]