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Gov. Nathan Deal has signed a bill into law that makes changes to a tax break program aimed at boosting Georgia tourism. Deal signed the bill Monday at an event at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. The Georgia Tourism Development Act, which offers tax rebates for building tourist attractions, was signed into law two years ago, but had been unavailable to […]

Those looking for work in Hart and surrounding counties will want to attend today’s  Career Expo in Hartwell. The job fair takes place today from 10a to 1p at the Cateechee Golf Club on SR77 South in Hartwell, and is open to anyone who is looking for work. “The job fair is open to anyone in Northeast Georgia or the […]

The first annual Author’s Festival will likely become an annual affair after this weekend’s successful event. Rain Saturday did not stop the more than 25 local authors from gathering inside the Lavonia train depot to meet the public and promote their books.  Most of the authors who participated said they appreciated the  festival and said they would come back again. […]

The Hartwell Service League is holding its 2nd annual “Yard of the Month” and “Business in Bloom” competition for the 2013 summer season. “This is a competition that recognizes those residences and businesses with exemplary lawns and beautification projects that contribute to the overall beauty of Hart County,” said Hartwell Service League member Kathy Breffle.   Winners will receive a […]

SPLOST VI talks are underway in Stephens County. Officials from Stephens County and the cities of Toccoa, Martin, and Avalon gathered recently at the Historic Stephens County Courthouse in downtown Toccoa for their first joint meeting. Those officials received initial projections on SPLOST VI from Stephens County Administrator Phyllis Ayers. Currently, Ayers is projecting  the next SPLOST will generate revenue […]