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Local health departments will be offering drive-through flu clinics in October. In Franklin County, the health department will hold three drive-thru clinics: October 1 from 9a to 2p at the Senior Center October 10 from 10a to 2p at the Royston Housing Authority October 22 at Lavonia City Hall from 7:30a to 2p In Hart County, the health department will […]

The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood emergency as remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have further complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. Those in unaffected areas are urged to make an appointment to give now. Weather in recent weeks has added to the shortfall in donations by forcing […]

It won’t be long before our forests are blanketed with gorgeous fall colors. For many of us, the perfect autumn escape includes cozy campfires, gooey s’mores, and bright crisp fall leaves. If fall is the season you’ve been waiting for all summer, now is the time to book those autumn excursions and the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites has […]

Lake Hartwell, along with Russell Lake and Thurmond Lake are now in Drought Trigger Level 2. The US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District declared the Drought Trigger Level 2 status on Tuesday when Lake Thurmond’s level dropped 323.71 ft msl on Sunday. Lake Hartwell’s current pool level is 654.46 ft msl. That’s almost six feet below full pool. The […]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Hartwell Dam, and Lake Project Office continue to seek volunteers for the upcoming fall “Splash Away the Trash” lake cleanup event this Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in support of National Public Lands Day. Families, friends, scout groups, civic organizations, church groups, schools, sports clubs, and businesses can volunteer to help keep the […]