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The Franklin County Charter School System is competing for school bus drivers. Right now, the transportation department has 61 bus routes but is short 15 bus drivers, according to Transportation Director Ray Hamilton. Hamilton spoke to the Board of Education at last Thursday’s regular meeting. He said his department is struggling to keep drivers because they’re competing with neighboring school systems. […]

Hart County Commissioners are thanking local civic groups and volunteers for helping keep their courthouse grounds well manicured. At their meeting last week, County Commission Chair Marshal Sayer thanked several groups for their hard work and fielded complaints from citizens about the grounds being overgrown. Sayer said like everyone else, they’ve had trouble getting help. “I so appreciate the Kiwanis […]

Royston’s summer Artisan Walk takes place again tonight in the downtown area. The Artisan Walk features arts and craft vendors, live entertainment and an opportunity for people to come downtown and see all the different items local artists have for sale, as well as have dinner in one of the town’s restaurants. Sponsored by the Royston Downtown Development Authority/MainStreet, the […]

Hart County has a new Interim County Commissioner for District 4. Jeff Brown took the oath of office in front of Judge Jeffrey Malcolm on Wednesday in Hart County Superior Court. Brown will serve as the interim County Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of former Commissioner Ricky Carter who resigned last month. Commission Chair Marshal Sayer said he’s happy […]

Hart County Commissioners have approved the lease purchase financing agreement for the new county jail. At their meeting Tuesday, no one spoke at the required public hearing. Acting County Attorney for the Gordon Law Firm, Kim Higginbotham explained the public hearing was required by state law. The lease-agreement financing is being done through the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia […]