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Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said Thursday that all regional commissions in the state recorded a decrease in the unemployment rate and in the number of initial claims filed. “We are seeing all-time low unemployment rates throughout the state of Georgia reflecting an economy that is continuing to rapidly recover,” said Commissioner Mark Butler. “We are working with employers across […]

Both the towns of Canon and Bowersville are holding Halloween events this weekend. Canon’s annual Halloween event, Treats in is taking place Saturday from 6p to 7:30p at Canon City Park. Canon’s Downtown Development Authority is sponsoring the event and members will be handing out individual packages. To keep everyone safe, they will be wearing face masks and protective gloves, […]

Franklin County Commissioners will go back to in-person meetings at the Justice Center in Carnesville beginning with their regular meeting next Monday. At their work session Tuesday evening, Commission Chair Jason Macomson pointed to the lowering COVID numbers over the past month. Commissioner Ryan Swails said he was fine either way but pointed to the zero number of cases at […]

The search is on in Royston for a new City Manager. At the Royston City Council meeting earlier this month, current City Manager Ed Andrews announced he was retiring after seven years on the job. Andrews told the Council he wants to spend more time with his family. His last day is December 31, but told the Council he is willing […]

Relatives of a missing 15-year old Royston teen say she has been found safe. Family members tell WLHR NEWS 15-year old Patience Seeley ran away from home last weekend. They believe she jumped out of a bedroom window and may have left with a teenage boy. Relatives and the Royston Police circulated her photo on social media all week. Wednesday […]