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Federal workplace safety officials are proposing nearly $1 million in fines against four companies following a January liquid nitrogen leak that killed six workers at a northeast Georgia poultry processing plant. According to a report by the Associated Press, U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh announced the citations and fines by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Friday. Foundation […]

The millage rate in Lavonia for 2021 will stay the same as last year. Nevertheless, it still means a small property tax increase for Lavonia property owners. A public hearing on the tax increase was held Thursday at noon at Lavonia City Hall but no member of the public showed up to comment. City Manager Charles Cawthon said the property […]

Crews with the Georgia Department of Transportation will be back at work this weekend on State Route 63 for bridge repairs. The lane closures will be in place on State Route 63 over Interstate 85 from beginning to this evening at 6p through5a Tuesday, July 27. GDOT says motorists can expect delays traveling through the project. Tonight through Sunday morning, […]

After withdrawing their application to build a rendering plant in Franklin County, Pilgrims has wasted no time in finding new property in a neighboring county. According to a report in the Elberton Star, Pilgrim’s is looking at property in Elbert County on which to build its rendering/pet food ingredient plant and at least one Elberton City official appears to be […]

A young artist from Carnesville is working on a project to erect a large metal flower sculpture at Hart State Park. Kyle Wilkerson is a metal artist and the owner of Full Metal Florist. Wilkerson said his sculpture will be located between Hartwell Lakeside Resort and the rest of Hart State Park. “The part that is owned by the third […]