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A fellowship-trained neuroendovascular surgeon specializing in stroke treatment will be joining St. Mary’s Medical Group on Aug. 1. Dr. Feroze Afzal comes to St. Mary’s from Augusta University, where he served as stroke director for University Hospital from 2016-2019 before entering his fellowship in neuroendovascular medicine. “My calling as a physician is to serve and provide the most comprehensive care […]

The first impeachment of President Donald J. Trump had nothing to do with Ukraine or the Russian collusion hoax, says the man who served as the top Republican on the U.S. House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment of the former President. In his new book, The Clock and the Calendar, former Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.), says the effort to take […]

Franklin County Commissioners have approved the creation of new commercial and industrial districts. At their regular meeting Monday evening the Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to replace the existing, more general commercial and industrial ordinance with Article 20. (Read the full zoning ordinance here: Franklin County Zoning Article XX Additional Zoning Districts (2) ) In outlining the 42-page Article to […]

The Franklin County Board of Education has adjusted its regular meeting schedule to allow for three public hearings on the millage rate for this year. The Board will hold their regular work session this Thursday at 6p. Then next week, they will hold the first public hearing on the millage rate on Tuesday, July 22 at 5:30p before their regular […]

A plan to build a shelter for homeless women in Franklin County has taken another step forward. At Monday’s Board of Commission meeting, the Board voted to approve a rezoning request from Tina Brock founder of the Family Life & Pregnancy Resource Center. On her Facebook page, Tina Brock announced a new ministry to help homeless young women. Brock plans […]