Category: News

Former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson has officially launched the Isakson Initiative, a not-for-profit organization, to raise awareness and funding for neurocognitive diseases, including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and related dementia. Isakson announced his definitive diagnosis with Parkinson’s in April of 2015 and retired midway through his third term as a U.S. senator in December 2019. “Upon my retirement, I have rededicated my […]

With the 2021 Hurricane Season officially beginning on June 1, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is reminding all Georgians that now is the time to revisit your homeowners, renters, or business insurance policies to ensure you have sufficient coverage for potential damages from future storms. In addition, all Georgians – not just those in or near coastal […]

May marks the beginning of summer and the busiest time for moving. Unfortunately, more people moving means more potential for scams. The Better Business Bureau advises you to always do your homework when hiring a moving company and look out for these warning signs. Most moving scams take one of these three approaches: Consumers receive a quote and pay a […]

Another change in venue for the upcoming Franklin County Board of Commission Public Hearing and Regular Meeting June 7th. Earlier, we announced that the meeting location had been changed to the Lavonia Cultural Center in Lavonia with an overflow at the American Legion Post next door. On Friday, the County announced it had changed the meeting back to the Agricultural […]

Both Franklin and Hart Counties will hold Memorial Day services Monday, reminding all of us that the day is not just about cookouts and fun on the lake – it’s about remembering those who gave their lives in the service of our country to preserve our freedoms so we could have cookouts and fun on the lake. At the Board […]