A leading food company will build a plant to produce prepared foods in Northwest Georgia, a $400 million investment expected to create more than 630 jobs when at full capacity, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday.

George Bennett (above photo, right) talks with State Rep. Alan Powell (left) and Tim Kennedy during a ceremony Sunday at the Franklin-Hart County Airport.

Election Day is Tuesday for a special election for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC).

Greata Nichole Mobley, 26, of Royston has been arrested on murder charges following a fatal shooting on Barton Road and ensuing multi-jurisdictional search for her whereabouts over the weekend.

The Georgia Department of Revenue will begin issuing one-time state income tax refunds to taxpayers this week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday.

The Hart County Humane Society and the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter (NEGAS) in Lavonia are overflowing with animals this kitten season. (Stock photo)

Early voting is now open to fill two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC).

The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is warning of a new text message-based scam that is attempting to steal money and driver’s license information.

More students have been skipping school since the COVID-19 pandemic, and Georgia lawmakers are looking into the problem.

Barbara Rivera Holmes