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There are six candidates in the June 9 Republican Primary competing for the right to represent Georgia’s 50th Senate District. 

There are six candidates in the June 9 Republican Primary competing for the right to represent Georgia’s 50th Senate District. 

District 50 candidates outline platforms

News Staff
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Editor’s note: The following story contains profiles and answers from six candidates running for the Republican nomination to be state senator for the 50th District, which includes Franklin County. It is excerpted from a story written by staff members of The Northeast Georgian in Cornelia.
Georgia school officials released guidelines Monday on how to reopen the state’s public schools for the 2020-21 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia school officials released guidelines Monday on how to reopen the state’s public schools for the 2020-21 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Georgia schools given guidelines for reopening amid COVID-19

News Staff
Monday, June 1, 2020
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service Georgia school officials released guidelines Monday on how to reopen the state’s public schools for the 2020-21 school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that he will allow the statewide shelter-in-place order to expire, but he extended the state's public health emergency for another month.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that he will allow the statewide shelter-in-place order to expire, but he extended the state's public health emergency for another month.

Gov. Kemp to allow stay-at-home order expire

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Today Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Executive Order 4.30.20.01 and issued the following statement: "Tonight at 11:59 PM, the statewide shelter in place order for most Georgians will expire. However, moving forward, I am urging Georgians to continue to stay home whenever possible.
The Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers has released a set of guidelines the state’s barbershops and hair salons should follow that combines social distancing with screening, cleaning and the use of personal protective equipment.

The Georgia Board of Cosmetology and Barbers has released a set of guidelines the state’s barbershops and hair salons should follow that combines social distancing with screening, cleaning and the use of personal protective equipment.

State board sets guidelines for reopening barbershops, hair salons

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA - A frequently asked question since Gov. Brian Kemp announced some businesses will be allowed to reopen in Georgia this Friday is how people are supposed to get a haircut while practicing social distancing.
Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash

Photo by Christian Wiediger on Unsplash

Photo contest open for Lake Living magazine

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Do you have a great photo of a beautiful Northeast Georgia lake scene? Lake Living is now accepting submissions for photography that could be featured on the cover of the magazine’s spring 2020 edition. Lake Living is a full-color regional guide to Northeast Georgia’s beautiful lakes.
Georgia's head election official has put off the party primaries scheduled for May 19 until June 9 due to the coronavirus.

Georgia's head election official has put off the party primaries scheduled for May 19 until June 9 due to the coronavirus.

Georgia primary election moved to June 9

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Georgia's head election official has put off the party primaries scheduled for May 19 until June 9 due to the coronavirus. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the change in a press release Thursday.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday he plans to extend Georgia’s shelter-in-place order through the rest of April as coronavirus continues to spread and hit local hospitals hard.

Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday he plans to extend Georgia’s shelter-in-place order through the rest of April as coronavirus continues to spread and hit local hospitals hard.

Georgia governor to extend shelter-in-place through April 30 amid coronavirus

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service   ATLANTA - Gov. Brian Kemp announced Wednesday he plans to extend Georgia’s shelter-in-place order through the rest of April as coronavirus continues to spread and hit local hospitals hard.
The commission chairmen from 12 North Georgia counties – including Franklin County's Thomas Bridges – sent a letter Monday asking Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to close state parks in their communities.

The commission chairmen from 12 North Georgia counties – including Franklin County's Thomas Bridges – sent a letter Monday asking Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to close state parks in their communities.

12 county commission chairmen ask governor to close parks

News Staff
Monday, April 6, 2020
The commission chairmen from 12 North Georgia counties – including Franklin County's Thomas Bridges – sent a letter Monday asking Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to close state parks in their communities.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (center) meets with his Coronavirus Task Force. The governor issued a shelter-in-place order Thursday afternoon.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (center) meets with his Coronavirus Task Force. The governor issued a shelter-in-place order Thursday afternoon.

Georgia shelter-in-place starts 6 p.m. Friday; exempts grocery stores, food pick-up, deliveries

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2020
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service   Amid the push to curb coronavirus, a statewide shelter-in-place order that will shutter in-person patronizing of bars, gyms, restaurants, theaters and many other activities is set to begin at 6 p.m. Friday and last through April 13.