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Krise seeks to be voice for women in State Senate

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Thursday, October 17, 2024
By Samantha Sinclair White County News   June Krise wants to be a voice for women in the Georgia State Capitol. “Women are upset,” she said, explaining she’s been finding calls. “Women are under attack.” She is the Democrat running for the District 50 Senate seat against incumbent Bo Hatchett.
The bridge at the Franklin County/Madison County line on Highway 29 will be closed beginning Oct. 14 for as long as one year.

The bridge at the Franklin County/Madison County line on Highway 29 will be closed beginning Oct. 14 for as long as one year.

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DOT to close bridge on Highway 29 at county line

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Thursday, October 3, 2024
FRANKLIN SPRINGS – The bridge at the Franklin County/Madison County line on Highway 29 will be closed beginning Oct. 14 for as long as one year. Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will replace the bridge over the Hudson River.
On Aug. 30, the Senate Study Committee on Farmland Preservation convened at Habersham EMC to discuss the future of farmland preservation in Georgia. 

On Aug. 30, the Senate Study Committee on Farmland Preservation convened at Habersham EMC to discuss the future of farmland preservation in Georgia. 

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State Senate committee on farmland preservation meets in Clarkesville

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Thursday, September 12, 2024
CLARKESVILLE – On Aug. 30, the Senate Study Committee on Farmland Preservation convened at Habersham EMC to discuss the future of farmland preservation in Georgia.
Accepting the Georgia Downtown Association’s 2024 Outstanding Promotional Campaign award from the City of Lavonia are (from left) Mayor Courtney Umbehant, Assistant City Manager Daniel Carson, Downtown Development Director Barbara Busby, Main Street Manager Ashley Rose Dodd and City Manager Charles Cawthon. Georgia Downtown Association Vice President Aundi Lesle (right) presented the award.

Accepting the Georgia Downtown Association’s 2024 Outstanding Promotional Campaign award from the City of Lavonia are (from left) Mayor Courtney Umbehant, Assistant City Manager Daniel Carson, Downtown Development Director Barbara Busby, Main Street Manager Ashley Rose Dodd and City Manager Charles Cawthon. Georgia Downtown Association Vice President Aundi Lesle (right) presented the award.

Lavonia honored at Georgia Downtown Conference

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
LAVONIA – The City of Lavonia, Mayor Courtney Umbehant and Lavonia DDA and Main Street have been awarded by the Georgia Downtown Association with an Award of Excellence for 2024’s GDA Outstanding Promotional Campaign.
Victoria Bryant State Park in Royston has been listed among the best state parks to see beautiful fall leaves. The park is on Georgia State Parks’ Leaf Watchers’ Trail.

Victoria Bryant State Park in Royston has been listed among the best state parks to see beautiful fall leaves. The park is on Georgia State Parks’ Leaf Watchers’ Trail.

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Victoria Bryant on list of state parks for fall leaf watching

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
As autumn sweeps across Georgia, the state’s most popular parks often steal the spotlight for leaf watching.  But this year, Georgia State Parks invite visitors  to venture off the beaten path and discover the vibrant fall foliage at some of Georgia’s lesser-known parks.
The Row 60 podcast, hosted by Clark Gaines (left) and Adam Thornton (right) from a studio in Canon, is available on YouTube and most streaming platforms. (Photo by Eavenson)

The Row 60 podcast, hosted by Clark Gaines (left) and Adam Thornton (right) from a studio in Canon, is available on YouTube and most streaming platforms. (Photo by Eavenson)

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Franklin Dawgs offer UGA podcast from Row 60 view

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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   Are all your rowdy friends coming over to see the Georgia Bulldogs square off against Clemson on Saturday? Still need some help getting fired up for the game?
State Sen. Bo Hatchett has announced that the Senate Study Committee on Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands will hold its second meeting at Habersham EMC in Clarkesville Aug. 30 beginning at 10 a.m. 

State Sen. Bo Hatchett has announced that the Senate Study Committee on Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands will hold its second meeting at Habersham EMC in Clarkesville Aug. 30 beginning at 10 a.m. 

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State committee on preserving farmland to meet in Clarkesville

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Thursday, August 15, 2024
ATLANTA – State Sen. Bo Hatchett has announced that the Senate Study Committee on Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands will hold its second meeting at Habersham EMC in Clarkesville Aug. 30 beginning at 10 a.m.
The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter is under a two-week quarantine due to the Parvo virus.

The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter is under a two-week quarantine due to the Parvo virus.

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Animal shelter quarantined

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Thursday, August 15, 2024
LAVONIA – The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter has announced a two-week closure for Parvo quarantine.   The shelter expects to reopen in two weeks, but the time could be extended if any additional cases occur.
Waylon, a stray dog in the Carnesville community, chased a doggy daycare bus and ended up finding his forever home. He now gets to ride the bus to Keller Creek Board and Grooming with his new sister Nelli.

Waylon, a stray dog in the Carnesville community, chased a doggy daycare bus and ended up finding his forever home. He now gets to ride the bus to Keller Creek Board and Grooming with his new sister Nelli.

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Waylon chases, finds new home

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Thursday, August 8, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Staff Writer   CARNESVILLE – When someone has a great stroke of good fortune, others may say something like, “You lucky dog, you!
The Georgia Farm Bureau is accepting entries of dry Bermudagrass hay until Oct. 31 for its 2024 Quality Hay Contest.

The Georgia Farm Bureau is accepting entries of dry Bermudagrass hay until Oct. 31 for its 2024 Quality Hay Contest.

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Farm Bureau taking entries for hay contest

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Thursday, August 8, 2024
The Georgia Farm Bureau is accepting entries of dry Bermudagrass hay until Oct. 31 for its 2024 Quality Hay Contest.  Hay entered in the contest will be tested at a University of Georgia lab using the Relative Forage Quality Test, which provides an analysis of the nutritional value of the hay.