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A bill to ban the burning of railroad crossties by energy plants in Franklin and Madison counties passed the Georgia State Senate unanimously Thursday afternoon.

A bill to ban the burning of railroad crossties by energy plants in Franklin and Madison counties passed the Georgia State Senate unanimously Thursday afternoon.

Senate approves bill to ban burning of railroad ties

Shane Scoggins
Thursday, June 25, 2020
ATLANTA – A bill to ban the burning of railroad crossties by energy plants in Franklin and Madison counties passed the Georgia State Senate unanimously Thursday afternoon. The bill, which was passed unanimously as well by the Georgia House of Representatives in March, will now go to Gov.
Tom Law / On an early spring day, a Lake Hartwell boater makes his way between the spans of Broken Bridges – traveling directly on the state line of Georgia and South Carolina.

Tom Law / On an early spring day, a Lake Hartwell boater makes his way between the spans of Broken Bridges – traveling directly on the state line of Georgia and South Carolina.

Spans of the Past

News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
A Toccoa landmark is about to receive new life, as the Broken Bridges area in Toccoa is set to become a focal point of a 10-mile waterway trek. Broken Bridges over the Tugaloo River arm of Lake Hartwell has been a landmark along the Georgia/South Carolina border for well over 140 years.
This photograph by Angie Ramage of Toccoa captures the subtle shades of color created on Broken Bridges by the late evening sun.

This photograph by Angie Ramage of Toccoa captures the subtle shades of color created on Broken Bridges by the late evening sun.

Lake Living Spring 2020: Events Calendar

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Note: Due to COVID-19 postponements and cancellations, please be aware that some events may change.  FRANKLIN    Friday, June 12, 7-9 p.m., Main Street Music featuring Second Time Around in downtown Lavonia at the Gazebo.    Friday, June 26, 8:30-10 p.m.
Stephanie Hill/ Hot air balloons rising over Alpine Helen are a popular summer sight in White County.

Stephanie Hill/ Hot air balloons rising over Alpine Helen are a popular summer sight in White County.

Color the Sky (Lake Living Spring 2020)

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Imagine looking up into the sky and watching a parade of hot air balloons.  It’s a spectacle that draws thousands of people to northeast Georgia.
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.