Former Madison County deputy Trey Adams, who admitted to shooting a man he believed was having an affair with his wife, has been indicted on felony murder charges in Clarke County.
The March 24 race to fill an empty seat on the Hoschton City Council is down to one candidate.
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State environmental officials say railroad ties haven’t been properly handled by the company overseeing the ties for Georgia Renewable Power (GRP).
State Rep. Terry England, a Republican from Auburn, is running for re-election to the District 116 seat in the Georgia House of Representatives. The district includes most of Barrow County.
Keep Barrow Beautiful received a 2019/2020 Governor’s Circle Award for its “outstanding achievements in community beautification and environmental sustainability” recently.
A classic car dealership will locate on Yonah Homer Road following a 3-2 vote by the Banks County Board of Commissioners at a Feb. 11 meeting.
The Banks County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to a motion by chairman Jimmy Hooper at its Feb. 11 meeting to declare the county a “Second Amendment Sanctuary.”
Anthony Seabolt has announced that he is seeking reelection to the Banks County Board of Education.
The Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball team has its eyes on a new season with a new coach.
The Winder-Barrow High School baseball program will host a speaking engagement by college baseball coaching legend Ron Polk at 6 p.m. March 9 at the Barrow County Leisure Services Center, 175 …
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With every football collegian eligible for play-for-pay status in the National Football League, I reflected on the past when things were decidedly different and, in the process, learned someth…
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So Jackson County is now a Second Amendment "sanctuary county."
Giving and giving back are very personal. Some of the wealthiest people in the world are often moved to write big checks while others take a “not so fast” stance.
Social media gets a lot of criticism, must of it rightly deserved, but it can also be a place where people go to for laughter, fellowship and even inspiration.
Dear Editor: I read the article about the Chimney Oaks Golf Course suing the City of Homer. This is really bad form on the part of the Golf Course - but all the owners care about is making mor…
The main product produced in the region remains agriculture – poultry and beef cattle – but local schools are heavily into gardens these days.
The media and elite Hollywood influencers have had a difficult time accepting the Senate’s acquittal of the president in his impeachment trial.
The march toward the presidential election now has moved through two states.
PENDERGRASS - Sandra “Sandy” Michele Love, 52, Pendergrass, en…
Mildred Annette Metcalf Reynolds, 62, passed away February 18, 2020.
JEFFERSON - Toby Ryan Glenn, 50, Jefferson, passed away on Tue…
HOSCHTON - James Burton Ingraham Jr., 91, Hoschton, passed awa…
NICHOLSON - Margaret Virginia Turpen Walker, 69, Nicholson, en…
GILLSVILLE - Larry Joe Hopper, Gillsville, passed away Februar…
Visiting Angels recently handed out three bouquets and three balloons to clients for Valentine's Day.
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch's 2020 ADVANCE Youth Camp will be held June 1-5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jefferson Rotarians honored their Students of the Month for February. David Varnedoe, left, chairman of the Students Committee, presented certificates to the students. Club President Jon Howel…
Grace Clower, past district governor and currently serving as MD 18 Global Leadership Team coordinator and Lions Club International Foundation Campaign 100 Area Leader, recently spoke to the J…
The Rotary Club of Banks County announced the creation of a brand new $1,000 scholarship for college bound high school seniors. The award will be based on demonstrated academic achievement, fi…
Gillsville Baptist Church will have its second community meal on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is located at 2595 Highway 323, Gillsville.
As we begin planning our garden for the year, one thing that we should always remain focused on is soil health. Keeping a healthy soil full of nutrients is the greatest contributor to the prod…
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, formerly the Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Foundation for Agriculture, is offering $65,000 in scholarships to Georgia students pursuing a degree in agriculture, veterinary medicine, family and consumer sciences or a related field, Madison County Farm Burea…
The Jackson County School System is introducing a new partner, Purposity, which provides a way that potential donors can help students in need by downloading an app to a smartphone.
The 2020 Gwinnett County Regional Science, Engineering + Innovation Fair will be held Friday, Feb. 21, beginning at 9 a.m. This event will be held at the Infinite Energy Center.
Agata White, of Braselton, recently won a national dental assisting scholarship.
Some Jones Middle School students recently celebrated Black History Month by visiting a New Orleans museum without ever leaving the classroom.
The Georgia Department of Education recently released the list of AP Honors Schools and 21 Gwinnett County high schools made one or more of the lists. Several schools were noted multiple times…
Jackson County Comprehensive High School hosted a Science Olympiad practice tournament for the district’s elementary schools Saturday, Feb. 8.
“You know your mom will give you some of the greatest advice you’ll ever receive.” That’s what I recently told a group of teens who all seem to have great parents. They seemed to have a hundred questions when I made that statement. “Yes, the mom who monitors your cell phone almost daily, and…
Community Brotherhood will be held on Sunday, March 1, at 7:30 a.m. in the Don Stewart Hall at Homer United Methodist Church for a monthly breakfast and program.
The Cedar Grove Baptist Church will be celebrating its Family and Friends Day on Sunday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m.
Bush River Baptist Church will be having its “What’s on Your Mind” program for boys and men on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The Chuck Wagon Gang will present a gospel concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at Lawson Funeral Home in Hoschton. The funeral home is at 4532 Hwy. 53, Hoschton.
•The Little Country Church will host its fourth Sunday night singing on Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. featuring The Vickers. The church is located at 1151 Old Airport Road, Commerce. For more information…
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