The Lula City Council met July 27 to present and prioritize the capital improvement plan for the next three years. The council has already identified some infrastructure needs, including improvements to water and sewer lines.
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ATLANTA – Christmas is coming early this year for local governments, businesses and nonprofits in Georgia struggling to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
Marley Brown went into the new Jackson County High School with an open mind.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education unanimously approved Calvin J. Watts as the next superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) on Friday (July 30), according to a press releas…
The mass COVID-19 vaccination site at University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Campus will administer its last dose on Friday, July 30.
Georgia Power’s nuclear expansion at Plant Vogtle is being delayed again due to “productivity challenges” and additional time needing for testing and quality assurance, the Atlanta-based utili…
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this summer.
Caleb Heady’s dominance over the pro division at Lanier Raceplex ended Wednesday night when contact on a late-race restart knocked him out of first place. William Sawalich capitalized to take the win in round three of the Lanier Speedway INEX Racing Series.
Banks County softball began its summer season with many new faces and some returning key players. The team has a summer lineup planned with games against Union, Commerce, Stephens, Lumpkin, Ha…
Johnson High School athletic director, Tony Wagner, announced this afternoon that Michael Martin will be the new Head Baseball Coach for the Knights, according to a press release from the Hall…
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When I was a small child I remember my parents both accompanying me to the old Danielsville Elementary (now the county complex) and waiting in a line to get the oral polio vaccine and the smal…
I agree with Mr. Gary Harvin. Very good opinion, Mr. Harvin. It seems that the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission is just another layer of bureaucracy. Private companies would do a better j…
Dear Editor: I appreciate the zeal of letter writer Gary Harvin (7/22/21 edition) who wants to see well-written and executed comprehensive planning for Madison County.
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Jackson County 4-H members recently attended State 4-H Congress. The final event in the Georgia 4-H calendar, State 4-H Congress is the “must go-to event” for many members.
Jackson County 4-H held several day camps and summer programs for youth to participate in covering topics including science, engineering, agriculture, environment, weather, technology, food sa…
Barrow County-based nonprofit Adventure Bags, Inc. is currently selling raffle tickets as part of its “Shooting with the Sheriff” fundraiser.
Voices of North Georgia, a Gainesville-based, 50-voice community chorus presenting concerts from the Beatles to Beethoven, will be resuming in-person rehearsals this fall and has positions ava…
The Madison County Library has announced the following news and events for August:
Members of the Rotary Club of Madison County and volunteers constructed their 827th handicap ramp, a 12-foot access ramp, Thursday, July 22 for Paul Skelton who lives on Helican Springs Road. …
Rotary Club of Madison County President Mike Williams inducts Conolus Scott into the Rotary Club. Scott was sponsored by both Calvin Ward and Bruce Gandy.
The Madison Area Resource Team (M.A.R.T.) “Back-to-School Supply Drive” is still being held.
The National Society of High School Scholars has announced student Lillian M. Goodwin, from Jefferson, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization.
Barrow County 4-H'ers compete every year in District Project Achievement. This year DPA was held June 11-13, and Barrow County had 11 middle and high schoolers compete at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.
West Jackson Elementary School parents will see changes in morning drop off and afternoon pickup as school starts.
The Barrow County School System aims to provide Dell Chromebooks and at-home mobile hotspots to students who currently lack access to the devices and services they need to complete assignments…
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has named four more members of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Class of 2021 as recipients of 2021 National Merit Scholarships financed …
This school year, East Jackson Comprehensive High School students will see many new updates to their building and programs.
•Erastus Christian Church, 2050 Neese Commerce Road, will have homecoming and revival Aug. 1 – 4. On Sunday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. the Echoes of Mercy gospel group will perform, with a homecoming meal to follow. Revival speaker Rev. Vaughn Howington, Jr., will speak at the 6 p.m. service. Servi…
On Sunday, July 25, over 21 youth and adults from Commerce First United Methodist Church enjoyed a three-hour kayaking adventure on the Broad River.
Academy Baptist Church will have homecoming on Sunday, August 8.
The 70th annual homecoming will be held at Crossroads Worship Center Church of God, Commerce, at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1.
•Erastus Christian Church, 2050 Neese-Commerce Road, will have homecoming and revival Aug. 1 – 4. On Sunday, Aug. 1, at 11 a.m. the Echoes of Mercy gospel group will perform, with a homecoming…
Commerce First United Methodist Church is now holding preschool registration for ages 2 to 5.
The prayer team at Air Line Baptist met recently at the Lula Veterans Park to "pray for revival.”
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