Lauren Souther

Georgia Ag Commissioner Gary Black launches Senate campaign

JEKYLL ISLAND, GA – Gary Black, Georgia's Agriculture Commissioner who received more votes than any candidate for U.S. Senate or…

5 years ago

Union County Farmer’s Market opens June 5

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – The Farmer’s Market will open this Saturday, June 5 at 7 a.m. The market’s purpose is to…

5 years ago

One arrested following a domestic-related shooting

HIAWASSEE, Ga - Towns County Sheriff's Office took Joshua Clarke Nelson into custody on June 1 for his suspected involvement…

5 years ago

Pickens County Man Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children

Ball Ground, GA (June 2, 2021) – On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Frederick Austin Homonek, age 33, was arrested and charged…

5 years ago

Referendum for package stores will appear on November ballot

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Hiawassee City Council approved an alcohol referendum on the package sale of spirits to appear on the…

5 years ago

30-day moratorium on special use permit for alcohol license

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County Commissioners opted for a 30-day moratorium on special use permits for alcohol licenses while…

5 years ago

Mountain City fire ruled arson by Fire Marshall

ATLANTA – On May 24, a member of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King’s Fire Investigation Unit was…

5 years ago

Public raise concerns surrounding multifamily development ordinance

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga – At the second reading of the multifamily development ordinance, several Union County residents expressed concern about apartments/townhome…

5 years ago

Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan announces he won’t be running for reelection

ATLANTA – Earlier today, Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan released a statement on his decision to not run for reelection. He…

5 years ago

May proclaimed Mental Health Awareness Month

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County Commissioners declared May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Members of Fannin County Connection…

5 years ago

Kemp and State Labor Commissioner to end federal unemployment programs

ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp and Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler outlined a plan to combat the labor…

5 years ago

Colonial Pipeline back online; Kemp urges Georgians to not panic buy

ATLANTA – Following several days of gas shortages in North Georgia and across the country, the Colonial Pipeline announced the…

5 years ago

Ralston and leadership issue Israel statement of support

ATLANTA – Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge), Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) and the leadership of the House Majority…

5 years ago

Gooch asks Kemp to end federal unemployment relief

ATLANTA – Majority Whip and State Senator Steve Gooch (R-51) has asked Governor Brian Kemp (R) to halt the federal…

5 years ago

Highway safety checks continue to clean up Towns’ streets

HIAWASSEE, Ga – Increased road safety checks are a part of Sheriff Ken Henderson’s proactive approach to law enforcement in…

5 years ago

Commissioners officially dismiss Animal Control Head

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Following an executive session, all three Fannin County Commissioners voted to terminate Animal Control Department Head…

5 years ago