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Franklin County voters are going to the polls today to consider whether to allow liquor sales and liquor by the drink in the county. Voters in Franklin County are being asked to consider four different alcohol referendums. They include a resolution for Sunday sales by the Drink, a resolution for Sunday Package sales, a resolution for Package sales of distilled […]

In Hartwell, voters are deciding on three city council races and the mayor’s race. According to Elections Supervisor Robin Webb, 393 people opted to vote early in person during the 3-week advance voting period and 90 absentee ballots have been returned so far. In the Hartwell races: Incumbent Mayor Brandon Johnson is running against challenger Jadrickus Patterson For City Council, […]

Motorists traveling on Uniwatti Road in Canon should be prepared for some construction delays for the foreseeable future. On Monday, crews with the Georgia Department of Transportation began working on County Road 382/Uniwatti Road to continue the construction of a new bridge and approaches over Uniwatti Creek. The closure will be in place for approximately 120 days from Stone Bridge […]

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio, Toccoa Voters in Stephens County and the town of Martin are going to the polls today also. There are two elections in Stephens County – the Special Election for Stephens County residents, and the Town of Martin Municipal Election. Stephens County Election Supervisor April Roberts says election day voting for Stephens County residents will be […]

Just a reminder there is no advance voting today for the Franklin County  municipal races or Hartwell municipal races.    Voters in Franklin County municipalities will go to the polls tomorrow to cast their ballots for city council races in Lavonia, Carnesville, Canon, and Royston as well as four county alcohol referendums.    Hartwell voters will also be voting for […]