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New hemp law takes effect soon in Georgia

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
ATLANTA - A Georgia hemp industry that has been manufacturing and selling hemp products virtually unfettered since Congress legalized it six years ago is about to get some significant regulation. Legislation the General Assembly passed this year that takes effect Oct.
Photo by Blace Wheeler

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New Hartwell housing development receives DCA funds

Rachel Black - Staff Writer
Thursday, September 26, 2024
More affordable housing for low-income families is coming to Hartwell. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has awarded a LIHTC (low-income housing tax credit) grant for The Bridges at Lincom, a proposed 54-unit family housing development to be located on Ridge Road.
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Georgia unemployment increases for fourth straight month

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
ATLANTA - Georgia’s unemployment rate rose in August for the fourth month in a row, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. The state’s jobless rate of 3.6% last month was up two-tenths from July’s 3.4% but still six-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate.
More than 100 healthcare professionals, First Responders and community leaders attended a barbecue sponsored by St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital and Surgical Affiliates Management Group Inc. to celebrate the surgery program’s expansion into elective surgeries. Pictured are (from left) clinic coordinator Ashlee Dove, Dr. Abdul Bangura and David Van Laecke, AMGI vice president of operations. Photo by Charlie Eavenson/Franklin County Citizen

More than 100 healthcare professionals, First Responders and community leaders attended a barbecue sponsored by St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital and Surgical Affiliates Management Group Inc. to celebrate the surgery program’s expansion into elective surgeries. Pictured are (from left) clinic coordinator Ashlee Dove, Dr. Abdul Bangura and David Van Laecke, AMGI vice president of operations. Photo by Charlie Eavenson/Franklin County Citizen

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Hospital to expand surgery options with still new partnership

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Thursday, September 26, 2024
By Charlie Eavenson Franklin County Citizen    LAVONIA – St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia hosted an event last week to announce its next step in a partnership with Surgical Affiliates Management Group Inc. (SAMGI).
Linda Gunter (left), CEO and Co-founder of Love Him Love Them stands with Claudia Kay, Local Assistance Coordinator as they look over details for their Thanksgiving event.

Linda Gunter (left), CEO and Co-founder of Love Him Love Them stands with Claudia Kay, Local Assistance Coordinator as they look over details for their Thanksgiving event.

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Love Him Love Them seeks Thanksgiving donations

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Love Him Love Them, the Northeast Georgia  non-profit social services organization is currently working through the planning stages for its annual Thanksgiving Day event, and is calling for help from the local community.