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The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Georgia unemployment rate ticks up

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
ATLANTA - Georgia’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.4% last month, up from 3.3% in July, even as the state continued to set records in several jobs categories. The state’s labor force was up 13,947 to more than 5.
The demand for timber is on the decline. As a result, prices for wood are down to levels not seen since the 1970s.

The demand for timber is on the decline. As a result, prices for wood are down to levels not seen since the 1970s.

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Georgia lawmakers looking to boost struggling timber industry

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
ATLANTA - Georgia’s forestry industry is a victim of its own success. Advanced genetics leading to fast-growing trees and a favorable climate have combined to make Georgia the No.-1 forestry state in the nation, a $42 billion industry responsible for 143,000 jobs.
Katie Deal and her Nashville band will host “Parton Me!” A Dolly Parton tribute concert Sept. 14 at Piedmont University.

Katie Deal and her Nashville band will host “Parton Me!” A Dolly Parton tribute concert Sept. 14 at Piedmont University.

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Piedmont University announces “Parton Me!” A Dolly Tribute Concert

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Piedmont University will host a special evening of celebration featuring music inspired by Dolly Parton to benefit the school’s fine arts students. Northeast Georgia singing sensation Katie Deal and her Nashville Band will host “Parton Me!” A Dolly Tribute Concert Sept.
Photo by Brady Rogers

Photo by Brady Rogers

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Georgia House study committee takes up fishing rights

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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
ATLANTA – State agency regulations may be a better way of settling the legally complex issue of public fishing rights in Georgia than new legislation, a former director of the state Environmental Protection Division said Thursday.
Franklin County

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2024 Franklin County Football Preview

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Franklin County Citizen Leader   The Franklin County Lions will look to move forward in building a successful football program in the 2024 season.
Stephens County

Stephens County

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2024 Stephens County Football Preview

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
By Laura Shaw The Toccoa Record   The Stephens County Indians were back-to-back region 8 3A champs with a 10-2 overall record and a 4-1 region record last season.