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Flu shots are available locally at the Hart County Health Department, among other places. The health department is located at 64 Reynolds St. Call 706-376-5117 for more information about availability. Photo courtesy of the Hart County Health Department.

Flu shots are available locally at the Hart County Health Department, among other places. The health department is located at 64 Reynolds St. Call 706-376-5117 for more information about availability. Photo courtesy of the Hart County Health Department.

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Health officials urging flu vaccination amid 'widespread' infections

Ty Tagami – Capitol Beat News Service
Thursday, January 8, 2026
ATLANTA — Hospitalizations for flu spiked in the last full week of December, resulting in several deaths in Georgia and an urgent call by state health officials. The Department of Public Health on Monday urged people to get vaccinated amid projections of more infections.
The staff at the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter – pictured with board members Michelle Branton, John McGarity and Pam Stone – stand in the lobby of the new adoption building. The staff is available to help those looking to adopt a new dog or cat. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

The staff at the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter – pictured with board members Michelle Branton, John McGarity and Pam Stone – stand in the lobby of the new adoption building. The staff is available to help those looking to adopt a new dog or cat. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

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Animal shelter shows off new adoption building

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
By Shane Scoggins Franklin County Citizen Leader and Rose Scoggins  Editor/Publisher LAVONIA – The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter  (NEGAS) showed off its new adoption center Thursday to officials from the governments it serves.
Kim Caudell of Toccoa captured this photo of her sons, Britt and Benjamin, celebrating Independence Day at Lake Hartwell. Caudell won $100 for her photo, which was featured on the cover of the 2025 summer edition of Lake Living magazine. (Photo from Summer 2025 Lake Living)

Kim Caudell of Toccoa captured this photo of her sons, Britt and Benjamin, celebrating Independence Day at Lake Hartwell. Caudell won $100 for her photo, which was featured on the cover of the 2025 summer edition of Lake Living magazine. (Photo from Summer 2025 Lake Living)

Photo contest open for Lake Living magazine

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Thursday, October 16, 2025
By Kimberly Brown CNI News Service Northeast Georgia lakes are beautiful any time of the year. Winter’s clear skies, sparkling cold waters and frosty trees make this time of year on the lake especially beautiful.