Sunday February 23rd, 2025 10:13AM

Ken Stanford

Contributing Editor
Ken  Stanford
56 youth, 85 animals compete in Jackson EMC's Quality Beef Show competiton
Representing Future Farmers of America chapters (FFA) and 4-H clubs from Banks, Barrow, Franklin, Hall, Jackson, Madison and Oglethorpe counties, 56 young people gathered to compete for awards, ribbons and cash prizes in the 2016 Jackson Electric Membership Corporation’s 47th Annual Quality Beef Show.
9:14AM ( 9 years ago )
Groundbreaking held Friday for new fire station in Forsyth County
The southern portion of Forsyth County will be home to a new station for the Forsyth County Fire Department, designed to improve service and reduce response times in a densely populated area of the county.
5:54PM ( 9 years ago )
Retired Sawnee EMC director recognized by Georgia Cooperative Council
The Georgia Cooperative Council recently announced that Mr. Frank Coker is the recipient of their Georgia Cooperative Council Distinguished Cooperator Award for 2016.
10:30AM ( 9 years ago )
Blairsville-based bank honors top performers for 4th quarter
United Community Bank is honoring six individuals and nine United teams for their outstanding performance during the fourth quarter of 2015.
10:24AM ( 9 years ago )
VISION 2030 Blue Zone Community Summit planned April 21
The Greater Hall Chamber’s VISION 2030 Board of Directors will host a Blue Zone Community Summit on Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 pm at the Brenau Downtown Center.
8:49AM ( 9 years ago )
University of North Georgia hosting art events in celebration of Black History Month
The University of North Georgia (UNG), in celebration of Black History Month, is hosting an exhibit of artwork by Michi Meko titled "Circle of Rivers," through March 11 and "Hip-Hop as a Healing Practice" symposium on Feb. 27 on the Dahlonega Campus.
8:38AM ( 9 years ago )
NAACP, Common Cause file suit over cuts from Georgia voter list
The Georgia NAACP and Common Cause Georgia filed a lawsuit this week against Secretary of State Brian Kemp, arguing that his office has illegally eliminated people from the state's registered voter list.
8:23AM ( 9 years ago )
New doctor at Longstreet Clinic
The Longstreet Clinic welcomes Rebecca Bedingfield Ando, MD to the Center for Women’s Health.
12:59PM ( 9 years ago )
Gainesville schools will use Monday to make up a day of classes missed a few weeks ago
A mid-February holiday for Gainesville city school students apparently won't happen because of that bit of snow and ice that hit the area a few weeks ago.
12:35PM ( 9 years ago )
University of North Georgia Foundation recognized by national college, university group
The University of North Georgia (UNG) Foundation has received the John W. Nason Award for Board Service from the Association of Governing Board (AGB) of Universities and Colleges for demonstrating innovation and exemplary leadership.
11:01AM ( 9 years ago )