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Paul Mixon named as Finalist for 2015 Georgia Teacher of the Year

April 19, 2014 by Staff Reports · Leave a Comment

(Atlanta, GA) -- State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge recently announced the finalists for 2015 Georgia Teacher of the Year. The 10 finalists were chosen from a pool of 156 applicants who were selected as the Teacher of the Year in their representative school districts. The applications were read by a panel of judges that included current … [READ MORE]

Deal signs bill increasing rural health care providers

April 19, 2014 by Staff Reports · Leave a Comment

(Atlanta, GA) -- Gov. Nathan Deal this week signed into law House Bill 998, legislation that will expand the Georgia Medical Student Scholarship program and increase the number of practice opportunities for health care providers in rural areas. “Georgia’s Medical Student Scholarship program allows for us to retain our best and brightest medical … [READ MORE]

Trade Day on the Square

April 17, 2014 by Announcements · Leave a Comment

City of Franklin “Trade Day on the Square” Saturday, April 19, 2014 From 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Vendors set up in the parking spaces in the center (around the circle only) on the square. Only one space per vendor is available on a “first come first served basis.” Vendors can sell from the back of a pickup truck, a tent or from a detached … [READ MORE]

Blue Devils shut out Braves

April 16, 2014 by Staff Reports · Leave a Comment

(Franklin) -- The Bremen Blue Devils reinforced why they are Class AA's number one ranked team in the state of Georgia Tuesday afternoon as they stopped the Braves at home 13-0 in five innings. Bremen capitalized on nine walks and three hit batters by Braves pitching to break the game wide open with eight runs in the second inning. The Braves … [READ MORE]

Heard BOC Minutes (03/13/14)

April 17, 2014 by Staff Reports · 1 Comment

HEARD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CALLED MEETING MARCH 13, 2014 – 6:30 P.M. The Heard County Board of Commissioners held a Called Commissioners Meeting on March 13, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in the courtroom of the Heard County Courthouse. In attendance at the meeting were Chairman Lee Boone, District 1 Commissioner Larry Hooks, District 2 … [READ MORE]

Mr. Edgar Dorman Bishop

April 19, 2014 by Obituary · Leave a Comment

Edgar Dorman Bishop, 76, of Rome, GA passed away Tuesday morning, April 15, 2014 in a Rome hospital following a short illness. A native of Sand Rock, Alabama Mr. Bishop was born January 29, 1938 son of the late Herbert Bishop and Thelma Sims Bishop. He had been a resident of Rome most of his life and prior to retirement was employed by General … [READ MORE]