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DPH details rising danger of fentanyl

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The Georgia Department of Public Health discussed increasing fentanyl overdose deaths, COVID rates, and a mysterious hepatitis outbreak among children at its May meeting. Fentanyl-involved overdose deaths in Georgia increased 218 percent from 2019 to 2021, said epidemiologist Dr. Laura Edison.
U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde spoke at the Turn Out the Vote rally in Clarkesville in April. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde spoke at the Turn Out the Vote rally in Clarkesville in April. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Three look to unseat Clyde in District 9

News Staff
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Michael Boggus thinks North Georgia needs to be represented by an average citizen as was intended by the Constitution. Boggus, a crane operator from Commerce, wants to be that average citizen serving as U.S. representative for District 9. He previously ran for the position in 2020, receiving 3.

The Mountain Traveler cover contest now underway

News Staff
Monday, April 18, 2022
Summer in Northeast Georgia is a special time for outdoor activities, hiking, biking, boating and more. If you have a photograph that represents this beautiful time of year, it could be featured on the cover of The Mountain Traveler’s summer 2022 edition.
From left, Kyle Jerome, food service manager, Spencer Turk with business development, and Bill Turk, managing member, stand in front of the old Georgia Power building that is being repurposed for the business. Crew members have continued the process of repurposing the facility. MEGAN BROOME/CNI News Service

From left, Kyle Jerome, food service manager, Spencer Turk with business development, and Bill Turk, managing member, stand in front of the old Georgia Power building that is being repurposed for the business. Crew members have continued the process of repurposing the facility. MEGAN BROOME/CNI News Service

Tallulah Adventures to open this summer

News Staff
Friday, April 1, 2022
Adventure awaits in Tallulah Falls with its abundance of outdoor recreation activities and scenic views to enjoy.

STEM contest set for elementary classes

News Staff
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Georgia elementary classes in third through fifth grades are being challenged to put their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills to work to explore the real-world issues that face pollinator spaces in local communities.
Left photo: Taken by Ed Blackburn of Hart County, His dog, Lincoln, "driving" a boat on Lake Hartwell. Right photo: Taken by Anna Welch of Hart County. A breathtaking sunset with an American flag over Lake Hartwell.

Left photo: Taken by Ed Blackburn of Hart County, His dog, Lincoln, "driving" a boat on Lake Hartwell. Right photo: Taken by Anna Welch of Hart County. A breathtaking sunset with an American flag over Lake Hartwell.

Spring Lake Living cover contest underway

News Staff
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Northeast Georgia lakes are surrounded by beauty year-round, but spring is one of the most beautiful times. Lake Living magazine is now accepting submissions for photography reflecting that beauty, which may be featured on the cover of the magazine’s spring 2022 edition.
The Street Fighting Band plays in Toccoa’s Ritz Theatre on Saturday night. SUBMITTED

The Street Fighting Band plays in Toccoa’s Ritz Theatre on Saturday night. SUBMITTED

It’s only rock ’n roll, but you may like it

News Staff
Friday, March 4, 2022
You can’t always get what uou want, but you can get an evening of great music when the Night at the Ritz Series returns with “Street Fighting Band: the Ultimate Rolling Stones Tribute” on Saturday, March 5, at 7 p.m. at the Historic Ritz Theatre in Toccoa.