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Franklin County native Crystal Carey testifies before the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions as part of the process to become the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

Franklin County native Crystal Carey testifies before the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions as part of the process to become the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

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Carey serving as top labor official

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
By Shane ScogginsFranklin County Citizen LeaderA Franklin County native, with family ties to Hart County, is serving as the top U.S. official who ensures fair labor practices.Crystal Carey was sworn in Jan. 7 as the general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Kemp adds local sales‑tax option to special session

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
By Ty Tagami,Bureau ChiefCapitol Beat News Serviceand Rose Scogginseditor@thehartwellsun.comATLANTA — Some homeowners could eventually see a rollback in their property tax bills after Gov. Brian Kemp revised his call for a special session.
Hart County Sheriff's Office Cpt. Matt Gulley helps the Lavonia Police Department retrieve a suspect out of the waters of Lake Hartwell in Gumlog following a stolen car chase May 24. Photo courtesy of the Lavonia Police Department.

Hart County Sheriff's Office Cpt. Matt Gulley helps the Lavonia Police Department retrieve a suspect out of the waters of Lake Hartwell in Gumlog following a stolen car chase May 24. Photo courtesy of the Lavonia Police Department.

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Stolen car chase leads to arrest in lake

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Thursday, May 28, 2026
By Shane ScogginsFranklin County Citizen LeaderA pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended Sunday when the vehicle wrecked on a bridge and a suspect jumped into Lake Hartwell.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a proclamation May 13 calling the Georgia General Assembly to return to the Capital for a special legislative session to begin June 17 for two election-related issues.

Gov. Brian Kemp signed a proclamation May 13 calling the Georgia General Assembly to return to the Capital for a special legislative session to begin June 17 for two election-related issues.

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Kemp calls special session for redistricting and to resolve QR code voting issue

Ty Tagami – Capitol Beat News Service
Thursday, May 21, 2026
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on June 17 to contend with two election-related issues under an order signed May 13 by Gov. Brian Kemp.