Haralson News

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If you're going to speed on state roadways and interstates, be prepared to cough up some extra cash - " some for your ticket and some for the additional fine of $200 you will have to pay if you're travelling at excessive speeds - " due to the new "super speeders" law, which goes into effect in Georgia on Jan.

Unemployment in Floyd County was down in November from an adjusted 10.8 percent in October to a preliminary 10.6 percent figure for November.

Homes, vehicles and several roads were flooded during the weekend when Crisp County received approximately 4-3/4 inches of rainfall, said Sheriff Donnie Haralson, who also acts as the county's Emergency Management director.

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Sunday night through 10am Monday. Plenty of moisture is in the air with slight warming.

The Smithsonian traveling food exhibit, a oeKey Ingredients: America by Food,a will arrive at the Buchanan-Haralson Public Library in just a few short weeks, and the Haralson County Historical Society is in great need of volunteers to man the exhibit so it will remain open as many hours as possible during its six-week stay.

Crisp County Sheriff Donnie Haralson says it's the first such theft in that county he's heard of but railroad officials say its been going on statewide for years and they are ready for it to stop.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of north Georgia by the National Weather Service.

Clint Smith is a man of fast action -- and few words. Offered an opportunity to speak in Haralson following his stint as grand marshal for the town's annual Christmas parade, Smith kept his remarks sublimely brief: "Merry Christmas." Smith, a professional dirt track racer, brought some celebrity flair to the down home Christmas festivities in ...

The stars and stripes flapped in a cold breeze under a gray sky Monday evening as military, government and city officials spoke about the history and significance of the Marine Armory on Shorter Avenue before the American flag was lowered by Marines for the last time.

Noah Scott Biorkman, the 5-year-old cancer patient whose request for Christmas cards touched hearts in Coweta County and around the world, has died.

Haralson in southeast Coweta will be lighting its town Christmas tree following a parade on Nov.

Noah Biorkman's health is declining and his family has now asked people across the country to stop sending Christmas cards.

Noah Scott Biorkman lives in Michigan, but his Christmas wish has made it to Coweta County -- and around the world.

Robyn Miles / Daily News 'Vacant' signs mark the mailboxes at Broad Street Apartments, which have been empty since a bank foreclosed on the building in August.

Northwest Georgia's Auto Alley Work Ready Region received a "Go for The Gold" certificate today for partnerships with area technical colleges that sucessfully closed the skills gap between available workers and the needs of potential automotive industry employers.

From the Annals of 1909 Dr. J.L. Gable, S.H. Martin, A.G. Jones and Ben Ogletree, of Brooks, and T.W.T. Wilson, of Haralson, were in the city on the way to Macon to attend the Masonic meeting in that city.

Coweta County Tax Commissioner Tommy Ferrell says that the 2009 state, county and school tax bills have been mailed and are due Dec.

Heavy rains fell on northwest Georgia, causing the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning for six counties until mid-afternoon Saturday.

Coweta Commissioner Randolph Collins wants to look into expanding the trash and recycling facility on Weldon Road.