Local government notes include funding plan for hospital

The Elbert Memorial Hospital Authority votes to take out a 90-day loan of up to $500,000. Money from Northeast Georgia Bank will help the hospital in Elberton continue operations while awaiting the first Medicare reimbursements under a new Critical Access Hospital designation.

There is a new economic development director for Banks County, and he will come to Homer from Canada: Richard Brooks is an engineer from Ontario. He's expected to begin his new job after he is officially hired by Banks County Commissioners next month. 

The Hall County town of Oakwood is the market for a manager: Oakwood City Manager Stan Brown is leaving after 16 years, taking a job with the Georgia Municipal Association.