Author: Andrew Hornick

Today marks the two-year anniversary of a day that will forever be on the minds of those in Lavonia as well as all of Franklin County. It was two years ago today that two Lavonia police officers were shot while conducting a traffic stop. The two officers, Capt. Michael Shulman and Officer Jeffrey Martin, were shot while conducting a traffic […]

As colder months approach, Georgia is experiencing increased levels of influenza (flu) illnesses. Experts at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and St. Mary’s Health Care System are urging area residents to take precautions to protect themselves and their families from the flu this season. The flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by microscopic flu viruses. Anyone can get […]

Time is running out if you’re planning on sending holiday packages through the mail. There are only 14 days left until Christmas and the US Postal Service is reminding everyone about the dates to get those packages out if you want them to arrive in time for Christmas. Friday is the last day to send packages by standard ground delivery. […]

Upon the suggestion of City Manager David Aldrich, the Hartwell City Council has voted unanimously to hire Goldie and Associates on a monthly retainer to provide routine services for the city. Mayor Brandon Johnson asked Aldrich to explain what the firm would do. “We’ve been talking, and we’ve been dealing with Golden for a while now, and we have so […]

The Hart County Board of Education recognized this year’s Teacher of the Year at each school as well as the School System Teacher of the Year at Monday night’s meeting. Those selected and their school include Kimberley Ayers, kindergarten teacher at South Hart Elementary School; Stacy Martin, special education teacher at North Hart Elementary School; Andrea Gibbs, a third grade […]