Author: Daniel Brown

A Lavonia Police officer is being commended for his efforts that landed a phony veteran, who faked her way into becoming the Lavonia VFW Post Commander, behind bars.  On Wednesday, 31-year-old Gabrielle Beutler of Bowersville, plead guilty to a number of charges.  Officer Jonathan Merck with the Lavonia Police Department was recently recognized for his efforts, which led to her […]

Lavonia business owners, community workers, and volunteers are invited to a another special roundtable discussion Tuesday morning at the Lavonia Train Depot. The Lavonia Downtown Development Authority is hosting the Round Table for Lavonia Businesses, Community Leaders, Organizations, and Volunteers. DDA Executive Director Barbara Busby tells WLHR News this is an opportunity to find out about what’s going on in […]

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is now offering the new bivalent COVID-19 boosters. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommend the bivalent booster manufactured by Pfizer for individuals aged 12 and older; and they recommend the bivalent booster by Moderna for adults aged 18 and older.  The current […]

Sunday marked the 21st anniversary of the September 11th attacks.  The YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont Branch which includes the Bell Family YMCA has launched its “Honor the Heroes Fitness Challenge in honor of the first responders of 9/11. They are asking people to honor their memories by climbing 110 flights of stairs.  Participants  can register as an individual or as […]