Author: MJ Kneiser

Some Lavonia citizens now have a better view of the platforms candidates running for City offices are campaigning on. Over a hundred interested voters attended a Town Hall political forum at the Historic Train Depot in Lavonia Thursday evening. Top issues for voters and candidates alike included expanded housing options, improved city parks, the continued renovation of the downtown area, […]

Today marks the beginning of National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. It’s part of National School Bus Safety Week. It’s a time for students and parents to let their school bus drivers know how important and special they are. Jason Ayers is the Transportation Director for the Franklin County School System. Speaking on Sunday’s Community Forum, Ayers says parents and […]

There’s still time for parents and the general public in Franklin County to make their voice heard at one of the final two School Community Discussion Groups taking place this week. School Superintendent Chris Forrer set up five public meetings, one at each school, to give parents and others the opportunity to meet with him and express their comments and […]

Early voting for the 2019 November elections continues this week, but so far turnout has been very low in Franklin County, according to Elections Supervisor Gina Kesler. If you live in Carnesville, Canon, Franklin Springs or Lavonia, you will cast your early ballot at the Board of Elections and Regisrations office in Carnesville through November 1. City of Royston voters […]

Get down your fiddle and get down your bow, it’s time for an Open Mic Monday Bluegrass competition tonight at 7pm at the Historic Ritz Theatre. A special guest joining our panel of judges for the competition will be local favorite and Bluegrass great, Edgar Loudermilk. Edgar’s latest release, Lonesome Riverboat Blues, is high on the charts of Bluegrass Today […]