Author: MJ Kneiser

A homeless man decided to make himself at home in Lavonia – in someone else’s home. According to a Lavonia Police incident report, just after 6p Monday evening, officers responded to a report of a man breaking into an unoccupied home on the Hartwell Road near Peachtree St. When officers arrived a neighbor reported seeing a white male break into […]

Franklin County is welcoming a new industry. NVR, Inc. the parent company of Ryan Homes, is locating in the old Bosal facility off Ross Place in Lavonia. The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority has been working with NVR for over a year to help them secure a location. Initially, NVR, Inc. had planned to purchase 184 acres off Old Federal […]

The City of Royston is hosting its first-ever big-name concert this Saturday at the Royston Community and Wellness Park amphitheater. R&B group The Tams will be in concert Saturday evening from 7p to 10p as part of Royston’s Celebration of Cities Week. THE TAMS have been entertaining audiences for over 50 years. Known for such hits as “Be Young, Be Foolish, […]

The graduation rate for Georgia students involved in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) has risen to 97.75%. This rate – which applies to students who complete a Career Pathway – exceeds the overall state graduation rate by 13.35 percentage points, underscoring the relevance and effectiveness of CTAE opportunities. The 2022 CTAE graduation rate was 97.12%. “Career, Technical, and Agricultural […]

The vehicle belonging to a missing Baldwin County man has been found in Elbert County. Baldwin County Sheriff’s office said on their social media page that 24-year-old Dawson Brandon Lee has been missing since April 17. His vehicle was found in Elbert County, GA. in the area of Cooter Creek Rd. and Lincolnton Hwy. Lee is now presumed to be […]