Author: MJ Kneiser

By Ethan Jordan, WNEG Radio, Toccoa In Toccoa, Main Street Toccoa is inviting its citizens to participate in nominating Toccoa for HGTV’s Home Town Takeover. Currently HGTV is accepting nominations for the next city that will receive a makeover from the television network. The online nomination form will close on Friday February 7. Main Street Manager Christian Hamilton says Toccoa […]

After years of complaints and confusion, Franklin County Commissioners have voted to adopt a stretch of road that goes over a deteriorating dam. Monday night, the Board voted to not only adopt but to fix Colston Road that has become virtually impassable. At their work session last month, residents of the road off Highway 106 told the Board the road […]

Plans are in the works for Franklin County Schools to host the first annual “Day of Champions.” According to School Superintendent Chris Forrer, the Day of Champions next month will be a day to celebrate the achievements of the system’s students with disabilities. “Our Night of Champions will be March 2nd, from after school to 5:30p. It’s geared for our […]

Three Lavonia Police officers are credited with saving a life and were honored for their efforts this week. At the Lavonia City Council meeting Monday night, Police Chief Bruce Carlisle presented officers Jonathan Merck, Ezra Segars and Jay Thomas with the LifeSaving Commendation for their actions after responding to a recent call about a medical emergency. “You and your partners […]

A man found shot to death in Northwest Atlanta this week was from Lavonia. According to a report on Fox 5 Atlanta, 41-year old Wallace Vaughn’s body was found Monday off Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway just after 1 a.m. Atlanta Police said it appeared Vaughn died of a gunshot wound. So far, Atlanta police have no suspects and no witnesses […]