Author: MJ Kneiser

Lavonia’s Downtown Development Authority has chosen its new marketing image. The three finalists and the winner of the imaging contest was announced after the Christmas tree lighting Monday night at the Gazebo. Winning first place was local industrial designer, Jay Suber. An artist, Suber said he did some research on the town of Lavonia before coming up with his design. “I […]

There’s still time to donate to the annual Mayor’s Christmas Motorcade is underway across the state, and as they do every year, both the City of Lavonia and the City of Royston are participating. The deadline to donate items is Monday, cDecember 10th . Sponsored by the Georgia Municipal Association, this is the 60th year municipalities across the State will […]

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is looking for projects that need a hand helping Georgians enjoy their natural surroundings. This week, the agency began accepting proposals again for its Wildlife Viewing Grants Program. The grants help develop and improve wildlife viewing opportunities that increase public awareness and appreciation of nongame wildlife, rare native plant species, and natural habitats. And […]

Job seekers in Hart and Franklin counties might want to take advantage of a chance to get help with their employment search this week when the Mobile Job Training Unit visits the Hart County Adult Learning Center in Hartwell this Thursday, from 10a – 2p. Sponsored by the Workforce Development arm of the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission, Workforce Development Trainer […]

Governor Brian P. Kemp is expected to announce this morning his choice to fill Senator Johnny Isakson’s Senate seat and it is not the candidate preferred by President Donald Trump. According to a report by the Associated Press, Kemp is expected to announce wealthy businesswoman Kelly Loeffler, a political newcomer, to fill Isakson’s unexpired term. Isakson announced in August he […]