Author: MJ Kneiser

In the spirit of the season, a group of young Lions Club members have come up with an idea to help those in need as well as give others the opportunity to help their fellow man. Called “Leo’s,” the group has installed a “Take and Give” box in front of the Lavonia Police Department. Leo Club president Tyler Albright all […]

To ease the stresses of the holiday season the Georgia Department of Transportation has suspended construction-related lane closures on heavily traveled interstate highways and state routes near major shopping areas and tourist locations The suspension went into effect early Saturday morning and will run through Thursday, December 26. Restrictions are also in place for the New Year’s holiday from 6 […]

And if you’re looking for something fun to do with your family or friends to round out the holidays, try ice skating. Main Street Toccoa staff reminds everyone that “Toccoa on Ice” will remain open until the end of the month. According to Main Street Toccoa Events Coordinator Sharon Crosby, the ice-skating rink will remain open on the weekends until […]

You may have gotten out of the habit of sending a Christmas card to friends and loved ones via ‘snail mail. Howver, many people still enjoy  the time-honored tradition of selecting just the right card to convey just the right holiday message, signing their name – in cursive – and posting the cards in the mail. But how did that […]

A five-alarm fire Saturday morning destroyed a carpet wholesale store and a tax business in Canon. The fire started about 10a Saturday morning at Mike’s Wholesale Flooring and Norris and Associates Tax Accountants on Highway 17 near Highway 327. Firefighters from five Franklin County volunteer Fire Departments answered the call: Lavonia, Five Area, Line, Sandy Cross and Carnesville. The fire […]