Author: MJ Kneiser

22 candidates running for local offices in Franklin County squared off Saturday in a Republican Party-sponsored Political Forum. The forum was held before a packed room in the cafeteria of Franklin County High School. Six races are contested in Franklin County: County Commission Chair, Board of Commission Posts 1 and 2, Board of Education Post 1, Chief Magistrate Judge, and […]

Franklin Springs Mayor Lee Moore and the City Council have agreed to allow Franklin County candidates running for office to use the Franklin Springs Community Room free of charge to hold Meet and Greet events. At the City Council meeting last Thursday, Moore said it’s a way for the candidates to meet with voters and share their platforms. Any candidate […]

The Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT) is still investigating a crash that sent a Lavonia man to the hospital Friday.   According to Cpl William Jordan with the Georgia State Patrol Hartwell Post 52, at approximately 11:43 AM, Troopers from Post 52 Hartwell responded to a two-vehicle crash on Georgia 17 at the intersection of Myrtle Street […]

A simple stop sign violation on East Main St. turned into a pursuit that didn’t go as planned for a Lavonia motorcyclist. That’s according to Lavonia Police Chief Shane Edmisten. Edmisten said last week, the motorcyclist was arrested after a high-speed chase by Lavonia Police officers, deputies with the Franklin and Hart County Sheriff’s offices, and the Georgia State Patrol. […]

Emmanuel University is holding its Spring 2024 graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 4th at 10:30 AM in the John W. Swails Center. Approximately 130 graduates will be receiving their degrees. The ceremony will be live-streamed on the University’s YouTube page. Last week, the school announced Greg Beadles, President of the Atlanta Falcons will serve as this year’s Commencement Speaker. Beadles began […]