Author: MJ Kneiser

As we’ve been telling you this Saturday candidates for Franklin County offices will be part of a Republican Party-sponsored Political Forum at the high school. Long-time Franklin County educator, Gary Minyard announces his bid for re- election to the Franklin County Board of Education. Minyard has more than 40 years of experience in public education, both at Franklin County High […]

A clean-up day is scheduled for Lavonia’s Burgess City Cemetery on April 15. According to a notice issued by the City on Tuesday, city maintenance crews will be removing all planted trees, bushes, and shrubs on and around gravesites. Mayor Courtney Umbehant said those plants are causing structural issues in the cemetery.   Umbehant said they will not be removing […]

Earlier this month, the Georgia Supreme Court upheld the convictions and sentence of an Elbert County woman who, along with two co-defendants, murdered her step-grandfather in 2018. Savanna Jennings, along with William Peterson, and Dakota Street were charged with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a felony, two counts of aggravated assault, and Concealing […]

The Northeast GA Council on Domestic Violence and The Hartwell Rotary Club invite the public to a Celebration of Life Service next Tuesday, March 26th at the Hart County Botanical Garden Pavilion. The service will take place at 5:30p. Dr. Reusing passed away on February 28, 2024, at Emory University Hospital after a brief illness. Her death came just days […]

The City of Lavonia has created the position of Assistant City Manager and has announced the selection of Daniel Carson to fill that role. “Daniel is an excellent addition to our leadership team,” said Lavonia City Manager Charles Cawthon. “I have full confidence in his ability to drive our innovation efforts and continue improving our service delivery to the community. […]