Author: MJ Kneiser

As she does every year, Dr. April Steele, owner of Tugaloo Animal Hospital in Lavonia will be taking part in the World Rabies Day event by offering low-cost rabies vaccines all this week. Dr. Steele said pet owners need to have their pets vaccinated against rabies every year. “Our rabies clinic is running from Monday through Saturday with half-price vaccines, […]

North Georgia Technical College celebrated the new academic year with a 3.6% increase in enrollment from fall semester last year. The number of students increased to 2,713 across the college’s three campuses, which includes 568 dual enrolled high school students. Since July 1, 2019, the college has enrolled a total of 4,720 students in credit, industry training and adult education. […]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day-use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day. National Public Land Day is coming up this Saturday, Sept. 28. The waiver includes Lake Thurmond, Lake Russell, and Lake Hartwell on the Savannah River. The waiver does not […]

The Royston Police Department placed third in their division in this year’s Governor’s Challenge Awards. The Governor’s Challenge Awards honor law enforcement agencies for their work to prevent crashes, injuries and deaths in their communities, college campuses and military installations. Royston Police placed third in Category 2: 11-25 Officers. Royston Police Chief Donnie Boleman said his department had a number […]