Author: MJ Kneiser

The American Red Cross is urging local individuals to give blood and platelet donations after Hurricane Dorian impacts blood supply. According to Ronnika McFall with the American Red Cross, there is currently an emergency need for blood and platelet donations. She says Hurricane Dorian prevented over 2,000 blood and platelet donations from being collected. “The American Red Cross has an […]

In their ongoing effort to improve community relations Lavonia Police will be reaching out to the community next month when they sponsor their annual Lavonia Night Out. This year’s event takes place the first Thursday in October at the Gazebo on Main St. downtown from 5p – 8p. Lavonia Night Out is based on the National Night Out Against Crime, […]

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Georgia has been named the “Top State for Business” by Area Development, a leading publication covering corporate site selection and relocation, for the sixth year in a row. The results are determined by the publication’s poll of site consultants. “I am exceptionally proud that Georgia has once again been named the Top State […]

As we have been telling you over the years, there is no cure for rabies either in pets or in people, but you can protect them and your family. That’s why the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter will be holding their fall rabies clinic next month on Saturday, October 12, from 10a to 2p at the shelter on Bear Creek Road […]

Lavonia Police Chief Bruce Carlisle says he’s looking forward to his new role as a member of the Georgia Board of Public Safety. Carlisle was sworn-in late last month by Governor Brian Kemp in a ceremony in Atlanta as the State Representative for the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Carlisle says he was approached about the appointment last year. […]