Author: MJ Kneiser

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital has announced the return of its popular Wellness Walk & 5K this spring. The walk and 5K is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital, on Clear Creek Parkway, Lavonia. Participants are encouraged to register early online. Pre-registration is $30 through April 10; and $35 thereafter. The event is organized by […]

The Barrow County Sheriff’s office is warning of a new phone scam by people claiming to be from the Federal government. According to Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith, his office was recently notified by a local citizen about a phone call from a person who said they were a U.S. Customs and Border Agent. The caller gave the name of […]

Today marks the start of week two of Advance Voting ahead of the Presidential Preference Primary on March 12. As of Friday afternoon, 164 voters had cast early ballots in Franklin County according to Elections Supervisor Tracie Creason. Voters in Franklin County who choose to vote early will go to the Board of Elections & Registrations office on the Royston […]

The Lavonia Chamber of Commerce paid tribute last week to local business leaders and citizen volunteers who had made a significant impact on the economy and community as a whole at their annual Chamber Banquet. The Banquet took place Tuesday evening, February 6, at the Lavonia Train Depot. Chamber president Matt Fowler said the Chamber’s goal for the 2024 year […]

The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter now has a new tree growing in front of the soon-to-be-open adoption wing in honor of the late Margaret Ayers. Last Thursday, the City of Lavonia celebrated Arbor Day by planting a red Japanese Maple at the shelter in Ayers’ memory. Dozens of shelter supporters, city staff, and other well-wishers gathered at the Shelter for […]