Author: MJ Kneiser

Franklin County School Superintendent Dr. Ruth O’Dell is working with the Franklin County School Board to ensure that her successor will be willing and able to carry on the goals and initiatives she has put in motion. Dr. O’Dell is retiring at the end of this school year and the Board is now actively searching for her replacement. At their […]

The Georgia Welcome Center on Interstate 85 in Lavonia is scheduled to re-open for use Friday, after undergoing extensive renovations. G-DOT spokesperson Teri Pope said the work took longer than expected, but at last the public is invited to come Friday to see the new facility for travelers entering Georgia. “Georgia DOT is relieved to announce the Welcome Center will […]

St. Mary’s Respiratory Services will offer the American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking program starting Jan. 5 for any adult who wishes to quit smoking. The program will be facilitated by certified instructor Todd Drake, an ex-smoker who is a registered respiratory therapist and St. Mary’s cardiopulmonary rehabilitation coordinator. The seven-week course will conclude Feb. 23. Enrollment is now open. […]

North Georgia Technical College recently received a high tech ABB robotic machine donation from TI Automotive in Lavonia, Ga. The machine, an IRB 2400 ABB Robot Model 98, will benefit the Industrial Systems Program at NGTC where a robot technician class will be offered beginning fall semester in 2016. “We have several high tech companies in our area using robotics […]

Lavonia Fire Chief Scott O’Barr says the Lavonia Fire Department is making great strides and improving every day. In his annual report to Lavonia City Council and Mayor Ralph Owens Monday evening, O’Barr said 2015 was a very successful year. “During 2015, Lavonia’s Fire Department had a very successful year; no injuries to any firefighter and no damage to any […]