Author: MJ Kneiser

If you have diabetes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a warning for you about using smart watches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels (blood sugar) without piercing the skin. These devices are different than smartwatch applications that display data from FDA-authorized blood glucose measuring devices that pierce the skin, like continuous glucose monitoring […]

Georgia’s popular Youth Birding Competition returns for its 18th year with more experience – and enthusiasm – than ever. The annual birdathon held by the state Department of Natural Resources and partners is set for April 12-20, with an awards ceremony and banquet the last evening at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center near Mansfield. Teams of kindergarteners through high schoolers will […]

By State Representative Alan Powell, HD 33 The Georgia House of Representatives completed our sixth week and with Legislative Day 28, “Crossover Day,” approaching, the House focused on perfecting legislation for consideration on the House floor and voted on a number of measures now headed to our Senate counterpart. Here are some highlights: House Bill 1037: Creates the Georgia Commission […]

As part of their continuing year-long campaign to spread kindness to others, the City of Lavonia will have a bloodmobile parked downtown at the Train Depot today from 1p to 6p. Additionally, officers will also be conducting free car seat safety checks at that time. Today’s blood drive is part of Lavonia Mayor Courtney Umbehant’s effort to encourage citizens to practice […]