Author: MJ Kneiser

  Erica Pickens of Lavonia was recently recognized for an outstanding 35 years of service as an employee of North Georgia Technical College. Pickens was presented the award by College President John Wilkinson recently at the College’s Annual Service Awards Holiday Luncheon, Additionally, Audio/visual Information Technology Specialist Brandon Provitera was named the school’s 2024 Employee of the Year. North Georgia Technical […]

In Elbert County, a malfunctioning older model space heater is being listed as the cause of a fatal house fire in Elberton. According to Bryce Rawson, Special Assistant to Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King, it happened about 8:24a Monday morning at a home on Campbell Street. “When firefighters arrived, they found the victim deceased near the right-side wall […]

By Capitol News Beat Service A proposed constitutional amendment allowing Georgians to vote on whether to legalize sports betting in the Peach State has cleared a state Senate committee. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee unanimously passed the bipartisan measure late Tuesday. The legislation would create a gaming commission overseen by the Georgia Lottery Corp. to regulate sports betting according to […]

Lavonia Police are participating in Random Acts of Kindness Week as the City of Lavonia has declared 2024 a Year of Kindness. On Wednesday, officers were at the Chick-fil-A in Lavonia handing out free cookies. According to the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, Random Acts of Kindness Week runs from February 11-17, 2024 and the goal is to inspire and […]

Some changes for the Lavonia Chamber of Commerce. This week the Chamber announced it is giving up its store-front office and going virtual. Lavonia Chamber Director Genie Moore said in a social media release that the move isn’t about downsizing; it’s about maximizing the benefits and resources available to members. Moore said that by reallocating resources, the Chamber will be […]