Author: MJ Kneiser

Today is the last day to register to vote if you plan to vote in the March Presidential Preference Primary. You can register to vote in several ways. 1. Online at the Secretary of State’s website at SOS.GA.GOV/elections. 2. At your local Board of Elections office 3. At your local Department of Driver Services office – ours is in Toccoa […]

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a police officer? Well, Lavonia citizens or those who work in Lavonia will have a chance to find out soon by enrolling in the upcoming Citizens’ Police Academy. Sponsored by the Lavonia Police Department, Chief Shane Edmisten said the Academy will meet once a week for eight weeks beginning March 12. […]

The Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed an election-year tax relief package Thursday. A measure introduced on behalf of Gov. Brian Kemp would accelerate a state income tax cut that took effect this year, rolling back the income tax rate from 5.49% to 5.39%. House Bill 1015 would save Georgia taxpayers about $1.1 billion this year, Rep. Lauren McDonald, R-Cumming, […]