Author: MJ Kneiser

Emmanuel University, in partnership with the NFL and RCX Sports, along with support from the Atlanta Falcons is thrilled to announce its plan to be the first NCAA Division II institution to offer varsity women’s flag football. The anticipated start date for the program will be fall 2024 with athletic scholarships available for student-athletes. Currently, there are 15 NAIA colleges […]

The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority has settled on a new day and time to hold its monthly meetings, which are open to the public. At their meeting Wednesday morning, each of the IBA members were polled as to what day they would prefer. Recommendations ranged from a Tuesday morning at 8:30a to having the meetings available on Zoom. After […]

Long-standing Franklin County Commissioner Robert Franklin has announced he will not run for re-election in District 1. At their meeting Monday evening, Franklin said it was time to turn the reins over to someone else.   Franklin said Monday that being a Commissioner for Franklin County has been one of his biggest accomplishments and he has loved giving back to […]

According to GSP Post 52 Trooper Sgt. Ray Dean, it happened just after 5:30p Monday evening on GA 52 near Jones Ferry Road. “A black 1999 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling eastbound on GA 72. A gray 2012 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on GA 72. The Silverado failed to maintain its proper lane and traveled across the centerline. As the […]

Lavonia now has a new downtown Entertainment District. At their meeting Monday evening, the City Council voted in favor of the Entertainment District ordinance. Before the vote, the Council and Mayor heard from City Attorney Jay Doss who gave them a brief summary of the new ordinance. Under the terms of the ordinance, the Entertainment District will consist of an […]