Author: MJ Kneiser

In Rabun County, a woman is behind bars charged with possession of methamphetamine. According to Mitchell Posey with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office, Rabun County deputies pulled over a vehicle for a routine traffic violation. During the stop, Posey said deputies searched the vehicle and discovered 8 grams of methamphetamine, scales, numerous plastic baggies and a pipe in the […]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hartwell Lake Office will open a number of campgrounds and day-use areas around Hartwell Lake for the summer season. They include, Paynes Creek Campground in Hartwell and the Georgia River Campground on the Savannah River just below Hartwell Dam. Paynes Creek will be open May 1 – Sept 8. All sites are equipped with […]

Qualifying for the Lavonia City Council Post 1 seat ends today at 4:30p. The Post 1 seat was vacated with the passing of Lavonia City Councilman Don Canady earlier this month. Canady had two and half years left in his term so a special election must be held.  So far, two candidates have come forward to throw their hat into […]

Some property owners living near a planned two-story poultry house operation are speaking out about a decision by the Franklin County Planning Commission to approve the plan. At their regular meeting April 6, a number of residents living near the planned chicken houses on SR59 voiced their opposition to the Board of Commissioners. Most said the smell would be overwhelming. […]

Hartwell’s Main Street program is gearing up for a summer of fun with a couple of events that kick off this weekend. On Friday, visitors to the square in downtown Hartwell can enjoy live music during the lunch hour.  It’s the first in the Music in May concert series. Sponsored by the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority, Executive Director Henley Cleary […]