Author: MJ Kneiser

With spring just around the corner, it’s time to make plans to visit the 2024 Lavonia Boat Expo coming up on Saturday, March 16 in downtown Lavonia from 10a to 4p. Sponsored by the Lavonia Downtown Development Authority, this is the fifth year for the Boat Expo and a lot of vendors will be on hand to tell you all […]

Investigators are searching for new leads in the cold case murder of a Toccoa man found shot to death in his apartment. It’s been over 22 years since Anthony Dogan was killed. His killer remains unknown. According to Nelly Miles with the GBI, Dogan was found dead by police during a welfare check at his apartment on the 300 block […]

With Valentine’s Day looming, romance is in the air. If you seek love via a dating app, watch for scammers who only love your money. Scammers are using people to funnel stolen money out of the country. This con may look like a classic romance scam, but victims are tricked into illegal activity and can be arrested and prosecuted. Here’s […]

Franklin County has been approved for a water improvement loan from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority of over $ 2 million. County Engineer John Phillips made the announcement at this week’s Board of Commission work session. On Monday, GEFA announced that the Franklin County Board of Commissioners was awarded a $2.5 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund conservation loan. Phillips […]

It’s time for people to start thinking about jumping in the Lake…for a good cause. This year’s 28th annual Polar Bear Plunge is coming up on Saturday, March 2 from 11a to 4p. Sponsored by Purina, the Polar Bear Plunge raises money to benefit the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence. Board member Melissa Smith says this year’s event will […]